In-Hospital Maternal Mortality Down in Pregnancies With Lupus
Mortality decrease greater in systemic lupus erythematosus pregnancies than in non-SLE pregnancies.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Managing Pediatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Researchers recommended performing lactate dehydrogenase level and blood smear testing in patients with renal and neurological symptoms.
Lupus Affects Emotional, Mental Well-Being of Patients
Most patients report not having participated in a lupus clinical trial, despite interest.
First Treatment for Children With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Gets FDA Approval
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the intravenous (IV) formulation of Benlysta (belimumab; GlaxoSmithKline) for the treatment of pediatric patients ≥5 years old with active, autoantibody-positive, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who are receiving standard therapy.
Managing Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Updated 2019 EULAR Recommendations Released
EULAR has released updated 2019 recommendations for the management of systemic lupus erythematosus.
Altered Gut Microbiome Seen in Patients With Active Lupus
The microbiome of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), particularly those with increased disease activity, has reduced taxonomic complexity,.
ACR/ARHP 2018: Researchers Debate Hydroxychloroquine Dosing in SLE
Experts at the 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting discuss whether hydroxychloroquine dosing should be more than 5 mg/kg in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Case Report: Nephrotic Syndrome and Chronic HCV in a 72-Year-Old Woman
A 72-year-old Japanese woman with a 40-year history of lupus nephritis presented with leg edema that had lasted for several weeks.
Photosensitivity diseases: a review of sun-exposed skin rashes
An overview of porphyrias, lupus erythematosus, rosacea, drug-induced photosensitivity, polymorphous light eruption, and solar urticaria.
Image of the Week: An unusual rash covering 90% body surface area
This patient had a biopsy that revealed erythema multiforme one month ago. Now, the patient returns with intact annular lesions covering 90% of his body. Do you think this is truly erythema multiforme or something more severe?
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