Medicines can affect people differently and must be tested among each potential patient group— by race, gender, age, and ethnic background— ... Read More
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A Black Doctor Shares Why Lupus Trials Need REAL Representation
Dr. Jessica Williams, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Medicine Division of Rheumatology, Washington University School of Medicine and ... Read More
I Was Diagnosed with Lupus at 21 — It Changed How I See Everything
At 21, life was supposed to be unfolding just as Veronica planned — finishing college, earning a master’s in international business, ... Read More
How Patients Are Driving Breakthroughs in Lupus Research
The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA), which formed and administers the Lupus Accelerating Breakthroughs Consortium (Lupus ABC)—a public-private ... Read More
Doctors Dismissed Her Symptoms—Then She Collapsed at a Work Conference
When Aleta was first diagnosed with lupus, she wasn’t ready to share her diagnosis with anyone beyond her closest family and friends. She ... Read More
Common Signs Of Lupus People Rarely Talk About
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can affect nearly any organ or body part and can last for a prolonged period. Your immune system ... Read More
Lupus Is Often Invisible. This Doctor Is Making Sure the People It Hurts Most Aren’t
When Dr. Lauren Powell talks about health equity, it's not just theory—it's lived reality. Her mother’s lupus diagnosis during Powell's high ... Read More
Love after Lupus: Tips for Keeping Romance Going in Spring
Is love after lupus possible? As in any other relationship, open communication is important. Additionally, it is important to focus on ... Read More
Living With Lupus: 9 Ways To Enhance Your Life
We’ve publicly seen the downturn that lupus can take on one’s life. From missed tour dates to multiple hospitalizations, big names like Toni ... Read More
Ending Lupus Starts With Black Participation in Clinical Trials
As a researcher who has dedicated my career to studying lupus, I cannot overstate the critical importance of clinical trials. Lupus is a ... Read More
This Is What Black Lupus Patients Think About Clinical Trials
Despite being a rare disease, lupus is a leading cause of death for women under the age of 35 with Black women experiencing more severe ... Read More
Stronger Together: How Lupus Warriors Are Shaping the Future
The Lupus Therapeutics (LT) PALS Program: Empowering Lupus Patients Through Peer Advocacy and Clinical Trial Inclusion Lupus is a chronic ... Read More
