Classification criteria at diagnosis, basic immunological profiles, disease activity (ECLAM), and end organ damage (SLICC) were recorded. Results: 29/50 (58%) had thrombocytopenia at diagnosis of ...

The 2012 Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics (SLICC) classification criteria addressed many of these issues.9 Mucocutaneous and neuropsychiatric manifestations were added, as were ...

Frailty was measured using the Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics-Frailty Index (SLICC-FI). CVR (low, moderate, high, very high) was evaluated by the Systematic COronary Risk ...

May 23, 2024 — Treatment of autoimmune diseases like lupus has long relied on steroids to knock down the immune system, but more targeted therapies are currently undergoing clinical trials.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and lupus both cause joint pain and stiffness. Despite some similarities, it’s easy for doctors to distinguish them. RA has more debilitating effects on the joints.

When you’re living with lupus, it can impact all aspects of your daily life, including your ability to work and finances. For many, lupus symptoms like fatigue and pain can make it very difficult — or ...

Approximately 15% to 30% of patients have lupus nephritis at the time of SLE diagnosis, with more patients at risk of developing lupus nephritis over the course of their disease. An estimated 30% to ...

Lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus or SLE) can influence your normal aging process, and your normal aging process likewise can have an effect on your lupus symptoms and your quality of life. What ...

Department of Rheumatology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China Background: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease with unclear etiology. T cell exhaustion ...