Research from Papazoglou et al. highlights the substantial risk of atherosclerosis progression and incident cardiovascular events in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, as well as the importance of prolonged remission and the sustained control of cardiovascular risk factors in mitigating these risks over time.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Resource Center
Watch this space for our coverage of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) sessions at ACR Convergence 2020, beginning with a report on the State of the Art: Lupus—the Future Is Now session, moderated by Saira Sheikh, MD. Plus, explore our collection of research reviews, case reports and clinical articles on advances in the diagnosis and management of SLE.
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Lupus Nephritis: A Brief Review
Among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), lupus nephritis is one of the more common health problems and a leading cause of mortality. In adults with SLE, as many as five of 10 will develop kidney disease. In children with lupus, eight of 10 will develop kidney disease.1 Lupus nephritis appears to be more prevalent…
3 AC&R Study Summaries: SLE Mortality Risk, Heart Failure & RA, & a Phone-Based Walking Program
Risk of Mortality from SLE By Ansaam Daoud, MD, Loai Dweik, MD, & Omer Pamuk, MD Why was this study done? Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease with significant mortality, particularly affecting racial and ethnic minorities. This study aimed to assess national SLE mortality trends over the past two decades, stratified by…
3 AC&R Study Summaries: Maternal Health & SLE, Pregnancy Outcomes & Coordinated Ophthalmic & Rheumatologic Care
Maternal Health Insights in Patients with SLE The impact of pregnancy readiness on lupus activity, maternal mental health & pregnancy outcomes By Ceshae Harding, MD, & Megan Clowse, MD, MPH Why was this study done? Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who are pregnant have increased risks of risks maternal and fetal mortality, preeclampsia and…
Lupus Arthritis: Experts Describe Strides Made in Understudied Condition
ACR Convergence 2024—Arthritis symptoms related to lupus are a bit of a trouble spot for clinicians, with limited data to guide treatment and overlap with other conditions, experts said in a session at ACR Convergence. Lupus arthritis (LA), present in 95% of patients with lupus, is the main cause of work-related disability and is a…
Skin Matters: The Intersection of Dermatology & Rheumatology
Jun Kang, MD, addressed the intersection of dermatology and rheumatology, describing the nuance necessary to accurately evaluate skin manifestations and differentiate multiple conditions.
ARP Keynote: Empathy, Communication, Collaboration Key to a Good Patient Experience
At the ARP Keynote lecture at ACR Convengence 2024, Sandra Mintz, RN, MS, discussed the importance of empathy & trust-building between doctors & their rheumatology patients.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Complex, Multi-Challenging Disease
Reviewing the research presented at ACR Convergence 2024.
Can Cultural Humility Conquer Systemic Inequity in Pediatric Rheumatology?
Doctors and patient advocates urged the rheumatology community to address the drastic inadequacies in care faced by marginalized people in a session held at ACR Convergence 2024.
Toward Personalized Medicine in Pediatric Lupus
At this ACR Convergence 2024 session, discussion centered on novel techniques that offer hope for developing personalized therapies for pediatric SLE.
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