Global prevalence, site-specific patterns, and key risk factors for osteoporosis and bone loss in systemic lupus erythematosus: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disease in which patients have a significantly increased risk of developing osteoporosis (OP) and osteopenia. Despite numerous studies, the global burden of SLE-related OP, its regional distribution patterns and its majo…