Long-term use of painkillers, especially NSAIDs, can harm the kidneys by reducing blood flow and causing damage. People with ...

Researchers are developing a new approach to preventing lupus nephritis – improving the health and function of the cells that ...

Inflammation from lupus can cause a type of kidney disease called lupus nephritis. Learn more about how lupus affects the kidneys and lupus nephritis. For some people, lupus nephritis can lead to ...

A new treatment helps protect the kidneys of lupus patients by improving the function of blood vessel lining cells, lowering ...

Identifying early predictors of chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression in patients with lupus nephritis may help define a high-risk group.

This study reviewed medical records from 175 adults living with SLE. CKD was identified using a combination of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and albuminuria (protein in the urine), two ...

Achieving sustained complete renal response (sCR) is both a realistic and essential goal for patients with lupus nephritis (LN), markedly improving long-term kidney survival and overall patient ...

The earlier kidney problems are detected and addressed, the better the chances of slowing or even reversing the damage through targeted interventions and lifestyle modifications. 1.

Now, Gomez said, there is only a 3 to 5 percent chance her lupus will return. She said she has also seen her blood pressure and energy levels improve. "Not everyone is lucky enough to have a donor ...