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The skin is the second most affected organ in lupus patients. Cutaneous involvement occurs in approximately 80% of patients with systemic lupus.
Interaction between the host and skin microorganism is a complex process. There are few studies on the diversity of skin microbes in SLE patients. The new study aims to explore the relationship between skin microorganisms and SLE
A study indicates that beginning menstruation at age 15 or older and breastfeeding infants for six months or longer may be associated with increased risk for developing lupus in Black women.
In severe cases of COVID-19, an exuberant activation of immune cells resembles that seen in acute flares of SLE..
New research from Emory University School of Medicine points towards tests that could separate some COVID-19 patients who need immune-calming therapies from others who may not. It also may begin to explain why some people infected with SARS-CoV-2 produce abundant antibodies against the virus, yet experience poor outcomes.
Pragmatic language refers to the social language skills necessary for daily interactions. It includes what is said, how it is said, non-verbal communication and the use of interactions that are appropriate in a given situation. Very few researchers have investigated whether deficits in pragmatic language or other language deficits are associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and/or other systemic autoimmune diseases.
A pilot clinical trial showed that bioelectronic medicine treatment was effective in reducing fatigue and pain in lupus patients. The researchers also saw a decrease in arthritis. A pilot study is a small-scale preliminary study that examines the feasibility of an approach that researchers intend to use in a larger scale study.
