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Lupus nephritis is one of the most silent and severe manifestations of SLE. When not captured early, patients are at high risk of progressing to end-stage renal disease, which would require dialysis or transplantation. Renal biopsy remains the gold standard for diagnosis and disease classification. However, the procedure is invasive and very painful. Non-invasive measures are critical for early detection and continuous monitoring.
Is cognitive impairment in SLE driven by cell exhaustion or aging? Abstract 1514 shows that SLE patients with cognitive impairment had higher levels of CD8+ (cell exhaustion) and lower levels of cell senescence markers. @RheumNow #ACR24 https://t.co/SzxTQt3oNY
Impressive Plenary @andreafava just finished Novel urine protein panel id 12 proteins that predict NIH activity on renal bx better than existing options Improving at 3 mos predicts response at 1 year Could reduce biopsies / modulate tx! #ACR24 @RheumNow Abstr#1642 #ACRbest https://t.co/Gi6u6hAGzj
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