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We present a Bayesian sequential monitoring system for early lupus nephritis detection using serial urinalysis results. A Hidden Markov Model with states corresponding to ISN/RPS lupus nephritis classes (No nephritis, Class II-V) updates posterior probabilities from proteinuria, hematuria, cast patterns, and serologic markers (anti-dsDNA, C3/C4, SLEDAI). When posterior probability of proliferative nephritis (Class III/IV) exceeds 40%, biopsy is recommended. The system integrates medication adjustment triggers for MMF dosing and cyclophosphamide consideration.

We present an automated pipeline for nailfold capillaroscopy (NFC) image analysis that classifies scleroderma microangiopathy into Cutolo patterns (Early/Active/Late) using quantitative capillary morphometry. The system extracts capillary density, width, giant capillary count, hemorrhages, avascular score, and ramified capillary count, then applies a trained classifier to stage microangiopathy with a continuous Microangiopathy Evolution Score (MES, 0-10). Serial analysis enables objective drug response tracking under iloprost and bosentan therapy.