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December 2025 in “Cureus” SLE can occur in young males and cause knee pain.
December 2025 in “Philippine Journal of Internal Medicine” Early recognition and tailored treatment are crucial for managing overlapping systemic lupus erythematosus and systemic sclerosis.
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July 2023 in “The Journal of Family Practice” The man was diagnosed with lupus and improved with treatment.
Psychosis can be an early sign of neuropsychiatric lupus, treatable with tailored medication.
Older men with late-onset lupus have a higher mortality rate than women.
A TNFAIP3 gene mutation can cause unusual and varied symptoms of lupus and Sjogren's syndrome.