Tag: Lupus
Lupus Is a Leading Cause of Death in Young Women
Death from lupus ranked 10th in women 15 to 24 years, 14th in those aged 25 to 34 and 35 to 44 years
Belimumab Aids Anti-dsDNA+, Hypocomplementemic Lupus
More SLE Responder Index responders at week 52 in the belimumab group versus the placebo group
Metabolic Syndrome Common in Patients With Lupus
However, findings show that frequency of metabolic syndrome similar to the general population
Rituximab Effective for Lupus-Associated Cytopenia
Overall initial response rate of 86 percent in 71 patients, with complete response for 60.5 percent
Findings Could Help Reduce Risk of Calciphylaxis in Renal Disease
Only lupus anticoagulant, combined thrombophilias are risk factors in patients with stage-5 CKD
The American College of Rheumatology, Nov. 3-8
The 81st Annual Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology The annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology was held...
ACR: Ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3 Affects Outcomes in SLE
And low vitamin D linked to later total organ, renal damage in systemic lupus erythematosus patients
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Mortality Down Since 1968
However, SLE mortality is still higher than non-SLE mortality; sex, racial, regional disparities exist
One-Quarter of Lupus Patients Have Metabolic Syndrome
Risk of metabolic syndrome higher with lupus versus the general population
Prevalence of Antiphospholipid Syndrome Up for Roma SLE
Roma systemic lupus erythematosus patients also have significantly higher prevalence of abortions
