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February 20, 2019
Nephrotic Syndrome Reduces Chances of Kidney Recovery in People with Lupus Nephritis, Study Says

People with lupus nephritis who have nephrotic syndrome — loss of protein in urine, low albumin levels in circulation, elevated lipid levels, and swelling ... Read more
February 18, 2019February 14, 2019
Dealing with the Emotional Part of My Lupus Diagnosis

Anxiety and depression seem to be tag-alongs of lupus. Before my diagnosis, I would feel sad sometimes, but I wasn’t depressed. I would ... Read more
February 18, 2019
SLE Patients at Higher Risk for Some Blood Cancers, Study Says

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients have a higher risk for certain cancers — including cervical, thyroid, ovarian, and oral cancer, as well as lymphoma, ... Read more
February 15, 2019February 14, 2019
It’s All or Nothing with Lupus

I’m an all-or-nothing kind of person emotionally. If you ask how I am, you won’t ever hear me answer “all right.” I’m always good, ... Read more
February 15, 2019
Low-income SLE Patients at Higher Risk for Bone Fractures, Study Suggests

Low-income people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are at higher risk of getting bone fractures than their non-SLE counterparts. The risk is even greater when lupus nephritis ... Read more

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Study Finds No Causal Link Between Alcohol Intake and SLE Risk
February 13, 2019
Alcohol intake does not affect the risk of developing systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), according ...
Columns, Hurricane in Heels -- a Column by Kellie McRae

Figuring Out the New Me
February 11, 2019February 12, 2019
Before lupus hit me, I stayed insanely active. I spent almost 20 years in ...
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Painful Skin Nodules Are Rare Manifestation of SLE in Children
February 11, 2019February 11, 2019
Panniculitis — a group of conditions that causes painful bumps to appear under the ...
Columns, The Girl Who Cried Wolf - A Column by Kristi Page

Looking into the Future with Lupus
February 8, 2019February 6, 2019
They say the only things guaranteed in life are death and taxes. I’m lucky ...
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MUSC Lupus Expert Recognized as American College of Rheumatology Master
February 8, 2019
Lupus researcher Gary S. Gilkeson, MD, a distinguished professor in the Division of Rheumatology ...
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Stem Cells Have Promise for SLE Treatment Across Ethnicities, Proof-of-concept Study Shows
February 6, 2019
A new proof-of-concept study supports the use of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) to treat systemic ...

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How I’m Dealing with My Yo-yo Disease Called Lupus
February 4, 2019January 31, 2019
Before I had lupus, anxiety and panic attacks were foreign to me. Since then ...
Benlysta Plus Standard Care Helps to Lessen Organ Damage over Long-term, Study Says
February 4, 2019February 4, 2019
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients treated Benlysta (belimumab) together with standard of care showed significantly ...
Osteopontin Levels Linked to Poor Kidney Function, Higher Disease Activity in SLE Patients, Study Reports
February 1, 2019
My Mum Is My Greatest Advocate
February 1, 2019January 30, 2019
Antibody Reduces Inflammation, Skin Lesions in SLE Patients, Trial Shows
January 30, 2019January 30, 2019
The Misconceptions I Had About Remission
January 28, 2019January 25, 2019

Mutations in Ets1 Gene Tied to Autoimmunity and Lupus in Mice via T-cells, Study Reports
January 28, 2019January 28, 2019
Defects in the Ets1 gene in T-cells, immune system cells with known links to inflammation, caused ...
Rituxan Fails to Treat Moderate to Severe SLE without Kidney Involvement, Trial Reanalysis Confirms
January 25, 2019
The Mirror Doesn’t Lie
January 25, 2019January 23, 2019
Lupus Research Alliance Awards Grants to Help Develop New Therapies
January 23, 2019January 23, 2019

Lessons I Have Learned with Lupus
January 21, 2019January 18, 2019
Lupus sucks. Anyone who is battling the disease will attest to that. Several months ...
Skeletal Muscle Not a Major Factor in Lupus-related Fatigue, Study Suggests
January 21, 2019
An Exercise in Defining Yourself Beyond Lupus
January 18, 2019January 17, 2019

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Rubella Immunity Lowers Over Time in Vaccinated Adolescents with Lupus, Study Finds
January 18, 2019
Vaccinated patients with highly active systemic lupus erythematosus seem to lose their immunity levels over time, ...
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Stress, Depression, Pain are Major Causes of Fatigue in SLE Patients, Study Shows
January 16, 2019
Stress, depression, and pain — but not disease activity, sleep, or physical health — ...
Columns, Hurricane in Heels -- a Column by Kellie McRae

I’m in Lupus Remission but I Feel Incomplete
January 14, 2019January 10, 2019
The past few months have been a disaster. Despite being a bona fide joy ...
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Approved Asthma Therapy Omalizumab Reduces SLE Disease Activity, Phase 1b Trial Finds
January 14, 2019
Omalizumab — a treatment already approved for allergic asthma and chronic hives — is ...
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Neovacs, Centurion Pharma Continue Joint Development of SLE Vaccine IFNalpha Kinoid
January 11, 2019
Neovacs and Centurion Pharma will continue the joint development of the investigational vaccine IFNalpha ...
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High-fiber Diet Helps to Limit Bacteria in Gut That Trigger Inflammation, Animal Study Finds
January 9, 2019January 9, 2019
A diet that is higher in fiber might benefit people with autoimmune diseases like ...
Columns, Hurricane in Heels -- a Column by Kellie McRae

Lupus Is My Third Child
January 7, 2019January 3, 2019
When children are young, they love to drive you up the wall and seem ...
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Rituxan May Be Effective at Treating Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus, Study Suggests
January 7, 2019
Rituxan (rituximab), a medicine that is often used to treat systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), ...
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HER2 May Be Biomarker of Kidney Disease in Children, Teens with Lupus, Study Suggests
January 4, 2019
High levels of a protein called HER2 in the urine can help identify children ...
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Top 10 Lupus Stories of 2018
January 2, 2019
Throughout 2018, Lupus News Today brought you coverage of important discoveries, potential disease markers, treatment developments, ...
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FDA Gives Baricitinib Fast Track Status for SLE Treatment
December 21, 2018
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted fast track status to baricitinib for the ...
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Childhood Abuse Puts Women at Greater Risk of Lupus Later in Life, Study Suggests
December 19, 2018December 19, 2018
Women who were victims of physical or emotional abuse during childhood are at a ...

May 17, 2018May 15, 2018

With Lupus, a Power Nap Helps You to Maximize Your Day

Columns, Keep It Moving - a Column by Shanelle Gabriel

What others call “overdoing it” I call “maximizing the hours of the day.” One example is this past weekend, for which my Saturday was scheduled to go like this: 7:30 a.m. – Walk for Lupus in Manhattan 9:30 a.m. ... Read more

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Updates

Nephrotic Syndrome Reduces Chances of Kidney Recovery in People with Lupus Nephritis, Study Says

SLE Patients at Higher Risk for Some Blood Cancers, Study Says

It’s All or Nothing with Lupus

Low-income SLE Patients at Higher Risk for Bone Fractures, Study Suggests

Study Finds No Causal Link Between Alcohol Intake and SLE Risk

Figuring Out the New Me

Painful Skin Nodules Are Rare Manifestation of SLE in Children

Looking into the Future with Lupus

MUSC Lupus Expert Recognized as American College of Rheumatology Master

Stem Cells Have Promise for SLE Treatment Across Ethnicities, Proof-of-concept Study Shows

Subscribe to our mailing list

How I’m Dealing with My Yo-yo Disease Called Lupus

Benlysta Plus Standard Care Helps to Lessen Organ Damage over Long-term, Study Says

Osteopontin Levels Linked to Poor Kidney Function, Higher Disease Activity in SLE Patients, Study Reports

My Mum Is My Greatest Advocate

Antibody Reduces Inflammation, Skin Lesions in SLE Patients, Trial Shows

The Misconceptions I Had About Remission

Mutations in Ets1 Gene Tied to Autoimmunity and Lupus in Mice via T-cells, Study Reports

Rituxan Fails to Treat Moderate to Severe SLE without Kidney Involvement, Trial Reanalysis Confirms

The Mirror Doesn’t Lie

Lupus Research Alliance Awards Grants to Help Develop New Therapies

Lessons I Have Learned with Lupus

Skeletal Muscle Not a Major Factor in Lupus-related Fatigue, Study Suggests

An Exercise in Defining Yourself Beyond Lupus

Rubella Immunity Lowers Over Time in Vaccinated Adolescents with Lupus, Study Finds

Stress, Depression, Pain are Major Causes of Fatigue in SLE Patients, Study Shows

I’m in Lupus Remission but I Feel Incomplete

Approved Asthma Therapy Omalizumab Reduces SLE Disease Activity, Phase 1b Trial Finds

Neovacs, Centurion Pharma Continue Joint Development of SLE Vaccine IFNalpha Kinoid

High-fiber Diet Helps to Limit Bacteria in Gut That Trigger Inflammation, Animal Study Finds

Lupus Is My Third Child

Rituxan May Be Effective at Treating Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus, Study Suggests

HER2 May Be Biomarker of Kidney Disease in Children, Teens with Lupus, Study Suggests

Top 10 Lupus Stories of 2018

FDA Gives Baricitinib Fast Track Status for SLE Treatment

Childhood Abuse Puts Women at Greater Risk of Lupus Later in Life, Study Suggests

With Lupus, a Power Nap Helps You to Maximize Your Day

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