Nearly half of the patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) received oral glucocorticoids, and the use of increased doses was associated with an elevated risk for complications and healthcare ...

(BPT) – Living with lupus for over 15 years has meant dealing with some very uncomfortable moments for Grammy award-winning singer Toni Braxton. But according to Toni, the discomfort is worth it to ...

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan College of Rheumatology Chair Li Ko-jen (李克仁) urged the government to include a new lupus drug in National Health Insurance coverage to reduce the risk of complications ...

Researchers have developed a novel animal model that fundamentally changes the understanding of lupus, a complex autoimmune disease. They demonstrate for the first time that a defect in skin cells can ...

Are autoimmune diseases fatal? Normally, your immune system fights off disease and protects your body from infection. However, when you have an autoimmune disease, your immune system ...

Most lupus patients feel the impacts of the disease in their daily life. In many cases, the autoimmune disorder knows no bounds and symptoms can flare up unexpectedly and severely in any part of the ...

Imagine your body attacking itself. That’s what happens with lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease affecting millions worldwide. Lupus Alert Day is a chance to shine a spotlight on this condition. It’s ...

Lupus & You is a free educational series where people with lupus and their family and friends can learn more about the latest in lupus research and managing the disease. Our recent webinar, Lupus & ...

Patients with highly active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) appeared to sustain much less organ damage and fewer disease flares when drug therapy yielded substantial relief, researchers found.

Lupus is a complex autoimmune disease that can affect anyone, yet it often goes undiagnosed or misunderstood. This chronic condition causes the immune system to attack healthy tissues, leading to ...