Lupus nephritis is a serious complication of lupus that is caused by inflammation of the kidneys. It affects up to 60% of people with lupus and usually occurs within 5 years of diagnosis. If left ...

Lupus nephritis is kidney inflammation caused by lupus autoantibodies, leading to proteinuria, blood in urine, swelling, hypertension, and raised creatinine ...

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 ...

Lupus nephritis occurs in approximately half of patients diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus. One in 10 patients with ...

Non-nephritis lupus and lupus nephritis may actually be part of a spectrum of diseases rather than different conditions, ...

Telitacicept might have renal protective effects in lupus nephritis with high levels of proteinuria, an observational study suggests.

This transcript has been edited for clarity. For more episodes, download the Medscape app or subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast provider. Brad Rovin, MD: ...

Regular assessment of renal function, proteinuria, and serological markers is crucial for monitoring lupus nephritis progression and treatment response. Long-term follow-up data offer valuable ...