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Lupus Expert Dr. Richard Furie Addresses Clinical Trials
June 12, 2019 As reported by The Rheumatologist, Dr. Richard Furie provided his perspective on clinical trials in lupus in...
Positive Early Results for BIIB059 as New Treatment Strategy
March 1, 2019 Proteins of the immune system, known as type I interferons, are responsible in part for manifestations of...
People with Lupus at Higher Risk for Bone Fractures, Study Shows
February 22, 2019 A study published in the peer-reviewed journal Arthritis & Rheumatology found that people with SLE and particularly...
Physical Fitness Associated with Health-related Quality of Life, Study Shows
February 22, 2019 Study results published in the peer-reviewed journal PLOS One showed that elements of physical fitness -- muscle...
Study Shows Kidney Transplant Improves Lupus Nephritis Survival
A study just published in Annals of Internal Medicine showed that kidney transplantation reduced deaths due to lupus nephritis— kidney inflammation caused by lupus....
Study shows: Stress, Depression and Pain are Major Contributors to Lupus Fatigue
An observational study published in Lupus of people with lupus found that of six factors, stress, depression and pain contributed most to...
Existing Asthma Medication Shows Effectiveness for Lupus
A small randomized Phase 1 study published in Arthritis & Rheumatology found that the existing asthma treatment omalizumab (Xolair) may improve lupus...
New Trial Begins to Test Investigational Cenerimod to Treat Lupus
Source: Idorsia LTD Press Release Idorsia Ltd (SIX: IDIA) announced that the first patient has been enrolled into a multiple-dose study...
Poor Dental Care Associated with Lupus
A study just published in Clinical and Experimental Rheumatologyfound that exposure to periodontal bacteria on the gums around the teeth can...
Association Between Lupus and Cancer
A new analysis published in Arthritis Research & Therapy found that SLE is associated with increased risk of 16 cancers and decreased...