Lupus WisdomCard™

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  1. Lupus Foundation of America: Introduction to Lupus lupus.org - Introduction to Lupus
  2. S.L.E. Lupus Foundation: What is Lupus? lupusny.org - What is Lupus?
  3. WebMD: Lupus Overview & Facts lupus.webmd.com - Lupus Overview & Facts
  4. National Institute of Health: Lupus niams.nih.gov - Lupus
  5. A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Systemic lupus erythematosus Guide Favorite!nlm.nih.gov - Systemic lupus erythematosus
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Research Notes on Lupus

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus) is a chronic autoimmune disease that can be fatal, though with recent medical advances, fatalities are becoming increasingly rare. As with other autoimmune diseases, the immune system attacks the body’s cells and tissue, resulting in inflammation and tissue damage. SLE can affect any part of the body, but most often harms the heart, joints, skin, lungs, blood vessels, liver, kidneys, and nervous system. ...read more from Wikipedia

Fast Facts:

  • Lupus can occur at any age.
  • Treatment may include corticosteroids and immunosuppressants.
  • There is no cure for lupus.
  • 90% of patients now survive for more than ten years, and many can live relatively asymptomatically.

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