Autoimmune Diseases
From the Journals
Survival in lupus patients has plateaued
Wealthier countries have generally fared better than low- and middle-income countries.
News
Alopecia patients share their struggles
SILVER SPRING, MD. – The aim of a patient-focused meeting on alopecia areata was to hear the voice of patients.
From the Journals
Lack of lupus ‘gold standard’ definition hampers estimates of its incidence, prevalence
Two population-based registries attempt to determine the incidence and prevalence of the disease in the United States.
From the Journals
No obvious choice for treating pruritus in PBC patients
This quality-of-life issue can lead sufferers to suicidal ideation.
News
POLL: Draft classification criteria for SLE stir controversy
Do you think that the approach to new classification criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus should allow for a more inclusive classification of...
Commentary
Lupus classification criteria effort is going in the wrong direction
Advancing the development of new classification criteria deserves a wider discussion among the field’s stakeholders.
Commentary
Lupus classification criteria need input from dermatologists
There are many arguments for keeping skin-predominant lupus as part of the disease’s defining characteristics.
Latest News
Self-injectable belimumab receives FDA approval for systemic lupus erythematosus
The new formulation is the first self-injectable subcutaneous treatment available for patients with SLE.
Conference Coverage
New classification system for systemic lupus erythematosus moves forward
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TWEAKing inflammation: Studies reflect potential treatment target for psoriasis, atopic dermatitis
A member of the TNF superfamily of cytokines could be an attractive target for drugs to treat inflammation and autoimmune disease.
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: Troponin acts as atherosclerotic biomarker in patients with lupus
MADRID – Tropinin T levels may help assess cardiovascular risk in patients with lupus.