Author Archives: Iqra Mumal, MSc

New Guidelines Aim to Improve Diagnosis, Treatment in the UK

The United Kingdom’s first set of guidelines for care of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) has been published by researchers at the University of Birmingham. The guidelines produced by the British Society for Rheumatology were published in the journal Rheumatology. Produced for a range of healthcare…

Mannose-binding Lectin Levels Linked to Disease Activity in Lupus Patients

The lectin pathway of the complement system — a system that enhances the body’s ability to clear invaders — may underlie the clinical manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), new research suggests. The study “Mannose-binding lectin serum levels in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: association with thrombocytopaenia…

Uptravi Delays Progression of PAH Associated with Lupus and Other Connective Tissue Diseases, Trial Shows

Uptravi (selexipag) delays the progression of pulmonary arterial hypertension in people with PAH that is associated with connective tissue diseases, including lupus, a Phase 3 clinical trial shows. Patients also tolerate Uptravi well, researchers said. PAH associated with connective tissue disease is also known as PAH-CTD, and PAH associated with lupus…