Primary prevention of systemic lupus erythematosus

Nat Clin Pract Rheumatol. 2008 Nov;4(11):576-7. doi: 10.1038/ncprheum0899. Epub 2008 Sep 9.

Abstract

In this Viewpoint, Drs Doria and Briani highlight recent advances in efforts to improve the long-term prognosis of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. The strategies discussed aim to prevent both the occurrence of the disease and its complications.

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies, Antinuclear / blood
  • Antibodies, Antiphospholipid / blood
  • Humans
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / immunology
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / prevention & control*
  • Primary Prevention / methods*
  • Thromboembolism / prevention & control

Substances

  • Antibodies, Antinuclear
  • Antibodies, Antiphospholipid