Examining Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes in Patients With Lupus
Investigators evaluated whether patients with lupus have more complications and/or healthcare use than patients without lupus after primary total knee arthroplasty.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
EULAR Recommendations for Managing Antiphospholipid Syndrome in Adults
EULAR outlines evidence-based recommendations for the management of antiphospholipid syndrome in adults.
Managing Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura in Pediatric Patients With SLE
Researchers recommended performing lactate dehydrogenase level and blood smear testing in patients with renal and neurological symptoms.
Epidemiologic Study Compares SLE Manifestations in Different Racial Groups
Investigators examined racial/ethnic differences in manifestations of lupus and in the timing and risk of developing severe manifestations.
Lupus Manifestations Appear to Differ by Race, Ethnicity
Clinical manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) vary by racial and ethnic groups.
Using T-Cell Receptor Diversity as a Diagnostic Marker for SLE and RA
Researchers used peripheral blood samples from patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis and a group of healthy participants to identify novel biomarkers to accurately diagnose and monitor SLE and RA.
Challenges in Using Antinuclear Antibodies for SLE Diagnosis Examined
ANA is not always present in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, which should be taken into consideration when devising an SLE classification criteria.
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Intake Linked to Patient-Reported SLE Outcomes
Investigators examined the relationship between dietary intake of omega-3 (n-3; typically anti-inflammatory) and omega-6 (n-6; commonly pro-inflammatory) fatty acids and patient-reported outcomes in systemic lupus erythematosus.
Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction Proposed as Cause of Persistent Chest Pain in SLE
The presence of coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) may provide an “alternative explanation” for persistent chest pain in this patient population, according to research published in Arthritis Care and Research. Authors of previously published research found that 44% of women with SLE and chest pain without obstructive coronary artery…
CDC: Racial Disparity Seen With Lupus-Related Deaths
Deaths among blacks occur sooner after diagnosis and at younger age compared with whites
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