Nephritis, kidneys, urinary tract

FDA approves Benlysta for lupus nephritis!

December 17, 2020

1st drug ever FDA-approved to treat lupus nephritis

Historic mile-stone!

December 16, 2020: The FDA approved on Wednesday DEC 16, 2020… Benlysta for lupus nephritis as the first drug ever FDA-approved to treat lupus nephritis (inflammation of the kidneys).

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Proteinuria in lupus nephritis. This is what a kidney looks like

Proteinuria in Lupus Nephritis: Video tips and the bottom line [FEB 2023 UPDATE]

November 14, 2020

UPDATE FEB 2023: Watch YouTube video about diagnosing lupus nephritis (LN) early, how it is diagnosed and what to do if you get LN. See the 1st video below with Dr. Donald Thomas, Aurinia, and Kaleidoscope Fighting Lupus video below

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Benlysta for lupus nephritis: Studies show it is effective

September 17, 2020

Hot off the press SEP 2020! The future is very bright for lupus treatments!

The future is brighter for lupus patients! Benlysta for lupus nephritis

We have 3 drugs that are vying for FDA approval soon: Benlysta for lupus nephritis, …

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