Lupus Science and Medicine Podcast

Oct 07 2024 53 ep. 17 mins 1.5k
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The Lupus Science & Medicine® podcast is your premier source for the latest insights and developments in lupus and related diseases. Each episode features in-depth interviews with authors and leading experts, covering the newest advances in lupus research and treatments. Lupus Science & Medicine® - lupus.bmj.com - is an esteemed international journal from the BMJ Group and the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA). The journal publishes basic, clinical, translational, and epidemiological studies of all aspects of lupus and related diseases. Subscribe now or listen on your favourite podcast platform to enhance your understanding of lupus. Podcast hosted by: Dr. Anna Wolska, The Lupus Foundation of America, USA * The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. The content of this podcast does not constitute medical advice and it is not intended to function as a substitute for a healthcare practitioner’s judgement, patient care or treatment. The views expressed by contributors are those of the speakers. BMJ does not endorse any views or recommendations discussed or expressed on this podcast. Listeners should also be aware that professionals in the field may have different opinions. By listening to this podcast, listeners agree not to use its content as the basis for their own medical treatment or for the medical treatment of others.

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Managing Pregnancy in Lupus: Contraception Use and Beyond

Oct 07 2024 25 mins  
In this episode of the Lupus Science and Medicine podcast, Dr. Megan Clowse, a rheumatologist at Duke University, discusses her research on contraceptive practices in women with lupus. Drawing from the RISE Registry, Dr. Clowse explores the alignment of contraception use with 2020 ACR guidelines, uncovering gaps in documentation and prescription practices. The conversation highligh

Leveraging Positive Psychosocial Factors to Manage Stress in Lupus

Sep 02 2024 24 mins  
Join host Dr. Anna Wolska as she explores a new study in Lupus Science & Medicine on how positive psychosocial factors—such as resilience, self-efficacy, and emotional support—can reduce stress in people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). In this episode, she speaks with Drs. Kimberly DeQuattro and Sarah Patterson about these factors' protective effects, even for thos

Krill Oil may represent a promising complementary therapy in SLE

Aug 05 2024 24 mins  
Join Dr. Anna Wloska from the Lupus foundation of America and Drs. Peter Lipsky and Amerie Grammer as they discuss the effectivenss of krill oil in reducing disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus. In this episode, our guest highlight the potential therapeutic benefits of restoring omega-3 fatty acids in patients with SLE and the potency and efficacy of omegga-3s found in

Understanding the Critical Role of Lupus Clinical Trial Outcome Measures in Advancing Therapeutic Development

Jul 01 2024 19 mins  
Join Dr. Anna Wolska from the Lupus Foundation of America and Dr. Laurent Arnaud, Professor of Rheumatology at the Department of Rheumatology, University Hospitals of Strasbourg as they discuss systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) clinical trials. In this episode, Dr. Arnaud highlights the complexities of drug approval processes in lupus, the pivotal role of large-scale phase three r

Interpreting Hydroxychloroquine Blood Levels in Lupus

Jun 03 2024 20 mins  
Join Dr. Anna Wolska from the Lupus Foundation of America as she delves into a groundbreaking discussion with Dr. Stephen Balevic focused on hydroxychloroquine blood levels and understanding medication adherence in lupus patients. In this episode, Dr. Balevic, a rheumatologist and clinical pharmacologist from Duke University, explains the nuances of interpreting hydroxychloroquine

Use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Clinical Practice

May 06 2024 11 mins  
Join Dr. Anna Wolska and Dr. May Choi as they explore the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in guiding diagnostic and care decisions for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Dr. Choi delves into key elements of machine learning and its potential impact on improving outcomes, particularly in underserved populations. She also discusses various types of mac

To RNase or Not to RNase: That Is the Question

Mar 04 2024 14 mins  
Join Dr. Anna Wolska and Dr. Jim Posada as they delve into the intricacies of RNAse therapy in the management of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). In this podcast episode, Dr. Posada describes the groundbreaking study evaluating the efficacy of RSLV-132, a novel RNAse molecule fused to human IgG1 Fc, in reducing chronic inflammation associated with cutaneous lupus. Key findings f

A decision-aid facilitates patient understanding of benefits vs. risk of hydroxychloriquine use as part of routine care for lupus

Feb 05 2024 15 mins  
Dr. Anna Wolska engages in a conversation with Dr. Shivani Garg and Dr. Christie Bartels to delve into the development and implementation of HCQ-SAFE. This innovative decision-aid is designed to empower individuals living with lupus to engage in shared-decision making. The authors discuss the importance of streamlining and enhancing shared decision-making dynamics between patients

Dual dsDNA testing may be needed to fully understand patient disease status

Jan 01 2024 21 mins  
Dr. Anna Wolska speaks to Dr. Michael Belmont and Devyn Zaminski to discuss the importance of dual dsDNA testing in order to full understand disease activity. In this study, they made the observation that there is a large amount of discordance in anti-dsDNA antibodies assays. Misinterpretation or errors in anti- dsDNA antibody testing could have negative implications on long term o

Is Anifrolumab an effective treatment for lupus nephritis?

Dec 04 2023 12 mins  
Dr. Anna Wolska engages in a discussion with renowned experts, Dr. Catharina Lindholm and Dr. David Jayne, to explore findings from the phase II TULIP Lupus Nephritis trial. This in-depth conversation centers on results from a clinical trial where they evaluated the efficacy of intensified anifrolumab treatment in individuals with active lupus nephritis. Read the article: http://