SLE patients have a 2- to 3-fold higher risk of intracerebral hemorrhage compared to non-SLE populations
Lupus Patients Face Higher Risk of Brain Bleeding
This literature review and case report analyze the association between systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and intracranial hemorrhage (ICH).…
Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus may face a much higher risk of brain bleeds compared to those without the condition.
Adrenal insufficiency is first manifestation in 73.6% of APS patients with adrenal involvement
Review finds adrenal crisis common in lupus and antiphospholipid syndrome cases
This systematic review and pooled individual-patient analysis of 155 published APS/SLE-spectrum patients with adrenal involvement found that…
A review of 155 patients shows adrenal crisis is frequent in lupus and antiphospholipid syndrome, highlighting the need for urgent care.
New APS criteria show higher specificity but lower sensitivity
New Guidelines Catch More Lupus-Linked Clotting Cases, But Miss Some
A network meta-analysis finds the 2023 ACR/EULAR criteria for antiphospholipid syndrome offer superior specificity but reduced sensitivity c…
A major comparison of three sets of antiphospholipid syndrome criteria reveals that the newest 2023 rules are far more precise, but the 2006…
Narrative review discusses screening and prevention in rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease populations
Joint Pain May Signal Hidden Risk in Your Legs
This narrative review examines patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs), including rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupu…
Inflammation from autoimmune conditions can silently damage blood vessels in your legs.