There have been many advancements in the treatment and diagnosis of lupus. With proper care and a healthy lifestyle many people with lupus can live a normal life. When lupus is fatal, it’s usually due ...

Treatment of autoimmune diseases like lupus has long relied on steroids to knock down the immune system, but more targeted therapies are currently undergoing clinical trials. To make sure these ...

In his outstanding lecture identifying drivers of lupus, presented at the 2025 meeting of the Medical Dermatology Society, Jaehyuk Choi, MD, PhD, explained that interferon -- the well-known nemesis of ...

When people ask their doctors about lupus causes, their answer can sometimes sound frustratingly vague. While they know that genetics plays a role, as do hormones and the environment, specific ...

Imagine your body attacking itself. That’s what happens with lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease affecting millions worldwide. Lupus Alert Day is a chance to shine a spotlight on this condition. It’s ...

Elizabeth Aton, right, receives treatment for lupus from Teresa Arb, R.N. in St. Louis, Mo. Aton is part of a 10-year study with a new drug. MCT Photo Lupus causes Elizabeth Aton’s left hand to ...

Lupus causes Elizabeth Aton’s left hand to tremble while an intravenous needle is placed into the top of her right hand. She drives about 235 miles a month, round trip, from her home in Pittsfield, ...