Abstract Number: 1648 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Urinary T Cells and Macrophages Strongly Reflect the Disease Activity, Kidney Function, and the Histopathologic Classification in Patients with Lupus Nephritis
Background/Purpose: Lupus nephritis (LN) is one of the common manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and the occurrence of LN is considered to be a…Abstract Number: 1635 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Association Between Carrying at Least One Apolipoprotein1 Variant Allele and Hypertension in Lupus Patients with Normal Renal Function
Background/Purpose The apolipoprotein1 (APOL1) gene encodes a 3 domain protein found both in serum and intracellularly in endothelial cells among other cell types. Variant APOL1…Abstract Number: 589 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
A Survey Of Physician and Patient Satisfaction With Control Of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Lupus Nephritis
Background/Purpose: Patient satisfaction with disease control is an important component of overall health and well-being. Current treatment options for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) ±lupus nephritis…Abstract Number: 594 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Renal Biopsy Findings In Lupus Patient With Insignificant Proteinuria : Relation To Disease Activity and Clinical Manifestations
Background/Purpose: Lupus nephritis (LN) remains one of the most serious manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Early…Abstract Number: 600 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Factors Associated With Long-Term Renal Function Deterioration In Lupus Nephritis Treated Initially With Combined Prednisolone and Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF) Or Tacrolimus (Tac)
Background/Purpose: To study the risk factors for renal function decline in patients with lupus nephritis treated initially with combined steroid and MMF or Tac.Methods: Data…Abstract Number: 580 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Lupus Nephritis Flares Precipitated By Switching From Mycophenolate Mofetil to Azathioprine in Pre-Pregnancy Planning
Background/Purpose: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disease that affects women of childbearing age. Lupus nephritis is a major cause of morbidity and…Abstract Number: L18 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Long-Term Evaluation of Bone Mineral Density Change in Women Receiving Depot Leuprolide Acetate during Cyclophosphamide Therapy for Severe Lupus Nephritis
Background/Purpose: Cohort studies demonstrate that 11-83% of female patients receiving cyclophosphamide (CYC) for treatment of severe manifestations of SLE develop premature ovarian failure (POF), dependent…Abstract Number: 2719 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Urinary Angiostatin As Alternative To Biopsy In lupus Nephritis Patients Among Egyptian
Background/Purpose: Lupus nephritis (LN) is one of the most frequent manifestations of SLE and can be present in 60% of SLE patients. Kidney biopsy remains…Abstract Number: 2547 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Anti-Ribosomal P Antibody Has a Protective Role In The Development Of Chronic Kidney Disease In Patients With Lupus Nephritis
Background/Purpose: Anti-ribosomal P antibody (anti-P) in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is associated with neuropsychiatric manifestation. Of interest, recent studies have suggested that anti-P…Abstract Number: 1262 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Comparison Of Remission Rates For Pediatric Membranous Plus Proliferative Lupus Nephritis Versus Isolated Proliferative Lupus Nephritis: An Analysis Of The Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatism Research Alliance Registry
Background/Purpose: Lupus nephritis (LN) affects many patients with pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus (pSLE) and is a significant cause of disease morbidity. Inability to achieve remission…Abstract Number: 1263 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Childhood-Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus In Ontario: Long Term Outcomes In a Population-Based Cohort With Universal Health Care Coverage
Background/Purpose: Little is known about the long-term morbidity and mortality of childhood-onset SLE (cSLE) after transition to adult care; however, linking clinical data to administrative…Abstract Number: 645 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Transcript Profiling Of Blood and Kidney Biopsies From Chinese Patients With Lupus Nephritis Reveals Concordant Activation Of Type I IFN Signaling In The Blood and Kidney, Reduced B Cell Presence In The Blood, and Increased Macrophages In The Kidney
Background/Purpose: Up-regulated expression of type I interferon-regulated genes has consistently been observed within the peripheral blood in a large proportion of patients with active systemic…Abstract Number: 582 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
A Real-World Survey Of Clinical Practice Among Rheumatologists and Nephrologists In The United States Reveals Differences In Care Of Non-Nephritis Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Lupus Nephritis As Compared With American College Of Rheumatology Treatment Guidelines
Background/Purpose: Current pharmacotherapy for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and lupus nephritis (LN) includes combinations of nonsteroidal anti–inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), antimalarials (AMs), glucocorticoids (GCs), and cytotoxic…Abstract Number: 1415 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Effect of Renal Disease On Survival of Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Prospective Cohort Study of 694 Patients
Background/Purpose: To study the effect of renal disease on survival and life expectancy of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Methods: Patients who fulfilled >=4…Abstract Number: 1392 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Clinical Correlation with Anti Double Stranded Deoxyribonucleic Acid Via Enzyme Linked Immunoassay Versus Multiplex Immunoassay
Background/Purpose: In systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), antibodies to double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) are utilized for disease classification and assessment of activity. Enzyme immunoassays (EIAs) and multiplex…