Interferon subverts an AHR–JUN axis to promote CXCL13+ T cells in lupus
According to new research (Law, et. All, Nature, 2024), it may be that T lymphocytes appear to play a more important role than we thought in causing active lupus. They […]
Interferon subverts an AHR–JUN axis to promote CXCL13+ T cells in lupus
Recent lupus research has received significant coverage bringing encouraging results. The research was partially funded by the Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) – an organization the LSI [...]
Role of Lupus Patient Support
By Irene Blanco, MD, MSProfessor of Medicine-Rheumatologyco-Director of the Clinical Research Ethics & Equity Consultative Service (CREEC) Lupus can have long-term consequences on patients’ [...]
CAR-T cell therapy appears to be effective for severe systemic lupus according to a small recent study.
By Dr. Robert Katz, LSI Board Chair and LSI Medical Advisory Board Chair (CAR T-cell therapy, typically used in cancer treatment, is a form of immunotherapy.In CAR T-cell therapy, blood […]
What should people with lupus know about anxiety and depression
By Dr. Robert Katz, Chair Lupus Society of Illinois Board of Directors and Medical Advisory Board The holidays can increase anxiety and depression in many people. We thought an article […]
What you should know about the new study titled: “Anti-CD19 CAR T cell therapy for refractory systemic lupus erythematosus”.
Paper Reviewed by Dr Andrew R Benck and Dr Dmitriy Cherny (Rush Lupus Clinic) The causes of lupus are complex, but it is known that a type of immune cell called [...]
Higher quality of care fails to improve quality of life in lupus
Published article from Helio https://www.healio.com/news/rheumatology/20220825/higher-quality-of-care-fails-to-improve-quality-of-life-in-lupus Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus who [...]
What should people with lupus know about lupus diagnosis?
By Dr. Robert Katz, Chair Lupus Society of Illinois Board of Directors and Medical Advisory Board A diagnosis of lupus can be difficult due to the gradual development of symptoms. […]
Lupus & Fatigue
In those who become infected with COVID-19, treatments are now available. All treatments are more effective if given as soon as possible after a positive COVID-19 test.
New therapies for difficult to treat lupus
In those who become infected with COVID-19, treatments are now available. All treatments are more effective if given as soon as possible after a positive COVID-19 test.
