The Lupus Academy

The Lupus Academy has been providing accredited education in SLE for healthcare professionals since 2012 and in this monthly podcast Raquel Faria, an Internal Medicine Consultant at the Centro Hospitalar in Porto, will talk with experts from the Lupus Academy Steering Committee about SLE highlights of congresses, we will discuss difficult cases and we have an annual episode where we review all the exciting things that have been happening in lupus that year.

Optimizing Care: Navigating the 2024 ACR Lupus Nephritis Guidelines

In this episode, Dr. Raquel Faria hosts a discussion with Professors Ronald van Vollenhoven and Murray Urowitz from the Lupus Academy Steering Committee. This month they review the updated 2024 ACR Lupus Nephritis guidelines.Disclaimer: During Lupus Academy podcast episodes, participants may refer to off-label use of medicines for patients with lupus. Lupus Academy does not make anyrecommendations about using a medicine outside the terms of its approved license for use.

08-29
45:54

EULAR 2025: SLE & LN Breakthroughs

Join us for an in-depth exploration of the most impactful developments presented at the EULAR 2025 Congress, focusing specifically on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Lupus Nephritis. We break down the key takeaways, including:- New insights into hydroxychloroquine monitoring and glucocorticoid tapering guidance - "LAMDA," a novel scoring system for lupus arthritis - Breakthroughs in LN treatment, including the REGENCY trial for obinutuzumab and combinations with existing therapies. - Updated perspectives on belimumab and anifrolumab, exciting novel therapies in development, and the future of cellular therapies for severe lupus.Disclaimer: During Lupus Academy podcast episodes, participants may refer to off-label use of medicines for patients with lupus. Lupus Academy does not make anyrecommendations about using a medicine outside the terms of its approved license for use.

07-25
47:24

NPSLE: Understanding the Neurological Burden in SLE

Dr Raquel Faria and Professor David Isenberg discuss the impact of neurological events in SLE including their associated mortality risk, effect on patients’ QoL, fatigue and persistent neurological impairment throughout life.Disclaimer: During Lupus Academy podcast episodes, participants may refer to off-label use of medicines for patients with lupus. Lupus Academy does not make anyrecommendations about using a medicine outside the terms of its approved license for use.

05-30
42:22

Cases from the Clinic: Fatal MI and Lupus Nephritis

In this episode, Dr. Raquel Faria hosts a discussion with Professors David Isenberg and Murray Urowitz from the Lupus Academy Steering Committee. They delve into two historic cases: one involving Lupus and Myocardial Infarction, and the other focusing on Lupus Nephritis.Disclaimer: During Lupus Academy podcast episodes, participants may refer to off-label use of medicines for patients with lupus. Lupus Academy does not make anyrecommendations about using a medicine outside the terms of its approved license for use.

04-25
52:31

From Persistent Arthritis to Jaccoud’s Arthropathy: Navigating the Treatment Paradigm.

In this episode, Dr Raquel Faria discusses a complex case with Professors Andrea Doria and Maria Dall’Era of the Lupus Academy Steering Committee. Disclaimer: During Lupus Academy podcast episodes, participants may refer to off label use of medicines forpatients with lupus. Lupus Academy does not make any recommendations about using a medicine outside the terms of its approved licence for use.

03-28
54:07

REGENCY: Obinutuzumab’s Promise for Lupus Nephritis

Join Dr Raquel Faria and Professors Richard Furie and Maria Dall’Era as they discuss the results of the phase 3 REGENCY trial of obinutuzumab for the treatment of lupus nephritis.This episode explores what obinutuzumab could mean for the future management of lupus nephritis. Disclaimer: During Lupus Academy podcast episodes, participants may refer to off label use of medicines forpatients with lupus. Lupus Academy does not make any recommendations about using a medicine outside the terms of its approved licence for use.

02-28
53:48

Lupus 2024 Year in Review: From CAR-T to Precision Therapies

 Join Dr Raquel Faria and Professors David Isenberg and Ronald van Vollenhoven as they discuss the groundbreaking advancements in lupus treatment from 2024. This episode dives into how researchers are redefining care for lupus patients. Join us as we discuss, more effective therapies that promise fewer side effects and even the potential for a cure. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in cutting-edge medical innovation in lupus. Disclaimer: During Lupus Academy podcast episodes, participants may refer to off label use of medicines for patients with lupus. Lupus Academy does not make any recommendations about using a medicine outside the terms of its approved licence for use.

01-31
54:33

Lupus Congress 2025 (Toronto) Unveiled

Dr Raquel Faria and Professor David Isenberg review selected highlights from the 16th International Congress on SLE. Join us for a groundbreaking discussion on the latest inlupus research, clinical trials, guidelines and patient reported outcomes.Disclaimer: During Lupus Academy podcast episodes, participants may refer to off-label use of medicines for patients with lupus. Lupus Academy does not make anyrecommendations about using a medicine outside the terms of its approved license for use.

06-27
46:25

Management of lupus in low to middle income countries

In this episode our host Dr Raquel Faria discusses the challenges in the management of lupus in low to middle income countries with Professor Sandra Navarra of the Lupus Academy Steering Committee. Link to Highlights Reports of the Annual Meeting. For Prof Sandra Navarra's presentation, please refer to the free access Lupus Academy Online Library. Disclaimer: During Lupus Academy podcast episodes, participants may refer to off label use of medicines for patients with lupus. Lupus Academy does not make any recommendations about using a medicine outside the terms of its approved licence for use.

12-27
41:13

Cases from the Clinic: Neutropenia and DAH

In this episode our host Dr Raquel Faria discusses two intriguing cases from the clinic with Professors Ronald van Vollenhoven and Zahir Amoura of the Lupus Academy Steering Committee. Case 1: 32-year-old female with severe neutropenia Case 2: 26-year-old female with Diffuse Alveolar Haemorrhage Disclaimer: During Lupus Academy podcast episodes, participants may refer to off label use of medicines for patients with lupus. Lupus Academy does not make any recommendations about using a medicine outside the terms of its approved licence for use.

10-25
42:43

Educational Highlights of our 13th Annual Meeting

Get ready for an exciting deep dive into the 13th Annual Meeting of the Lupus Academy! In this episode, Dr. Raquel Faria joins meeting Chairs, Professors Ronald van Vollenhoven and David Isenberg, to uncover the top educational highlights and breakthroughs from the event. Don’t miss out—check out the full meeting report here and sign up to catch the presentations you may have missed here!” Disclaimer: During Lupus Academy podcast episodes, participants may refer to off label use of medicines for patients with lupus. Lupus Academy does not make any recommendations about using a medicine outside the terms of its approved licence for use.

09-30
44:13

Case from the Clinic: Managing renal lupus, from biopsy to treatment

In this episode our host, Dr Raquel Faria, discusses a very interesting case of refractory Class IV lupus nephritis with Professors Andrea Doria and Maria Dall’Era of the Lupus Academy Steering Committee. Disclaimer: During Lupus Academy podcast episodes, participants may refer to off label use of medicines for patients with lupus. Lupus Academy does not make any recommendations about using a medicine outside the terms of its approved licence for use.

08-30
50:57

Beyond the Abstract: EULAR 2024, Lupus in Focus

Breaking Down EULAR 24 - Dr. Raquel Faria dives deep into the latest SLE research with Professors Ricard Cervera and David Isenberg. Discover groundbreaking insights on biomarkers, novel therapies, and the potential of CAR-T cell therapy for SLE. Disclaimer: During Lupus Academy podcast episodes, participants may refer to off label use of medicines for patients with lupus. Lupus Academy does not make any recommendations about using a medicine outside the terms of its approved licence for use.

07-26
57:49

Cases from the Clinic: Biologic in Refractory CLE and SLE

In this episode our host Dr Raquel Faria discusses two challenging cases with Professors Ricard Cervera and Murray Urowitz of the Lupus Academy Steering Committee. Case 1: SLE: Skin Lesions and Joint Pain Case 2: Refractory SLE Disclaimer: During Lupus Academy podcast episodes, participants may refer to off label use of medicines for patients with lupus. Lupus Academy does not make any recommendations about using a medicine outside the terms of its approved licence for use.

06-28
36:27

Lupus and Social Media

In this episode our host Dr Raquel Faria discusses the relevance, usefulness and pitfalls of social media for physicians, educators and patients with Professor Laurent Arnaud, current president of SLEuro, and Dr Cara Macfarlane, the Lupus Academy social media specialist.

05-31
41:49

Lupus Unlocked at ELM 2024: New Tools, Targeted Treatments and Hope on the Horizon

In this bonus episode our host Dr Raquel Faria discusses the SLE burden, scoring systems, patient education and novel treatment practice with Professors David Isenberg and Ricard Cervera of the Lupus Academy Steering Committee. Disclaimer: During Lupus Academy podcast episodes, participants may refer to off label use of medicines for patients with lupus. Lupus Academy does not make any recommendations about using a medicine outside the terms of its approved licence for use.

05-10
55:21

Cases from the clinic: Bone health and vitamin D and ITP

In this episode our host Dr Raquel Faria discusses two challenging cases with Professors David Isenberg and Ricard Cervera of the Lupus Academy Steering Committee. Case 1: Bone health and vitamin D in a 60-year-old Caucasian female Case 2:  A long and complicated case history of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) and recurrent fever.   Disclaimer: ‘During Lupus Academy podcast episodes, participants may refer to off label use of medicines for patients with lupus. Lupus Academy does not make any recommendations about using a medicine outside the terms of its approved licence for use.’

04-26
35:09

Cases from the clinic: Myocarditis and unplanned pregnancy in SLE

In this episode our host Dr Raquel Faria discusses a challenging APS case with Professors David Isenberg and Ricard Cervera of the Lupus Academy Steering Committee. Case 1: A 20-year-old female with SLE and myocarditis Case 2: A 28-year-old woman with SLE, 38 weeks pregnant presents with a headache Disclaimer: ‘During Lupus Academy podcast episodes, participants may refer to off label use of medicines for patients with lupus. Lupus Academy does not make any recommendations about using a medicine outside the terms of its approved licence for use.’

03-27
37:27

Cases from the clinic: SLE, the lungs and the heart

In this episode our host Dr Raquel Faria discusses challenging cases with Professors Ronald van Vollenhoven and Murray Urowitz of the Lupus Academy Steering Committee. Case 1: Refractory serositis Case 2: Acute shrinking lung syndrome Case 3: Uncommon vasculitides in SLE Case 4: An uncommon cause of cardiomyopathy in SLE Disclaimer: ‘During Lupus Academy podcast episodes, participants may refer to off label use of medicines for patients with lupus. Lupus Academy does not make any recommendations about using a medicine outside the terms of its approved licence for use.’

02-23
40:58

Lupus Year in Review: 2023

In this episode Dr Raquel Faria is joined by Professors Richard Furie and Zahir Amoura who will be providing expert insights from the key lupus research in 2023.  The full report "2023 Year in Review - SLE" can be found in the ⁠⁠⁠Lupus Academy library⁠⁠⁠ Disclaimer: ‘During Lupus Academy podcast episodes, participants may refer to off label use of medicines for patients with lupus. Lupus Academy does not make any recommendations about using a medicine outside the terms of its approved licence for use.’

01-29
55:29

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