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April 15, 2026Arthritis Care & Research

Characteristics and outcomes of male participants in the Australian Scleroderma Cohort Study ( ASCS ).

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ELEmily LinDHDylan HansenLRLaura Ross

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Overview

Cohort study examines survival and antibody positivity in males with scleroderma, suggesting industrial exposures may contribute to differences.

Key Points

  • This research aims to compare the characteristics and outcomes of male participants in the Australian Scleroderma Cohort Study with females.
  • Analyzed data from the Australian Scleroderma Cohort Study.
  • Examined extractable nuclear antigen antibody positivity in males versus females.
  • Compared survival rates between male and female participants.
  • Males with scleroderma show higher rates of extractable nuclear antigen antibody positivity.
  • Survival rates are significantly lower in males compared to females.
  • Differences in occupational exposures were noted, indicating a need for further investigation.

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Lin et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69df2b2ce4eeef8a2a6b01d9https://doi.org/10.1002/acr.80060
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