Early discoid lupus onset protective against nephritis

BOSTON - Among 839 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and no evidence of lupus nephritis at the time of diagnosis, the presence of discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) at SLE onset was...

Field of Interest: Rheumatology
Type: News Item

Early discoid lupus onset protective against nephritis

BOSTON - Among 839 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and no evidence of lupus nephritis at the time of diagnosis, the presence of discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) at SLE onset was...

Field of Interest: Dermatology
Type: News Item

Consider biopsy for active lupus nephritis in pregnancy

PHILADELPHIA – Renal biopsies are a useful tool for optimizing outcomes in pregnant patients with active lupus nephritis, according to Dr. Derek M. Fine. Although caution is advisable, a general...

Field of Interest: Rheumatology
Type: News Item

Consider biopsy for active lupus nephritis in pregnancy

PHILADELPHIA – Renal biopsies are a useful tool for optimizing outcomes in pregnant patients with active lupus nephritis, according to Dr. Derek M. Fine. Although caution is advisable, a general...

Field of Interest: Pulmonology
Type: News Item

LARC best for reducing teen pregnancies in United States

Long-acting reversible contraception can lead to significantly decreased rates of pregnancy, abortion, and births among teenagers in the United States, according to a web presentation given by the...

Field of Interest: Pulmonology
Type: News Item

No increase in prostate cancer with testosterone therapy

A study of hypogonadal men undergoing testosterone therapy has found a lower rate of prostate cancer than previously recorded in screening studies, suggesting the therapy does not increase prostate...

Field of Interest: Oncology
Type: News Item

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