Lupus & Connective Tissue Diseases
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Macitentan approved for pulmonary arterial hypertension
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Biomarker panel predicts atherosclerosis in women with SLE
Major finding: The PREDICTS score had a sensitivity of 81%, a specificity of 79%, a positive predictive value of 40%, and a negative predictive...
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Adapting HCQ dose did not reduce SLE flare rates
Major finding: At 7 months of follow-up, the flare rates in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus were similar between those who received no...
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Investigational biologic lessened symptoms in some patients with lupus
Major finding: The investigational biologic rigerimod was superior to placebo in patients with a higher lupus clinical disease activity score,...
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Novel oral vasodilator approved to treat pulmonary hypertension
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Lupus treatment: Get back to basics
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Autoantibodies play role in myositis classification, treatment
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Limited data support multiple myositis treatment options
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Losartan shown effective in Marfan syndrome
Major finding: The rate of aortic root enlargement during 3 years of prospective follow-up was 0.77 mm in losartan-treated patients with Marfan...
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PROMIS database puts patient outcomes on center stage
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Depression, anxiety common in SLE patients
Major finding: Among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, 47% had at least one mood or anxiety disorder, and 36% had at least one...