Publications
Find coverage of the latest original articles on Lupus, focusing on those with data on therapeutic interventions and those that have clinical impact.
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March 2022
A secondary analysis of the Belimumab International Study in Lupus Nephritis trial examined effects of belimumab on kidney outcomes and preservation of kidney function in patients with lupus nephritis
Kidney Int. 2022;101(2):403-413 doi: 10.1016/j.kint.2021.08.027
Post-hoc analysis data suggests that the addition of belimumab to standard therapy may be effective in preserving long-term kidney function in patients with lupus nephritis (LN).
February 2022
The Interferon Gene Signature as a Clinically Relevant Biomarker in Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease
Lancet Rheumatol 2022;4:e61–72.
The interferon gene signature (IGS) fits into the paradigm of a personalised approach to care in rheumatic diseases, where an individual’s score could inform either prompt diagnosis, early use of certain therapies, or presage specific clinical phenotypes.
November 2021
What Are The Benefits And Harms Of Belimumab For Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus?: A Cochrane Review Summary With Commentary
Int J Rheum Dis. 2021;24(10):1331–3
Biologic therapies, particularly belimumab, show promising results in the clinical management of SLE.