Urine biomarkers have the potential to change how lupus nephritis is managed, serving as a noninvasive means of early detection, assessing treatment response and more.
Hydroxychloroquine Remains a Mainstay in Lupus Nephritis
New data: HCQ reduces risk of eGFR decline by 61–73% & slows kidney function loss. Early initiation is critical for renal health in lupus nephritis.
Effect of DMARDs on Pain Sensitivity in RA
Aydemir et al. examined the relationship between disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and pain regulatory mechanisms of the central nervous system. They found that improvements in pain sensitivity were associated with reductions in disease activity in patients with RA after 12 weeks of treatment with disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs. This study underscores the importance of inflammatory and noninflammatory contributors to patient outcomes.
2024 ACR Guideline for the Screening, Treatment & Management of Lupus Nephritis
Review 28 recommendations covering proteinuria screening, biopsy indications & triple therapy regimens for lupus nephritis.
Ableism—Not to Be Overlooked in Rheumatology Practices: Rheum for Everyone, Episode 26 (video)
In this episode, Dr. Kumar talks about the insidious nature of ageism and how rheumatologists can combat it.
Rheuminations: Can We Now Control the Wolf?
Lupus has always had a reputation for being a wild, unrestrained and enigmatic entity. In fact, the very name lupus comes from the Latin word for wolf, a gift from our Roman predecessors who saw a resemblance between lupus rashes and a wolf’s bite. Given the limitations of immunology back then, it is an incredibly…
Obinutuzumab Aids Standard Therapy for Lupus Nephritis
Phase 3 REGENCY data: Obinutuzumab & standard therapy improve complete renal response rates in active lupus nephritis patients.
FDA Approvals: Lupus Nephritis
Lupus nephritis is one of the leading causes of mortality for patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and patients with both SLE and end-stage renal disease have standardized mortality ratios more than 60 times that of patients with SLE with normal kidney function.1 The good news: Rheumatologists now have not one, but two approved options…
Trials Find Potential Treatments for SLE, Lupus Nephritis
In summer 2024, two phase 3 studies were released with promising findings for the treatment of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and those with lupus nephritis. SLE Disease Activity Dapirolizumab pegol is a novel, investigational, Fc-free anti-CD40L agent for people living with moderate to severe SLE.1 The randomized, double-blind, parallel-group PHOENYCS GO trial (N=321)…
Belimumab Promising for Children with Lupus Nephritis
In late July 2022, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved belimumab (Benlysta) for the treatment of children with active lupus nephritis aged 5 to 17 years old receiving standard therapy.1 Despite recent advances in treatment options for patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), those with kidney involvement may develop endstage renal disease and…
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