Autoimmune Diseases
From the Journals
Systemic sclerosis raises risk of breast cancer, lung cancer, melanoma
Patients with systemic sclerosis also had more than a doubling of the risk of mortality with incident cancer in comparison with systemic sclerosis...
From the Journals
Zostavax proves safe, effective in patients with nonactive SLE
The live-attenuated herpes zoster vaccine appears safe and effective in individuals with nonactive systemic lupus erythematosus.
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Study aims to define symptoms of Sjögren’s syndrome secondary to SLE
The study is believed to be the first to investigate whether systemic inflammation, as measured by cytokine levels, differs according to the...
Photo Challenge
Painful and Pruritic Erosions on the Back
A 51-year-old black woman presented to the dermatology clinic with painful and pruritic erosions on the back, abdomen, neck, and arms of...
News
FDA approves nintedanib for scleroderma interstitial lung disease
Interstitial lung disease affects half of scleroderma patients in the United States, and until now there was no treatment.
Conference Coverage
In vasculitis, the skin tells the story
MILAN – Confirmatory lab testing – and assessing for renal involvement – are still paramount, however.
From the Journals
International lupus community sets out top barriers to improving lupus outcomes
The consensus report is part of an ongoing process of identifying, prioritizing, and implementing strategies to address the most pressing...
News
FDA approves Otezla for treatment of Behçet’s-associated oral ulcers
The approval is based on the results of the randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, phase 3 RELIEF trial.
Case Letter
A Unique Presentation of Lupus Erythematosus Tumidus in an Adolescent Boy
Lupus erythematosus tumidus (LET) rarely occurs in the pediatric population. The age and location of the lesions in this case make it a unique...
Conference Coverage
Cutaneous reaction to AEDs? Think autoimmune epilepsy
BANGKOK – Four of five neuronal autoantibody-positive chronic epilepsy patients had skin reactions to their antiepileptic drugs.
Conference Coverage
Repeated ANA testing after negative result of little diagnostic value
MADRID – In a retrospective analysis, 79% of repeated antinuclear antibody tests for ANA-associated rheumatologic conditions remained the same....