The kidneys are workhorses. When all is working well, the bean-shaped organs that are around the size of a fist may be given little thought, yet they play an important role removing waste and extra ...

Lupus nephritis is one of the most serious complications of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). It occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the kidneys, leading to inflammation and possibly to ...

AJMC ®: What strategies have you found effective for increasing the screening and early diagnosis of lupus nephritis in patients with either diagnosed or suspected systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?

This transcript has been edited for clarity. Matthew A. Sparks, MD: I'm Dr Matthew Sparks, and welcome to Medscape's InDiscussion podcast series on chronic kidney disease. Today we'll be discussing ...

Managing cardiovascular event risk is critical to preventing morbidity and mortality in lupus nephritis, especially among groups at increased risk for the disease, according to a speaker at the 2021 ...

Study findings debunk the theory that lupus nephritis is more severe with worse outcomes in men vs women. Men and women with lupus nephritis exhibit similar disease severity, therapeutic responses, ...

CHICAGO — For patients with acute lupus nephritis, an induction regimen of voclosporin, a novel calcineurin inhibitor, plus mycophenolate mofetil (Cellcept) and oral corticosteroids is effective, ...