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Researchers finds Irish Lupus patients likely to benefit from new treatment

Researchers from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) have discovered that a new treatment for the inflammatory condition, Systemic Lupus Erythmstosus (SLE) could potentially benefit Irish patients who suffer from ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism created May 07, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Lupus ups risk of spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage

(HealthDay)—Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have an increased risk of spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) and increased mortality after SAH, according to a study published in the ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism created Apr 19, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Research: Lupus drugs carry no significant cancer risk for patients

People who take immunosuppressive drugs to treat lupus do not necessarily increase their cancer risk according to new research led by scientists at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC). ...

Medications created Jan 24, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Predictors of organ damage identified in patients with SLE

(HealthDay)—Patient age, hypertension, and corticosteroid use are the most important predictors of the cumulative organ damage that occurs in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), according ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism created Dec 16, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Uranium exposure linked to high lupus rates in community living near a former refinery

High rates of systemic lupus erythematosus have been linked to living in proximity to a former uranium ore processing facility in Ohio, according to new research findings presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Nov 13, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Researchers identify impact of rheumatoid arthritis and lupus on joint replacement surgery outcomes

Two new studies by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery have overturned common beliefs about joint replacement in patients with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Arthritis & Rheumatism created Nov 11, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Vitamin D supplements may benefit lupus patients

A new clinical study published in BioMedCentral's open access journal Arthritis Research and Therapy provides preliminary evidence that vitamin D supplementation could be considered an immunomodulatory agent for systemic lupus ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism created Oct 16, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Belimumab for lupus erythematosus: Added benefit not proven

Belimumab (trade name Benlysta) has been approved since July 2011 as an add-on therapy for adult patients with the autoimmune disease systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). This monoclonal antibody is only considered as treatment ...

Cancer created Aug 29, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Chronic exposure to staph bacteria may be risk factor for lupus, study finds

Chronic exposure to even small amounts of staph bacteria could be a risk factor for the chronic inflammatory disease lupus, Mayo Clinic research shows. Staph, short for Staphylococcus aureus, is a germ commonly found on the ...

Immunology created Aug 08, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Belimumab deemed safe for long-term lupus treatment

(HealthDay) -- For patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), long-term belimumab therapy combined with standard therapy is well tolerated, according to a study published online June 5 in Arthritis & ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism created Jun 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

When too much sun is not enough

(Medical Xpress) -- Lupus patients show more severe symptoms of the disease if their vitamin D levels are low, an Australian-first study has found.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created May 07, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Exercise training improves cardiac parameters in lupus

(HealthDay) -- For inactive patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a three-month exercise training program is associated with improved chronotropic reserve and heart rate recovery, according to ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism created Apr 05, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study: Epstein Barr virus protects against autoimmune disease

To the surprise of investigating researchers, an animal model of Epstein Barr virus protected lupus-prone mice against development of the autoimmune disease. Earlier work had suggested that EBV might promote the development ...

Immunology created Apr 02, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study discovers three new lupus genes

Three newly confirmed lupus genes are opening new avenues of research at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation.

Genetics created Mar 29, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Thalidomide induces complete response in cutaneous lupus

(HealthDay) -- Low-dose thalidomide successfully induces complete response in a majority of patients with refractory cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE), according to research published in the March issue ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Mar 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0