Proliferative Lupus Nephritis

Repeat kidney biopsies may help patients with lupus nephritis manage disease flares, particularly those who transition between proliferative and non-proliferative disease classes, data from a racially diverse study cohort show.

Proteinuria levels are not predictive of membranous lupus nephritis vs. proliferative lupus nephritis, according to data published in Rheumatology.

Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes has released a revised clinical practice guideline for the treatment of lupus nephritis.