Research Reports Increased Fracture Risks in People with Lupus

Lupus can affect any part of the body, including the bones and bone tissue. New research reviewed bone fracture rates within Medicaid 2007-2010 in people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), lupus nephritis (LN) and non-SLE.

The study found elevated fracture risks in people with SLE, particularly those with LN, compared to matched Medicaid persons with non-SLE.

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