Tag: Lupus
S. aureus Colonization Increased in Skin Lesions in Lupus Patients
Repression of barrier gene expression, increased S. aureus-binding integrins in SLE keratinocytes found
Peripheral Nervous System Events Not Common in Lupus
History of neuropathy, older age at diagnosis among factors tied to longer time to resolution of PNS events
Anifrolumab Improves Response at 52 Weeks in Lupus
Rate of composite response showing reduced disease activity higher with anifrolumab versus placebo
Hydroxychloroquine Blood Levels Predict Retinopathy Risk in Lupus
Prospective cohort study demonstrates link between HCQ blood levels and retinopathy risk
Many Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients Use Opioids
Among SLE patients, likelihood of prescription opioids up for those using emergency department
In-Hospital Maternal Mortality Down in Pregnancies With Lupus
Mortality decrease greater in systemic lupus erythematosus pregnancies than in non-SLE pregnancies
Lupus Manifestations Appear to Differ by Race, Ethnicity
Increased risk for severe manifestations seen among blacks, Hispanics, and Asians/Pacific Islanders
CDC: Racial Disparity Seen With Lupus-Related Deaths
Deaths among blacks occur sooner after diagnosis and at younger age compared with whites
Adverse Childhood Experiences Linked to Worse Lupus Outcomes
More adverse childhood experiences associated with depression, poor overall health for those with SLE
Lupus Affects Emotional, Mental Well-Being of Patients
Most patients report not having participated in a lupus clinical trial, despite interest
