Can Birth Control Pills Increase Your Lupus Risk?
(BlackDoctor.org) — A new study shows the increased risk of lupus could be found in birth control pills with higher doses. “Women who take oral…
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Minority Women & Lupus: Why They're Impacted More
(BlackDoctor.org) — There is an urgent need for more education and research to address the fact that minority women are disproportionately impacted by the autoimmune…
The Many Faces Of Lupus
“Medical students are often told ‘Know lupus and you know medicine,’” says Dr. Daniel Wallace, rheumatologist, in his book The Lupus Book. “Understanding the immunology…
Kidney Disease Could Be More Fatal For Children With Lupus
(BlackDoctor.org) — Children and adults with kidney disease caused by the autoimmune disease lupus have a higher risk of death than those with other types…
Is Lupus Still A Threat?
(BlackDoctor.org) — Lupus erythmatosus is a chronic autoimmune disorder of the connective tissue of the body, in which inflammation occurs in various systems and organs…
Specific Cellular Interactions Can Be Blocked in Lupus
body { background: #FFF; } (BlackDoctor.org) — Researchers have found a way to reduce disease activity in people with lupus nephritis by blocking contact between…
Lupus Biomarkers Discovered
People with lupus have certain molecular biomarkers that aren’t present in those without the disease, a small, preliminary study has found. “There are currently no…
Lupus and Pregnancy
body { background: #FFF; } Twenty years ago, medical textbooks said that women with lupus should not get pregnant because of the risks to both…
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body { background: #FFF; } If you have lupus, you probably have many questions. Lupus isn’t a simple disease with an easy answer. You can’t…
