Prevalence and risk factors of osteoporosis in lupus nephritis patients in China: a cross-sectional study
Our findings underscore a substantial prevalence of osteoporosis in LN patients, especially among postmenopausal individuals. The study identifies older age, lower weight, and absence of bisphosphonates treatment as risk factors for osteoporosis in this patient population.
Authors
- Ying Yao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-1762-9270)
- Yi Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3602-7048)
- Yu Hong
Institutions
- Tongji Hospital (CN)
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Nephrology
- Published
- 2024-11-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-024-03882-7
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.88
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Tongji University
- Wuhan Yellow Crane Talents Program