March is here, and as we observe Kidney Month, it’s crucial to raise awareness about how lupus can severely impact the kidneys.

In a new study, researchers investigated microRNA-203 as a potential biomarker for lupus nephritis (LN) and found that ...

Conduit Pharmaceuticals and Charles River Laboratories have announced a partnership to evaluate AZD1656, a glucokinase ...

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Lupus is an unpredictable and misunderstood disease that ravages different parts of the body. It is difficult to diagnose, hard to live with, a challenge to treat, and can be fatal. The resources on ...

We asked members of the Lupus Foundation of America’s Medical-Scientific Advisory Council for their suggestions on how to get lupus under control—and keep it that way. As you read through this list of ...

You can get free individual help and answers by filling out the form below. This information is provided with the understanding that the Lupus Foundation of America is not engaged in rendering medical ...

The ALPHA Project: What is it? ALPHA stands for Addressing Lupus Pillars for Health Advancement. The Project is a comprehensive, multi-phase, global consensus initiative aimed not only at identifying ...

Processing payroll as a finance manager isn’t typically a physically taxing job—unless you have lupus and the stiff, painful joints that go with it. “My hands would freeze up, and I couldn’t use them, ...

Photosensitivity or abnormal light sensitivity is very complex and is a major symptom of lupus. The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) loosely defines photosensitivity as "a skin rash as a result ...

When your rheumatologist asks you, “Are you getting enough exercise?” what’s your response? For many with lupus, the answer may be “no.” It’s not lack of desire that’s holding people back, though.