Mild Lupus Means Healthy Pregnancies for Most Women
November 8, 2011|Hospitalist News (Archived)
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FROM THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RHEUMATOLOGY
The researchers then looked at maternal outcomes. "I think this is where the news is extraordinary. ... Our mild-moderate flair rate was 18%, which we were obviously very excited about," Dr. Buyon said. Only 15 patients had a severe flare-up, and most flares did not require medication.
The study was funded by a grant from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. Dr. Buyon reported that she has no relevant financial disclosures.
