Belimumab May Help Preserve Kidney Function in Lupus Nephritis
The risk of lupus nephritis flares decreased with belimumab treatment, investigators reported.
Lupus Nephritis
Developments in Lupus Nephritis Management Are Promising
Recent approval of new drugs for lupus nephritis and promising therapies on the horizon bode well for the care of patients with the kidney disorder.
KDIGO Releases Updated Guidelines for Lupus Nephritis and Other Glomerular Diseases
The management recommendations for lupus nephritis are poised to change significantly in the coming months, a KDIGO committee revealed.
Kidney Transplantation Reduces Risk for Cardiovascular Events in Lupus Nephritis
Improving access to kidney transplantation for patients with lupus nephritis could significantly reduce their cardiovascular morbidity, according to investigators.
Idiopathic Hypokalemia Found Among Cases of Lupus Nephritis
Investigators speculate that a novel target of autoimmunity in LN that affects renal tubular potassium transport results in idiopathic hypokalemia in patients with LN.
Pediatric Dialysis Population With Lupus Nephritis Fare Worse Than Those With Nonlupus Glomerular Disease
Among children on dialysis, those with lupus nephritis were more likely to be hospitalized.
Rituximab for Refractory Lupus Nephritis and Flare: Pediatric Rheumatologists vs Nephrologists
Using a web-based survey, study authors assessed the current practices of pediatric nephrologists and rheumatologists in North America with regard to the treatment of refractory proliferative lupus nephritis.
Identifying Principles of Diagnosis, Treatment of Lupus Nephritis in Childhood-Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
The aim of the review was to identify and validate principles related to the diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance of lupus nephritis in childhood.
Belimumab Shows Long-Term Safety, Efficacy in Lupus Nephritis
The proportion of patients with lupus nephritis achieving renal response with belimumab increased during a 6-month extension study.
Voclosporin Plus MMF and Steroids Provide Superior Renal Response vs Placebo in Lupus Nephritis
Researchers aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of calcineurin inhibitor voclosporin for the treatment of lupus nephritis.
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