Publications by authors named "Zhu-Jing Zhu"
Int J Rheum Dis
October 2021
Article Synopsis
- Takayasu arteritis (TAK) is a rare vasculitis affecting large blood vessels, and this study aimed to determine its prevalence and incidence in Shanghai, China, due to a lack of local data.*
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- Researchers analyzed data from 22 hospitals and found 102 diagnosed TAK patients, revealing a point prevalence of 7.01 cases per million and a mean annual incidence of 2.33 cases per million, particularly high among those aged 16 to 34.*
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- Global literature indicates that TAK prevalence and incidence are generally higher in Asian countries compared to others, highlighting significant variation in disease burden across different populations.*
