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Lupus nephritis - An update on disparities affecting african americans.
Journal of the National Medical Association - 1 Jun 2022
Portalatin Gilda M, Gebreselassie Surafel K, Bobart Shane A
Abstract excerpt
Lupus Nephritis is a complex clinical manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) associated with significant morbidity and mortality. It disproportionately affects minorities, especially African Americans (AA) with higher rates of progression to end stage kidney disease. Several factors are implicated including genetic predisposition to both SLE and chronic kidney disease, social determinants of health...
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