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Diagnosis and Treatment of Lupus Fact #7 – No single test for Lupus! by Lupus Adventurer Posted Mon 07 May 2012 1:33pm Diagnosis and Treatment of Lupus: There is no single laboratory test that can decide whether a person has lupus. Diagnosing lupus involves analyzing the results of several lab tests, a review of the person’s entire medical history, and the history of close family members. When I was finally diagnosed with Lupus, I had demonstrated 7 of the ... Read on »

Test your Lupus Lingo skills by Sara G. Patient Expert

Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 8:01pm There are a ton of medical terms and vocabulary words associated with Lupus, many of which I didn't know before I was diagnosed. Try matching up the Lupus words at the top... Phenomenon 13. Immunosuppression 14. Pericarditis 15. NSAID DEFINITIONS a. Term that means active Lupus b. Study of the respiratory system c. Fingers turning Read on »

New Lupus diagnosis, and finding accurate lupus information… by Lupus Adventurer Posted Sat 05 Mar 2011 6:35pm stuff.” I understand how difficult and possibly frightening it can be to come to terms with a new lupus diagnosis, especially if you do not know much about it. When I... of information and links to other reliable sources of information about lupus. Accurate lupus medical information Medication information Diagnostics tests Research updates Read on »

Sicca symptoms in Thai patients with rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus and scleroderma: a comparison with age-m by Jan Posted Fri 11 Sep 2009 4:58pm (RA), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and scleroderma (Scl). The ocular symptoms and sign (the Schirmer's 1 test) and the oral sicca symptoms and sign (the Saxon's test... proportion of positive Schimer-1 test compared with their controls (p < 0.01). There was no strong correlation between sicca symptoms or signs and other clinical or laboratory Read on »

Lupus Erythematosus by heru m. Patient Expert

Posted Sun 19 Dec 2010 2:16pm to be present unless testing to determine if antibodies against the nuclear elements of the cells are present (positive ANA test) AND clinical signs of at least two of the common..., a second immunosuppressive agent must also be used. Azathioprine, cyclophosphamide and cyclosporine are examples of these medications. Lupus is not curable but it is often possible Read on »

New Data Shows Epratuzumab Provided Significant Efficacy for Patients with Moderate to Severe Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Duane P. Patient Expert

Posted Wed 16 Jun 2010 9:02am UCB and Immunomedics Inc. announced today that a new lupus drug candidate, epratuzumab, provided a significant reduction in disease activity in patients with moderate to severe active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Findings demonstrate that in a patient population with predominantly severe disease activity, epratuzumab is improving patients Read on »

Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) associated with discoid lupus erythematosus. by Jan Posted Sun 29 Aug 2010 12:00am Six patients with systemic sclerosis (SS) and discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) were studied to determine whether such cases have some common clinical and laboratory... had DLE on the face and extremities. No case fulfilled criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The present cases with SS and DLE, but without SLE, indicate Read on »

Anxiety News: Anxiety And Depression Lower Quality Of Life In Majority Of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients by Katie G. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Wed 17 Jun 2009 6:31pm Anxiety And Depression Lower Quality Of Life In Majority Of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients ScienceDaily (June 12, 2009) — 92.8% of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) suffer anxiety and depression which significantly affects both their physical and emotional quality of life (QoL), according to the results of a new study presented Read on »

New Data Shows Epratuzumab Provided Significant Efficacy for Patients with Moderate to Severe Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Wick D. Posted Wed 16 Jun 2010 12:10pm UCB and Immunomedics Inc. announced today that a new lupus drug candidate, epratuzumab, provided a significant reduction in disease activity in patients with moderate to severe active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Findings demonstrate that in a patient population with predominantly severe disease activity, epratuzumab is improving Read on »

Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE) Problem by heru m. Patient Expert

Posted Fri 13 Feb 2009 4:52pm for his nose and said he should come back in 2 weeks. I am really worried that it is the ‘dnagerous’ form of lupus and am worried about sitting back for 2 weeks when more action could be taken? All and any advice appreciated. Thank you Answer: Hi Tony, What you describe is likely to be a Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). Despite the long and scary Read on »