Resources
Disability Benefits, Supplemental Income, and Lupus
Disability benefits and supplemental security income (SSI) can act as a financial “safety net”...
Health Insurance for Lupus Warriors | Q&A Forum
Finding the perfect health insurance plan when living with lupus can be difficult. It...
Coronavirus and Lupus | Things to Know
Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is a respiratory disease related to the common cold. Although most healthy people do not need to worry about the disease, people with lupus should be careful. This disease has been in the news lately, and COVID-19 (short for Coronavirus disease 2019) may well be...
Cenerimod: A Potential New Lupus Medication
Research is underway to measure the effectiveness of Cenerimod, a new lupus medication. Early evidence suggests it can help reduce symptoms and prevent flares. Cenerimod is a new medication being developed by the company Idorsia. It is an agonist and modulator for the
Patient-Reported Outcomes (PRO), LupusPRO, and Lupus
Measuring lupus pain, fatigue, and other symptoms over time is hard. Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are self-reports from patients that can help diagnose and manage the disease. Patient-reported outcomes use surveys to measure lupus. Mostly, these surveys identify the physical symptoms of lupus. But also helps researchers and doctors identify the...
NIH Funding and Lupus
The National Institute of Health, or NIH, is a part of the federal government that is responsible for funding, facilitating, and conducting research that improves the health of the nation and the world. Autoimmune diseases, including lupus, are a major health problem for the American people. Because of...
What is the World Health Organization?
The World Health Organization is an international organization dedicated to improving the health of people all over the world through education, aid work, & research. Who is the WHO? (For once, I'm not talking about the rock opera writing, legendary band!) The World...
Caregivers and Lupus Warrior Allies: Helping Advocate
Living with lupus is tough. But, being a caregiver comes with challenges, too. Lupus doesn’t just attack an individual – it hits the whole family network. You, the caregiver or ally (or the Lupus Warrior about to share this article) are not walking an easy path. It can...
Life Insurance and Lupus
Life insurance can help provide financial resources in the event of your passing. But with lupus, it can be more difficulty to come by. What are your options? Life insurance companies pay the family or dependents of the deceased a sum of money on the person’s death....
TULIP 2 Phase III and Type 1 Interferon Lupus Treatments
Anifrolumab, a promising type 1 interferon medication, passed its second Phase III trial. The new treatment is now eligible for approval for the treatment of lupus. Type 1 interferon medications are promising candidates for treating lupus because they reduce inflammation and temper...
Mortality Rates, Treatment Effectiveness, & Lupus
Are new lupus treatment strategies keeping people healthier? A 42-year longitudinal study found improved health outcomes and decreased mortality for people living with lupus. Measuring the success of lupus treatments can be a challenge. Though a number of tools have been developed, they...