Lupus nephritis is a serious complication of lupus that is caused by inflammation of the kidneys. It affects up to 60% of people with lupus and usually occurs within 5 years of diagnosis. If left ...

Studies investigating what is damaging the kidney in lupus nephritis point to tubulointerstitial inflammation as an important risk factor. Tubulointerstitial inflammation in patients with lupus ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . DESTIN, Fla. — Despite new therapies and evolving research, lupus nephritis continues to present clinical and ...

Regular assessment of renal function, proteinuria, and serological markers is crucial for monitoring lupus nephritis progression and treatment response. Long-term follow-up data offer valuable ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — Non-nephritis lupus and lupus nephritis may actually be part of a spectrum of ...

Investigators assessed shear wave elastography (SWE) in detecting subclinical renal damage in patients with LN currently in clinical remission.

Belimumab and voclosporin have unique mechanisms of action, impacting their efficacy and safety profiles in lupus nephritis treatment. Payers consider clinical outcomes, cost, and value when ...

Eventual tapering and withdrawal of steroids in patients with lupus nephritis is recommended to minimize the drugs' adverse effects, but the ideal timing is uncertain. This study followed 136 lupus ...