Rare case of Hydroxychloroquine induced Retinal Toxicity reported Hina Zahid29 April 2019 6:00 PM ISTDr.Cinthia Proano, at Watts Eye Associates, Newburyport, MA has reported a rare case of Hydroxychloroquine Retinal Toxicity. The case has appeared in...
Five new practices clinicians should avoid in rheumatology by American Academy of Pediatrics Hina Zahid9 Aug 2019 8:20 PM ISTThe American Academy of Pediatrics has expanded its Choosing Wisely campaign with 5 new practices clinicians should avoid in rheumatology. Fellow...
Antimalarial drugs above recommended doses increase risk of retinopathy in SLE patients Deepanjana Sarkar13 Sept 2019 7:25 PM ISTIn a recent study published in the Journal of Rheumatology, scientists have shown that exposure to antimalarial drug above the recommended dosage...
European Medicines Agency panel recommends belimumab as add on therapy for SLE in kids Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli24 Sept 2019 7:15 PM ISTThe European Medicines Agency (EMA) through its Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended extending the indication for...
Hair loss in SLE patients indicative of active disease: JAAD Medha Baranwal Baranwal1 Dec 2019 7:30 PM ISTThailand: Hair loss in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can be indicative of active disease, according to a recent study published in...
Low dose prednisone prevents flares in SLE patients: BMJ Medha Baranwal Baranwal10 Jan 2020 7:25 PM ISTFrance: Maintenance of 5 mg/day prednisone versus its withdrawal, in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients with the inactive disease, prevents...
Lupus presenting as myocarditis : a medical challenge Hina Zahid21 Nov 2019 6:00 PM ISTDr Shamma Ahmad Al-Nokhatha at Department of Rheumatology, Internal Medicine, Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates and colleagues have...
Statins reduce death risk in autoimmune rheumatic disorders Medha Baranwal Baranwal4 Jan 2019 7:25 PM ISTUSA: Statin initiation in patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease (SARD) was associated with an overall reduction in mortality, according...
Low vitamin D linked to higher risk of renal disease in lupus Anjali Nimesh Nimesh20 Nov 2017 7:18 PM ISTLow levels of vitamin D were associated with higher rates of end-stage renal disease in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, or lupus,...
