by Adrienne Fernandez | Feb 23, 2023 | Lupus Foundation of America, News & Events
Lupus patients have a unique mix of oral bacteria, or “microbiome,” that is correlated with disease activity, according to a new study. The oral microbiome is made up of a collection of more than 700 unique bacterial species, and disturbances in the microbiome have...
by Adrienne Fernandez | Feb 9, 2023 | Lupus Foundation of America, News & Events
A new study found that a simple urine test may someday allow people with lupus to monitor lupus nephritis (LN) activity accurately from home. LN, a serious complication of lupus, causes kidney inflammation and can be challenging to diagnose. A kidney biopsy remains...
by Adrienne Fernandez | Feb 7, 2023 | Lupus Foundation of America, News & Events
A recent study found assisted reproductive therapy (ART) to be safe and effective for women with lupus who have stable disease activity. ART refers to any fertility treatments in which either eggs or embryos are handled, like in vitro fertilization (IVF). While ART...
by Adrienne Fernandez | Feb 7, 2023 | Lupus Foundation of America, News & Events
A new study finds therapies used to treat lupus (mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept®), tacrolimus (Protopic®), and belimumab (Benlysta®) significantly reduce a person’s response to the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID vaccine was most effective and did not trigger disease...
by Adrienne Fernandez | Jan 31, 2023 | Lupus Foundation of America, News & Events
A recent study shows the key differences between males and females with lupus. While socioeconomic factors continue to exist as a barrier, the study found major clinical and health literacy differences between male and female lupus patients. Researchers studied...
