Blisibimod will go on to the next stage of clinical development for use in people with SLE. INTRODUCTION Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease. It typically affects women between the ages of 15 and 45. The cause of SLE is not known, and symptoms can vary from patient to patient, but it often […]
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Metabolic syndrome is common in patients with SLE, but can be managed
SLE and metabolic syndrome may be related, and patients with SLE are more likely to develop cardiovascular problems. INTRODUCTION Systemic lupus erythematosus (also called lupus or SLE) is an autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system attacks healthy tissues in the skin, joints and internal organs. This can cause rashes, pain, swelling and fatigue (extreme […]
Second pregnancies in women with SLE
INTRODUCTION Women with systemic lupus erythematosus have a higher chance of some kinds of problems during pregnancy. But most women who have problems with their first pregnancy, even stillbirth, have a second pregnancy without health problems. WHAT DO WE KNOW ALREADY? Lupus is an autoimmune disease, which means it causes problems with the immune system. This can […]
