Assessing the relation between systemic lupus erythematosus and metabolic syndrome in Syria: a cross-sectional study
- Published on 01/10/2025
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Mallouhi Noura 1, Alhouri Ahmad Nabil 2, Khalayli Naram 3, Alhouri Hasan Nabil 4, Kudsi Mayssoun 1, Kabalan Younes 5
1 https://ror.org/03m098d13 Rheumatology Department Damascus University Damascus Syria
2 https://ror.org/03m098d13 Diagnostic Radiology Department Damascus University Damascus Syria
3 https://ror.org/03m098d13 Psychiatry Department Damascus University Damascus Syria
4 https://ror.org/03m098d13 Internal Medicine Department Damascus University Damascus Syria
5 https://ror.org/03m098d13 Endocrinology Department Damascus University Damascus Syria
Abstract
Background Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) affects all organ systems. As a result, fat intake and sedentary life are evident in the modern world. The prevalence of metabolic syndrome, with its components, increased, leading to increased mortality. We aimed to investigate the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in SLE and its relationship with disease activity.
Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on 70 SLE patients at Al Mouwasat University Hospitals...
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