Navigating Lupus: A Journey From Symptoms to Solutions

Objectives:

• Identify the key clinical features and diagnostic challenges of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
• Review current diagnostic criteria and tools used to confirm lupus and distinguish it from similar conditions.
• Discuss evidence-based treatment strategies, from conventional therapies to emerging biologics.
• Explore multidisciplinary approaches that address not only disease activity but also quality of life, comorbidities, and patient-centered care.
• Evaluate barriers to care, including disparities in access and outcomes, and consider practical solutions to improve equity.

Dr. Orris does not have any financial disclosures.

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