Abstract Number: 1303 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Accuracy of Laboratory Measures and Clinical Renal Activity Indices for Reflecting Biopsy-Proven Lupus Nephritis (LN) Activity
Background/Purpose : LN is common in childhood-onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (cSLE). Kidney biopsies are impractical to assess the course of LN given their invasiveness and…Abstract Number: 1295 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Childhood-Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Short-Term Treatment Response Rates in Proliferative Lupus Nephritis
Background/Purpose: Proliferative Lupus Nephritis (PLN) occurs in up to 50% of patients with childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (cSLE). PLN is a significant source 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: 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: 684 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Correlation of Signal Transducers and Activators of Transcription-1 and Microrna-146a with Anaemia and Other Clinical Features in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients
Background/Purpose: Anaemia is one of the most common haematological manifestations in SLE patients, occurring in about 50% of active cases. STAT1 is a critical signalling…Abstract Number: 668 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Markers of Nitric Oxide and Hydroxyl Radical Formation Are Increased in Proliferative Lupus Nephritis and May Emanate From Increased Nitric Oxide Synthase and NADPH Oxidase Production and Reduced Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase-Derived NO Scavenging
Background/Purpose: The role of redox regulation of cell function in the different International Society of Nephrology/Renal Pathology Society (ISN/RPS) classes of lupus nephritis (LN) is…