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News, opinions and meeting coverage in rheumatology.

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<乌鸦传媒>Can Innate Immune System Be Targeted Directly in Lupus?

Japanese researchers open new front in SLE therapy

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<乌鸦传媒>Unexplained Rash With No Itch and Shoulder Pain Suddenly Affects Young Girl

Skin symptoms dramatically improved after use of sun protection

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<乌鸦传媒>Sinusitis Tied to Later Autoimmune Disease

Olmsted County analysis points to substantial risk

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<乌鸦传媒>Novel Lupus Approach Yields Mixed Results in Early Trial

Hints of benefit seen in patients with more active disease

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<乌鸦传媒>A Clue on Why Lupus, Other Autoimmune Diseases Strike Far More Women Than Men

New research shows that the extra X chromosome is involved, but in an unexpected way

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<乌鸦传媒>Yes, Lupus Patients Can Stop MMF Treatment

Randomized trial shows non-inferiority to maintenance ... with caveats

<乌鸦传媒>Using Baseline Markers to Predict Response in Psoriatic Arthritis

More biomarker research is needed, but new study is a good start

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<乌鸦传媒>CAR T-Cell Approach to Autoimmune Disease Gains Traction

Worries about vaccine responsiveness relieved; Big Pharma gets interested

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<乌鸦传媒>Pregnant Patients With High Autoantibody Levels Need Fetal Heart Monitoring

Study should help target frequent testing to those most likely to benefit

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<乌鸦传媒>B-Cell Depletion Helps Maintain Kidney Function in Lupus Nephritis

Secondary trial analysis boosts case for Gazyva

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<乌鸦传媒>Major Source of Lupus Morbidity More Common in Certain Racial-Ethnic Groups

Good news is that it's not common overall

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<乌鸦传媒>Rheum Patients on HCQ: Stick With It or Face Heart Consequences

Population-based study links adherence with risk for cardiovascular events

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<乌鸦传媒>Gut Microbiome Instability Associated With Lupus Nephritis Flares

One specific gut microbe may be a major factor

EULAR over a photo of the MiCo Convention Center in Milan, Italy.

<乌鸦传媒>More Success for CAR T-Cell Therapy in Rheumatic Disease

Stunning improvement for two patients with rare form of autoimmune myositis

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<乌鸦传媒>New Lupus Drug Cuts Skin Disease When Other Agents Fail

Small study backs anifrolumab for salvage therapy

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<乌鸦传媒>Older Lupus Patients Need Follow-Up After Hospital Discharge ... or Else

Medicare data show what happens when it's neglected

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<乌鸦传媒>Study: Diminished COVID Vaccine Response in Lupus

Immunosuppressants seem responsible; mycophenolate "holiday" may help

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<乌鸦传媒>Caregivers Face Increased Arthritis Burden

Question remains: why?

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<乌鸦传媒>Is Cancer Therapy Also a Lupus Cure?

Patients in pilot study show months-long complete remission

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<乌鸦传媒>Low Sleep Tied to Lupus Risk

But which way does causal arrow point?

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<乌鸦传媒>Mixed Results for Novel Lupus Drug in Mid-Stage Trial

Developer of litifilimab, an anti-BDCA2 antibody, presses ahead despite phase II hiccups

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<乌鸦传媒>Organ Damage in Lupus: Some Ethnicities Bear More Burden Than Others

Results from California cohort mirror epidemiology of lupus itself

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<乌鸦传媒>BDCA2-Targeting Antibody May Be Effective for Cutaneous Lupus

In small randomized trial, litifilimab shows superiority over placebo for skin disease activity

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<乌鸦传媒>U.S. Should Expect More Lupus Cases as Racial-Ethnic Diversity Grows

Study finds doubled rates over 40-plus years in this bellwether county

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<乌鸦传媒>Does Sunlight Trigger Lupus?

Analysis of data from major study suggests "yes," but falls short of clear conclusion

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<乌鸦传媒>Guideline: Timing Is Everything for RA and Lupus Patients Needing Joint Replacement

New advice on which antirheumatic meds to continue and which to stop before surgery

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<乌鸦传媒>Genotype Tied to Azathioprine Discontinuation for Toxicity

Nearly threefold risk seen with a genotype most common among Black patients

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<乌鸦传媒>TYK2 Inhibitor Shows Promise in Lupus

Latest indication for deucravacitinib seen as approvable for multiple rheumatologic conditions

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<乌鸦传媒>In Lupus, 'Normal-Appearing' Skin Is Not Normal

Groundwork for inflammation laid before lesions develop

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<乌鸦传媒>Tacrolimus Measures Up in Lupus Nephritis Trial

Oral alternative to IV drugs

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<乌鸦传媒>Mixed Results for Oral Lupus Drug in Phase II

Mid-stage study offers hope but also reason for caution

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<乌鸦传媒>Acute Muscle Weakness and Skin Rash Following a Lupus Diagnosis

Clinicians consider many differentials

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<乌鸦传媒>Hydroxychloroquine Linked to Less Heart Risk in RA, Lupus

Current use of the antimalarial especially was particularly associated with less thrombosis

ACR over a photo of the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA.

<乌鸦传媒>Voclosporin Benefits in Nephritis Persist at 30 Months

No new safety signals seen in long-term extension for lupus nephritis

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<乌鸦传媒>Following Rituximab With Second Biologic Helpful in Lupus

Trial may provide answer for patients who don't respond to B-cell depletion

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<乌鸦传媒>How Should Patients With Autoimmune Diseases Approach COVID Vaccination?

Mixed messaging and a lack of tailored research leaves providers and patients in the dark

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<乌鸦传媒>Healthy Lifestyle Limits Lupus Risk

Diet, exercise, weight, smoking, and moderate alcohol use contributed to lower risk in women

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<乌鸦传媒>Slow Steroid Tapering Succeeds in SLE

Flare rates were significantly lower with gradual withdrawal than with low-dose maintenance

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<乌鸦传媒>'Dancing With the Stars' Judge Carrie Ann Inaba's Autoimmune Diseases

TV host takes leave of absence

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<乌鸦传媒>In Lupus, Even Minor Changes in Disease Activity Matter

One-unit increase in disease activity score raised mortality risk by 22%, study showed

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