Forest Ray,  —

Forest Ray received his PhD in systems biology from Columbia University, where he developed tools to match drug side effects to other diseases. He has since worked as a journalist and science writer, covering topics from rare diseases to the intersection between environmental science and social justice. He currently lives in Long Beach, California.

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Patient-reported Lupus Flares Linked to Disease Severity, Survey Finds

Taking into account patient-reported lupus flares in clinical practice may help assess disease severity and the economic impact of the disease, including loss of work productivity and hospital care, according to a recent study. Current measurements of flares do not include a patient’s own perspective. That…