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Research

Interleukins, Messenger Molecules, and Lupus

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Minority Populations, Genetic Factors, and Higher Risk of Lupus

Inequalities in treatment, care, and environment make minority populations more likely to have severe...

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Unique Oral Bacteria in Lupus

The microbiome – the bacteria, viruses, fungi and other microorganisms that naturally live in...

Living with Lupus

What is Autoimmune Hypophysitis?

Autoimmune hypophysitis is a chronic inflammation of the pituitary gland that can happen alongside autoimmune diseases like lupus. It leads to a host of additional symptoms. Autoimmune hypophysitis (AH or lymphocytic hypophysotis) is chronic inflammation of the pituitary gland. This causes the gland to...

Living with Lupus

Mindfulness and Lupus by Dr. Donald Thomas

The light bulb moment for a rheumatologist. This is a contributor article by Dr. Donald Thomas, author of The Lupus Encyclopedia.  I was attending a review course at Johns Hopkins a few years ago. One of the main lectures was about teaching patients with rheumatologic diseases mindfulness. Until then,...

Diagnosis and Tests

Bone Marrow Therapy and Lupus

As the home of the stem cells that produce blood and immune system cells, bone marrow is a complicated tissue for people with lupus. Bones are vital, hardworking parts of the body – they protect organs, provide structure, and enable all forms of movement, large or small. People...

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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...

Diagnosis

AI, Machine-Based Learning Software, and Lupus

Will artificial intelligence help us better understand lupus? The answer is yes, through the process of machine learning. (Powered by the correct data of course) “Machine learning” is a term for a type of artificial intelligence or “AI” that adapts and changes how it...

Living with Lupus

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...

Medications

Anticoagulants and Lupus

Anticoagulants are an important tool for maintaining heart, lung, and brain health for people with lupus. Blood clots are a major issue for people with lupus. People with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are at higher risks of strokes, heart attacks, embolisms, and are...

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The History of Lupus

Lupus has a long history of being misunderstood. However, here in the 21st century, we can finally do something about it! Lupus is a difficult disease to research and understand, and it is still heavily misunderstood. What we do know is that lupus...

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Virtual Reality, Pain Relief, and Lupus

Can virtual reality be used to treat lupus and lupus pain? The answer is yes! Virtual reality is incredible! VR headsets can bring people into in-depth virtual worlds with beautiful graphics, audio and music that can come from anywhere in the space. People can transport themselves anywhere they...