A lupus diagnosis can profoundly affect many aspects of a man’s life, from sense of identity and mental health to the way one ...

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for a new subcutaneous autoinjector formulation of belimumab ...

The Michael Jon Barlin Pediatric Lupus Research program provides funding for research projects that have the potential to ...

Central nervous system — the brain and spinal cord Peripheral nervous system — the nerves that make your muscles move and tell your brain what your body is feeling Autonomic nervous system — the ...

At least 46 drugs currently in use can cause drug-induced lupus. While lupus-inducing drugs are typically those used to treat chronic diseases, no obvious common denominator links the drugs. That said ...

We are dedicated to providing support to individuals living with lupus wherever they live through our network of chapters across the country. Find local events, news and more. Lupus Resources and News ...

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is the most common form of lupus — it’s the type that 7 in 10 people with lupus have. It's what most people mean when they say "lupus." Experts don’t know what ...

Because lupus can affect so many different parts of the body, it can cause a lot of different symptoms. And many people with lupus don’t have all the symptoms. Not necessarily. Lupus shares a lot of ...

The history of lupus can be divided into three periods: classical, neoclassical, and modern. This article concentrates on developments in the present century which have greatly expanded our knowledge ...

Because lupus affects everyone differently, it can be hard to diagnose. Doctors have come up with a list of traits that many people with lupus have in common. If four or more of these traits apply to ...

If your doctor thinks you might have lupus, they may ask you to take blood tests to check for antibodies in your blood. The most common antibody test is called the antinuclear antibody (ANA) test.

If you’ve been diagnosed with lupus, treatment is probably your biggest concern. Treating lupus is a team effort — so you and your doctors will work together to find the treatment plan that’s right ...