A systematic review exploring the bidirectional relationship between puberty and autoimmune rheumatic diseases

• Main Authors: Nina M. de Gruijter (Author), Meena Naja (Author), Hannah Peckham (Author), Anna Radziszewska (Author), Matthew Kinsella (Author), James Glenister (Author), Elizabeth C. Rosser (Author), Gary E. Butler (Author), Elizabeth C. Jury (Author), Coziana Ciurtin (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Autoimmune rheumatic diseases (ARDs) are associated with a significant sex-bias, which becomes more evident post-puberty. This systematic review aims to elucidate the bidirectional relationship between puberty and ARD-related outcomes. Methods Studies published in English until O...