Lupus and Cancer Risk: Learn to Prevent Cancer! [August 2024]
posted in Cancer and lupus on January 28, 2023 by
Updated August 13, 2024
People who have lupus have an increased risk for getting some cancers. Knowing what they are and how to prevent them is important, I discuss this in this blog post.
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UPDATE AUG 2024
Some experts question whether drugs like methotrexate …
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Top Tips on Taking Hydroxychloroquine for Lupus [Updated April 2025]
posted in Drugs used in lupus on September 23, 2022 by
Updated April 12, 2025
Taking hydroxychloroquine for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is considered the most important drug for lupus. It is the only drug proven to prolong survival and is one of just a few drugs shown to reduce organ damage from SLE. The …
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Hydroxychloroquine Decreases the Risk of Death
posted in Drugs used in lupus on August 21, 2022 by
Updated December 29, 2023
Research article shows that taking hydroxychloroquine decreases the risk of death by 83%:
Impact of Antimalarial Adherence on Mortality Among Patients With Newly Diagnosed Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Population-Based Cohort Study
Hoque MR, Aviña-Zubieta JA, De Vera MA, Qian Y, …
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