Belimumab Shows Efficacy in Real-World Lupus Nephritis Population
Renal response at 6 months strongly predicted belimumab’s durability.
Lupus Nephritis
Promising Developments That May Improve Lupus Nephritis Management
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
The risk of lupus nephritis flares decreased with belimumab treatment, investigators reported.
What Is the Role of Immunoglobulins in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus?
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
The management recommendations for lupus nephritis are poised to change significantly in the coming months, a KDIGO committee revealed.
Idiopathic Hypokalemia Found Among Lupus Nephritis Cases
Investigators speculate that a novel target of autoimmunity in LN that affects renal tubular potassium transport results in idiopathic hypokalemia in patients with LN.
Kidney Transplantation Cuts Cardiovascular Events Risk in Lupus Nephritis
Improving access to kidney transplantation for patients with lupus nephritis could significantly reduce their cardiovascular morbidity, according to investigators.
Pediatric Dialysis Population With Lupus Nephritis Fares Worse
Among children on dialysis, those with lupus nephritis were more likely to be hospitalized.
Identifying Principles of Diagnosis, Treatment of Lupus Nephritis in Childhood-Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
The aim of the review was to identify and validate principles related to the diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance of lupus nephritis in childhood.
From Bedside to Benchtop: A Reverse Translational Approach to Study Human Lupus Nephritis Mechanisms Using Mouse Models
For Arthritis Awareness Month, Paul Hoover, MD, and colleagues provide insight into the research conducted by their team on understanding human lupus nephritis mechanisms using mouse models.
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