October 18, 2019October 17, 2019

Because of Lupus, I Am Powerful

Columns, The Girl Who Cried Wolf - A Column by Kristi Page

Before my lupus diagnosis, I don’t think I knew what it felt like to be powerful. I also never knew what it felt like to feel almost powerless. And ... Read more

October 16, 2019

People with Lupus are 3 Times More Likely to use Opioids to Control Pain, Study Finds

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Despite limited evidence that opioids reduce pain in people with rheumatic diseases, a study has found that nearly one in three adults with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) use prescription ... Read more

October 14, 2019October 14, 2019

KPG-818 Found Safe to Enter Clinical Trials for SLE, Blood Cancers

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Positive early Phase 1 clinical data in healthy volunteers support Kangpu Biopharmaceuticals’ plan to advance KPG-818 into clinical trials in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or blood cancers. ... Read more

October 14, 2019October 10, 2019

Like the Donkey in the Party Game, I Don’t Know Where Lupus Will Pin the Tail

Columns, Hurricane in Heels -- a Column by Kellie McRae

When I was a kid, a popular party game was pin the tail on the donkey. I don’t know if children still play it, but here’s how it works: ... Read more

October 11, 2019October 9, 2019

Without A Safety Net, I Have Nothing to Lose by Trying

Columns, The Girl Who Cried Wolf - A Column by Kristi Page

What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail? I love this question because when I ask it, the face of my conversational partner lights up with excitement ... Read more

October 9, 2019

Trial Results Question Effectiveness of Vitamin D Supplements for Bone Health in SLE Patients

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Taking vitamin D supplements does not improve bone health in people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), at least in the short-term, a small clinical trial suggests. The study, “Effect ... Read more

October 7, 2019

Living in Asia, South America or Africa Increases Risk of Vitamin D Deficiency in SLE, Study Reports

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People with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have vitamin D deficiency — and living in Asia, South America, or Africa are among the risk factors, according to a review study. ... Read more

October 7, 2019October 18, 2019

‘Lupus Low Disease Activity State’ Protects Patients Against Flares, Organ Damage, Study Suggests

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Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who attain a low disease state have a lower risk of subsequent disease flares and accumulated organ damage, making this state a potential ... Read more

October 7, 2019October 3, 2019

Tear Up the Contract and Communicate with Your Loved Ones

Columns, Hurricane in Heels -- a Column by Kellie McRae

A lupus diagnosis affects more than just the patient. Spouses, children, close friends, and even co-workers are changed when a life-altering diagnosis is delivered. While the person with the ... Read more

October 4, 2019

Cancer Therapy Aldesleukin Seen to Ease Disease Activity in Refractory SLE Patients in Small Clinical Trial

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Low-dose use of a treatment for certain advanced cancers, aldesleukin, was well-tolerated and lessened disease activity in people with refractory systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) taking part in a small Phase ... Read more

October 4, 2019October 3, 2019

A Life with Illness Is Worth Fighting For

Columns, The Girl Who Cried Wolf - A Column by Kristi Page

You’d be surprised how many times I tell the story of my tumultuous diagnosis, only to have someone ask, “Then what happened?” It’s like they think I went to ... Read more

October 2, 2019

Lupus Foundation of America Announces 2019 Career Development Award Recipients

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In support of projects in several areas of lupus research, the Lupus Foundation of America has awarded four investigators — two more  than in prior years — with the Gary S. ... Read more