Autoimmune diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), are more common in women than men, and scientists are ...

A recent study found that regularly checking blood levels of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ, known commercially as Plaquenil®) may ...

Lupus can affect multiple parts of the body, including the eyes. Researchers looked at the case of a young woman who came to the hospital after experiencing sudden, painless vision loss in her right ...

The immune system is made up of different types of cells, which have different roles in protecting the body from infection. One type of immune cell called a B cell creates antibodies that attack ...

What is complementary and alternative medicine? Complementary and alternative medicine includes a wide range of healing practices that some people use to treat lupus or other conditions. Some examples ...

Our approach is innovative and removes barriers to progress. Watch this short video about three of our bold research initiatives to better understand lupus in children and teens, improve early ...

I am Memory from Zambia. I am 23 years old. I was diagnosed with lupus this year, 2024. In the 4 months since that time, I have never experienced any symptoms of my condition, not until this month.

It took me a good 8.5 years to find out what was really wrong with me. I hated being outside in the sun for too long because I would get really tired and fatigued. I also was have trouble getting in ...

My lupus diagnosis happened as a Sophomore in high school, after months of doctor's visits and spending an entire summer sick with pleurisy and pneumonia. It was rough as I had to miss drivers ed ...

For almost 30 years, I was a beloved elementary art teacher, touching the lives of hundreds of students each week. I poured my heart into nurturing young minds and fueling their passions - it was my ...

La Fundación Lupus de América trabaja para mejorar la calidad de vida de todas las personas afectadas por el lupus través de programas de investigación, educación, apoyo y abogacía. Join our registry, ...