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Lupus and Creatine Phosphokinase

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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), commonly known as lupus, is a complex autoimmune disease that can affect multiple systems in the body. One of the lesser-discussed but critical aspects of lupus is its impact on creatine phosphokinase (CPK) levels, which can …

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