Publications by authors named "Kimia Yavari"
Ther Adv Rare Dis
August 2023
Article Synopsis
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect multiple organs and often leads to serious kidney issues characterized by proteinuria.
- Traditional treatments like anti-inflammatory drugs and corticosteroids sometimes fail to effectively manage the condition, leaving patients with limited options.
- In a groundbreaking case, a 41-year-old woman with resistant SLE symptoms saw significant improvement after being treated with canakinumab, resulting in reduced fever frequency, lower proteinuria, and improved kidney function, suggesting it could be a new effective therapy for patients who haven't responded to standard treatments.
