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FDA Approves Obinutuzumab for Active Lupus Nephritis in Adults
10/20/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Obinutuzumab is the only anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody to demonstrate a complete renal response benefit in lupus nephritis in a randomized Phase III study.
Obinutuzumab is the only anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody to demonstrate a complete renal response benefit in lupus nephritis in a randomized Phase III study.
Obinutuzumab is the only...
10/20/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
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Hydroxychloroquine Use Linked to Long-Term Kidney Function Preservation in Lupus Nephritis
07/29/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
These findings offer clarification amid previously conflicting data on HCQ’s renal benefits in LN and underscore the importance of long-term HCQ adherence.
These findings offer clarification amid previously conflicting data on HCQ’s renal benefits in LN and underscore the importance of long-term HCQ adherence.
These findings offer...
07/29/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
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Targeting Low Disease Activity in Lupus Nephritis Improves Long-Term Kidney Outcomes
07/24/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
A new study highlights the added value of systemic disease control in conjunction with renal response for patients with lupus nephritis.
A new study highlights the added value of systemic disease control in conjunction with renal response for patients with lupus nephritis.
A new study highlights the added...
07/24/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
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SLE Mortality Declines Over 20 Years, But Racial and Regional Disparities Persist
07/10/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Ongoing efforts to address geographic and racial disparities remain central to further reducing mortality in SLE.
Ongoing efforts to address geographic and racial disparities remain central to further reducing mortality in SLE.
Ongoing efforts to address...
07/10/2025
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Study Compares Frailty Measures in SLE, Identifies SLICC-FI as Most Predictive of Outcomes
06/10/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
For practicing rheumatologists, this study reinforces the relevance of frailty as a clinical construct in systemic lupus erythematosus.
For practicing rheumatologists, this study reinforces the relevance of frailty as a clinical construct in systemic lupus erythematosus.
For practicing rheumatologists,...
06/10/2025
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Social Isolation Emerges as Key Concern Among Older Adults With SLE
06/10/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Tese findings highlight the importance of screening for social isolation and emotional well-being as part of comprehensive care in older adults with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Tese findings highlight the importance of screening for social isolation and emotional well-being as part of comprehensive care in older adults with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Tese findings highlight the...
06/10/2025
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SLICC-FI Predicts Longitudinal Quality of Life Outcomes in Latin American SLE Cohort
06/10/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
This study offers compelling evidence for the integration of frailty assessment into routine clinical care for systemic lupus erythematosus.
This study offers compelling evidence for the integration of frailty assessment into routine clinical care for systemic lupus erythematosus.
This study offers compelling...
06/10/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis
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Frailty Predicts Poor Quality of Life in Lupus
05/23/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Incorporating frailty assessment into routine clinical evaluation may help clinicians identify interventions to preserve quality of life among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Incorporating frailty assessment into routine clinical evaluation may help clinicians identify interventions to preserve quality of life among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Incorporating frailty assessment...
05/23/2025
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Frailty Measures in SLE Show Variable Agreement and Predictive Value
03/07/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Findings of a recent study highlight the need for clinicians to consider both the purpose and feasibility of frailty assessment when selecting a measure.
Findings of a recent study highlight the need for clinicians to consider both the purpose and feasibility of frailty assessment when selecting a measure.
Findings of a recent study...
03/07/2025
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Multimorbidity Prevalence Significantly Higher in SLE Patients
01/07/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
A population-based cohort study reveals that patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are at a significantly higher risk of multimorbidity, with an increased burden even before disease onset.
A population-based cohort study reveals that patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are at a significantly higher risk of multimorbidity, with an increased burden even before disease onset.
A population-based cohort study...
01/07/2025
Rheumatology & Arthritis

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Could Isolated Nail Psoriasis Predict Psoriatic Arthritis?
03/27/2024
Shari Lipner, MD, PhD
In a cross-sectional study of 36 isolated nail psoriasis patients, 7 of them (19%) went on to develop psoriatic arthritis in the following years. Is there more to this connection between isolated nail psoriasis and early detection of PsA? Dr...
In a cross-sectional study of 36 isolated nail psoriasis patients, 7 of them (19%) went on to develop psoriatic arthritis in the following years. Is there more to this connection between isolated nail psoriasis and early detection of PsA? Dr...
In a cross-sectional study of 36...
03/27/2024
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Monitoring axSpA Disease Activity in Clinical Practice
06/14/2024

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Editor

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Edit...
A composite measure of disease activity in axial spondyloarthritis that includes extra-articular manifestations could provide more accurate assessments, researchers say.
A composite measure of disease activity in axial spondyloarthritis that includes extra-articular manifestations could provide more accurate assessments, researchers say.
A composite measure of disease...
06/14/2024
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Sex, Age Differences Affect Interstitial Lung Disease Subtypes in Rheumatoid Arthritis
10/18/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers aimed to explore risk factors associated with usual interstitial pneumonia and nonspecific interstitial pneumonia.
Researchers aimed to explore risk factors associated with usual interstitial pneumonia and nonspecific interstitial pneumonia.
Researchers aimed to explore...
10/18/2024
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Antiobesity Medication, Weight Loss, and Mortality Among OA Patients
02/08/2024
Rebecca Mashaw
Researchers investigated whether using antiobesity medications, and the pace of weight loss, reduced mortality among patients with overweight or obesity and knee or hip osteoarthritis.
Researchers investigated whether using antiobesity medications, and the pace of weight loss, reduced mortality among patients with overweight or obesity and knee or hip osteoarthritis.
Researchers investigated whether...
02/08/2024
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Disease Activity, Physical Function Associated With Worse Quality of Life in axSpA
08/06/2024
Rebecca Mashaw
Clinical and sociodemographic characteristics are critical in quality of life and functioning, researchers reported.
Clinical and sociodemographic characteristics are critical in quality of life and functioning, researchers reported.
Clinical and sociodemographic...
08/06/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis

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Axial Involvement in SpA: A Patient-Centered Exploration, Chapter 1
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Axial Involvement in SpA, Chapter 1
04/26/2022
Ethan Craig, MD, MPH, discusses 3 of his patient cases to identify and differentiate axial involvement within the spectrum of SpA.
Ethan Craig, MD, MPH, discusses 3 of his patient cases to identify and differentiate axial involvement within the spectrum of SpA.
Ethan Craig, MD, MPH, discusses...
04/26/2022
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