Lupus

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), also called lupus, is an autoimmune disorder characterized by the immune system attacking the body's own tissues and organs, leading to inflammation and damage. The severity of the disease varies, from mild cases only involving the skin to severe cases affecting multiple organs, including the brain. Lupus sufferers experience flares, or intervals of active disease, and remissions in disease. The disease most predominantly occurs in women of childbearing age, but also affects children, adolescents, and men. While the cause of lupus is still unknown, various genetic, environmental, and infectious causes have been associated with its development. Current treatments for lupus vary depending on the extent of the disease, and may change over time. Some medications used to ease symptoms include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antimalarial drugs, corticosteroids, and immunosuppressive medications, though many of these drugs carry their own risks.
What is Lupus?

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), which is more commonly referred to as lupus, is a disease that affects the immune system.

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HHS eliminates CDC staff who made sure birth control is safe for women at risk

HHS eliminates CDC staff who made sure birth control is safe for women at risk

Study finds nearly double risk of depression and anxiety in autoimmune patients

Study finds nearly double risk of depression and anxiety in autoimmune patients

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Endometriosis linked to higher odds of autoimmune conditions

Researchers turn a deadly fungus into potent cancer-fighting compound

Researchers turn a deadly fungus into potent cancer-fighting compound

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Transfer RNA-derived small RNAs transform the landscape of liquid biopsy

Deep B cell depletion offers new hope for rheumatologic and musculoskeletal diseases

Deep B cell depletion offers new hope for rheumatologic and musculoskeletal diseases

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An Arm and a Leg: A mathematical solution for US hospitals?

SLIRP protein identified as key regulator of immune responses

SLIRP protein identified as key regulator of immune responses

Cardiovascular mortality higher in women with rheumatoid arthritis and lupus

Cardiovascular mortality higher in women with rheumatoid arthritis and lupus

Gut immune cells linked to worsening rheumatoid arthritis

Gut immune cells linked to worsening rheumatoid arthritis

Mediterranean diet helps manage rheumatoid arthritis and Hashimoto’s, study shows

Mediterranean diet helps manage rheumatoid arthritis and Hashimoto’s, study shows

Understanding the complex spectrum of Castleman disease

Understanding the complex spectrum of Castleman disease

Calibr-Skaggs receives FDA approval to test sCAR-T therapy in patients with autoimmune diseases

Calibr-Skaggs receives FDA approval to test sCAR-T therapy in patients with autoimmune diseases

Breakthrough research identifies small peptide for psoriasis treatment

Breakthrough research identifies small peptide for psoriasis treatment

Texas A&M research sheds light on Giardia and Cryptosporidium pathogens in canine facilities

Texas A&M research sheds light on Giardia and Cryptosporidium pathogens in canine facilities

Annual COVID-19 boosters crucial for immunocompromised individuals

Annual COVID-19 boosters crucial for immunocompromised individuals

Study explores how sex chromosomes and hormones influence immune responses

Study explores how sex chromosomes and hormones influence immune responses

Fusion proteins enable the creation of monoclonal antibodies

Fusion proteins enable the creation of monoclonal antibodies

Cedars-Sinai study shows rapid healing of heart damage with cell therapy

Cedars-Sinai study shows rapid healing of heart damage with cell therapy

Yale study unlocks potential of lupus-related antibody to target cold tumors

Yale study unlocks potential of lupus-related antibody to target cold tumors

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