Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have shown that close supervision by rheumatologists and the use of immunosuppressant drugs improve the survival of lupus patients with end-stage kidney disease-a finding that could reverse long-standing clinical practice. Their study appeared in the September 1 online edition of the Journal of Rheumatology.

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American College of Rheumatology campaign helps people understand how diseases like lupus affect ability to do everyday tasks

The American College of Rheumatology launches its Simple Tasks campaign today (www.SimpleTasks.org). The initiative aims to raise awareness of the severe impact of rheumatic diseases – such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and gout – on the U.S. population and to highlight the importance of rheumatologists in the diagnosis and treatment of these diseases.

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