Systemic lupus erythematosus in three ethnic groups: XVI. Association of hydroxychloroquine use with reduced risk of damage accrual

J. Fessler, Barri; S. Alarcón, Graciela; McGwin, Gerald; M. Roseman, Jeffrey; M. Bastian, Holly; Friedman, Alan; A. Baethge, Bruce; M. Vilá, Luis; D. Reveille, John; the LUMINA Study Group, for

doi:10.1002/art.21039

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Systemic lupus erythematosus in three ethnic groups: XVI. Association of hydroxychloroquine use with reduced risk of damage accrual

Published in Arthritis & Rheumatism • May 1, 2005

Authors:

Barri J. Fessler

Graciela S. Alarcón

Gerald McGwin

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To examine whether hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) usage is associated with a reduced risk of damage accrual in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). METHODS: Patients (n = 518) meeting the American College of Rheumatology criteria for diagnosis of SLE and with </=5 years disease dur...

Subject

Medicine

Hydroxychloroquine

Internal medicine

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