March is Kidney Month! In November 2024, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) released a summary of their new guidelines for the screening, treatment, and management of lupus nephritis. What is ...

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The American College of Rheumatology has updated its systemic lupus erythematosus treatment guidelines for the first time since 1999, with a strong recommendation for hydroxychloroquine in all ...

Lupus can be debilitating and sometimes deadly for the 3 million people who have it. A treatment called CAR T appears to stop it in its tracks.

Amit Saxena, MD, discusses how personalized treatment decisions for lupus nephritis require careful consideration of patient characteristics, multidisciplinary coordination, and emerging ...

The Trump administration eliminated the CDC team that developed national guidelines for prescribing contraception safely for ...

Learn about the diagnosis and treatment of lupus, a chronic autoimmune condition affecting millions of Americans and individuals globally.

Specialists Eye Gazyva as a New Option for Lupus Nephritis, but ACR Guidelines Favor Benlysta and Lupkynis for Upfront Use, According to Spherix Global Insights ...

A 43-year-old man presents requesting screening for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). His medical history is remarkable for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and he is currently receiving no ...

Guidelines recommend minimizing glucocorticoid exposure in patients with lupus (SLE), and research suggests this advice should also apply to those with lupus nephritis.