Publications by authors named "Yehudit Nahum"
Isr Med Assoc J
March 2023
Article Synopsis
- Epidemiological studies indicate a link between a patient's ethnic origin and the occurrence and outcomes of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
- A retrospective study analyzed 570 patients from different ethnic backgrounds—Ashkenazi Jews, non-Ashkenazi Jews, and Arabs—to evaluate their SLE outcomes, including mortality and kidney disease development.
- The findings revealed that Arab patients had more severe SLE symptoms, a significantly higher risk of mortality compared to Ashkenazi Jews, and lower levels of disease activity at their last visit, highlighting the importance of considering ethnicity in patient care.
Article Synopsis
- Socioeconomic status (SES) is linked to worse outcomes in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), with this study specifically investigating the effect of national health insurance on these outcomes.
- A cohort of 617 SLE patients was analyzed, showing that those in the lower SES group had younger disease onset and higher rates of lupus nephritis compared to higher SES groups, which also had lower mortality and end-stage kidney disease rates.
- The study concludes that low SES negatively impacts SLE outcomes, even in a healthcare system with equal access, highlighting the need for policymakers to address barriers faced by lower SES patients.
