Prednisone doses over 10mg can contribute to cardiac problems in lupus patients – FamilyPracticeNews.com Taking Vitamin D? It might not be enough. – Healio.com New research says lupus drugs during pregnancy are okay – MedPageToday.com And finally….May is Lupus Awareness Month! Visit the LFA’s website for activities in your area and free web icons and … Continue reading »
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The Value of Lupus Education and News Roundup
Every year (as much as I’m able) my mother and I go to a couple of the SLE Lupus Foundation’s hospital tour lectures. While there are tons of great reasons for actual patients to go (speak one-on-one with specialists, get resources, learn about clinical trials and new medications and be better informed), I think my … Continue reading »
Lupus News Roundup
Here are some of the more interesting lupus-related news items gleaned from the internet. Live in the Rochester area? The University of Rochester Medical Center is giving a free lecture on Oct. 27th on managing lupus. Here in New York City, the SLE Lupus Foundation is kicking off their annual hospital tour. (SLE Lupus … Continue reading »
May is Lupus Awareness Month – How are you spreading the word?
May is the month for warm(er) weather, flowers – and lupus awareness. If you’ve just been diagnosed, then it’s a great time to check out a few events, meet others with lupus and see what resources and information are available to you. Already a pro on the lupus circuit? Stay on the cutting edge … Continue reading »
Free Webinar: Making Sense of Lupus Medications
The SLE Lupus Foundation is hosting a free webinar on the most common lupus medications, what they are used for, why they work and what to expect from them. Don’t miss this if you have any questions about your lupus medications! Read full details and register here. Continue reading »
Curious about BENLYSTA? Check out this event!
I found this one in yesterday’s Metro: Fighting Back: A Live BENLYSTA Educational Event Human Genome Sciences, Inc. and The GlaxoSmithKline Group of Companies. are hosting a series of events in various cities to promote and educate people about the lupus drug, Benlysta. According to their website, they’ll have a rhuematologist, an infusion nurse and … Continue reading »
Announcement: Free Lupus Webinar – April 11th
The SLE Lupus Foundation is giving a free webinar on April 11th on the topic of Coping With Chronic Illness. Let’s face it; it’s hard to keep a sunny, cheerful disposition when you have a chronic illness. Even the most resistant person on the planet is going to have really bad days – but when … Continue reading »
