A new study indicates no major harmful effect on the child’s neurocognitive development from exposure in utero to SLE, hydroxychloroquine and/or immunosuppressants, as measured by school performance.
Adverse childhood experiences negatively impact adults with lupus
Adults with lupus who report having had adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), such as abuse, neglect and household challenges, report higher disease activity, depression and poorer overall health compared to those without such experiences, according to a study by researchers at UC San Francisco.
"Our results support the notion that stress in the form of ACEs may be a factor in poor health in systemic lupus, both in disease development and in more severe outcomes," said lead author Kimberly DeQuattro, MD, a clinical fellow in rheumatology at UCSF. "These findings are a call to action to focus efforts on ACE prevention in childhood, as well as clinical and mental health interventions that foster resilience in adulthood."
Study of Childhood Onset Lupus Confirms Unique Needs of Adolescents and Young Adults
Childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (cSLE) accounts for 10-20 percent of all people living with lupus. Understanding the living experience of adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cSLE is an important first step in developing interventions to aid in self-management and adherence.
A new study surveyed AYAs from a Midwestern children’s hospital with cSLE between the ages of 12 and 24, and 44 primary caregivers, about living with lupus.
