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Limited health literacy among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) contributes to lower knowledge about the disease, a study has shown. The Lupus Knowledge Assessment Test (LKAT) may be improved and used as a screening tool to identify those with knowledge gaps.

Patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) who lose more weight appear to have better quality of life (QoL), an effect that is independent of treatments received, according to a study presented at the recent 82nd Scientific Sessions by the American Diabetes Association (ADA 2022).

Central obesity, as assessed by the waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), is very common in patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), particularly in women, reveals a recent study. This modifiable comorbidity may result in worse quality of life, worse disease activity, and greater impairment of functional ability.