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Lupus
The Rheumatology Network lupus clinical focus page provides information on the latest lupus news, study and clinical trial findings, and clinical guideline updates. We feature expert interviews with leading physicians and investigators, articles, videos, podcasts, and breaking FDA approvals for systemic lupus erythematosus drugs.
Cardiovascular Autonomic Neuropathy Associated with Impaired Quality of Life in Patients with Lupus
July 26, 2021
Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus presented more cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy, along with impaired health-related quality of life and parasympathetic function, when compared with a control cohort.
PainTRAINER Program Improves Outcomes for Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
July 22, 2021
The painTRAINER program included 8 weekly modules, in addition to coping skill activities, in which investigators measured outcomes including the Pain Catastrophizing Scale, pain interference, physical function, anxiety and depression, fatigue, and sleep disturbances.
Gradual Glucocorticoid Withdrawal Does Not Increase Flares in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
July 16, 2021
Glucocorticoid withdrawal over a prolonged period of time did not increase clinical flares or damage for patients with inactive systemic lupus erythematosus.
Richard Furie, MD: Safety and Efficacy of BIIB059 for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
July 09, 2021
Richard Furie, MD, explains the safety and efficacy of BIIB059 for patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the study design and background on his upcoming SLE study, and Biogen’s ongoing commitment to including underrepresented groups in its clinical trials.
Lupus: Will This Butterfly Soon Take Flight?
June 25, 2021
Eric Morand, MD, PhD, explains why rheumatologists failing in lupus while succeeding so spectacularly in diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and what needs to change.
Neil Solomons, MD: Efficacy of Voclosporin for Treatment of Lupus Nephritis
June 03, 2021
Neil Solomons, MD, sits down to discuss his latest study, entitled “Aurinia Announces Publication of AURORA 1 Phase 3 Study Results with LUPKYNIS™ (voclosporin) in The Lancet,” which will be presented at EULAR 2021.
Pregnant Women With Lupus Benefit From Multidisciplinary Clinical Pathway
May 13, 2021
As systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and/or antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) can cause complications during pregnancy, investigators believe it is imperative that women follow the clinical practice guidelines and receive multidisciplinary counseling before trying to conceive.
Neonatal Lupus Erythematosus Risk Not Linked to Ethnicity
April 28, 2021
“In this large, multiethnic, single-center, cohort study of children born to anti-Ro antibody positive mothers, the child’s ethnicity was not associated with NLE risk, nor specific NLE manifestations,” stated investigators.
Poor Social Determinants Linked to Worse Care and Outcomes for Patients With Lupus
April 21, 2021
While further studies are needed, the results indicate that resolving the SDoH issues, via programs like the iCMP, may decrease healthcare costs while equalizing care and outcomes for both patients with SLE and those with complex chronic conditions in general.
Rheumatology Network's Top 5: April 2, 2021
April 02, 2021
Take 5 minutes to catch up on Rheumatology Network's highlights from the week ending April 2, 2021.