Lupus Nephritis

Short-Term COVID-19 Outcomes Worse in SLE, Lupus Nephritis

Publish Date November 12, 2021

Patients with lupus nephritis should be allow early access to COVID-19 vaccination, according to investigators.

Nephrologists, Rheumatologists View LN Treatment Options Differently

Publish Date November 11, 2021

In a survey, more rheumatologists than nephrologists viewed belimumab and voclosporin as a “substantial advance” in lupus nephritis treatment.

Voclosporin Demonstrates Efficacy in Severe Lupus Nephritis

Publish Date November 10, 2021

Voclosporin acts as an anti-inflammatory agent and also stabilizes podocytes to reduce proteinuria.

Belimumab Effective in Relapsed and Newly Diagnosed Lupus Nephritis

Publish Date November 9, 2021

Standard therapy for lupus nephritis achieves complete renal response in only 20% to 40% of patients.

Obesity in Glomerulonephritis May Increase Risk for ESKD

Publish Date November 6, 2021

Obesity rates in glomerular disease have multiplied more than 10-fold over the last 40 years.

Belimumab Shows Efficacy in Real-World Lupus Nephritis Population

Publish Date October 18, 2021

Renal response at 6 months strongly predicted belimumab’s durability.

Promising Developments That May Improve Lupus Nephritis Management

Publish Date October 13, 2021

Recent approval of new drugs for lupus nephritis and promising therapies on the horizon bode well for the care of patients with the kidney disorder.

Belimumab May Help Preserve Kidney Function in Lupus Nephritis

Publish Date October 12, 2021

The risk of lupus nephritis flares decreased with belimumab treatment, investigators reported.

What Is the Role of Immunoglobulins in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus?

Publish Date October 5, 2021

An overview of a review paper by Ibrahim Almaghlouth and colleagues highlighting the principles of immunoglobulin measurements and the primary and secondary causes of low immunoglobulin levels in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.

Updated KDIGO Guideline on Lupus Nephritis, Other Glomerular Diseases Released

Publish Date October 1, 2021

The management recommendations for lupus nephritis are poised to change significantly in the coming months, a KDIGO committee revealed.