Research
Bone Marrow Therapy and Lupus
As the home of the stem cells that produce blood and immune system cells,...
Lupus Nephritis, Dialysis, and Flares
Lupus Nephritis: Do Flares Happen on Dialysis? Dialysis is a treatment for lupus nephritis that helps to take care of the body, maintain health, and give the kidneys space to heal. It does not, however, reduce flares. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that...
CAR-T Cell Therapy and Lupus
While a rare and expensive treatment, CAR-T cell therapy enables drug-free remission by using the immune system itself to clear out the cells that cause autoimmunity. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that turns the body's own immune system against itself. So, it shouldn't seem too...
Refractory Lupus: A Different Approach
Some people with lupus don’t find relief from their symptoms with normal treatment. This is known as Refractory Lupus, and it requires a different approach. Lupus treatments have come to a point where long-term survival and even remission is possible. However, many people don't respond or find their...
Men and Lupus: Things to Know
Men make up 1/10 of people with lupus, and it appears to manifest differently. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune condition where the body attacks its own cells throughout the body, leading to a wide range of symptoms. SLE is well known to...
Women and Lupus: The Impact of Genetics & Hormones
Genetics and hormones both contribute to the development of autoimmune diseases. And, women are nine times more likely than men to be battling autoimmune diseases like lupus. Autoimmune diseases are a broad collection of over 100 diseases characterized by autoimmunity -- a condition where the body's immune...
Cardiac Events In People With Lupus
A new study shines light on the treatment of cardiac events – one of the most common complications of lupus - in people with CLE. Researchers have known for decades that people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE,) the form of lupus that affects...
Platelet Counts, Thrombocytopenia, and Lupus
Lupus can have far reaching impacts throughout the body. Low platelet count, also known as thrombocytopenia, is a common symptom.Platelets are cells in the bloodstream that clump together on injury to prevent bleeding. Platelets are produced in the bone marrow and are found throughout the...
Lupus Flare-Ups and Bacterial Growth in the Gut
A new study links changes in the gut microbiome to SLE flares. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that affects nearly every organ in the body - Like many other chronic illnesses, the symptoms can fluctuate, sometimes going down to low symptoms before...
Stress, Treatment, and Lupus
Managing stress is essential for people with lupus because stress can both make lupus worse and also cause lupus symptoms to appear in the first place. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that affects the entire body. Every person with lupus has different...