Certain Autoantibodies Associated With NP Manifestations Of SLE, Results Show

Rheumatology Advisor (9/13, Maitlall) reported, “Certain autoantibodies were significantly associated with neuropsychiatric (NP) manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), emphasizing their utility for accurately diagnosing and managing this complex condition,” study results show. In a study of 945 patients with SLE, researchers found, for example, that “anti-β2-glycoprotein 1 antibodies were associated with psychosis.” The findings were published in Clinical Rheumatology.