In a new study, researchers examined the Renal Activity Index for Lupus (RAIL) diagnostic tool to assess its success for ...

Jake Olson, Houston Texans Assistant to the Head Coach Olson uses the My Cause My Cleats platform to help advance the mission ...

The Lupus Foundation of America National Network consists of chapters, offices, and support groups in communities throughout the United States. With the help of informed volunteers and committed ...

A new study examined whether routine blood test measures could help in identifying disease flares in people with systemic ...

When you’re living with lupus, stress may cause symptoms to flare, and pain and fatigue can stand in the way of your holiday plans. Learn how to take care of your body and emotions to help manage ...

Lupus is a chronic (long-term) disease that can cause inflammation and pain in any part of your body. It’s an autoimmune disease, which means that your immune system — the body system that usually ...

Lupus is a type of autoimmune disease. In an autoimmune disease, something goes wrong in the body’s immune system, causing it to harm healthy organs, tissues, and cells. “Auto” means “self” — so if ...

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 ...

We are dedicated to providing support to individuals living with lupus wherever they live through our network of regional offices, chapters and support groups across the country. Find local events, ...

Photosensitivity or abnormal light sensitivity is very complex and is a major symptom of lupus. The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) loosely defines photosensitivity as "a skin rash as a result ...

We asked members of the Lupus Foundation of America’s Medical-Scientific Advisory Council for their suggestions on how to get lupus under control—and keep it that way. As you read through this list of ...

Donald E. Thomas, Jr., M.D., FACP, FACR, is an assistant professor of medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and teaches rheumatology at the Walter Reed National Military ...