Lupus & Connective Tissue Diseases
Conference Coverage
Childhood-onset SLE rate doubles in children born in winter
SAN FRANCISCO – Gene-environment interaction appears likely.
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Think ‘fall prevention’ in SLE patients
SAN FRANCISCO – Lupus patients have twofold increased fracture risk independent of their use of corticosteroids.
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Young lupus patients need more than medications
SAN FRANCISCO – Pilot studies demonstrate potential of web-based education and brief CBT to boost QOL and treatment adherence.
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Here’s a top strategy for immunosuppressant discontinuation in SLE
SAN FRANCISCO – Antimalarial maintenance therapy slashes lupus flare risk after immunosuppressant discontinuation.
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ACE inhibitors may improve neuropsychiatric lupus
SAN FRANCISCO –
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Atmospheric fluctuations tied to lupus flares
A new study may help solve the mystery of lupus seasonality.
Video
Expert gives tips on timing, managing lupus pregnancies
Times have changed.
Guidelines
EULAR takes SLE guidance to the next level
A lot has changed in 11 years.
Conference Coverage
Bronchiolitis is a feared complication of connective tissue disease
MAUI, HAWAII – “Stability equals success in these patients,” says Aryeh Fischer, MD.
Conference Coverage
Tackling the challenges of pediatric localized scleroderma
MAUI, HAWAII – An early frank conversation with the family is essential.
Commentary
Powerful breast-implant testimony constrained by limited evidence
SILVER SPRING, MD. – Women report personal horror stories of apparent breast-implant complications, but systematically-collected data remain...