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 ...

An ophthalmologist conducted a visual examination which showed central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO), the blockage of a ...

The Lupus Foundation of America’s Walk to End Lupus Now® fall events are officially kicking off next month, mobilizing ...

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 ...

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is the most common form of lupus — it’s the type that 7 in 10 people with lupus have. It's what most people mean when they say "lupus." Experts don’t know what ...

Having lupus can make everyday life challenging. When your lupus is active, symptoms like joint stiffness, pain, fatigue, confusion, or depression can make simple tasks difficult — and sometimes ...

Lupus doesn’t have one clear origin. Researchers believe it comes from a complex equation of factors. One part of the equation is your genetic makeup. Another part involves the hormones that regulate ...

People with lupus should have regular evaluations to make sure life-threatening organ involvement is not developing. For individuals with severe organ involvement—such as kidney ...

The Lupus Foundation of America is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Gary S. Gilkeson Career Development Award ...

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 ...

In this episode of The Expert Series, Rosalind Ramsey-Goldman, MD, DrPH provides insight on men and lupus. You will learn about: Prevalence of lupus in men Differences in how lupus affects men and ...