Lupus is a type of autoimmune disease. In an autoimmune disease, something goes wrong in the body’s immune system, causing it to harm healthy organs, tissues, and cells. “Auto” means “self” — so if ...

This explainer details common lupus warning signs and why early recognition matters for clinical assessment. It outlines lupus symptoms such as photosensitivity associated with rashes, low-grade fever ...

Kyleigh MacGregor plans her life five years at a time. MacGregor has lupus, an incurable disease in which her immune system attacks her body’s organs and tissue. It’s been a year since MacGregor, 31, ...

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This Black History Month, we’re centering the voices, stories, and experiences of Black lupus warriors. Throughout February, we’re sharing resources and community spaces designed to support and ...

Eventual tapering and withdrawal of steroids in patients with lupus nephritis is recommended to minimize the drugs' adverse effects, but the ideal timing is uncertain. This study followed 136 lupus ...

One of the most common viruses in the world could be the cause of lupus, an autoimmune disease with wide-ranging symptoms, according to a study published Wednesday. Until now, lupus was somewhat ...

Biogen (NASDAQ:BIIB) outlined its immunology and neurology development priorities during a virtual symposium hosted by Piper ...

Data from the National Lupus Foundation found 63% of people with lupus surveyed were incorrectly diagnosed.

In a finding set to change the way disease is monitored, Chandra Mohan, an international expert and pioneer in lupus research at the University of Houston, is reporting that urine samples can indicate ...

A doctor advising ... sleepaway camp? That’s how a 12-year-old diagnosed with lupus found himself laughing on a high-ropes course as fellow campers hoisted him into the air. “It’s really fun,” said ...