Over the past decade mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) has become one of the most studied drugs for lupus, but mostly in the context of renal disease. For nonrenal disease manifestation much fewer data ...

HOUSTON - The Lupus Foundation is trying to help the sickest lupus patients here in the Houston area with a promising new stem-cell therapy. They're teaming-up with another foundation in hopes of ...

Drug-induced lupus is more common in men because they are given these drugs more often; however, not everyone who takes these drugs will develop the disease. Specific criteria for diagnosing ...

For lupus, treatment can also help you manage the symptoms. Many people with lupus take prescription medications to help treat joint inflammation and pain. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA ...

Saphnelo (anifrolumab-fnia) is a prescription drug used to treat systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). It is given as an intravenous (IV) infusion by a healthcare professional. Saphnelo is used to ...

May 23, 2024 — Treatment of autoimmune diseases like lupus has long relied on steroids to knock down the immune system, but more targeted therapies are currently undergoing clinical trials.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted regenerative medicine advanced therapy (RMAT) designation to Fate's FT819 ...

[iStockphoto] As Kenya joins the world in creating awareness about lupus disease, experts are calling on people with the condition to strictly adhere to medication to prevent organ failure.

Medicare covers treatment that you may need following a lupus diagnosis. Depending on your age, it may also cover tests and consultations leading up to diagnosis. Out-of-pocket costs will apply.

The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) is proud to announce the recipients of this year's Lupus Innovation Award (LIA), addressing ...

However, for the vast majority of lupus flares the initial treatment has to be systemic glucocorticoids. For most manifestations, prednisone at 0.25–0.5 mg/kg body weight (or equivalent ...