Author Archives: Alexandra Andersson, PhD

Planned Pregnancies by SLE Moms Boost Baby’s Odds of Survival, Study Finds

Women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) had more frequent miscarriages and other pregnancy complications than those with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or healthy women, according to a recent study. SLE women also used fewer contraceptives, leading to more unplanned pregnancies that greatly increased the risk of complications for both mothers and babies. The Sri Lankan…

Circulating RNA Levels May be Potential Lupus Biomarkers

A  recently published clinical study announced by Resolve Therapeutics shows that the levels of blood circulating RNA are connected to disease activity and immune stimulating gene expression in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients. The finding offers new treatment target for the disease. The study,  “Blood-borne RNA correlates with disease activity and…