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Staying Positive with Lupus and Lupus Nephritis
Then, an unexpected lupus and lupus nephritis diagnosis flipped her world upside down. Instead of letting it get her down, Shae embraced life with lupus. This is her story. https://www.kidney.org/newsletter/staying-positive-lupus-and-lupus-nephritis
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How Community and Family Support Made Two Life-Saving Kidney Donations Possible
She had no idea that these systems foreshadowed future lupus, lupus nephritis, and kidney failure diagnosis. Learn more about Ewo's story: https://www.kidney.org/news-stories/how-community-and-family-support-made-two-life-saving-kidney-donations-possible
Macrophages, type of immune cell, tied to lupus nephritis in children
“Although M1-like macrophages play a greater role in pediatric [lupus nephritis] patients than in adult [lupus nephritis] patients, M2-like macrophages appear to be key players [in the disease],” the researchers wrote.
FDA grants fast track designation to CAR T-cell therapy for SLE
CB-010 is being developed to treat both lupus nephritis and extrarenal lupus, a form of the disease in which other organs are affected.
Views on study design for lupus nephritis research
A research team are planning a study and want to get the views of people with lupus nephritis so they can make sure they are meeting patients’ needs in the study design.
Possible urinary biomarkers of lupus nephritis identified in study
The top eight altered proteins between lupus nephritis patients and those with inactive disease were then measured in a separate group of patients, with all eight again showing significant elevations in the lupus nephritis group.
NKF launches educational video series for lupus, lupus nephritis
In lupus nephritis, which can affect up to 60% of adults and 80% of children with lupus, the disease targets the kidneys, so patients are advised to undergo routine kidney evaluations.