In three different studies it has shown that Lupus patients are at a higher risk of developing dementia.

The most recent study was published in November 2017, in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry – where it matched 4,886 people with SLE by age and sex with 24,430 individuals, who did not have the condition, and measured the incidence of dementia. They discovered a 51% increased likelihood across every age group. discovered a 51% increased likelihood across every age group (Bhatt, 2017). To read more follow the link below.

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Bhatt, Z (2017, Nov. 30th). Can lupus increase the risk of dementia? Studies suggest potential link Retrieved from:

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