The SMILE trial will seek to identify individuals at high risk for developing lupus and treat them before they ever transition into the disease.
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Researchers identify gene associated with lupus
The gene, NCF1, was known by researchers, but it had not previously been linked to lupus
Research could help stop lupus flares before they start
Doctors could “score” patients’ mediators to predict a flare.
Pregnancy’s not off-limits for most lupus patients
Pregnancy is safe for more than 80% of women with lupus