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First Potential Probiotic Treatment for Lupus Identified at UT San Antonio
39+ min ago (480+ words) In a study'published April 13 in'Nature Communications, scientists at The University of Texas at San Antonio found a link between a bacterium in the gut microbiome and lupus, which could lead to more effective treatment of the disease. Systemic lupus erythematosus,…...
Beneath Sepsis, Lupus-Like Autoimmunity, and COVID-19: Diagnostic Eclipse in Fatal Intravascular Large B-cell Lymphoma
11+ hour, 7+ min ago (315+ words) Intravascular large B-cell lymphoma (IVLBCL) is a rare extranodal neoplasm in which malignant B cells proliferate predominantly within small blood vessels. Because lymphadenopathy, mass lesions, circulating malignant cells, and specific radiological findings may be absent, IVLBCL can closely mimic other…...
One Lupus Warrior's Journey Into Clinical Trials
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (676+ words) This July, we're shining a light on one of the most meaningful ways the lupus community can drive treatment forward: participating in lupus research. Follow along as we explore what participation looks like and how you can be part of…...
Diagnoses of some rheumatic diseases remain below expected levels five years after the pandemic
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (306+ words) Diagnosis rates for several autoimmune rheumatic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, remain below expected levels five years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research. The findings, published in The Lancet Rheumatology, provide the first large population-level assessment…...
Rinvoq reimbursement expansion gives ankylosing spondylitis patients earlier access to oral therapy
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (844+ words) The expanded reimbursement of Rinvoq in ankylosing spondylitis has opened a new treatment path for patients who fail conventional oral therapies, allowing them to move directly to an advanced oral option without first undergoing'biologic treatment. Abb Vie Korea held a…...
Atypical Orofacial Lupus Vulgaris in a Pediatric Patient: A Report of a Unique Case
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (1222+ words) Cutaneous tuberculosis represents only a small fraction of extrapulmonary tuberculosis; however, its consequences can be profoundly disfiguring when diagnosis is delayed. Among its clinical forms, lupus vulgaris is the most common morphological variant, but pediatric involvement of the nasal orifice…...
Long-Term Immunosuppressants for LEMS: Staying Healthy
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (579+ words) Taking long-term immunosuppressants for Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) means balancing two important goals: easing symptoms and lowering the extra infection risks that can come with treatment. "Immunosuppressants reduce the white blood cells that are involved in producing those harmful antibodies…...
Beeline Medicines Closes $126. 3 M Series A Extension to Advance Lupus Pipeline
2+ day, 36+ min ago (316+ words) Stamford, Conn. -based Beeline Medicines Corp. has raised $126. 3 million in a Series A extension, bringing the company's total Series A funding to $426. 3 million. The round was backed by investors including Bain Capital, CPP Investments | Investissements RPC, and Bristol Myers Squibb....
Lupus Ventures Appoints Investment Committee, Scientific Advisory Network, and Unique Patient Council to Inform Fund Strategy
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (264+ words) NEW YORK, June 30, 2026 The Fund recruited an array of perspectives to ensure long-term impact and value alignment NEW YORK, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lupus Ventures, the philanthropic venture investment fund of the Lupus Research Alliance and the world's only investment fund dedicated…...
Lupus Ventures Establishes Advisory Committees to Guide Lupus Investment Strategy
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (287+ words) Lupus Ventures, the venture investment fund of the Lupus Research Alliance, has appointed members to three advisory bodies that will help guide its investment strategy, scientific evaluation and patient engagement as it funds new therapies and diagnostics for systemic lupus…...