European journal of clinical investigation
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Eur. J. Clin. Invest. · Jan 2024
Temporal trends of gender disparities in oral anticoagulant use in patients with atrial fibrillation.
To investigate sex-specific temporal trends in the initiation of oral anticoagulant (OAC) therapy among patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AF) in Finland between 2007 and 2018. ⋯ This nationwide retrospective cohort study covering all patients with incident AF in Finland from 2007 to 2018 observed that although female sex was initially associated with a lower initiation of OAC therapy, the sex-related disparities resolved over the course of the study period.
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Eur. J. Clin. Invest. · Jan 2024
Seasonal vitamin D levels and lupus low disease activity state in systemic lupus erythematosus.
Seasonal variation and sunlight exposure can impact serum vitamin D levels, potentially influencing lupus symptoms. We investigated seasonal vitamin D levels and their correlation with clinical manifestations and disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). ⋯ Sufficient vitamin D levels are important for achieving LLDAS in patients with SLE during winter and summer. Therefore, physicians should pay attention to the adequacy of vitamin D levels and consider recommending vitamin D supplementation for patients with vitamin D insufficiency.