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Health Encyclopedia: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Complications

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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is one of the most serious rheumatic diseases. According to a 2002 government study, the annual number of deaths has risen from 879 - 1,406 since 1979. About a third of these deaths occur in people aged 15 - 44 years, mostly women. Such numbers may be underestimates, since SLE can affect so many organs that a cause of death in some people with SLE may not be directly attributed to the condition. A primary cause of death among patients with lupus is...

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Heart Healthy, Stroke Healthy, Eating

By Cleo Hutton , Health Expert

...to keep our bodies fit and healthy will keep our cardiovascular system strong and lower the risk... Read more »

A Lifetime of Stress Could Be a Precursor to Stroke

By Cleo Hutton , Health Expert

...another cause of stroke. We know that the cardiovascular system (heart, arteries, and... Read more »

Are Anti-Inflammatory Medications Safe for Osteoarthritis Sufferers?

By Dr. Jonathan Krant , Health Expert

...marketplace when evidence of potential injury to the cardiovascular system was documented... Read more »

Use of Anti-inflammatory Medications

By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

...physically active and we all know the benefits to the cardiovascular system of physical... Read more »

How Stress Affects the Body

By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...slower build up of atherosclerosis and damage to the cardiovascular system. Although it is... Read more »

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Cholesterol Treatment and Drugs

In 2004, the National Cholesterol Education Program issued its latest recommendations for cholesterol control and management. These guidelines increase the number of Americans who should be... Read more »

Heart-Healthy Diet: References

ReferencesAppel LJ, Sacks FM, Carey VJ, Obarzanek E, Swain JF, Miller ER 3rd, et al. Effects of protein, monounsaturated fat, and carbohydrate intake on blood pressure and serum lipids: results of... Read more »

Hypothyroidism: References

ReferencesBongers-Schokking JJ, de Muinck Keizer-Schrama SM. Influence of timing and dose of thyroid hormone replacement on mental, psychomotor, and behavioral development in children with congenital... Read more »

High Blood Pressure: References

ReferencesAppel LJ, Brands MW, Daniels SR, Karanja N, Elmer PJ, Sacks FM. Dietary approaches to prevent and treat hypertension: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association.... Read more »

Diabetes Diet: References

ReferencesAmerican Diabetes Association. Diabetes Care. Standards of medical care in diabetes--2006. 2006 Jan;29 Suppl 1:S4-42.Appel LJ, Sacks FM, Carey VJ, Obarzanek E, Swain JF, Miller ER 3rd, et... Read more »

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