Sex Differences in Healthcare Utilization, End ‐stage Renal Disease and Mortality among Medicaid Beneficiaries with Incident Lupus Nephritis

ConclusionIn this incident LN cohort, ESRD and mortality were extremely high overall, but not increased among males compared to females. In this vulnerable population, biologic and healthcare utilization differences by sex may not significantly affect outcomes.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Arthritis and Rheumatism - November 28, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Candace H. Feldman, Anna Broder, Hongshu Guan, Jinoos Yazdany, Karen H. Costenbader Tags: Full Length Source Type: research