When Dr. Niranjana Parthasarathi, M.D., was in medical school at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), she still remembers a lesson that changed her life. Her course introduced her to systemic lupus…
Lupus is a complex autoimmune disease that can cause damage and inflammation to the skin, brain, joints, lungs, kidneys, and blood vessels. This condition is more common in people…
Most professional athletes are able to cope with occasional sprains and sore muscles. Claire Fahey a professional sports player, says she could brush off most of the inconveniences that came…
Written by Katherine Tran Lupus is among the most perplexing autoimmune diseases. It can be debilitating when not regulated, with symptoms ranging from butterfly-shaped rashes across the face to fatigue,…
Welcome to Study of the Week from Patient Worthy. In this segment, we select a study we posted about from the previous week that we think is of particular interest…
Currently, the standards-of-care for lupus include anti-malarial drugs such as hydroxychloroquine, corticosteroids and immune-suppressive therapies, and biologics such as Benlysta. But new therapies are urgently needed, especially as anywhere between…
Before you read on, don't forget to check out Part 1 of our interview. In Part 1, Dr. Raghavan discussed his background, explained what lupus is, and introduced some of the findings…
It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic significantly changed the way we interact with the world around us: in our social lives, the way we work, the way we communicate,…
According to a story from AJMC, only a small number of cases of hypoparathyroidism have been reported alongside systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). However, despite the overall rarity of the scenario,…
Welcome to Study of the Week from Patient Worthy. In this segment, we select a study we posted about from the previous week that we think is of particular interest…
Five patients with acute lupus who received CAR-T were reported to be in remission according to a recent article in StatNews. Researchers are now encouraged by the prospect of treating…
Have you ever heard of machine learning? Machine learning is a form of artificial intelligence (AI) which teaches systems to learn, act, and improve an experience without explicit programming.…
As many people in the rare, chronic, or underserved disease community know, the journey to diagnosis can be a long and difficult one. For Texas resident Cheryl Yetz, the diagnostic…
2157 words (source) vs. 423 words (mine) - 5% match In the Phase 2 LILAC clinical trial, researchers sought to evaluate the safety, efficacy, and tolerability of litifilimab (BIIB059) for…
Dr. Cecilia Chung and associates at the Vanderbilt University’s Medical Center conducted a study published recently in MedPage Today. Results showed that patients who had inflammatory disorders, as well…
According to a story from Medpage Today, patients using the drug azathioprine who carried a certain genotype were three times more likely to need to either cease treatment or reduce…
Unfortunately, there are a number of racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare which position certain groups for poorer outcomes. For example, Black individuals often have lesser access to adequate medical…
Did you know that an estimated 50% of those with lupus have neuropsychiatric symptoms, or symptoms which impact their mental and psychological health and functioning? For example, some people with…
Welcome to Study of the Week from Patient Worthy. In this segment, we select a study we posted about from the previous week that we think is of particular interest…
In recent years, many studies have centered around the role of the gut – and the gut microbiota – on overall health. Some studies have identified how balancing imbalanced gut…
Diagnosing a rare disease early is important, as it allows for prompt intervention and treatment. Recently, researchers took large steps forward in the diagnostics of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in…
I-Mab has just announced China's Center for Drug Evaluation has officially approved the new drug application for felzartamab as therapy for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). That means that a Phase…
Researchers at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine noted that osteonecrosis (ON) is one of the more serious complications of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). According to a recent article in…
According to a case study published in Hindawi, a case study of a 36 year old Black woman provided an unusual and rare example of intestinal pseudo-obstruction presenting as the…
Since the company was founded, biotechnology company Kezar Life Sciences ("Kezar") has worked to develop therapies for patients with oncologic and autoimmune disorders. Recently, they highlighted a potential treatment, KZR-616,…
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