Racial Discrimination Linked to Increased CRP in Black Women With Lupus
MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For Black women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), incident racial discrimination is associated with elevated C-reactive protein (CRP), according to a study published in the August issue of Brain, Behavi…
Learn MorePrevalence of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms Up for Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease
TUESDAY, Aug. 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The prevalence of all self-reported neuropsychiatric symptoms is significantly higher in those with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARDs) versus controls, according to a study published online July 27…
Learn MoreVoclosporin Safe, Effective for Long-Term Treatment of Lupus Nephritis
WEDNESDAY, July 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Voclosporin can preserve kidney function up to three years for patients with lupus nephritis, according to a study published online July 19 in Arthritis & Rheumatology.Amit Saxena, M.D., from New York Unive…
Learn MoreCertain Microbiome Germs Might Trigger Lupus Flare-Ups
TUESDAY, June 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Flare-ups of the autoimmune condition lupus may be caused by growth of a particular gut bacteria, researchers say. This knowledge could potentially lead to new and more successful treatments to prevent these …
Learn MorePregnancy May Be Riskier for Women With Lupus
THURSDAY, April 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Pregnant women with lupus face potential complications, including a greater risk of premature birth, according to a new U.S. study.A 10-year audit of hospital records found that these women have more than t…
Learn MoreLos problemas de la piel pueden ser la primera señal de una enfermedad reumatológica
MARTES, 25 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las afecciones de la piel podrían ser la primera señal de que una persona tiene una enfermedad reumática que también afectará a las articulaciones, los músculos o los ligamentos.Es esencial saber a qué e…
Learn MoreFetal, Maternal Morbidity Increased for Patients With Lupus
WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have higher fetal and maternal morbidity in deliveries compared with those without SLE, according to a study published online April 25 in RMD Open.Bella Meh…
Learn MoreSkin Issues Can Be First Sign of Rheumatological Illnesses
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Skin conditions may be the first sign that a person has a rheumatic disease that will also affect the joints, muscles or ligaments.It’s essential to know what to look for, said Dr. Kathryn Dao, an associate …
Learn MoreLupus, RA Tied to Higher Risk for Adverse Obstetric, Birth Outcomes
THURSDAY, Feb. 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and their infants experience higher rates of adverse obstetric and birth outcomes, according to a study published online Jan. 10 in …
Learn MoreACR: Long-Term Safety Demonstrated for Anifrolumab in Lupus
MONDAY, Nov. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), anifrolumab is safe in the long term, according to a study published online Nov. 11 in Arthritis & Rheumatology to coincide with the annual meeting of the …
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