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Key Culprits In Lupus Revealed By Scripps Research Scientists

01 July 2009

The more than 1.5 million Americans with systemic lupus erythematosus (or lupus) suffer from a variety of symptoms that flare and subside, often including painful or swollen joints, extreme fatigue, skin rashes, fever, and kidney problems...
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Lupus Foundation Of America Seeks Proposals For Research Studies On Childhood Lupus And Stem Cell Transplantation

24 June 2009

The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) is seeking proposals for grant funding for research studies on lupus, an unpredictable and potentially fatal autoimmune disease. Grants will support areas of study in pediatric lupus and...
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Structures From Immune System's Oldest Branch Shed Light On A Range Of Diseases

18 June 2009

How molecules of the oldest branch of the human immune system have interconnected has remained a mystery. Now, two new structures, both involving a central component of an enzyme important to the complement system of the...
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Lupus News Articles Archive - Page 1

16 June 2009

Anxiety And Depression Lower Quality Of Life In Majority Of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients

15 June 2009

Positive Long-Term Data For BENLYSTA (formerly LYMPHOSTAT-B(R)) In Patients With Active Lupus

14 June 2009

EULAR Highlights The Impact Of Lupus On Patients' Lives

12 June 2009

Human Genome Sciences Reports Positive Long-Term Data For BENLYSTA(TM) (Formerly LymphoStat-B(R)) In Patients With Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

New Lupus Drug Showed Positive Results In Trial Said Manufacturer

In Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Models, Novel DNA Vaccine Leads To Kidney Damage Prevention

08 June 2009

Global Lupus Experts Gather For Historic Meeting -- Urgent And Unmet Needs Of Individuals With Lupus Dominate Agenda

28 May 2009

Development Of DNA Drugs Gives Hope To Lupus Patients

Team Develops DNA Compounds That Could Help Treat Lupus

11 May 2009

The Lupus Foundation Of America's Butterfly Gala Celebrates And Recognizes Leaders In The Fight Against Lupus

07 May 2009

Public Lacks Awareness Of Lupus And Its Life-Threatening Complications - May Is National Lupus Awareness Month

04 May 2009

H1N1 (Swine) Flu Advisory For People With Lupus

02 May 2009

Decrease In Sense Of Smell Seen In Lupus Patients

24 April 2009

LFAGW To Offer Free Lupus Symposium On May 16 For Patients And Families

22 April 2009

Researchers Probe Kidney Damage, Protection In Lupus

16 April 2009

Alternative Therapy For Lupus Nephritis

13 April 2009

Association Between Oral Contraceptives And Increased Risk Of Lupus

02 April 2009

Lupus Foundation Of America (LFA) Applauds Launch Of New Lupus Awareness Campaign

31 March 2009

Gene Linked To Lupus Might Explain Gender Difference In Disease Risk

26 March 2009

Trubion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces Initiation Of Phase 1 Study Of SBI-087 For The Treatment Of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

17 March 2009

Neovacs Announces The Publication Of A PNAS Article On Anti-IFNα Kinoid Active Immunization In Lupus

13 March 2009

Phase III Study Of Rituxan In Lupus Nephritis Did Not Meet Primary Endpoint

Facebook, Twitter, Bloggers, And Advocates On Capitol Hill Create The Largest Lupus Advocacy Day In LFA History

12 March 2009

Phase III Study Of Rituxan In Lupus Nephritis Did Not Meet Primary Endpoint

09 March 2009

40 Percent Of People With Lupus Have Kidney Involvement

05 March 2009

Rituximab Reduces Kidney Inflammation In Patients With Lupus

02 March 2009

Lupus Foundation Of America Advocates Say 50 Years Without A New Treatment Is Too Long To Wait

19 February 2009

Stimulus Bill Includes NIH Funding For Research; LFA Advocates To Bring Focus On Lupus

16 February 2009

La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company Announces Negative Results Of Interim Efficacy Analysis For Riquent Phase 3 ASPEN Trial

UCLA To Host Lupus Symposium

13 February 2009

Results Of First Interim Efficacy Analysis For Riquent Phase 3 ASPEN Trial: Continuation Of The Trial Is Futile

27 January 2009

4 Genetic Hotspots Associated With Psoriasis Identified By Researchers

25 January 2009

How Antibodies Block The S1P Receptor On T Cells Has Potential To Stop Autoimmune Diseases And Transplant Rejection

24 January 2009

Discovery Of A Key Protein Regulator Of Inflammation And Cell Death

21 January 2009

Blocked Protein Prevents Lupus In Mouse Model

19 January 2009

CAMH Study Reveals That Heritability May Not Be Limited To DNA

10 January 2009

Lupus Is A Significant Cost To Employers, According To Thomson Reuters Study

06 January 2009

Two Teens With Lupus Win Spots In The Rose Parade With Kaiser Permanente

29 December 2008

Potential Autoimmunity-Inducing Cells Found In Healthy Adults

27 December 2008

Reduction In Antibody Gene Rearrangement In B Cells Related To Type 1 Diabetes, Lupus

11 November 2008

Live Web Chat Examines Healthy Eating And Weight Management In Lupus

03 November 2008

Women With Lupus At Risk For Heart Disease

31 October 2008

Nicole Paxson Helps Women With Lupus Feel Beautiful And Confident - The Lupus Foundation

28 October 2008

Study Results Show Epratuzumab Provided Clinically Meaningful Reduced Disease Activity In Patients With Lupus

27 October 2008

How Women With Lupus Can Increase Chance For Healthy Pregnancies

26 October 2008

Lupus Foundation Of America Awards More Than $1.1 Million In New Research Grants

16 October 2008

Dr. Betty Diamond To Receive Prestigious Evelyn V. Hess Award Recognizing A Lifetime Of Achievement In Lupus Research

06 October 2008

Lupus Foundation Of America's Live Webchat To Discuss Reproductive Health And Lupus

25 September 2008

The Merinoff Symposia To Highlight New Research In Systemic Lupus

02 September 2008

Human Genome Sciences Completes Enrollment In Second Phase 3 Lymphostat-B(R) Trial

27 August 2008

LFA Launches Center For Clinical Trials Education

26 August 2008

Lupus Foundation Of America Launches Center For Clinical Trials Education

20 August 2008

Karen Evans Elected Chair Of Lupus Foundation Of America, Inc. National Board Of Directors

13 August 2008

MedImmune Initiates First Phase 2 Trial In Lupus Patients With Its Antibody Targeting Interferon-alpha

Medarex Announces Initiation Of Phase 2 Clinical Development Program For The Treatment Of Lupus

Inflammation And Immunologic Symposium Explores New Research In Chronic Diseases

07 August 2008

B Cells Can Act Alone In Autoimmune Disease, Yale Researchers Report

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