A “groundbreaking” trial is underway to treat lupus in the UK (Lucy North/PA Wire) Three patients in the UK have received a “groundbreaking” treatment for lupus on the NHS, which experts hope could ...

Three patients in the UK have received a 'groundbreaking' treatment for lupus, including Katie Tinkler, who received the treatment at University College London Hospital in London. (PA) A new ...

A lupus "flare" or "flare up" is when your lupus symptoms worsen and you feel ill as a result. The formal definition of a flare is: A measurable increase in disease activity in one or more organ ...

Shontia Matlock shares her experience managing lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Discover how she navigates treatment, faces emotional challenges, and advocates for herself.

DEAR DR. ROACH: What is lupus, and what does it do to your body? I just had a friend diagnosed with it after many months of tests. -- T.S.B. ANSWER: The term “lupus” generally means systemic lupus ...

Lupus is a long-term disease where your immune system, which usually fights off infections, mistakenly attacks your own healthy tissues. This can lead to pain and inflammation in places like your skin ...

Lupkynis™ (voclosporin) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with lupus nephritis in January 2021. Lupus nephritis is a type of kidney disease caused by ...

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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that can be seen in children as well as adults. In children, it is called childhood-onset lupus, pediatric SLE, or juvenile lupus. SLE ...

Lupus is an autoimmune disease, a disorder in which the body attacks its own healthy cells and tissues. As a result, various parts of the body--such as the joints, skin, kidneys, heart and lungs--can ...