Lupus in Children & Teens: Parent FAQs
By: Marla Guzman, MD, FAAP & Grant Syverson, MD, FAAP Lupus is a condition that causes uncontrolled inflammation or swelling. It can affect many different parts of the body…
Lupus Facts and Statistics | Lupus Foundation of America
What is the role of genetics in lupus? Genes do play a role in the predisposition to the development of lupus. There are dozens of known genetic variants linked to lupus. These…
Study: Keep HCQ Blood Levels Up to Avoid Cardiovascular Disease in Lupus
Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is the mainstay of treatment for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), but adherence issues and variability in blood levels may compromise its effectiveness. This study examined the relationships among…
Environmental Factor – July 2024: Lupus arises from complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors
Criswell also heads the Genomics of Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease Section of the National Human Genome Research Institute. (Photo courtesy of Steve McCaw / NIEHS) Few subjects in medical research are…
