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GuidelineRheumatology (Oxford, England) · 2026

The 2026 British Society for Rheumatology guideline for the management of children, young people and adults with systemic lupus erythematosus.

Md Yuzaiful Md Yusof, Eve M D Smith, Hanna Lythgoe … British Society for Rheumatology Guidelines Steering Group members
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New British Society for Rheumatology guideline offers 102 recommendations for lupus management.

The 2026 British Society for Rheumatology guideline for the management of children, young people and adults with systemic lupus erythematosus.

Md Yuzaiful Md Yusof et al. · Rheumatology (Oxford, England) · 2026
Background

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a lifelong autoimmune condition with multi-system involvement that is associated with morbidity, mortality, and poor quality of life.

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recommendations
guidance for assessing, diagnosing, monitoring, and treating lupus
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This guideline builds on and expands the recommendations developed for the first guideline published in 2017 for adults living with SLE.

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Conclusion

Furthermore, we have provided research and audit recommendations to support equitable access to care and improve health outcomes in SLE.

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