The aetiology of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is multifactorial, and includes
contributions from the environment, stochastic factors, and genetic susceptibility. Great gains …

In this in-depth review, we examine the worldwide epidemiology of SLE and summarize
current knowledge on the influence of race/ethnicity on clinical manifestations, disease …

Introduction: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a disease distributed worldwide, which
occurs in both genders, and across racial/ethnic and age groups; however, higher rates are …

Background Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease with a
prevalence of 36.7/100 000 in Germany and a female/male ratio of 4: 1. The clinical course …

OBJECTIVES: This review examines the burden and patterns of disease in systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE) and the influence and interactions of gender, ethnicity, age, and …

In the present study, we assessed the frequency and characteristics of the main causes of
morbidity and mortality in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) during a 10-year period and …

Supported by both the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) and the American
College of Rheumatology (ACR) from the beginning, a large transatlantic, and in many …

Objective To examine mortality rates in the largest systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
cohort ever assembled. Methods Our sample was a multisite international SLE cohort (23 …

The antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is defined by the presence of thrombosis and/or
pregnancy morbidity in combination with the persistent presence of circulating …

Nervous system involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can manifest as a
range of neurological and psychiatric features, which are classified using the ACR case …