Association between organ damage and mortality in systemic lupus erythematosus: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Objective At least half of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) develop organ damage as a consequence of autoimmune disease or long-term therapeutic steroid use. This study synthesised evidence on the association between organ damage and mortality in patients with SLE.Design Systematic r...

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Main Authors: Xia Wang, G Caleb Alexander, Irene B Murimi-Worstell, Dora H Lin, Henk Nab, Hong J Kan, Oluwadamilola Onasanya, Jonothan C Tierce, Barnabas Desta, Edward R Hammond
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2020-05-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/5/e031850.full