Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Hemodialysis: Survival Comparison and Mortality-Related Factors.

ABSTRACT: Background and Objectives: We aimed to evaluate the outcome of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD) by comparing the survival among HD patients with SLE, diabetes mellitus (DM), or other diseases in the Korean population. We also analyzed the factors affecting the survival of SLE patients undergoing HD. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study analyzed laboratory data from a national HD quality assessment program and claims data. The programs included maintenance HD patients aged ≥18 years. The patients were divided into three groups according to underlying comorbidities as follows: SLE (n = 569), DM (n = 24,665), and others (n = 31,004). Results: The Kaplan-Meier curve showed that the SLE group had better

SUBMITTER: Lee H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11767054 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature