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    Eli Sercarz, at 75; explored mechanisms of autoimmunity  Nov 22, 2009
    A viral or bacterial attack can, in a susceptible individual, expose these cryptic determinants, triggering an autoimmune attack such as that found in lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and diabetes. He also discovered the phenomenon known as determinant spread, in which white blood cells that begin the autoimmune reaction recruit other white cells to join in and also attack cells to expose other cryptic determinants, strengthening the immune attack and making the disease more... (Boston Globe)

    Prednisone and Prednisolone in Dogs...  Nov 21, 2009
    The immunosuppressive nature of these drugs is used to treat conditions such as pemphigus, systemic lupus, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, certain forms of cancer and several other diseases. Glucocorticoid or Steroid Usages for Prednisone and Prednisolone. (Suite101.com)

    FDA requests more details on HGSI anthrax drug  Nov 20, 2009
    The news was sobering for a company that had just encountered some of its highest peaks to date with unexpectedly positive drug results since summer from an experimental lupus treatment. Human Genome Sciences expects to request sales approval for two more drugs, including that lupus treatment, by next year. (Washington Business Journal, DC)

    Dave Roberts To Retire  Nov 19, 2009
    His work for charity is extensive and includes Catholic Charity Drives, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Lupus Foundation, and the Children's' Hospital of Philadelphia. He also served as a host of the Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon on 6abc. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    ASK DR. H: Many causes of miscarriage  Nov 19, 2009
    Examples include severe kidney disease; uncontrolled diabetes; an underactive thyroid; autoimmune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus; or uterine infection from sexually transmitted disease like chlamydia, gonorrhea or herpes simplex virus. If it was a first pregnancy, one cause of a miscarriage could be anti-phospholipid antibody syndrome. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    Saliva proteins change as women age  Nov 19, 2009
    These diseases include lupus, Sjgrens syndrome (associated with dry mouth and dry eye), and other immune-related disorders that affect millions of women worldwide, often at higher rates than in men. John Yates and colleagues note that human saliva contains many different proteins involved in digestion, disease fighting, and other functions. (EurekAlert!)

    Giving Moore  Nov 17, 2009
    Her other 21-year-old daughter suffered from lupus and her biological mother had done drugs while she was pregnant with her. She's now in college, working to earn her nursing degree and will soon give birth to her first child. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)

    Early End to Key Study on Benefits of Niacin, a B Vitamin, in Keeping Arteries Open Was Premature  Nov 17, 2009
    21, 2005) People with lupus are prone to premature accelerated atherosclerosis. Now scientists at Wake Forest University School of Medicine think they have a way to prevent or decrease this atherosclerosis and. (Science Daily)

    Placebos' ability to cut pain real, experts say  Nov 15, 2009
    In tests of a new drug to relieve lupus symptoms, about a third of patients felt better after taking dummy pills. The placebo effect looms large in alternative medicine, which has many therapies and herbal remedies based on beliefs vs. science. (AZCentral -- News)

    Experts: Placebo effect behind many 'natural' cures  Nov 14, 2009
    In tests of a new drug to relieve lupus symptoms, about a third of patients felt better when they got dummy pills instead of the drug. The placebo effect looms large in alternative medicine, which has many therapies and herbal remedies based on beliefs versus science. (USA Today -- News)

    Living with lupus: Sufferers share their stories  Nov 10, 2009
    Karen York has lived with lupus since being diagnosed in January 2005. While there is no cure, she said lupus is not a death sentence ... "It's hard to describe what it's like to have lupus. The thing I have to fight most every day is extreme fatigue. Sometimes it's a real struggle just to get out of bed and get going in the mornings," she said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) For Fibro...  Nov 10, 2009
    It would be a particularly good treatment for those who also suffer from other autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus (SLE) or autoimmune thyroiditis. Besides pain, LDN can help fatigue, cognitive problems ("fibro fog"), depression and sleep - the most important symptoms of fibromyalgia. (Suite101.com)

    Swine Flu Shot Safety Concerns  Nov 7, 2009
    Why the H1N1 Pandemic Influenza Vaccine Is Not Safe. Learn how the adjuvanted H1N1 vaccine's toxic ingredients can damage your health and find out why Swine Flu Shots may cause chronic autoimmune disorders. (Suite101.com)

    Oral Contraceptives May Benefit Women With Asthma  Nov 6, 2009
    8, 2009) The ratio of women to men with the autoimmune disease systemic lupus erythematosus is nine to one and the incidence increases after puberty. Hormones secreted by the body are therefore believed to. (Science Daily)

    Human Genome reports positive data on lupus drug  Nov 4, 2009
    NEW YORK: Human Genome Sciences and GlaxoSmithKline said Monday their experimental lupus treatment passed another key goal on its path to potentially becoming the first new drug for the disease in decades. Benlysta is aimed at suppressing the immune system's response to lupus, which is an inflammatory disease prompting the body to attack its own tissue and organs ... The Bliss-76 results confirm our view that Benlysta has the potential to become the first new approved drug in decades for people... (India Times, India)

    The Shakespeare of Music  Nov 4, 2009
    The latest research blames this disaster upon lupus or some other autoimmune condition. This at least marks an improvement on the 1960s biographical craze for assuming that any famous man with mysterious health problems must have been syphilitic. (The American Conservative)

    Smokers with common autoimmune disorder at higher risk for skin damage  Nov 3, 2009
    A study led by Dr. Christian A Pineau, Co-Director of the Lupus and Vasculitis clinic at the MUHC, has clearly linked skin damage and rashes to smoking in people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) ... "Our study shows that the risk of skin damage such as permanent hair loss and scarring from skin inflammation is significantly increased in smokers. So is the rate of active lupus rash." ... " ### Dr. Christian A. Pineau is a researcher in the RI-MUHC Musculoskeletal Disorders Axis, as well as... (EurekAlert!)

    Advancement made in experimental lupus treatment  Nov 3, 2009
    BEIJING, Nov. 3 (Xinhuanet) -- Rockville-based Human Genome Sciences, a listed biotechnology company in U.S., announced Monday that its experimental lupus treatment passed another key goal on its path to potentially becoming the first new drug for the disease in decades. Lupus, a kind of debilitating disease, has been a graveyard for pharmaceutical companies in recent years ... The latest round of studies on the experimental drug Benlysta showed that a sufficient number of lupus patients given a... (Xinhuanet, China)

    Lupus drug passes important second test  Nov 3, 2009
    Benlysta, a new drug designed specifically to treat systemic lupus erythematosus, has passed a second clinical trial, paving the way for it to become the first new treatment approved for lupus in 50 years ... "This is spectacular news for the worldwide lupus community," said Dr. Tammy O. Utset of the University of Chicago ... "These trials demonstrate that SLE can be studied successfully in a clinical trial setting and should encourage further interest in drug development for lupus, an area of... (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Human Genome  Nov 3, 2009
    and said their lupus treatment passed another key goal on its path to potentially becoming the first new drug for the disease in decades ... The drug, Benlysta, is aimed at suppressing the immune system s response to lupus, an inflammatory disease that prompts the body to attack its own tissue and organs. (Boston Globe)

    Human Genome Sciences sees positive results for lupus drug  Nov 3, 2009
    said its second round of late-stage clinical trials proved positive for its key lupus drug, cementing the Rockville company's recent successes and boosting its chances for selling the first federally approved lupus treatment in five decades ... 2 percent of lupus patients, a significant increase from the 33 ... Still, some analysts pointed out that these second study results were not as stellar as the first round of positive late-stage trials, which had come as a shock to Wall Street circles... (Washington Business Journal, DC)

    Mount Sinai assessing health impacts of 1 of the nation's largest environmental disasters  Nov 3, 2009
    Auto-immune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus have been found to occur more frequently in Libby, and antibody levels to the body's own tissues are found in Libby residents more frequently and at higher concentrations. Mount Sinai researchers will collaborate on the research effort, to be known as the Libby Epidemiology Research Program, with Libby's Center for Asbestos Related Disease (CARD), investigators from the University of Montana and Idaho State University, and a national... (EurekAlert!)

    Human Genome, Glaxo lupus drug works in 2nd trial  Nov 2, 2009
    Paves way for approval of first new lupus drug in 50 yrs ... Hopes for Benlysta have been growing since July, when it was shown to work in a first clinical trial to the surprise of many experts who had been sceptical, given the previously poor track record of new lupus treatments ... "This is a pivotal moment in lupus research," said Margaret Dowd, president of the Lupus Research Institute, an organization that funds lupus research but did not fund Human Genome Science's trial. (AlertNet)

    Experts put their heads together  Nov 2, 2009
    Research areas: Basic biomedical science directed toward understanding and developing treatments for diseases such as stroke, heart disease, Alzheimer's, depression, schizophrenia, HIV and AIDS, hepatitis, alcoholism and drug addiction, rare genetic diseases, diabetes, lupus and other autoimmune diseases, kidney dysfunction, cancer and infectious diseases. Del E. Webb Neuroscience, Aging and Stem Cell Research Center. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Kidney transplants generally safe for lupus patients  Nov 1, 2009
    Contrary to previous studies, lupus patients who receive kidney transplants rarely develop lupus nephritis. Individuals with a history of lupus who receive a kidney transplant rarely develop the serious inflammatory condition lupus nephritis in their new organ, according to a paper being presented at the American Society of Nephrology's 42nd Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition in San Diego, CA. The findings indicate that having lupus should not keep individuals from seeking a kidney... (EurekAlert!)

    Better Drug Emerges for Steroid-Induced Bone Loss  Oct 31, 2009
    Glucocorticoids are steroid hormones produced in the body or contained in drugs that are used to control inflammation in patients with autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and Crohn's disease, as well as inflammatory conditions such as asthma. Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis can occur in people taking steroid medications such as prednisone, prednisolone, dexamethasone and cortisone, according to background information provided in a news release about the study. (MEDLINEplus)

    Lupus Linked to Heart Disease  Oct 31, 2009
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have a more than twofold increased risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study. Lupus is a chronic "autoimmune" disease in which the immune system confuses its own healthy tissues with foreign tissues and sometimes attacks both ... "Despite improved life expectancy in the past few decades," increased heart-related illness and death among people with lupus has been documented in several studies, Dr. A.... (MEDLINEplus)

    Teriparatide outperforms alendronate in treating steroid-induced osteoporosis  Oct 29, 2009
    These steroid drugs are used to control inflammation in patients with such autoimmune diseases as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and Crohn's disease as well as inflammatory conditions such as asthma. Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis occurs when patients taking steroid medications such as prednisone, prednisolone, dexamethasone, and cortisone exhibit reduced bone mass and bone strength. (EurekAlert!)

    Occidental woman fights bone cancer  Oct 29, 2009
    She finally found a doctor who told her she had lupus. It turned out to be a misdiagnosis, but it led her to Sebastopol Oncologist Dr. Peter Brett, who diagnosed Riordan with Multiple Myeloma. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)

    * CDC may fine schools over flu  Oct 29, 2009
    In related news, the CDC, quoting the Taipei County Government's health department, said a 19-year-old woman with cardiac problems and systemic lupus erythematosus became the nation's 27th death resulting from swine flu last Thursday. The health department said that the victim checked into hospital on Sept. 22 with low blood pressure. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Research Puts A 'Fas' To The Cause Of Programmed Cell Death  Oct 27, 2009
    Apoptosis is an important process in human biology as it removes unwanted and dangerous cells from our bodies, protecting us against cancer development and diseases where the immune system attacks the body's own tissues, such as in lupus or insulin-dependent diabetes. This cell death process can be activated by proteins on the surface of cells. (Science Daily)

    Cross-donor system planned for region's kidney patients  Oct 27, 2009
    had wanted to donate a kidney to her husband, Rosario, whose kidneys were gradually failing as a result of a long battle with lupus. But both her blood and tissue types were a complete mismatch for him, so Rosario remained on a transplant waiting list for years, relying on home dialysis to keep his body going. (Yahoo News -- Organ Donation & Transplants)

    Dorchester writer-director brings new angle to ‘Business Is War’  Oct 25, 2009
    In 2002, he was diagnosed with lupus and spent six months on dialysis as preparation for a kidney transplant. His mother was the donor. (Boston Globe)

    Malibu dentist aims to ban mercury amalgam fillings (3)  Oct 25, 2009
    I was struck with double vision seven days after having an old amalgam fillings drilled out and replaced with a new one, and subsequently diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus and Myasthenia Gravis ... Here is what I found interesting: Many of the illnesses that entrepreneurs mistakenly blamed on the implants are the same as those listed by anti-amalgamists, as well as activists who are determined to ban BPA. They are all terrible diseases - cancer, lupus, MS and other chronic and... (Malibu Times, CA)

    Questions raised about HGS anthrax vaccine  Oct 24, 2009
    Human Genome Sciences' stock (NASDAQ: HGSI), which has risen ninefold this year on promising results for its experimental lupus drug, was down 60 cents to $19. 80 in Friday trading. (Washington Business Journal, DC)

    Dog Universal Pagan Symbol of Loy...  Oct 24, 2009
    Symbolism of Canis Lupus has Slight Variances in Different Cultures ... Because scientists proved that dogs are so closely related to the grey wolf, in 1993, the domestic canine was reclassified as Canis Lupus from Canis Familiaris. (Suite101.com)

    Iberian Wolves Prefer Wild Roe Deer To Domestic Animals  Oct 24, 2009
    Wolves (Canis lupus) have been pursued by humans for centuries due to their supposed "addiction" to livestock ... Prey and prey-age preference by the Iberian wolf Canis lupus signatus in a multiple-prey ecosystem. (Science Daily)

    Flu Shots Not To Be Sneezed At: Study Highlights Need To Educate High-risk Patients  Oct 24, 2009
    8, 2009) Because morbidity and mortality related to influenza are increased in immunocompromised patients, such as patients with the autoimmune disease systemic lupus erythematosus, it is recommended that. (Sep. (Science Daily)

    Study raises red flag over home insecticides, autoimmune diseases  Oct 23, 2009
    New research suggests a link between women's exposure to household insecticides including roach and mosquito killers and the autoimmune disorders rheumatoid arthritis and lupus ... Previous research has linked agricultural pesticides to higher risk of rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, two diseases in which the immune system goes haywire and begins to attack the body. (USA Today -- News)

    Insecticides May Harm Female Immune System  Oct 22, 2009
    Study Shows Insecticides Might Raise Risk of Autoimmune Diseases Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis for Women ... (WebMD) Women who spray their homes and gardens with insecticides may be placing themselves at risk for rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, a study shows ... Of the total, 178 of them had rheumatoid arthritis and 27 had lupus. (CBS News)

    Household Insecticides May Be Linked to Autoimmune Diseases  Oct 21, 2009
    Study suggests a connection with lupus, rheumatoid arthritis ... MONDAY, Oct. 19 (HealthDay News) -- New research suggests a link between women's exposure to household insecticides -- including roach and mosquito killers -- and the autoimmune disorders rheumatoid arthritis and lupus ... Previous research has linked agricultural pesticides to higher risk of rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, two diseases in which the immune system goes haywire and begins to attack the body. (MEDLINEplus)

    Scientists Find New Key to Lupus  Oct 21, 2009
    MONDAY, Oct. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers say they've gained new understanding of how lupus develops in mice, a finding that could help future treatments for the autoimmune disease ... 5 million to 2 million people in the United States suffer from lupus, a disorder in which the body's defenses turn inward ... "Just like in mice, in humans, if you don't clear the dying cells, then that predisposes you to lupus," said Lata Mukundan, a Stanford University School of Medicine researcher and... (MEDLINEplus)

    Cellular Mechanism That Causes Lupus-like Symptoms In Mice Identified  Oct 20, 2009
    Stanford University School of Medicine researchers have identified one pathway in this important process in mice that, if disrupted, causes a lupuslike autoimmune disease ... The findings could lead to both a better understanding of the cause of lupus in humans and potential drug treatments for the disorder, which affects an estimated 1 ... "Just like in mice, in humans, if you don't clear the dying cells, then that predisposes you to lupus," said Lata Mukundan, PhD, a Stanford research... (Science Daily)

    Pappas portfolio firm signals IPO  Oct 20, 2009
    The company focuses on treatments for inflammatory diseases such as cardiovascular diseases and lupus. The company says in the filing it wants to raise money to fund its drug development work and for general corporate purposes. (Triangle Business Journal)

    Women's health problems doctors still miss  Oct 20, 2009
    There are four types of lupus, but you hear most about systemic lupus erythematosus, a malfunction in the immune system in which your body becomes its own worst enemy ... Each year, more than 16,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with lupus -- 90 percent of them are women ... Scientists suspect that hormones play a role because most women are diagnosed between ages 15 and 45, and lupus seems to strike during or following pregnancy. (CNN)

    Stanford study identifies cellular mechanism that causes lupuslike symptoms in mice  Oct 19, 2009
    Stanford University School of Medicine researchers have identified one pathway in this important process in mice that, if disrupted, causes a lupuslike autoimmune disease. The findings could lead to both a better understanding of the cause of lupus in humans and potential drug treatments for the disorder, which affects an estimated 1 ... "Just like in mice, in humans, if you don't clear the dying cells, then that predisposes you to lupus," said Lata Mukundan, PhD, a Stanford research associate... (EurekAlert!)

    Lupus patients perceive benefit from cardiovascular disease prevention counseling program  Oct 18, 2009
    According to a new study by Hospital for Special Surgery investigators presented at the American College of Rheumatology meeting on October 21 in Philadelphia, most lupus patients are not aware that their condition puts them at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease and a counseling program is a valuable way to promote education and lifestyle change. "Lupus patients are battling systemic inflammation, which in itself is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease," said Doruk Erkan, M.D. the... (EurekAlert!)

    Click to read:H1N1's Links to Pneumonia Appear Clearer  Oct 18, 2009
    (GIs developed) arthritis, fibromyalgia, lymphadenopathy, rashes, photosensitive rashes, malar rashes, chronic fatigue, chronic headaches, abnormal body hair loss, non-healing skin lesions, aphthous ulcers, dizziness, weakness, memory loss, seizures, mood changes, neuropsychiatric problems, anti-thyroid effects, anaemia, elevated ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate), systemic lupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis, ALS, Raynaud. s phenomenon, Sjorgren. (CBS News)

    Forcing vaccines on Americans violates civil liberties  Oct 17, 2009
    Added to the H1N1 vaccine is an oily concoction called squalene that has been shown to cause severe autoimmune conditions, including multiple sclerosis and lupus. Four New York state nurses recently filed suit before the New York Supreme Court asking it to overturn an order that requires all health-care workers in the state to get both the seasonal and swine flu vaccinations. (Juneau Empire)

    Onyx Pharma will pay up to $851M for Proteolix  Oct 13, 2009
    The company is also doing research on compounds that would treat inflammatory and autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus. Those drugs are intended to treat abnormal inflammation without affecting normal cells, Onyx said. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)

    Her sister's keeper taps into $44,000  Oct 13, 2009
    The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) uses the Causes application on Facebook to engage its members by sending out e-mails and notifications two to three times a week. Wick Davis, the director of online services for LFA, said cross-promoting all of the non-profits' communication vehicles message boards, blogs, e-newsletters, social media and the website has helped LFA see a generous spike in giving online. (USA Today -- Tech)

    At your service  Oct 12, 2009
    Lupus and Other Autoimmune Disorders Support Group: 386-756-4484. Lupus Link: 386-756-4484. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)

    Serious illness can even affect insured  Oct 12, 2009
    " Families can descend into financial turmoil quickly or slowly, over months or years. A patient is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, kidney disease or another illness. Hospital stays, expensive drug treatments and countless tests follow. The medical bills accumulate, via co-pays, prescriptions, unmet deductibles and other uncovered, out-of-network expenses. At some point, the time and toll of treatment force the patient or a parent to take a leave from work, slashing a family's income.... (AZCentral -- News)

    Julian Lennon Honors Lucy in the Sky  Oct 11, 2009
    Initially, Julian was scheduled to sing a few background vocals on one of James' songs titled 'LUCY', but during the recording, and with the news of Lucy Vodden's passing fresh on everyone's minds, Julian suggested that the track be released as a digital charity single, in honor of the memory of Lucy, with proceeds being donated to charities that support research for a cure for Lupus, in Lucy Vodden's name ... James Scott Cook stated "I am honored to be a part of a song that might help people... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Walkers promote health in Ambos Nogales  Oct 10, 2009
    It was for people living with diabetes, high blood pressure and lupus. About 50 people completed the program, and those who walked to the Quality Inn received their certificates. (Nogales International, AZ)

    Swine Flu Vaccine  Oct 9, 2009
    However, animal studies have linked squalene adjuvants to such diseases as arthritis, lupus, and lower-limb paralysis. So far, the use of squalene with the H1N1vaccine has not been announced, but it s not excluded. (Suite101.com)

    Editorial: 3 things to consider  Oct 9, 2009
    Some address serious public health issues (see Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Diabetes Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Lupus Awareness Month), some seem contradictory (see Eat Country Ham Month, Vegetarian Month), and some are downright bizarre (see Sarcastic Month, Toilet Repair Month) ... Lupus Awareness Month. (Lincoln Journal, MA)

    National report shines light on lupus 50-year treatment drought  Oct 5, 2009
    The Lupus Foundation of America urges key stakeholders to implement report recommendations. Washington, D.C. - October 5, 2009Today, The Lewin Group, a national health care consulting firm, issued recommendations on ways to overcome the barriers that have obstructed lupus drug development resulting in no new drug approval for this disease in more than 50 years since the Eisenhower Administration ... The recommendations are included in the report, "Overcoming Barriers to Drug Development in... (EurekAlert!)

    Support Groups  Oct 5, 2009
    - Erie County Lupus Support Group meets fourth Thursday of every month, 6 to 7:30 p.m., 1 East Conference Room, Saint Vincent Health System, 232 W. 25th St. Group is for lupus patients, family and friends for sharing experiences with the disease, details about treatment, research and symptoms management. Call Jane Lippincott, (724) 962-0368 or (866) 292-1472 for details. (Erie Times-News, PA)

    Development is Fennoy's top priority  Oct 4, 2009
    In 2001, Mr. Fennoy was among the first homebuyers to take the plunge on new houses built by the Augusta Neighborhood Improvement Corp., or ANIC. He had lost his wife of 29 years to lupus earlier that year and wanted a change of scenery, he said. Downtown is slowly turning around, he said, but the people living there need help. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    * World News Quick Take  Sep 30, 2009
    Julian Lennon and ODonnell resumed their friendship in recent months after she became ill with lupus, the disease of the immune system that led to her death last Tuesday. BELGIUM Hoisted by their own petard. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)

    Living with children  Sep 30, 2009
    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. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)

    Lakers forward, reality TV starlet hitched  Sep 30, 2009
    LONDON The real-life Lucy from the Beatles' song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" has died after a long fight against lupus. The death of Lucy Vodden at age 46 was announced by St. Thomas' Hospital in London, where she was treated. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Autoimmune Disorder Linked to Stroke, Heart Attack in Women  Sep 30, 2009
    In the study, researchers in the Netherlands analyzed data on more than 1,000 young women and found that those with a particular type of antiphospholipid antibody, called lupus anticoagulant, are 43 times more likely to suffer a stroke and five times more likely to have a heart attack than the general population of young women. Women with lupus anticoagulant who smoke or take birth control pills have a much higher risk of stroke (87-fold and more than 200-fold, respectively) and heart attack... (MEDLINEplus)

    Social media keep flood victims connected  Sep 30, 2009
    "I think a lot of people are getting the news basically through postings on Facebook," said Rene Astudillo, executive director at Lupus Foundation of Northern California. Astudillo, former executive director of the Asian American Journalists Association, was worried when he couldn't reach his brother in the Philippines because landlines were not working. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    8'Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds' Subject Lucy Vodden Dies»  Sep 30, 2009
    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 ... Angie Davidson, a lupus sufferer who is campaign director of the St. Thomas' Lupus Trust, said Vodden was "a real fighter" who had worked behind the scenes to support efforts to combat the disease. (Fox News)

    The Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. Asks Supporters to Band Together for Lupus(SM)  Sep 23, 2009
    The LFA asks people to join them and show their support by wearing a purple LFA wristband until there is an FDA-approved medication specifically for lupus. WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --It's been 50 years since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a medication to treat lupus -- when Dwight D. Eisenhower was President ... To highlight the need for safer, more tolerable, and effective medications, the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. (LFA) today launched its new... (PR Newswire)

    Concern for cancer patients drives Weymouth cyclist  Sep 22, 2009
    Peg is also battling multiple sclerosis and lupus. She is a fighter, Grimes said. (Weymouth News, MA)

    Marblehead Reporter, Fraffie Welch among Chamber honorees  Sep 20, 2009
    Jean-Marc Dykes was nominated by the Chamber membership and endorsed by the Nominating Committee to receive this award based on his recent accomplishment of riding his bicycle across the country to raise awareness and funds for lupus research. His dedication and compassion for helping those in need is exemplary, the Chamber said. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)

    Sleep Tricks  Sep 19, 2009
    She also suffers from Lupus, so chronic joint pain contributes to her insomnia. She has tried sleep medications as her primary remedy and, while they've helped her fall asleep, they don't keep her from waking up. (ABC News)

    East Palo Alto students to be honored Friday  Sep 18, 2009
    Bianca Castrejon was diagnosed with the disease lupus in her junior year at Carlmont High School in Belmont. Despite being ill, she worked to get the credits necessary to graduate. (Palo Alto Online, CA)

    Research lab in N.O. to make big strides in stem cell research  Sep 18, 2009
    "So the current thinking is, is that you could make a what we call a cell bank, where you could take maybe just a couple of donors and generate thousands of vials of cells and use them to treat thousands of patients, explained Dr. Bunnell. Well, this is huge. There is no rejection. "Yes, correct," he said. And they seem to be beneficial with auto immune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, muscular dystrophy, type one diabetes and multiple sclerosis. "We actually have data in our... (WWLTV.com, LA)

    Eagles Auxiliary Hosts First Washer Tournament  Sep 17, 2009
    Alzheimer's Association, Mo-Kansas Bar H Boys Ranch, Art Ehrlmann Cancer Fund, Robert W. Hanson Diabetes Fund, Max Baer Heart Fund, Jimmy Durante Children's Fund, D.D. Dunlap Kidney Fund, Lupus Fund. Prevention of Child Abuse, Lew Reed Spinal Cord Injury Fund, Disaster Relief Fund, Breast Cancer Fund, Colon Cancer Fund, Red Cross, Missouri Boys State Program, Pacific High School Project Graduation, Sgt. Dan Donnelly Backpack Fund. (Missourian Publishing, MO)

    Sneak peeks at whats up for returning shows  Sep 17, 2009
    It will undoubtedly take a while for House to get back to work at Princeton-Plainsboro, back to his job ruling out lupus, but it will happen eventually. Meanwhile, Cameron and Chase who got married in the season finale will reportedly see their roles beefed up again, which will encourage their very frustrated fans. (MSNBC -- Television)

    Acreage water OK  Sep 17, 2009
    By lupus non mordet lupum. Sep 16, 2009 10:42 PM. (The Palm Beach Post)

    Healthcare taxes, hidden and otherwise  Sep 16, 2009
    These are common conditions such as diabetes, Lupus, high blood pressure, etc. So, if someone or their family are unlucky enough to have pre-existing conditions, and they have no option but to purchase private health insurance, what option do they have for treatment. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Biotech center seen branding Maryland as life sciences 'powerhouse'  Sep 16, 2009
    The biotech office will position Maryland to become a biotech powerhouse, said Watkins, also CEO of Rockville s (NASDAQ: HGSI), which is working to develop a drug to treat lupus. Christian S. Johansson, secretary of the Department of Business and Economic Development, cited Montgomery County companies , which has developed a vaccine to treat the H1N1 flu, and , which is developing a tuberculosis vaccine, as examples of Maryland firms that are addressing major public health issues. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)

    Linking Epstein-Barr Virus To Multiple Sclerosis  Sep 16, 2009
    Similarly to other chronic inflammatory diseases, like rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis is thought to result from an inappropriate attack of the immune system toward selected body components, a process named autoimmunity. In the case of multiple sclerosis, the immune system is thought to attack myelin, the lipid-rich sheath coating our nerves. (Science Daily)

    How Safe are Tanning Beds?  Sep 15, 2009
    Medications, topical lotions (both over the counter and prescription) and certain medical conditions, such as lupus, can also make individuals more prone to sun sensitivity. It is important to recognize risk factors and take necessary safety precautions if an individual elects to tan, either in a tanning bed or naturally. (Suite101.com)

    Filmmaker revives discussion of Lyme disease  Sep 15, 2009
    Lyme is commonly misdiagnosed as chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, lupus and multiple sclerosis, among other ailments. Source: California Lyme Disease Association. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Cross-donor system planned for region's kidney patients  Sep 15, 2009
    had wanted to donate a kidney to her husband, Rosario, whose kidneys were gradually failing as a result of a long battle with lupus. But both her blood and tissue types were a complete mismatch for him, so Rosario remained on a transplant waiting list for years, relying on home dialysis to keep his body going. (Yahoo News -- Organ Donation & Transplants)

    Lupus Worse in Blacks, Hispanics Than in Whites, Study Finds  Sep 15, 2009
    FRIDAY, Sept. 11 (HealthDay News) -- Blacks and Hispanics appear more likely than whites to develop the most common form of the autoimmune disease lupus and to develop more severe complications from it, new research shows. Lupus, also known as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a chronic inflammatory disease that often affects the joints, kidneys, blood and nervous system, is generally known to strike women more often than men and some ethnic groups more than others ... The study, published in... (MEDLINEplus)

    Polamalu leaves game with injury  Sep 11, 2009
    Right tackle Willie Colon, whose mother suffers from lupus, is the spokesman and headliner for the 14th annual Lupus Loop 5K -- a run, walk, skate and "dog jog" tomorrow around Heinz Field. Registration is 8:30 a.m., with proceeds benefiting local patients and Lupus Foundation services. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    ZymoGenetics Says RA Drug Misses Advancement Goals  Sep 11, 2009
    Atacicept is also being tested as a treatment for lupus and multiple sclerosis. ZymoGenetics shares closed Thursday at $6. (ABC News -- Wire)

    Reeling Braves need rejuvenation and more  Sep 9, 2009
    Reeling Braves need rejuvenation and more. 3:51 pm September 8, 2009, by David O'Brien. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

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