A new study examined whether routine blood test measures could help in identifying disease flares in people with systemic ...

Lupus is a type of autoimmune disease. In an autoimmune disease, something goes wrong in the body’s immune system, causing it to harm healthy organs, tissues, and cells. “Auto” means “self” — so if ...

Lupus is a chronic (long-term) disease that can cause inflammation and pain in any part of your body. It’s an autoimmune disease, which means that your immune system — the body system that usually ...

Doctors, scientists, health educators, and people with lupus work together to create our resources and programs. That means we have the trusted information you need to learn about lupus. If you need a ...

Do you know of a child whose family needs help with his or her medical expenses? Families can receive up to $5,000 annually per child ($10,000 lifetime maximum per child), from UnitedHealthcare ...

Voices of Lupus is a living collection of personal stories that tell the serious and devastating health effects of lupus, while providing hope and inspiration for all lupus warriors fighting this ...

The House of Representatives and Senate have both proposed to increase funding for lupus programs that raise awareness of lupus, advance research, and improve care. Therefore, we urge you to contact ...

Wondering if you have lupus or receiving a diagnosis of lupus can be challenging and stressful. We have put together some resources to help you find the support and information that you need. Our ...

Acthar Gel was approved by the FDA for treatment of some autoimmune diseases including lupus in 1952. Below are answers to some questions you may have about this drug as you explore it as an option to ...

Many people who have (or suspect they have) lupus see a rheumatologist (or pediatric rheumatologist if a child or teen). This type of doctor specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the ...

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