by Lupus Foundation America | Sep 22, 2022 | Lupus Foundation of America, News & Events
Nearly 20% of pregnancies in people with lupus result in an adverse pregnancy outcome (APO). In a new study, scientists were able to improve prediction accuracy of APOs using machine learning. Machine learning refers to the process by which a computer is able to...
by Lupus Foundation America | Sep 21, 2022 | Lupus Foundation of America, News & Events
In a new study, researchers found that lack of sleep was associated with increased risk of lupus in women. Sleep is a crucial part of a healthy lifestyle – and good sleep habits are especially important for people with lupus. In fact, sleep is key to supporting the...
by Lupus Foundation America | Sep 20, 2022 | Lupus Foundation of America, News & Events
Though earlier clinical trials have suggested ustekinumab (Stelara®) may be an effective therapy for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus, the latest research findings call the drug’s efficacy into question.In a phase III clinical trial, researchers analyzed...
by Lupus Foundation America | Sep 19, 2022 | Lupus Foundation of America, News & Events
Diagnosing lupus can be challenging because the disease presents so differently from one person to the next. For that reason, multiple classification systems exist today to help researchers and healthcare professionals identify lupus, each using slightly different...
by Lupus Foundation America | Sep 19, 2022 | Lupus Foundation of America, News & Events
In a new, small study, transfusions of genetically altered cells called CAR-T cells were found to drive lupus disease into remission. T-cells are part of the immune system. In this therapy, scientists create or engineer new cells called chimeric antigen receptors...
