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A Phase I study of the investigational CAR-T cell therapy prulacabtagene leucel (prula-cel) found that some people with SLE, including those with lupus nephritis (LN), achieved remission and kidney-related responses after a single treatment.Read more
Published on: 2026-10-02
A new study found that dietary supplement use is widespread among adults living with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), with more than 80% of participants reporting use of at least one supplement and more than half using two or more.Read more
Published on: 2026-09-30
A new study found that people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who also had depression, anxiety and/or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) experienced higher rates of emergency department visits and hospitalizations than those without these diagnoses.Read more
Published on: 2026-09-29
Immunovant has announced topline results from a proof-of-concept study evaluating treatment imeroprubart (IMVT-1402) in people with cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE).Read more
Published on: 2026-09-25
A new systematic review and meta-analysis found that people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) had a significantly higher risk of stroke compared with people without SLE.Read more
Published on: 2026-09-21
A new study found that non-Hispanic Black individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) experienced the highest rates of maternal cardiovascular events, maternal adverse pregnancy outcomes and infant adverse outcomes.Read more
Published on: 2026-09-18
A new investigative therapy, afimetoran, for adults with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) met its primary endpoint in a Phase 2 global, double-blind, randomized, dose-ranging, placebo-controlled trial (NCT04895696), showing a clear, statistically significant, and clinically meaningful benefit. Afimetoran is a selective, oral, once-daily...Read more
Published on: 2026-09-10
A new study comparing perspectives about disease flares in people with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARD), like systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and clinicians found differences in how each recognizes a flare, especially in how quickly they begin and how they are identified.Read more
Published on: 2026-09-04

Lupus News & Events

National Lupus News & Events Feed


Purple for a Purpose partner and Inspira founder Rachel shares about her mom's journey with lupus and how it inspired her company.Read more
Date: 2026-10-01
This Fall, 34 Racing to End Lupus team members will be making their miles matter during the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend – taking on the marathon, half marathon and 8K races.Read more
Date: 2026-09-22
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re highlighting Yvette Salinas’ powerful lupus journey. Lupus has never been just her own diagnosis — it's a disease that’s moved through her family for three generations.Read more
Date: 2026-09-18
We are joined by experts who share about workplace accommodations, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).Read more
Date: 2026-09-18
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the strength, experiences, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino people affected by lupus. We hope you’ll continue to join us in raising awareness and supporting the lupus community this month and throughout the year.Read more
Date: 2026-09-15
Chronic pain is a daily challenge for many people living with lupus, but the mental health impacts of pain are often overlooked.Read more
Date: 2026-09-04
This November, nine Racing to End Lupus team members will be taking on 26.2 miles across the Big Apple in the TCS New York City Marathon.Read more
Date: 2026-09-03
We are joined by experts who share practical strategies for navigating daily life with lupus, address the emotional side of the disease, and provide tools to help you cope, build confidence, and take charge of your health.Read more
Date: 2026-09-03

BLOGS

My Lupus Night Light


Growing up around Lupus

My mom was diagnosed with lupus in her 20’s, years before she had me. She then started working at the Lupus Foundation of America, Greater Ohio Chapter (LFA, GOC) in 2008. I grew up around lupus and the LFA, GOC. I...

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My Post-COVID Lessons

What an incredible journey we have all been through.  I was certainly not prepared for a pandemic.  I thought it only happened in the movies.  To live through it and survive is beyond my mental being.  As I reflect on...

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Bad Med Day

I am looking forward to my three-day weekend.  I am, for the first time, almost caught up on my workload. I am pondering what I should do with all this precious time which is a real treat for me.  Seldom do I get this...

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Strides

Making Strides: The First-Ever FDA-Approved Lupus Nephritis Drug   We are making great strides even when the world is upside-down. As many of you know, I have been around for decades in the war against lupus. I am...

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Hanging onto Stuff

During the past year, I have been spending more time at home like many of you. Before COVID, I always kidded around, saying I was so busy with lupus stuff; I would just visit my house and my husband. I can hardly...

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