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Arch Intern Med Res
December 2024
Department of Translational Research, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, California 91766 USA.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic illness that can affect many tissues through the production of autoantibodies. A definite etiology has not been conclusively established, but current research points to the influences which include genetic, hormonal and environmental factors. SLE is difficult to treat due to its multifactorial pathogenesis and heterogeneity in clinical manifestations.
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February 2025
Department of Rheumatology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China.
To explore the changes and significance of resolvin D1 (RvD1) in the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with Belimumab. The clinical data from patients with moderate to severe disease activity SLE who received oral stable doses of glucocorticoids (≤10 mg/d) and/or immunosuppressants for more than 3 months at the outpatient or inpatient department of the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University from January 2022 to November, 2023 were retrospectively collected. All patients were treated with 10 mg/kg intravenous infusion of Belimumab.
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January 2025
Nephrology and Dialysis Unit, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, 50139 Florence, Italy.
Lupus nephritis is one of the most severe manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus, affecting roughly 40% of all lupus patients. With the introduction of cyclophosphamide and mycophenolate mofetil, outcomes have dramatically improved. However, 10% of patients still progress towards end-stage kidney disease, which carries an elevated mortality rate.
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January 2025
Section of Dermatology, Department of Medical, Surgical, and Neurological Sciences, Santa Maria alle Scotte Hospital, Siena, Italy.
Cureus
December 2024
Department of Rheumatology, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, USA.
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a prevalent autoimmune condition worldwide resulting from the loss of tolerance against self-antigens. The constitutional symptoms of SLE are well-known, including fatigue, fever, myalgia, weight loss, arthralgia, arthritis, malar rash, and photosensitivity. These symptoms often overshadow the impacts SLE can have on all body systems, with the renal system frequently impacted.
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