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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Storm Newton

Simple blood test could offer hope to patients with treatment-resistant lupus

Researchers split the 386 patients on the Profile trial into two groups (Alamy/PA) -

A simple blood test could match people with lupus who do not respond to current treatments with an innovative combination of drugs, according to researchers.

It is hoped the test, which looks for certain biomarkers in the blood, could help these patients get access to a combination therapy on the health service in the future.

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