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Band Together for Lupus Awareness This May by Duane P. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Lupus New research has shown that most Americans, 59 percent, know little or nothing about lupus and its devastating impact. This May for Lupus Awareness Month, the Lupus Foundati ... Read on »

What are you doing next month? by Duane P. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Lupus May is Lupus Awareness Month! Research shows that most Americans know little or nothing about lupus and its devastating impact on millions of people. You can change that! BA ... Read on »

Will you walk with us? by Duane P. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Lupus Beverly, a Walker from California, shares her lupus story and why she joins the Lupus Foundation of America and Walk for Lupus Now® below. Sign up for a Walk in your communi ... Read on »

Loss and Hope: Find Your Balance by Duane P. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Lupus The other day I listened to a teleconference on the results of a nationwide survey of more than 950 people in the lupus community—502 ... Read on »

Sneak Peek of Spring 2012 issue of Lupus Now Magazine by Duane P. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Lupus Maurissa Tancharoen Whedon is behind the successes of hits like Fox’s Dollhouse, and the Web series, Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog. But the cover story of the Spring 2012 i ... Read on »

Been in A Clinical Trial? Share Your Experience! by Duane P. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Lupus Have you participated in a clinical trial for lupus? If so, what do you wish you would have known before starting the study? Share your experience with others living with lu ... Read on »

Guest Blog: Catching Up with Halee After Everyday Health! by Duane P. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Lupus 15 year old Halee Newby and her family, long-time supporters of the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) and its Wisconsin Chapter, were featured in an episode of Everyday Heal ... Read on »

15 Questions with Dr. Brad Rovin - Kidney Issues with Lupus by Duane P. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Lupus Lupus nephritis, or inflammation in kidneys caused by lupus, can make kidneys unable to properly remove waste from your blood or control the amount of fluids in your ... Read on »

Actor, Comedian, and Musician Nick Cannon Diagnosed with Lupus Nephritis by Duane P. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Lupus During an appearance on ABC-TV’s Good Morning America , actor, comedian, and musician Nick Cannon announced that he has lupus-related kidney disease, called lupus nephritis. ... Read on »

Lupus Research Report: Dynamics of Lupus within First Five Years of Diagnosis by Duane P. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Lupus The severity of lupus is influenced by both disease activity and the possibility of organ damage over time. Organ damage in people with lupus is thought to arise slowly over ... Read on »

Love Actually - Appreciating Your Mate by Duane P. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Lupus When one partner in a relationship has a chronic disease, both can be affected. However, open and honest communication can be the most powerful tool. Read Love Actually – Ap ... Read on »

The Editor of Lupus Now® magazine needs your help with the Summer 2012 issue! by Duane P. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Lupus Unusual jobs: For our cover story we are looking for men with lupus who will talk about how they balance their out-of-the-ordinary job with the challenges of lupus. If that ... Read on »

Congressional Lupus Caucus Launched in U.S. House of Representatives to Advance Awareness of Lupus by Duane P. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Lupus Today, Representatives Tom Rooney (R-FL), William Keating (D-MA), Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), and Jim Moran (D-VA) announced the formation of a Congressional Lupus Caucus. T ... Read on »

First Ever Study of Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs in Children With Lupus by Duane P. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Lupus Adults with lupus are at increased risk for developing cardiovascular disease as compared to the general population. Increased levels of blood cholesterol can result in athe ... Read on »

The Editor of Lupus Now® magazine needs your help with the Summer 2012 issue! by Duane P. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Lupus Play: Do you still get silly and play the way you did as a child? We’re going to write about the importance of playfulness, and how acting like a kid again can benefit your ... Read on »

Jenny's Notebook: Directions and Destinations by Duane P. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Lupus Jenny's Notebook is back and better than ever for 2012! Check our her latest post about taking control and managing her lupus to live the best life possible, despite its ... Read on »

Lupus Foundation of America Expands Education Series for 2012 by Duane P. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Lupus The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) has announced its 2012 topics and dates for its nationwide education series, Lupus: Learn from the Experts ,™ designed to provide peo ... Read on »

Lupus Research Report: Reduced Growth and Delayed Puberty in Children with Lupus by Duane P. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Lupus From our latest Lupus Research e-newsletter Children with lupus often face unique challenges because their disease can be more severe and may require more aggressive ... Read on »

Changes to Lighting in your Home by Duane P. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Lupus A change is coming to the light bulbs you will find for sale in the United States. Current incandescent light bulbs do not meet the energy efficiency standards and as a res ... Read on »

Make Your Year-End Gift to the LFA Today by Duane P. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Lupus As we come to the end of 2011, we reflect back on all the progress we’ve made this year. Your support enabled the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) to increase awareness abo ... Read on »

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