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The Pancreas and Lupus
Although uncommon, lupus can attack the pancreas, an organ near the stomach that helps the body process food into nutrients. The pancreas is very important, since it produces the enzymes that the body uses to breakdown proteins, sugars, fats, and…
Monoclonal Antibodies, the Immune System, and Lupus
Monoclonal antibodies are lab-made molecules. They help the immune system to target and attack foreign invaders. And, when it comes to managing lupus, they offer hope for new treatments. The immune system works by sending specialized cells after targets that…
The Lupus Mindset: Turn Those Can’ts into Cans!
Even if you don’t feel like it at the time, there is a lot that you can do with lupus. People with lupus are under a lot of stress and surrounded by a lot of negativity. There are a lot…
Yoga, Stress Relief, and Lupus
Yoga is a stress-relieving exercise that has many potential benefits for people with lupus. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that affects every organ system in the body. Regular exercise can help with many of the symptoms of…
Lupus Psychosis and Brain Inflammation
3-5% of people with lupus experience psychosis, a severe mental illness and break with reality caused by inflammation in the brain. Systemic Lupus Erythematosis (SLE) is a chronic disease where a person's immune system attacks their own cells, a process…
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…
Dry Eye and Lupus
Dry eye is a frustrating and painful condition that affect the eyes of over 1/3 of people with lupus. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that affects organs throughout the body. The eye is usually an "immune-privileged" organ,…
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…
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…