The Lupus Foundation of America led the fight to secure lupus research funding through the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP). To date, our efforts ...
The person introducing me mentioned among other things that I was diagnosed with lupus over thirty years ago. At the conclusion of the introduction, I walked up onto the stage. I had taken time to ...
Lupus doesn’t have one clear origin. Researchers believe it comes from a complex equation of factors. One part of the equation is your genetic makeup. Another part involves the hormones that regulate ...
As a lupus advocate, we’ll be asking you frequently to reach out to your members of Congress in support of people affected by lupus. This might include urging your Senators and Representatives to ...
Lupus tends to be more aggressive and severe in children and teens than in adults. The symptoms are more intense, and the disease can have long-term effects on a child’s growth, quality of life, and ...