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Hyposplenism in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: An Overlooked Risk Factor for Serious Infection
9+ hour, 56+ min ago (98+ words) In this single-center study, investigators systematically screened 245 "adults with SLE for hyposplenism according to the presence of Howell'Jolly bodies (HJBs) on peripheral blood smears, a readily available marker of reduced splenic function. After excluding patients with splenectomy or hemolytic anemia,…...
New intiative to reduce trial and error in arthritis treatments via biomarkers
4+ hour, 51+ min ago (1203+ words) Although powerful treatments exist for rheumatoid arthritis, doctors can't always predict which drug will work best for each person. An EU-funded initiative aims to change that by optimising and personalising care. Over the past two decades, a wave of new…...
DMARD treatment fails to mitigate osteoporosis in rheumatoid arthritis
4+ hour, 44+ min ago (398+ words) Treatment with biologic or targeted synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs failed to mitigate bone mineral density loss in rheumatoid arthritis, according to data published in Arthritis & Rheumatology. In the current study, Aritomi and colleagues aimed to assess long-term changes in bone…...
Immune-Mediated Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathies Linked to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): A Systematic Review of Clinical Features, Diagnostic and Treatment Modalities
12+ hour, 25+ min ago (318+ words) Immune-mediated demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathies-acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (AIDP)/Guillain-Barr" syndrome (GBS) and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP)-are rare but potentially life-threatening manifestations reported in association with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Evidence is scattered, and optimal diagnostic and therapeutic strategies remain…...
Dr. Leigh Beveridge, Australia, Highlights Growing Impact of Blood and Autoimmune Disorders in Melbourne Communities
7+ hour, 9+ min ago (69+ words) 24-7 Press Release Newswire MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, April 09, 2026 /24-7 Press Release/ -- Blood and autoimmune disorders are often seen as rare or distant health concerns. But according to Dr. Leigh Beveridge, Australia, these conditions are increasingly affecting everyday individuals across Melbourne and wider Victoria,…...
The Price of Remission: Modeling the Total Financial Burden, Quality-of-Life Impairment, and Healthcare Dependence in Lupus Compared With Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell Therapy
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (165+ words) Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease leading to chronic patient impairment, healthcare dependency, side effects from immunosuppressive drugs, and accumulation of medical costs. A single infusion of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy (CTCT) is currently expensive, approaching…...
Great Lakes Rheumatology joins My Michigan Medical Group
17+ hour, 3+ min ago (347+ words) Rheumatologist Albert Manlapit, M. D. , joins My Michigan Medical Group. The office remains at same location in Saginaw. Albert Manlapit. M. D. of Great Lakes Rheumatology has joined My Michigan Medical Group of My Michigan Health. While the practice name has changed to My…...
West Feliciana Hospital offering rheumatology services
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (193+ words) West Feliciana Hospital is offering rheumatology services provided by Dr. Melissa Reily. Rheumatologists treat autoimmune diseases and many types of arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions, as well as evaluating and treating more complex cases of osteoporosis. Reily is board certified in…...
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Pipeline 2026: Key Companies, MOA, ROA, and Clinical Trials Evaluation by Delve Insight
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (60+ words) Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Pipeline 2026: Key Companies, open PR. com Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Pipeline 2026: Key Companies, MOA, ROA, and Clinical Trials Evaluation by Delve Insight Press release from: Delve Insight Business Research Permanent link to this press release: You can edit…...
A Case of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Initially Presenting With Generalized Lymphadenopathy: A Diagnostic Challenge
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (230+ words) Lymphadenopathy (LAD) can emerge as an initial manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE); however, establishing an accurate differential diagnosis remains challenging due to the wide spectrum of infectious, malignant, and autoimmune conditions associated with this presentation. We report the case…...