Lupus Group Aims to Address Clinical Trial ChallengesLife with lupus brings many challenges. The unique nature of symptoms makes diagnosis difficult. It often takes 4 to 6 years and multiple doctors to get an accurate diagnosis. Lupus...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Methotrexate AccessMethotrexate is a common drug prescribed to people with inflammatory forms of arthritis and other autoimmune diseases. In an autoimmune disease, a person's immune system mistakes healthy cells for foreign...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Study Finds People With Psoriatic Arthritis Have Increased Risk for LupusA recent study published in The Journal of Rheumatology has explored the potential link between psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and lupus.PsA often occurs alongside psoriasis, an inflammatory skin condition. However, in...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COVID-19 Vaccine And LupusThe COVID-19 pandemic has led to uncertainty for many. Fortunately, researchers have been working hard to learn more about the virus, ways to treat it, and potential vaccines. However, with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Study: Black People with Lupus May Have Higher Risk for Stroke and Heart DiseaseNew information sheds more light on the relationship between race and lupus and invites Black people with lupus to talk to their doctors about their risk of heart disease and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Take the Fatigue and Health Survey!The 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with you soon.Exhaustion, tiredness, weariness... fatigue. We know chronic...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Rheumatic Disease and the COVID-19 CoronavirusAs the number of cases of COVID-19 increases in the US and the world, people with rheumatic diseases are wondering if their immunosuppressants put them at greater risk of acquiring...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
FDA Makes Way for Experimental Drugs to Fight COVID-19On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the testing of two drugs, chloroquine (hydroxychloroquine) and remdesivir, to treat people with COVID-19. The drugs have been given...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COVID-19: Tips To Reduce Your RiskWith all of the news circulating about the novel (new) coronavirus, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed or anxious. This is especially true if you are immune-compromised due to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
