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By Shelley Fritz

7.24.24 2:38PM

Patient-Friendly News You Can Use: July

The latest health headlines to help you stay informed, take control of your care, and advocate for better health.

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By Shelley Fritz

6.24.24 10:59AM

Patient-Friendly News You Can Use: June

The latest health headlines to help you stay informed, take control of your care, and advocate for better health.

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By Shelley Fritz

5.29.24 7:59AM

Patient-Friendly News You Can Use

The latest health headlines to help you stay informed, take control of your care, and advocate for better health.

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By Kelsey Kloss

5.22.24 10:34AM

What Is a Lupus Rash and How Can You Treat It?

A look at the different types of lupus rashes, including butterfly rash, what may trigger them, and how to soothe them.

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By Kelsey Kloss

5.6.24 11:22AM

What Are Lupus Symptoms — and How Do They Differ From Other Autoimmune Diseases?

Although there’s no clear-cut way to diagnose this condition, certain symptoms can clue you into the presence of lupus. Learn more.

By Tiffany Peterson

2.9.24 1:16PM

Wash Day and Chronic Illness

"Too often, chronic illness robs me of the joy I should be feeling while nurturing my hair. I want Wash Day to be an aspect of my life that I look forward to."

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By Shelley Fritz

2.8.24 2:46PM

Reevaluating Your Goals with Your Doctor

Nurse and patient advocate Catina Morrison shares tips for talking with your doctor about assessing goals and changing the course when needed.

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By Shelley Fritz

1.30.24 3:58PM

Patient-Friendly News You Can Use

The latest health headlines to help you stay informed, take control of your care, and advocate for better health.

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By Barbara Brody

8.9.21 10:03AM

FDA Approves First New Lupus Drug Anifrolumab (Saphnelo) in Over a Decade

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new drug, anifrolumab (Saphnelo), for moderate to severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). This is the first type 1 interferon receptor antagonist for lupus.

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By Barbara Brody

8.4.21 10:43AM

Lupus Patients in Remission May Benefit from Gradually Weaning Off Steroids

Gradually weaning off steroids may lead to less flares among lupus patients in remission than staying on a low-dose treatment, new research found.