Smoking cessation must be emphasized in SLE patients - Video
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Overview
According to a new study, smoking is connected with higher B cell-activating factor (BAFF) and decreased interferon (IFN-) levels, as well as an increased frequency of arthritis, migraine, and Raynaud's phenomenon in individuals with Sysytemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).
This study was conducted by Warren David Raymond and team, results of which were published in Lupus Science & Medicine on 1st January, 2021.
For more details, check out the full story on the link below:
Why smoking cessation should be promoted in systemic lupus erythematosus patients?
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