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

... the local vet who gave him Anti-Biotics and an Anti-Fungal cream 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 andany advice appreciated. Thank youAnswer:Hi Tony,What you describe is likely to be ... Read on »

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

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 ... Read on »

UCB and Immunomedics announce positive results for epratuzumab phase IIb study in systemic lupus... by Duane P. Patient Expert

... everal promising new lupus therapies in the pipeline and we are encouraged that physicians may soon have new treatment options to manage this devastating and life-threatening disease.” Read the full UCB Press Release. Read on »

Sicca symptoms in Thai patients with rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus and... by Jan

... tive 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 variables (age, disease duration, disease activity, disease severity, and antibody to Ro and La antigens) in these three groups. In conclusion, sicca symptoms were seen significantly more co ... Read on »

UCB and Immunomedics announce positive results for epratuzumab phase IIb study in systemic lupus... by Wick D. ... everal promising new lupus therapies in the pipeline and we are encouraged that physicians may soon have new treatment options to manage this devastating and life-threatening disease.” Read the full UCB Press Release. Read on »

OxLDL/β2GPI Complexes and Autoantibodies in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus,... by Jan

... and IgM anti-oxLDL/β2GPI antibodies were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Measurements were taken in two patient groups: (1) those with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), systemic sclerosis (SSc), and rheumatoid arthritis (RA); and (2) those with primary and secondary antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). For oxLDL/β ... Read on »

OxLDL/β2GPI Complexes and Autoantibodies in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus,... by Jan

... nd IgM anti-oxLDL/β2GPI antibodies were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Measurements were taken in two patient groups: (1) those with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), systemic sclerosis (SSc), and rheumatoid arthritis (RA); and (2) those with primary and secondary antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). For oxLDL/β2 ... Read on »

Phase 2 Study of LymphoStat-B® Showed Significant Reductions in Disease Activity in Patients with... by Duane P. Patient Expert

LymphoStat-B(R) (belimumab) significantly reduced disease activity, was well tolerated and improved quality of life in patients with active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. These developments were presented at the annual congres ... Read on »

Learn More about Your Skin and Lupus by Duane P. Patient Expert

Lupus skin disease, called cutaneous lupus erythematosus, can occur in one of three forms: chronic cutaneous (discoid) lupus erythematosussubacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, andacute ... Read on »

Lupus is... by Sara G. Patient Expert

Unpredictable, inhibiting, frustrating...to name just a few. These are words taken from an awareness campaign from the organization "Lupus Is...", dedicated to increasing lupus education and awareness. Check out their site when you have the chance, and click on the pics to the right to see a few of their po ... Read on »