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The Revised Histological Classification of Lupus Nephritis

The histological classification of lupus nephritis is provided in the following table since it has recently been updated. Lupus Nephritis is inflammation of the kidney which is caused by systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). It may be the most life threatening complications of patients with SLE.

Frequently Asked Questions about Systemic Lupus Eritematosus (SLE)

Those mostly questions are What is lupus, common types of lupus, who gets lupus, related health problems ascociated with lupus, the cause of lupus, the symptoms of lupus, lupus term called flares, How can a doctor tell if you have lupus, the treatment of lupus, Will you need to see a special doctor, things you can do to control lupus symptoms and prevent flare, Do you still safe to become prgnant, and more.

The Overlap of Asthma and COPD – The Management Strategies

There are descriptions about the pathophysiology and the unique pathogenic characteristics of COPD and asthma, early diagnosis of COPD, the staging of disease severity, the use of FEV1 reduction as a prognostic indicator, the latest pharmacological therapy for mild, moderate, and severe COPD and asthma, and smoking cessation approaches that primary care providers can adopt for the prevention of COPD.

Does Statin Regiment (Rosuvastatin) associated with reducing high CRP Levels?

currently the treatment of myocardial infarction, stroke, and death from cardiovascular causes recommend statin therapy for patients with established vascular disease, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia. Many previous study shown that statin therapy reduces high-sensitivity C-reactive protein levels.