Autoimmune Diseases
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Genetic variant could dictate rituximab response in lupus
MADRID – Genetic polymorphism in the Fc gamma receptor could be the reason why some patients with systemic lupus erythematosus do not respond to...
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Tocilizumab preserves lung function in systemic sclerosis
MADRID – The results of the focuSSced phase 3 study showed a significantly lower proportion of tocilizumab- than placebo-treated patients...
Case Reports
Bullous Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Successfully Treated With Rituximab
Bullous systemic lupus erythematosus can present with a waxing and waning course punctuated by flares. This case illustrates the role of rituximab...
Case Letter
Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome
Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome (GLPL) is characterized by a triad of cicatricial alopecia of the scalp, nonscarring alopecia of the...
Conference Coverage
Intradermal etanercept improves discoid lupus
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – Intradermal delivery of etanercept could be a novel way to treat patients with discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE).
Cosmetic Corner
Infographic: Hyperhidrosis Survey Results
Hyperhidrosis affects up to 5% of the US population and may remarkably affect quality of life. To improve patient care and outcomes,...
Conference Coverage
Studies begin to pinpoint ways to diagnose SLE earlier
SAN FRANCISCO – Novel clinical and serologic findings differentiate early SLE from its mimickers.
Conference Coverage
Hydroxychloroquine adherence in SLE: worse than you thought
SAN FRANCISCO – Why routinely measuring hydroxychloroquine blood levels matters.
Guidelines
EULAR takes SLE guidance to the next level
A lot has changed in 11 years.
Conference Coverage
Tackling the challenges of pediatric localized scleroderma
MAUI, HAWAII – An early frank conversation with the family is essential.
Conference Coverage
FDA panel leans toward more robust breast implant surveillance
SILVER SPRING, MD. – Amid concern over two breast implant complications – anaplastic large cell lymphoma and autoimmune symptoms – an FDA panel...