Lupus & Connective Tissue Diseases
From the Journals
U.S. prevalence of antinuclear antibodies has steadily risen, study finds
“In another test format, the frequency may have been lower,” Dr. David Pisetsky said. “It could have been higher.”
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History of smoking gives higher risk for ANCA-associated vasculitis
Current and former smokers showed increased risk of AAV, especially those with antimyeloperoxidase antibodies.
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With mild or stable lupus, few patients flare during, after pregnancy
Higher risk of lupus flares during pregnancy was associated with younger age, more baseline symptoms.
Conference Coverage
When the going gets tough, ophthalmologists call the rheumatologist
MAUI, HAWAII – Dr. Alvin F. Well describes his approach to treating uveitis, and what to know about teprotumumab, the first treatment for thyroid...
Conference Coverage
Belimumab may improve skin in scleroderma
MAUI, HAWAII – Pilot study underscores importance of B-cell abnormalities in scleroderma skin disease.
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Vascular biomarkers predict pulmonary hypertension in systemic sclerosis
But it was “a major fishing expedition.”
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Leflunomide-hydroxychloroquine combination for Sjögren’s shows potential
Treatment was associated with decreased disease activity at 24 weeks, compared with placebo.
Conference Coverage
Dawn of new lupus nephritis treatment after AURORA trial
“We believe that voclosporin – as an add-on therapy – will help more patients achieve remission,” said study leader Keisha Gibson, MD, MPH.
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Rheumatologists seek to reassure amid hydroxychloroquine shortage
Rheumatologists Jill P. Buyon and Peter M. Izmirly answer questions about the availability of hydroxychloroquine during the COVID-19 pandemic, and...
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Amid hydroxychloroquine hopes, lupus patients face shortages
Pharmacists are reporting depleted stocks of the drug, leaving many of the roughly...
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Expect to encounter more rheumatology/primary immunodeficiency overlap
MAUI, HAWAII – Autoimmunity can be the initial presentation of an immunodeficiency disease.