Small increases in physical activity can reduce the risk of developing depression among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). A recent study found a strong association between sedentary lifestyles and incident depression among SLE patients, signaling a need to promote exercise as an intervention.
Belimumab was associated with a lower rate of long-term organ damage than the standard of care, according to research presented at the European Congress of Rheumatology.