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.
5 Great Resources on Lupus
- Lupus Foundation of America: Introduction to Lupus
- S.L.E. Lupus Foundation: What is Lupus?
- WebMD: Lupus Overview & Facts
- National Institute of Health: Lupus
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Systemic lupus erythematosus
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5 Latest Headlines on Lupus
What is Lupus?
- Mayo Clinic: Lupus
- MedicineNet: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Cleveland Clinic: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Womenshealth.gov: Lupus
What Are The Symptoms of Lupus?
- About.com: Signs and Symptoms of Lupus - Early Lupus Symptoms
- eMedicineHealth: Lupus Symptoms
- UpToDate: Symptoms of SLE
- Lupus Research Institute: Lupus symptoms
What Are The Causes and Complications of Lupus?
- Mayo Clinic: Lupus: Risk factors
- Healthscout: Lupus
- A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Systemic lupus erythematosus causes
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Lupus?
- Mayo Clinic: Lupus: Treatment
- University of California: Lupus - Treatment
- Lupus Foundation of America: Lupus treatment
What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Lupus?
- Lupus Foundation of America: Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies
- MotherNature: Natures Medicines: Lupus
- Hospital for Special Surgery: Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Pain
- About.com: Alternative Medicine for Lupus
- Mayo Clinic: Complementary and Alternative Therapy for Lupus
How Do You Prevent Lupus?
- WrongDiagnosis: Prevention of Lupus
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)-Prevention
- WebMD: Can Broccoli Prevent Lupus?
- Healthwire: Self-Care May Prevent Lupus Flares
Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Lupus
- Revolution Health: Our Minds
- AOL Journals: Life Beyond Lupus
- Revolution Health: My Lupus Story
- BJ's Surviving With Illness: Lupus Blog
Foundations and Support Groups on Lupus
- Lupus Foundation of America: Official Site
- Dorough Lupus Foundation: Official Site
- Lupus Research Institute: Official Site
- WeHaveLupus: Lupus Support
Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Lupus
- Ehealthforum: Lupus Forum
- DailyStrength: Lupus Support Group
- Revolution Health: Lupus Community - Revolution Health
- MDJunction: Lupus Online Support Group
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Lupus
- PubMedCentral: Lupus Articles
- JAMA: Lupus Articles
- Google Scholar: Lupus Articles
Clinical Trials on Lupus
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Lupus Clinical Trials
- CenterWatch: Lupus Clinical Trials
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