Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Diagnosis and Management Across the Lifespan

What you'll learn

Course overview

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) presents a dynamic and multifaceted clinical challenge, requiring healthcare providers to navigate evolving diagnostic criteria, diverse manifestations, and a rapidly expanding therapeutic landscape. Advances in immunology, including the approval of targeted biologics such as belimumab, anifrolumab, and voclosporin, have redefined treatment algorithms and underscored the importance of precision medicine in SLE care. At the same time, disparities in disease burden and outcomes remain a significant concern, particularly among racial and ethnic minority populations. This course equips clinicians with the latest evidence-based strategies for diagnosing, monitoring, and managing SLE across the lifespan, integrating recent guideline updates from EULAR, ACR, and KDIGO. Emphasis is placed on early intervention, treat-to-target approaches, organ-specific management, and the practical application of patient-centered care principles in both routine and complex cases.