Lifting lupus patients with a new monitoring tool

Researchers from the University of Leeds (UK) have proposed a new monitoring tool to improve how the progression of systemic lupus erythematosus is captured. The proposed new document, published in Rheumatology, is termed Easy-BILA. Clinicians recommend regular monitoring of lupus patients as the condition is long-term and subject to flare ups. Performing regular assessments of the disease may prevent future organ damage, however, current evaluation methods can be difficult and time-consuming.  To rectify this, the team analyzed aspects of the current monitoring tool, termed the BILAG-2004 Index, that made assessing the status of lupus problematic. Aspects of the original index...