Author Archives: Alice Melão

SLE Linked to Two Times Higher Risk of Dementia in Large-scale Study

A large-scale retrospective study found that patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) may be twice as likely to develop dementia as others of similar age and sex, a finding that may help to improve their care. The study, “Increased Risk of Dementia in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Nationwide…

Juvenile-onset Lupus Patients Fare Worse as Adults, Study Says

Those who develop lupus as youngsters have more severe symptoms and a higher chance of an earlier death, according to a new study. The study in the British journal Lupus suggests that since patients with juvenile-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (JSLE) constitute a high-risk group, doctors need to devote extra attention…

Benlysta Found to Be Safe and Effective Add-on to Standard Care for SLE

A research study has shown the efficacy and safety of the Benlysta (belimumab), used in combination with other standard of care lupus treatments, such as antimalarials (AM), immunosuppressants (IS) and steroids. The findings may contribute to a better understanding of how Benlysta works as an add-on therapy for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The…

SLE in Patient Masked by Epilepsy and Cognitive Decline, Case Study Finds

A case study found that epilepsy and rapid cognitive decline in an 70-year-old man initially masked — and complicated — diagnosing his central nervous system (CNS) lupus, but once the disease was identified and treated with immunotherapy, his neurological symptoms considerably improved. The study, “Neuropsychiatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Diagnostic Conundrum,” published…