Lupus,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 3, 2025
Objective
Headache
is
a
common
neurological
symptom
in
patients
with
systemic
lupus
erythematosus
(SLE).
Calcitonin
gene-related
peptide
(CGRP)
potential
chemical
mediator
of
headaches,
while
type
I
interferon
(IFN)
plays
pivotal
role
the
immune
system
SLE.
This
study
investigated
implications
CGRP
and
IFNs
as
headache
biomarkers
Methods
We
used
clinical
information
serum
samples
from
144
SLE
Japanese
multicenter
cohort
biobank.
Serum
CGRP,
IFN-α,
IFN-β
levels,
which
were
measured
using
enzyme-linked
immunoassay,
compared
among
headache,
those
without
20
healthy
controls
(HC).
These
levels
based
on
severity
daily
disability
caused
by
headaches
determined
Migraine
Disability
Assessment.
Results
Of
patients,
60
had
(median
age,
42
years;
56
women)
significantly
younger
than
49
77
(
p
<
.005).
Both
groups
median
Disease
Activity
Index
2000
score
4.0,
was
not
different,
whereas
photosensitivity
more
prevalent
.05).
IFN-α
different
between
HC.
higher
.005),
being
lower
both
HC
No
significant
differences
observed
related
to
headaches.
Conclusion
may
be
involved
SLE-associated
Turkish Archives of Pediatrics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
59(4), P. 336 - 344
Published: Aug. 2, 2024
Childhood-onset
systemic
lupus
erythematosus
(cSLE)
is
a
chronic
autoimmune
disease
with
multisystemic
involvement
diagnosed
during
childhood.
The
marked
by
the
production
of
autoantibodies
targeting
self-antigens,
often
before
symptoms
emerge.
presentation,
clinical
course,
and
outcome
vary
significantly
among
patients
cSLE.
onset
cSLE
can
be
at
any
age
childhood
while
diagnosis
5
years
rare
raises
suspicion
monogenic
lupus.
affects
various
organs
systems,
most
frequently
presenting
mucocutaneous,
musculoskeletal,
renal,
neuropsychiatric
manifestations.
Multiple
flares
seen
course.
causes
significant
morbidity
mortality.
Children
adolescents
show
higher
activity
damage,
more
aggressive
immunosuppressive
treatments
are
needed
compared
to
adultonset
SLE.
Early
difficult
due
insidious
nonspecific
symptoms.
Disease
damage
measures
aim
ensure
an
accurate
evaluation
status.
A
multidisciplinary
approach
individualized
management
important.
complex
including
control
activity,
reduction
limitation
drug
toxicity
improving
health-related
quality
life
in
Lara D. Veeken,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
63(5), P. 1259 - 1272
Published: July 26, 2023
A
limited
range
of
neuropsychiatric
symptoms
have
been
reported
in
systemic
autoimmune
rheumatic
diseases
(SARDs),
with
varied
symptom
prevalence.
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
a
wider
potential
than
previous
studies,
compare
patient
self-reports
clinician
estimates,
and
explore
barriers
identification.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: March 21, 2024
Introduction
Early
detection
of
neuropsychiatric
systemic
lupus
erythematosus
(NPSLE)
remains
a
challenge
in
clinical
settings.
Previous
studies
have
found
different
autoantibodies
as
markers
for
NPSLE.
This
study
aimed
to
describe
the
distribution
psychiatric
syndromes
group
patients
with
(SLE)
and
investigate
association
between
specific
autoantibodies.
Methods
retrospective
was
conducted
at
single
medical
center
China.
We
reviewed
records
hospitalized
SLE
who
were
consulted
by
psychiatrists
due
potential
mental
disorders.
Results
serum
general
laboratory
tests
collected.
The
correlation
variables
examined.
Binary
logistic
regression
analyses
used
determine
factors
related
NPSLE
diagnoses.
Among
171
manifestations
160
patients,
141
(82.4%)
attributed
SLE.
Acute
confusional
state
(ACS)
had
highest
prevalence
(57.4%).
Anti-cardiolipin
(ACL)
antibody
(
X
2
=
142.261,
p
<
0.001)
anti-β2
glycoprotein
I
(-β2GP1)
139.818,
varied
significantly
groups,
positive
rate
mood
disorders
(27.3%
18.2%).
disease
activity
index
–
2000
(SLEDAI-2K)
score
excluding
item
ACS
psychosis
predictor
(OR
1.172
[95%
CI
1.105
-
1.243]).
Conclusions
Disease
reflected
SLEDAI-2K
is
Antiphospholipid
antibodies
are
associated
Further
separate
investigation
needed
order
better
comprehend
NPSLE’s
pathological
mechanism.
Diagnostics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(11), P. 1186 - 1186
Published: June 5, 2024
Systemic
lupus
erythematosus
(SLE)
is
a
chronic
autoimmune
condition
that
can
seriously
impair
multiple
organs
including
the
nervous
system,
causing
neuropsychiatric
SLE
(NPSLE),
which
encompasses
broad
range
of
symptoms.
Pathogenesis
not
completely
understood
but
thought
to
involve
inflammatory
and
vascular
pathways.
This
comprehensive
review
discusses
complex
nature
heterogeneity
NPSLE
challenges
in
diagnosis
treatment
result
from
it.
Diagnosis
often
requires
multidisciplinary
approach
with
assessments,
laboratory
testing,
imaging,
neuropsychological
evaluations.
Current
treatments
focus
on
managing
symptoms
through
immunosuppressive
anti-thrombotic
therapies
tailored
or
specific
manifestations.
paper
emphasizes
necessity
for
interdisciplinary
approaches
further
research
enhance
diagnostic
accuracy
effectiveness.
It
also
highlights
importance
understanding
underlying
mechanisms
develop
more
targeted
therapies,
citing
need
high-quality
studies
novel
agents.
Journal of Neuroinflammation,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
18(1)
Published: Nov. 8, 2021
Abstract
Several
lines
of
evidence
support
a
role
the
immune
system
in
headache
pathogenesis,
with
particular
regard
to
migraine.
Firstly,
alterations
cytokine
profile
and
lymphocyte
subsets
have
been
reported
patients.
Secondly,
several
genetic
environmental
pathogenic
factors
seem
be
frequently
shared
by
immunological/autoimmune
diseases.
Accordingly,
immunological
primary
headaches,
migraine,
suggested
predispose
some
patients
development
autoimmune
On
other
hand,
mechanisms
underlying
disorders,
cases,
favour
onset
headache.
Therefore,
an
association
between
disorders
has
thoroughly
investigated
last
years.
The
knowledge
this
possible
may
relevant
implications
clinical
practice
when
deciding
diagnostic
therapeutic
approaches.
present
review
summarizes
findings
date
regarding
plausible
relationship
starting
from
description
alteration
moving
onward
supporting
potential
link
each
specific
autoimmune/immunological
disease.
Rheumatology International,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
44(9), P. 1637 - 1646
Published: July 9, 2024
Inflammatory
rheumatic
diseases
(IRDs),
encompassing
a
broad
spectrum
of
chronic
disorders,
typically
necessitate
prolonged
therapeutic
intervention.
Nevertheless,
these
can
sometimes
manifest
as
severe
emergencies
requiring
prompt
and
extensive
medical
Urgent
intervention
is
essential
for
effectively
recognizing
managing
situations,
they
have
the
potential
to
be
life-threatening
result
in
morbidity
mortality.
Emergencies
IRDs
occur
with
different
frequencies
manifestations,
including
nervous
system
issues,
infections,
thrombosis-emboli,
renal
crises,
gastrointestinal
cardiovascular
events.
The
fact
that
events
across
underscores
necessity
heightened
awareness
readiness
among
healthcare
professionals.
pathophysiologic
mechanisms
cause
are
complex
involve
multiple
factors.
These
frequently
arise
due
interplay
between
inflammatory
characteristics
systemic
triggers.
Early
detection
treatment
substantial
impact
on
an
individual's
prognosis
cases
disorders
require
recognition.
Rapid
decision-making
urgent
care
required
address
emergencies,
well
implementation
diagnostic
flowchart.
This
article
provides
overview
linked
IRDs,
classifying
assessing
them
individually.
aims
enhance
professionals'
knowledge
critical
situations
by
examining
current
recommendations
pathophysiological
information.
Implementing
standardized
methods,
providing
patient
education,
conducting
continuing
research
into
underlying
enhancing
management
improving
outcomes.
World Journal of Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(2)
Published: Jan. 14, 2025
BACKGROUND
Not
all
neuropsychiatric
(NP)
manifestations
in
patients
with
systemic
lupus
erythematosus
(SLE)
are
secondary
to
lupus.
The
clarification
of
the
cause
NP
symptoms
influences
therapeutic
strategies
for
SLE.
AIM
To
understand
attribution
psychiatric
a
cohort
Chinese
METHODS
This
retrospective
single-center
study
analyzed
160
inpatient
medical
records.
Clinical
diagnosis,
which
is
considered
gold
standard,
was
used
divide
subjects
into
SLE
(PSLE)
group
(G1)
and
(G2).
features
were
compared
between
these
two
groups.
sensitivity
specificity
Italian
model
explored.
RESULTS
A
total
171
syndromes
recorded
138
patients,
including
87
cases
acute
confusional
state,
40
cognitive
dysfunction,
18
psychosis,
13
each
depressive
disorder
mania
or
hypomania.
141
(82.5%)
attributed
In
contrast
G2
G1
had
higher
Disease
Activity
Index-2000
scores
(21
vs
12,
P
=
0.001),
lower
prevalence
anti-beta-2-glycoprotein
1
antibodies
(8.6%
25.9%,
0.036),
anti-ribosomal
ribonucleoprotein
particle
(rRNP)
(39.0%
22.2%,
0.045).
exhibited
95.0%
70.0%
when
threshold
value
set
at
7.
CONCLUSION
Patients
PSLE
increased
disease
activity.
There
correlation
anti-rRNP
antibodies.
effectively
assesses
multiple
who
present
symptoms.