by Stephanie Holmes | Feb 11, 2021 | Lupus Foundation of America, Research News
In addition to reducing lupus flare risk and frequency, the drug Benlysta® can also minimize healthcare costs, according to a new study. Benlysta is a prescription medication to treat lupus and lupus nephritis (LN) administered intravenously (IV) or as an injection...
by Stephanie Holmes | Feb 10, 2021 | Lupus Foundation of America, Research News
In Phase II research of the Addressing Lupus Pillars for Health Advancement (ALPHA) project, a Global Advisory Committee (GAC) of lupus experts has established next steps for addressing top barriers in lupus: drug development, clinical care, and access to care. GAC...
by Stephanie Holmes | Feb 9, 2021 | Lupus Foundation of America, Research News
According to new research, cardiac-event risk (e.g., heart attack) and mortality risk is three- to four-times higher for people living with lupus for more than 10 years compared to people without lupus and similar heart-disease risk factors. Notably, having...
by Stephanie Holmes | Feb 9, 2021 | Lupus Foundation of America
The Sharing the Journey series is by you and for you. In your own words, we highlight the perspectives and personal experiences of people who struggle with lupus each day. This month, we asked Sharing the Journey participants the following question:Alopecia (hair...
by Stephanie Holmes | Feb 5, 2021 | Lupus Foundation of America, Research News
Severe renal arteriosclerosis (r-ASCL), or narrowing of the arteries in the kidneys, is linked to a significantly increased risk of heart disease in people with lupus nephritis (LN), according to new research. The study of 189 people with LN found 39% of subjects had...
by Stephanie Holmes | Feb 2, 2021 | Lupus Foundation of America, News & Events
Just one month from today, thousands of lupus advocates from all over the country will be logging into the 2021 Digital Lupus Advocacy Summit, getting their first look at the interactive virtual platform, and preparing for three exciting days of learning, networking,...
