Autoimmune Diseases
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IgA vasculitis may be more common in adults than assumed
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Baseline patient-reported physical function predicts SLE-related mortality
There’s utility in screening and tracking of patient-reported outcomes about physical function, a study finds.
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Childhood-onset SLE has major impact in adult life
Study highlights the need for preventive screening measures to be put in place before the age of 30.
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Autoimmune connective tissue disease predicted by interferon status, family history
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SLE flares linked to air temperature, pollution
AMSTERDAM – Rises in temperature and air pollution upped the chances of disease activity flares in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
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CRISS hailed as transforming systemic sclerosis drug development
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Predicting rituximab responses in lupus remains challenging
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New SLE classification criteria reset disease definition
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JAK inhibitor therapy promising for refractory dermatomyositis
ORLANDO – A pilot study of tofacitinib for refractory dermatomyositis in adults is underway.
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SLE classification criteria perform well in validation study
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LLDAS shows potential as routine lupus treatment target