Lupus Archives

Novel Biomarkers for Diagnosing Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Detected in Plasma

By

Sheila Jacobs

June 21, 2022

Researchers evaluated the clinical value of miR-124-3p and miR-337-3p in plasma to determine whether they could serve as biomarkers for systemic lupus erythematosus.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Iberdomide Demonstrates Significant Improvement in Active SLE Treatment

By

Rheumatology Advisor Contributing Writer

June 17, 2022

Researchers evaluated the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of oral iberdomide in patients with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Influencing Factors of Renal Decline in Lupus Nephritis

By

Maria Arini Lopez, PT, DPT, CSCS, CMTPT

June 13, 2022

Researchers investigated the impact of time to remission, number of flares, and time on immunosuppressives after remission on estimated glomerular filtration rate in patients with lupus nephritis.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Second Biopsy Better Predicts End-Stage Kidney Disease in Lupus Nephritis

By

Natasha Persaud

June 8, 2022

A second biopsy adds valuable information on lupus nephritis course, according to investigators.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Inactivated COVID-19 Vaccine Response in SLE, Rheumatoid Arthritis

By

Emily Pond

May 31, 2022

Researchers investigated the seroreactivity of COVID-19 vaccination and adverse events among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis.

Pediatric Rheumatology

Mycophenolate Mofetil the Most Common Treatment for Juvenile-Onset SLE

By

Inga Back, MPH

May 26, 2022

Researchers investigated the choices and sequences of treatment strategies in children with juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Cognitive Impairment Common in SLE, Has Limited Impact on Quality of Life

By

Sheila Jacobs

May 20, 2022

Researchers evaluated the prevalence and impact of cognitive impairment on quality of life in patients with SLE.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Arterial Health Predicts Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Patients With SLE

By

Maria Arini Lopez, PT, DPT, CSCS, CMTPT

May 16, 2022

Researchers studied the relationship between the total burden of arterial plaque and cardiovascular disease risk in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.