This content is machine translated Lupus nephritis What is new for the practice? Kidney involvement is one of the most severe forms of lupus and is often life-threatening. In order to detect lupus nephritis (LN) at an early stage, a kidney biopsy is…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) Anifrolumab: 3-year data confirm long-term clinical benefit New data from a long-term extension study show that anifrolumab was effective, safe, and tolerable in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) even in long-term use over three years [1]. Two post-hoc…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Alopecia Histology of alopecia If alopecia cannot be clearly diagnosed on the basis of clinical assessment, a specimen biopsy may be informative. If non-scarring alopecia is suspected, collection of two specimens for vertical and… CME-Test
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Autoimmune diseases of the skin Diagnosis and monitoring of cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) Cutaneous symptoms, along with articular involvement, are among the most common organ involvement of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). In addition to positive ANA findings, further antibodies are indicative for laboratory…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Alopecia Histology of alopecia If alopecia cannot be clearly diagnosed on the basis of clinical assessment, a specimen biopsy may be informative. If non-scarring alopecia is suspected, collection of two specimens for vertical and… CME-Test
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Systemic lupus erythematosus Innovative therapeutic approaches on the rise – pioneering new treatment strategies Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) carries a high risk of life-threatening organ damage, but there is new hope for sufferers. In recent years, the development of innovative treatment options has been…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Lupus erythematosus Mechanism of photosensitivity revealed That sunlight and even artificial light can be a dangerous trigger factor for individuals with lupus erythematosus is well known. A research team has now succeeded in uncovering a link…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Panniculitis Inflammations of the subcutis Inflammation of the subcutis is difficult to assess. David Anliker, MD, provides an overview of differentiation and histopathology.
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Differential diagnoses of multiple sclerosis How to track mimics The current diagnostic criteria for multiple sclerosis (MS) allow a very early and specific diagnosis in most cases. When MS is suspected, however, it is always important to consider the…
