Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes widespread inflammation. It can affect the skin, joints, blood vessels, and multiple organ systems. The exact cause ...

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Infections can cause mucosal injury, which can ... It’s possible for IgA nephropathy and systemic lupus to occur at the same time, but the understanding of their link is limited.

If you have lupus, you’re at a higher risk for a heart attack or stroke. Up to 74% of people with lupus also have high blood pressure. To lower your likelihood of cardiovascular issues and other ...

Historically, lupus caused people to die young. But today, most people with lupus have a typical life expectancy with treatment. Frequency of flares and complications may influence your outlook ...

We will review the genetic organization, glycan structures and function of glycosylation systems in mucosal bacterial pathogens, and speculate on how this knowledge may help us to understand ...

At univariate analysis, factors associated with pregnancy complications were acquired risk factors (p:0.008), non-criteria aPL manifestations (p:0.024), lupus-like manifestations (p:0.013), and triple ...