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Cardiology
Meta-analysis
Meta-analysis finds systemic lupus erythematosus elevates coronary artery disease risk
People with lupus face higher heart disease risk but genetics show no direct link
This meta-analysis of 2,517,781 individuals from European and East Asian populations found that systemic lupus erythematosus is associated w…
A massive analysis of millions of people found those with lupus have a much higher risk of heart disease, though genetics do not prove a dir…
NEJM
May 19, 2026
Allergy & Immunology
Sys. Review
Commentary on plateau in lupus nephritis trials and path to precision medicine
New lupus drugs hit a ceiling where kidney healing stops improving
This commentary reviews 200 interventional pharmacological trials in lupus nephritis. The authors note a persistent ceiling effect with comp…
Kidney healing in lupus patients using new drugs often stops improving after reaching a 40 to 50 percent success rate, limiting how much bet…
Frontiers
May 18, 2026
Allergy & Immunology
Sys. Review
Narrative review discusses CD40/CD40L signaling regulation in rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune conditions
Safer CD40/CD40L targeting needs selectivity for autoimmune diseases
This narrative review examines CD40/CD40L signaling regulation in rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and Sjogren's syndrome…
A narrative review suggests that safer therapeutic targeting of CD40/CD40L signaling will require greater selectivity to treat rheumatoid ar…
Frontiers
May 18, 2026
Drug Pipeline
Sys. Review
Narrative review on PAD4-mediated citrullination and PAD4-directed therapies for multiple inflammatory conditions
A new enzyme target could treat many serious diseases at once
This narrative review synthesizes evidence on PAD4-mediated citrullination and PAD4-directed therapies for conditions including rheumatoid a…
A single enzyme called PAD4 helps cause many different diseases, and new medicines targeting it might finally help people with multiple cond…
Frontiers
May 15, 2026
Rheumatology
RCT
Enpatoran fails to show dose-response in moderate-to-severe SLE phase 2 trial
New Lupus Drug Shows Promise But Misses Key Target in Trial
This phase 2 RCT enrolled 354 adults with moderate-to-severe SLE. Enpatoran (25, 50, or 100 mg twice daily) did not show a statistically sig…
A new daily pill for lupus called enpatoran helped more patients get relief from their symptoms, but the drug didn't hit the statistical tar…
May 14, 2026
Rheumatology
Sys. Review
Review of SC-EVs for SLE and MS highlights immunomodulatory mechanisms and neuroprotective potential
New cell-free therapy could calm immune fires in lupus and MS
This narrative review examines stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles (SC-EVs) for systemic lupus erythematosus and multiple sclerosis. Th…
Tiny cargo from stem cells might stop the immune system from attacking the brain and joints in lupus and MS patients
Frontiers
May 14, 2026
Neurology
Sys. Review
Narrative review on peptidylarginine deiminase 4 and gasdermin inhibition in autoimmune diseases
Autoimmune Disease May Fuel Heart Disease Through Shared Inflammation Pathway
This narrative review synthesizes evidence on pharmacological inhibition of peptidylarginine deiminase 4 and gasdermin pore formation in chr…
A new review explains why people with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis face higher heart risks and points to a shared inflammatory pathway tha…
Frontiers
May 13, 2026
Rheumatology
RCT
SLE-DAS Responder Index shows 34% response rate in systemic lupus erythematosus trials
New Lupus Measurement Tool Predicts Patient Quality of Life Improvements
This post-hoc analysis of three randomized trials in 438 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus found that 34.0% achieved SLE-DAS Respon…
• A new lupus activity score tracks real patient improvements better • Helps people in clinical trials get effective treatments faster • Sti…
May 8, 2026
Rheumatology
Sys. Review
Narrative review highlights limited data on connective tissue disease-associated PAH in Han Chinese populations
New data reveals how lung pressure risks differ for Chinese patients with connective tissue disease
This narrative review examines connective tissue disease-associated pulmonary arterial hypertension, specifically systemic sclerosis-associa…
A new review shows that lung pressure risks for Chinese patients with connective tissue disease differ from Western populations and require …
Frontiers
May 6, 2026
Allergy & Immunology
Meta-analysis
Meta-analysis shows increased risk of female sexual dysfunction in women with systemic lupus erythematosus
Women with lupus face a much higher risk of sexual health issues
This meta-analysis evaluates the prevalence and risk of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) in women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Th…
A large review shows that women living with lupus are much more likely to experience sexual dysfunction than healthy women.
Frontiers
May 4, 2026
Rheumatology
Meta-analysis
Psychosis Prevalence in SLE Patients: Meta-Analysis of 31,495 Adults
Lupus psychosis risk is higher than doctors thought
A meta-analysis of 31,495 SLE patients found psychosis prevalence of 4.5% overall and 20.5% in NPSLE, highlighting the need for clinical vig…
Many people with lupus may face a higher risk of psychosis than previously believed, and a key antibody could help spot those most at risk.
May 3, 2026
Infectious Disease
Meta-analysis
Network meta-analysis compares biologics and targeted drugs for systemic lupus erythematosus efficacy and safety
New Lupus Treatments Show Stronger Results With Fewer Side Effects
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of 17,121 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus compared biologics and targeted small …
Certain new lupus drugs help more people feel better with fewer flare-ups, especially those struggling with rashes or joint pain that older …
Frontiers
May 2, 2026
Questions about Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
How do biologics compare to targeted drugs for treating systemic lupus erythematosus?
Biologics (e.g., anifrolumab, belimumab) and targeted drugs (e.g., telitacicept, upadacitinib) both treat SLE, but network meta-analyses show telitacicept may outperform belimumab for SRI-4 response, while anifrolumab and deucravacitinib work better for skin symptoms. Safety prof
Full answer →How common is female sexual dysfunction in women with systemic lupus erythematosus according to recent studies?
Recent studies show that about 59% of women with systemic lupus erythematosus experience sexual dysfunction, which is significantly higher than in healthy women.
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