Lupus patients perceive benefit from cardiovascular disease prevention counseling program
Saturday, October 17, 2009 - 04:35
in Health & Medicine
According to a new study by Hospital for Special Surgery investigators presented at the American College of Rheumatology meeting on October 21 in Philadelphia, most lupus patients are not aware that their condition puts them at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease and a counseling program is a valuable way to promote education and lifestyle change.