No definitive consensus about a vaccination policy for people with Lupus is currently available, so this review aims to summarise current knowledge on the influence of some current therapies and response to vaccination. Introduction Systemic lupus erythematosus (often called Lupus or shortened to SLE) is an autoimmune disease. It typically starts in women between the […]
Category: Systemic lupus erythematosus
Treat-to-target for children with Lupus
An initial step towards target-based treatment for children with Lupus Introduction Systemic lupus erythematosus (often called Lupus or shortened to SLE) is an autoimmune disease. It typically starts in women between the ages of 15 and 45, but it can also start in childhood. Symptoms can vary, but Lupus often causes tiredness, joint pain, and […]
New: Managing SLE and SSc with non-drug options
This is the lay version of the EULAR recommendations for the non-drug management of people with systemic lupus erythematosus or systemic sclerosis – two conditions that fall under the umbrella definition of rheumatic diseases. The names are often shorted to SLE or just lupus instead of systemic lupus erythematosus, and scleroderma or SSc instead of […]
Risk of flare higher with hydroxychloroquine reduction or discontinuation
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. […]
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 […]
