posted in Nephritis, kidneys, urinary tract on April 8, 2024 by

Donald Thomas, MD

Updated March 22, 2025

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It is indeed possible to slow the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients with lupus and other autoimmune disorders. I have CKD patients who have had the same kidney function for many years without worsening. These patients tend …

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posted in Nephritis, kidneys, urinary tract on August 2, 2022 by

Donald Thomas, MD

Updated December 29, 2023

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Benlysta for children with lupus kidney inflammation (lupus nephritis): FDA-approved on July 26, 2022

This is a monumental breakthrough since children with systemic lupus tend to be sicker than adults. FDA (US Food and Drug Administration) approval of drugs for …

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