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July 31, 2024
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Understanding lupus processes helps identify ‘important targets’ for intervention

Understanding lupus processes helps identify ‘important targets’ for intervention

Ongoing research into the disease processes of lupus has yielded an increased number of therapeutic targets, according to a presenter at the 2024 Association of Women in Rheumatology annual conference.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Presentation and Diagnosis

Diagnostic Criteria

John J. Cush, MD; Michael E. Weinblatt, MD; Arthur Kavanaugh, MD

Free clinical reference tool that includes treatment options; diagnosis information; guidelines; and more.

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July 29, 2024
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Diabetes, weight loss drugs emerging as treatment pathway in rheumatology

Diabetes, weight loss drugs emerging as treatment pathway in rheumatology

Drugs used to treat diabetes and obesity, such as GLP-1 receptor agonists, are becoming an important treatment pathway in rheumatology, according to a presenter at the 2024 Association of Women in Rheumatology annual conference.

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Lupus
Treatment Guidelines

Guidelines

Irene Blanco, MD, MS

The most up to date guidelines for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) were published by the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) in 2019.

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Lupus
Treatment Options

Treatment Approach in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Irene Blanco, MD, MS

This section covers the individual pharmacotherapeutic options for SLE, including their appropriate uses in SLE and the efficacy and safety data supporting their use.

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Lupus
Presentation and Diagnosis

Manifestations, Complications, and Comorbidities of Lupus

Irene Blanco, MD, MS

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an exceptionally heterogeneous disease, characterized by a wide spectrum of constitutional and organ-specific manifestations, complications and comorbidities.

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Lupus
Overview

Pathogenesis and Pathophysiology

Irene Blanco, MD, MS

Understanding the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of a disease enables the development of new treatment strategies, including targeted and personalized therapies, and increases the opportunities for screening and prevention, or, failing that, early detection and diagnosis.

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Lupus
Presentation and Diagnosis

Diagnosis of Lupus

Irene Blanco, MD, MS

Timely diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is of critical clinical importance because it allows for an early start to treatment, preventing organ damage and improving the patient’s quality of life. 

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Lupus
Overview

Epidemiology of Lupus

Irene Blanco, MD, MS

Free clinical reference tool that includes treatment options; diagnosis information; guidelines; and more.

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Lupus
Overview

Overview of Lupus

Irene Blanco, MD, MS

Access free, up-to-date clinical references on the Lupus at Healio. We aid in making confident point-of-care decisions.

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