Posts by: Jose Marques Lopes, PhD

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The activity of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is persistently high in a large proportion of patients, despite high rates of steroids and immunosuppressants use, according to a five-year study. The ... Read more

September 21, 2018

Pneumonia in SLE Associated with Adverse Prognosis, Study Reports

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Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who develop pneumonia have a high risk of adverse prognosis, according to a new study. The findings also revealed that common scales of ... Read more

August 31, 2018August 31, 2018

Regen BioPharma Eyes Molecules Targeting Immune Protein NR2F6 as Lupus Therapy

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A series of recently identified small molecules targeting a protein called NR2F6 could lead to new treatments for autoimmune diseases such as lupus, according to Regen BioPharma. NR2F6 is ... Read more

August 10, 2018August 10, 2018

Virgin Olive Oil May Help Reduce SLE Activity, Mouse Study Suggests

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Virgin olive oil, especially its phenol components, showed anti-inflammatory properties in mice with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and in human immune cells, according to a new Spanish study. The findings ... Read more

August 6, 2018

Lupus Patients Show Signs of Heart Problems at Diagnosis, Study Finds

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At the time of diagnosis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients already show signs of heart impairment, even before any symptoms of chest discomfort, a new imaging study shows. The findings indicate ... Read more

August 3, 2018August 3, 2018

UV Light Sensitivity in Lupus Patients Linked to Interferon Produced by Skin Cells

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Interferon-kappa (IFN-κ), an immune response regulator, is a key mediator of skin lesions and UV light sensitivity in cutaneous lupus erythematosus patients, a study reports. Its researchers suggest that ... Read more

July 9, 2018July 9, 2018

Lupus Research Alliance Funds Projects Exploring Potential Therapies

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The Lupus Research Alliance awarded Novel Research Grants to two University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) researchers who will use the funds to explore potential targeted treatments for lupus. ... Read more

June 13, 2018June 14, 2018

DxTerity’s LIFT Study Supports Accuracy of Self-Reported Data in Lupus Patients

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DxTerity Diagnostics’ LIFT study supports the use of social media to rapidly enroll lupus patients for clinical trials, as well as ensuring the accuracy of self-reported data and home-based ... Read more

June 8, 2018

Pediatric Lupus Needs Early Treatment to Reduce Disease Activity, Prevent Organ Damage, Study Says

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Early treatment to reduce disease activity and prevent irreversible organ damage in pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus (pSLE) patients should be strongly considered, according to new study. The research, “Pediatric ... Read more

May 23, 2018May 23, 2018

Cells that Fight Viruses May Trigger Immune Responses that Make Lupus Worse, Mouse Study Suggests

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A type of immune cell that protects against viruses and cancer may worsen systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and trigger disease flares, a recent study with mice suggests. Led by ... Read more

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Posts by: Jose Marques Lopes, PhD

Jose Marques Lopes, PhD

High SLE Disease Activity Over Time Warrants New Treatments, Study Asserts

Pneumonia in SLE Associated with Adverse Prognosis, Study Reports

Regen BioPharma Eyes Molecules Targeting Immune Protein NR2F6 as Lupus Therapy

Virgin Olive Oil May Help Reduce SLE Activity, Mouse Study Suggests

Lupus Patients Show Signs of Heart Problems at Diagnosis, Study Finds

UV Light Sensitivity in Lupus Patients Linked to Interferon Produced by Skin Cells

Lupus Research Alliance Funds Projects Exploring Potential Therapies

DxTerity’s LIFT Study Supports Accuracy of Self-Reported Data in Lupus Patients

Pediatric Lupus Needs Early Treatment to Reduce Disease Activity, Prevent Organ Damage, Study Says

Cells that Fight Viruses May Trigger Immune Responses that Make Lupus Worse, Mouse Study Suggests

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