What lupus is and why it's complex

This week on the pod, Sarah explores the complex world of lupus with expert rheumatologist Dr. Roberto Caricchio, who is known for his lupus research. Discover what lupus is, its symptoms, diagnosis challenges, and the promising new treatments that could revolutionize patient care.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RDSXLe-78gc

• Roberto’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberto-caricchio-facr-949202/
• Lupus Research Alliance website: https://www.lupusresearch.org/
• Lupus Therapeutics website: https://www.lupustherapeutics.org/
• CAR T Study for Reference: A Guide for Initiating and Managing Chimeric Antigen Receptor T Cell Therapy Clinical Trials in Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases - Caricchio - 2025 - ACR Open Rheumatology - Wiley Online Library

(00:00) Intros (03:18) What Exactly Is Lupus? (06:39) Is It Difficult To Diagnose? (09:57) Are There Different Types Of Lupus? (11:35) Is Lupus A Genetic Disease? (14:18) What Factors Are Important Besides Genetics? (19:49) How Is A Lupus Diagnosis Established? (23:19) Are There Any Promising Treatments On The Horizon? (30:13) What's Giving Hope Right Now In Science/Public Health?

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