Lupus
Reduced muscle strength may predict functional decline in women with lupus – latest research
Keeping tabs on changes in muscle strength could be a useful way of forecasting declines in physical function in women with systemic lupus erythematosus and therefore taking action sooner, says research in Arthritis Care & Research.
Experts from the University of California looked at if reduced muscle strength in the arms and legs could be used to predict functional outcomes in 146 women with lupus. Continue reading
Combination of antidepressants and NSAIDs can increase risk of bleeding inside the skull
People taking antidepressants and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have a greater risk of bleeding incidents, researchers explain in the British Medical Journal. Continue reading
Bacterial biofilms may play a role in onset of lupus – new discovery
Bacterial communities seem to be involved in the development of the autoimmune disease systemic lupus erythematosus, a finding that may provide important clues about several other autoimmune diseases too, says research in Immunity. Continue reading
Most women with lupus can have good pregnancy outcomes – new findings
One of the greatest concerns in women with lupus is if it is safe to become pregnant and now a new 10-year study has shown that most women can expect a good pregnancy outcome if their lupus is inactive and they are free of certain risk factors.
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Systemic lupus: tapering off immunosuppressants – new research
Experts investigating people with systemic lupus erythematosus found that a good proportion managed to successfully taper-off and discontinue treatment with immunosuppressants, they highlight at the Canadian Rheumatology Association Annual Meeting. Continue reading
