December 2017 in “Revista Brasileira de Saúde Materno Infantil” Pregnant women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus have a higher risk of blood clotting problems.
January 2005 in “Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Nephrology” SLE in ageing patients is less severe and needs careful treatment to avoid excess.
January 1985 in “Japanese Journal of Clinical Immunology” Dental procedures and immunosuppressants can lead to heart infections in lupus patients.
January 1982 in “Japanese Journal of Clinical Immunology” Soft-tissue calcification is rare in systemic lupus erythematosus.
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July 2022 in “BMJ Case Reports” A woman was wrongly diagnosed with lupus but actually had leprosy.
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November 2000 in “PubMed” Combining cytostatic and steroid drugs effectively treats systemic lupus erythematosus.
May 2023 in “Karnataka Pediatric Journal” Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are crucial for managing SLE-related pancreatitis in children.
January 2023 in “Bio web of conferences/BIO web of conferences” The document concludes that specific dermoscopic features can help diagnose different facial red skin conditions.
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January 2022 in “Clinical Immunology” Females are more prone to lupus and arthritis due to X chromosome factors.
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July 1977 in “PubMed” SLE affects lungs and kidneys similarly due to immune complexes.
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April 2011 in “Pediatric Nephrology” New treatments for lupus show promise, but more research is needed, especially for children.
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January 2014 in “American Journal of Medical Case Reports” Early diagnosis, intensive therapy, and careful follow-up are crucial for managing overlapping TTP and SLE.
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November 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Certain proteins involved in DNA modification may affect the genetic changes in systemic lupus erythematosus and could indicate the disease's activity.
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June 2013 in “Turkish Journal of Rheumatology” A 16-year-old boy with Castleman's disease and lupus was successfully treated and showed no recurrence.
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January 2012 in “Shijie zhongxiyi jiehe zazhi” The compound zishenqing formula is effective and safe for treating mild to moderate systemic lupus erythematosus.
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February 2020 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Undiagnosed lupus can cause severe complications after epidural anesthesia, leading to muscle weakness and potentially death.
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June 2025 in “Frontiers in Pediatrics” Early detection and infection prevention are crucial for improving survival in pediatric lupus patients with aplastic anemia.
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March 2023 in “International journal of rheumatic diseases” Relatives of lupus patients show signs of immune system activity but not full-blown lupus.
Complete heart block in lupus may be linked to microvascular issues and anti-PM-Scl 100 antibodies, not just traditional markers.
July 2026 in “Annals of Medicine and Surgery” This prospective cohort study of 185 SLE patients in Pakistan, with 138 complete datasets, highlights that arthritis and mucocutaneous features, such as hair loss, are prevalent at disease onset, while sicca, vasculitis, and hematologic manifestations increase over time. The study found significant cumulative increases in mucocutaneous involvement, sicca features, hematologic manifestations, vasculitis, and nephritis. Pediatric patients showed higher rates of mucocutaneous features, and males had higher nephritis rates at onset. These findings emphasize the need for age- and sex-specific monitoring in SLE management.
January 2026 in “Deutsches Ärzteblatt international”
December 2025 in “Cureus” Early diagnosis and treatment of calcinosis cutis in lupus patients is crucial due to its rarity and potential complications.
November 2024 in “Rheumatology Advances in Practice” Early recognition and treatment of SLE can improve outcomes in patients with complex symptoms.
January 2019 in “Lung India” A 68-year-old woman with lupus and blood disorders improved after increased steroids and immunoglobulin treatment.
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May 2012 in “Arthritis & Rheumatism” The new SLICC criteria for diagnosing lupus are more sensitive and accurate than the old criteria.
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September 2021 in “Medical Journal of Cell Biology” Mesenchymal stem cells and their secretome may offer a safe and effective treatment for systemic lupus erythematosus.
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October 2020 in “UNC Libraries” The new criteria for classifying lupus are more accurate and comprehensive.
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October 2011 The updated criteria improve the accuracy of diagnosing lupus.
July 2026 in “Nature Communications” This study investigates the interactions between T cells and hair follicles in cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) across mice, dogs, and humans, focusing on the role of these interactions in skin disease and hair loss. The research identifies a 35% overlap in gene expression when autoreactive T cells are transferred in mice, with CD8 T cells contributing to extracellular matrix reorganization. Key findings include the identification of CXCR3 ligands and IFN response genes in hair follicles, conserved across species, and the alleviation of skin disease in mice through CXCR3 knockout on T cells. B cell depletion also reduces skin disease, aligning with human lupus therapies. The study highlights CFD and S100A8/9 as potential targets for future trials, emphasizing the role of CXCR3+ T cells and B cells in CLE lesional skin and their contribution to hair loss and inflammation.
November 2024 in “Rheumatology Advances in Practice” Timely diagnosis of SLE is crucial due to symptom overlap with fibromyalgia.