Decisions to maintain, reduce or stop SLE treatment may affect specific subgroups differently. INTRODUCTION Systemic lupus erythematosus (often called Lupus or SLE) is an autoimmune disease. It often starts in women between the ages of 15 and 45, but it can occur at any age, and 10% of patients are male. SLE symptoms can vary. […]
Category: Systemic lupus erythematosus
New QIs help assess and improve care in Lupus
Quality indicators can help clinics to implement the EULAR recommendations in everyday care INTRODUCTION Systemic lupus erythematosus (often called Lupus or SLE) is an autoimmune disease. It typically starts in women between the ages of 15 and 45. Lupus symptoms can vary from patient to patient. People with Lupus are often very tired, have joint […]
Blood pressure control should be a key target for people with Lupus
Target blood pressure should be under 130/80 mmHg for all patients with Lupus. Introduction Systemic lupus erythematosus (often called Lupus or SLE) is an autoimmune disease. It typically starts in women between the ages of 15 and 45. Lupus symptoms can vary from patient to patient. People with Lupus are often very tired, have joint […]
Maintaining steroids for people with inactive Lupus prevents relapse
Continuing long-term low-dose prednisone may help avoid relapse in people with Lupus. Introduction Systemic lupus erythematosus (often called Lupus or SLE) is an autoimmune disease. It typically starts in women between the ages of 15 and 45. Lupus symptoms can vary from patient to patient. People with Lupus are often very tired, have joint pain, […]
Zostavax can be used in stable Lupus
In people with stable Lupus who are not taking intensive immunosuppressive drugs, live Herpes zoster vaccine works well. Introduction Systemic lupus erythematosus (often called Lupus or SLE) is an autoimmune disease. It typically starts in women between the ages of 15 and 45, but can start at a younger age. Lupus symptoms can vary from […]
Link between fatigue and brain-reacting autoantibodies in Lupus
The presence of anti-NR2 antibodies is a helpful diagnostic tool and may offer a major new approach in managing fatigue in people with Lupus. Introduction Systemic lupus erythematosus (often called Lupus or SLE) is an autoimmune disease where immune cells in the body become hyperactive and produce autoantibodies. It typically affects women between the ages […]
ANA status is a critical first step for diagnosing Lupus
The new classification criteria reflect current thinking about Lupus and provide an improved foundation for research. Introduction Systemic lupus erythematosus (often called Lupus or shortened to SLE) is an autoimmune disease. It typically affects women between the ages of 15 and 45, but can also start in younger children, later in life, and also in […]
Lupus can affect attention and concentration
Inflammatory mechanisms and organ damage impact cognitive functioning in people with Lupus. Introduction Systemic lupus erythematosus (often called Lupus or SLE) is an autoimmune disease. It typically starts in women between the ages of 15 and 45. Lupus causes immune cells in the body to become hyperactive and produce autoantibodies. An antibody is a protein […]
New medicines for Lupus should also be tested in children with Lupus
Innovative new trial designs mean it will be possible to test new medicines in rare diseases such as childhood Lupus. Introduction Systemic lupus erythematosus (often called Lupus or SLE) is an autoimmune disease. It typically affects women between the ages of 15 and 45, but can start in younger children. There are many things that […]
Drug-induced lupus is a constantly evolving disease
The list of medicines suspected of causing drug-induced lupus maybe useful to doctors for diagnosis and management of people with this disease. Introduction Systemic lupus erythematosus (often shortened to SLE) is an autoimmune disease. It typically affects women between the ages of 15 and 45. The exact cause of the disease is unknown, but occasionally […]
