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CAR-T Treatment Continues to Astonish in Rheumatologic Diseases

Numbers of patients, length of follow-up keep growing with no visible downside (yet)

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Retinopathy With Long-Term HCQ Use: Large Study IDs Risk Factors

Hint: it's not just the cumulative dose

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Rare Pregnancy Problem Linked to Thiopurines, FDA Says

Agency finds risk for intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy mostly in IBD, lupus patients

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Can Innate Immune System Be Targeted Directly in Lupus?

Japanese researchers open new front in SLE therapy

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Unexplained Rash With No Itch and Shoulder Pain Suddenly Affects Young Girl

Skin symptoms dramatically improved after use of sun protection

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Sinusitis Tied to Later Autoimmune Disease

Olmsted County analysis points to substantial risk

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Novel Lupus Approach Yields Mixed Results in Early Trial

Hints of benefit seen in patients with more active disease

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A Clue on Why Lupus, Other Autoimmune Diseases Strike Far More Women Than Men

New research shows that the extra X chromosome is involved, but in an unexpected way

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Yes, Lupus Patients Can Stop MMF Treatment

Randomized trial shows non-inferiority to maintenance ... with caveats

Using Baseline Markers to Predict Response in Psoriatic Arthritis

More biomarker research is needed, but new study is a good start

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CAR T-Cell Approach to Autoimmune Disease Gains Traction

Worries about vaccine responsiveness relieved; Big Pharma gets interested

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Pregnant Patients With High Autoantibody Levels Need Fetal Heart Monitoring

Study should help target frequent testing to those most likely to benefit

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B-Cell Depletion Helps Maintain Kidney Function in Lupus Nephritis

Secondary trial analysis boosts case for Gazyva

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Major Source of Lupus Morbidity More Common in Certain Racial-Ethnic Groups

Good news is that it's not common overall

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Rheum Patients on HCQ: Stick With It or Face Heart Consequences

Population-based study links adherence with risk for cardiovascular events

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Gut Microbiome Instability Associated With Lupus Nephritis Flares

One specific gut microbe may be a major factor

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More Success for CAR T-Cell Therapy in Rheumatic Disease

Stunning improvement for two patients with rare form of autoimmune myositis

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New Lupus Drug Cuts Skin Disease When Other Agents Fail

Small study backs anifrolumab for salvage therapy

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Older Lupus Patients Need Follow-Up After Hospital Discharge ... or Else

Medicare data show what happens when it's neglected

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Study: Diminished COVID Vaccine Response in Lupus

Immunosuppressants seem responsible; mycophenolate "holiday" may help

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Caregivers Face Increased Arthritis Burden

Question remains: why?

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Is Cancer Therapy Also a Lupus Cure?

Patients in pilot study show months-long complete remission

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Low Sleep Tied to Lupus Risk

But which way does causal arrow point?

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Mixed Results for Novel Lupus Drug in Mid-Stage Trial

Developer of litifilimab, an anti-BDCA2 antibody, presses ahead despite phase II hiccups

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Organ Damage in Lupus: Some Ethnicities Bear More Burden Than Others

Results from California cohort mirror epidemiology of lupus itself

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BDCA2-Targeting Antibody May Be Effective for Cutaneous Lupus

In small randomized trial, litifilimab shows superiority over placebo for skin disease activity

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U.S. Should Expect More Lupus Cases as Racial-Ethnic Diversity Grows

Study finds doubled rates over 40-plus years in this bellwether county

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Does Sunlight Trigger Lupus?

Analysis of data from major study suggests "yes," but falls short of clear conclusion

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Guideline: Timing Is Everything for RA and Lupus Patients Needing Joint Replacement

New advice on which antirheumatic meds to continue and which to stop before surgery

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Genotype Tied to Azathioprine Discontinuation for Toxicity

Nearly threefold risk seen with a genotype most common among Black patients

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TYK2 Inhibitor Shows Promise in Lupus

Latest indication for deucravacitinib seen as approvable for multiple rheumatologic conditions

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In Lupus, 'Normal-Appearing' Skin Is Not Normal

Groundwork for inflammation laid before lesions develop

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Tacrolimus Measures Up in Lupus Nephritis Trial

Oral alternative to IV drugs

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Mixed Results for Oral Lupus Drug in Phase II

Mid-stage study offers hope but also reason for caution

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Acute Muscle Weakness and Skin Rash Following a Lupus Diagnosis

Clinicians consider many differentials

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Hydroxychloroquine Linked to Less Heart Risk in RA, Lupus

Current use of the antimalarial especially was particularly associated with less thrombosis

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Voclosporin Benefits in Nephritis Persist at 30 Months

No new safety signals seen in long-term extension for lupus nephritis

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Following Rituximab With Second Biologic Helpful in Lupus

Trial may provide answer for patients who don't respond to B-cell depletion

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How Should Patients With Autoimmune Diseases Approach COVID Vaccination?

Mixed messaging and a lack of tailored research leaves providers and patients in the dark

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