In this episode of the Lupus Science and Medicine podcast, Dr. Megan Clowse, a rheumatologist at Duke University, discusses her research on contraceptive practices in women with lupus. Drawing from the RISE Registry, Dr. Clowse explores the alignment of contraception use with 2020 ACR guidelines, uncovering gaps in documentation and prescription practices. The conversation highlights the importance of reproductive health planning, the various birth control options for women with lupus, and the need for improved patient-doctor communication to ensure safe and effective family planning. Tune in to learn more about the findings and their implications for clinical care.

Read the related paper published in LSM: https://doi.org/10.1136/lupus-2024-001192

Join host Dr. Anna Wolska as she explores a new study in Lupus Science & Medicine on how positive psychosocial factors—such as resilience, self-efficacy, and emotional support—can reduce stress in people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). In this episode, she speaks with Drs. Kimberly DeQuattro and Sarah Patterson about these factors' protective effects, even for those with trauma histories, and discusses the study's implications for patient care and how enhancing these factors can improve outcomes in lupus management.

Read the paper published in LSM: https://doi.org/10.1136/lupus-2023-001060

Join Dr. Anna Wloska from the Lupus foundation of America and Drs. Peter Lipsky and Amerie Grammer as they discuss the effectivenss of krill oil in reducing disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus. In this episode, our guest highlight the potential therapeutic benefits of restoring omega-3 fatty acids in patients with SLE and the potency and efficacy of omegga-3s found in krill oil versus other sources.

Read the paper published in LSM - https://doi.org/10.1136/lupus-2024-001201