by Lupus Foundation America | Apr 15, 2021 | Lupus Foundation of America, News & Events
Over the past four decades, advances in science have increased the 5-year survival rate for people diagnosed with lupus to 95% and this rate is similar for 10-year survival. Research has historically linked lupus disease activity and organ damage with overall...
by Lupus Foundation America | Apr 12, 2021 | Lupus Foundation of America, News & Events
Breastfeeding can be successful in women with rheumatic diseases such as lupus. Moreover, any woman who wants to nurse their baby can do so and most medications to treat rheumatic conditions are compatible with breastfeeding.A group of 265 pregnancies were studied and...
by Lupus Foundation America | Apr 9, 2021 | Lupus Foundation of America, News & Events
In a new study, Lupkynis™ (voclosporin) for lupus nephritis (LN) treatment proved effective for controlling LN regardless of the disease classification. Delays in LN diagnosis and incomplete responses to treatment can potentially increase kidney damage and other...
by Lupus Foundation America | Apr 7, 2021 | Lupus Foundation of America, News & Events
According to new research, lupus is a risk factor associated with a poorer outcome for stroke patients. People with lupus are more likely to experience neuropsychiatric symptoms such as cerebrovascular disease (conditions that effect the blood supply or blood vessels...
by Lupus Foundation America | Mar 30, 2021 | Lupus Foundation of America, News & Events
Research resoundingly shows that non-medication-based interventions, when used with your current medical care (i.e., transplants, dialysis, medications), can have a significant positive impact on the mental health and quality of life of those with lupus. A recent...
by Lupus Foundation America | Mar 29, 2021 | Lupus Foundation of America, News & Events
New research finds that people with lupus who present with medically or psychosocially complex cases often struggle with poor social determinants of health (SDoH). SDoH are conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age that contribute to health...
