Lupus stories:
Human Genome 2nd lupus trial succeeds
Nov 2nd, 2009 - Reuters
BOSTON/LONDON (Reuters) - Human Genome Sciences Inc said its experimental lupus drug Benlysta eased symptoms in more than 43 percent of patients who took it in a clinical trial...
UPDATE 7-Human Genome-Glaxo lupus drug works in 2nd trial
Nov 2nd, 2009 - Reuters
* 43.2 pct of patients respond vs 33.8 pct for placebo * Paves way for approval of first new lupus drug in 50 yrs * Human Genome stock up 35 pct in early trade * Glaxo off 0.8 pct (Recasts...
Human Genome, Glaxo Report 2nd Positive Lupus Study
Nov 2nd, 2009 - Wall Street Journal
(Adds details throughout including company and analyst comments, stock price) NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--Human Genome Sciences Inc. (HGSI) and GlaxoSmithKline Plc (GSK) said...
Lucy of 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds' fame dies at age 46 of lupus
Sep 28th, 2009 - StarTribune
LONDON - Lucy Vodden, who provided the inspiration for the Beatles' classic song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds," has died after a long battle with lupus. She was 46. Her death was announced by St...
Bertha Lewis: "Lupus Isn't the Only Thing Eating Me Up About Health Care"
May 20th, 2009 - The Huffington Post
When Florida ACORN member Tamecka Pierce first got her employer-provided health insurance, she was ecstatic. No more dealing with the limitations and bureaucracy of the Medicaid system...
Lupus videos from YouTube:
8:35LFA Lupus Research Update - Potential New Treatments for Lupus
In this installment of the Lupus Foundation of America Research Update, Julie Venners reports on several lupus clinical studies presented during the 73rd American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting. At present, ...
9:09LFA Lupus Research Update - Studies on Lupus-Related Kidney and Heart Complications
As many as 40 percent of all people with lupus, and as many as two-thirds of all children with lupus, will develop kidney complications. And heart disease is now a leading cause of death among people with lupus. So it was no surprise ...
7:23This Is Lupus
Lupus affects millions. Individuals whose lives have been greatly affected by lupus describe the suffering caused by disease and offer ways that you can help find a cure. With nearly 300 chapters, branches and support groups in 32 states ...
4:04Lupus Awareness Superwoman
This is a video I made for my disease, Lupus. I made this video to help get awarness for this disease and to show everyone that no matter what is stopping you from fulfilling your dreams, never give up. "I may have lupus, but lupus doesn't have me." Song: Superwoman, Alicia Keys
Lupus from WikiPedia:
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus, pronounced s??st?m?k ?lu?p?s ??r???im??to?s?s (help·info)) is a chronic autoimmune connective tissue disease that can affect any part of the body. As occurs in other autoimmune diseases, the immune system attacks the body’s cells and tissue, resulting in inflammation and tissue damage.
SLE most often harms the heart, joints, skin, lungs, blood vessels, liver, kidneys, and nervous system. The course of the disease is unpredictable, with periods of illness (called flares) alternating with remissions. The disease occurs nine times more often in women than in men, especially between the ages of 15 and 50, and is more common in those of non-European descent.
SLE is treatable through addressing its symptoms, mainly with corticosteroids and immunosuppressants; there is currently no cure. SLE can be fatal, although with recent medical advances, fatalities are becoming increasingly rare. Survival for people with SLE in the United States, Canada, and Europe is approximately 95% at five years, 90% at 10 years, and 78% at 20 years.
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