Tag: Lupus
Belimumab Promising in Combination Therapy for Refractory Lupus
Lower serum IgG anti-dsDNA antibody levels seen at 52 weeks with belimumab rather than placebo given after rituximab
Vaccination Rates Low Among Lupus Patients on Medicaid
Acute care use for vaccine-preventable illnesses potentially could be avoided with greater use of outpatient care, vaccination in SLE patients
Mortality Highest for Asians, Hispanic/Latinos With Lupus
Among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, mortality is increased for minorities, especially Asian, Hispanic/Latina women
Study Estimates Prevalence of Lupus in the U.S.
Prevalence nine times higher for women versus men; rates highest in American Indian/Alaska Natives, Black women
Hydroxychloroquine Level Tied to Thrombosis Risk in Lupus
Rate of thrombotic events lower for patients with mean HCQ blood levels >1,068 versus <648 ng/mL
Two-Thirds of Lupus Patients Likely to Take COVID-19 Vaccine
However, national survey uncovered racial differences in uptake, safety concerns
Physical Activity, Sleep Profiles Vary in Adults With Arthritis
Balanced activity profile linked to weaker work-related sitting habit, stronger outside walking habit
Some Lupus Erythematosus Cases Tied to Drug Exposure
Cases found for both cutaneous and systemic lupus, but some previous reports due to protopathic bias
Risk for COVID-19 Hospitalization Follows Usual Pattern in Lupus
Similar to the general population, predictors of hospitalization include race, comorbidity, and BMI
One-Third of Lupus Patients Have Trouble Refilling Hydroxychloroquine
Patients report lack of availability at usual pharmacy, waiting weeks for refills, only getting partial refills
