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Arterial Hypertension and Kidney Function Decline in Systemic Sclerosis and Sjögren’s Disease: A Longitudinal Comparative Study

Key takeaways

This study looked at people with two specific autoimmune diseases. It tracked how their kidney function changed over up to 3 years. The researchers wanted to see if high blood pressure caused faster kidney decline in these groups. This is an observational study, so it shows a link but not proof of cause.

Who did this work

Antonietta Gigante (Sapienza University of Rome) · Chiara Pellicano (Sapienza University of Rome) · E. Grilli (Sapienza University of Rome) · Elena Maria Di Virgilio (University of Cagliari) · Angelica Gattamelata (Policlinico Umberto I) · Francesco Iannazzo (Policlinico Umberto I) · Rosario Cianci (Sapienza University of Rome) · Edoardo Rosato (Sapienza University of Rome) · Roberta Priori (Policlinico Umberto I)

Source

Article · OpenAlex, Kidney disease concept sweep (verified C2778653478) · 2026-10-20
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40292-026-00825-1