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Low bone density in African American women with lupus Saturday, September 01, 2007 Low bone density in African American women with lupusFrom Arthritis & Rheumatism, May 2007 Women with lupus are at risk for osteoporosis and fractures. It is estimated that as many as 25% of pre-menopausal women with lupus may have osteopenia, or low bone mineral density (BMD), an early sign of osteoporosis. The researchers wanted to determine if African American women with lupus, like their Caucasian counterparts, were at risk for low bone density. In this study of 298 women, the researchers found that African American women were much more likely to have low BMD in the lower back (or lumbar spine) than Caucasian women. Read more
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