Her father had had myocardial infarctions; a paternal cousin had systemic lupus erythematosus ... and hemoglobin were normal; other laboratory test results are shown in Table 1.

Many different lab tests are used to find changes in your body that can happen with lupus. The results of each test help your doctor get a fuller picture of your health. Because lab tests alone can’t ...

The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) is excited to announce the first-ever recipients of the Translational Bridge Award (TBA), ...

A new "groundbreaking" treatment for lupus has given doctors and patients hope that it could end the need for lifelong medication. Three patients have received CAR T-cell therapy for the most ...

Yes, a dermatologist can diagnose lupus. They specialize in treating conditions that affect the hair, skin, and nails, such as autoimmune diseases like lupus. They can work with you to put ...

Biomarkers that reliably identify or even predict disease manifestations in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are needed. In a recent issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of ...

We have reported an increased prevalence of biopsy-confirmed smooth muscle antibody-positive autoimmune liver disease that notably predated the disease onset in 9.8% of juvenile lupus patients ...

The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) is excited to announce the first-ever recipients of the Translational Bridge Award (TBA), established this year to accelerate the translation of groundbreaking ...

"High cortisol in a normal individual can be a sign of stress in your case," said Dr. Hatipoglu. "However, sometimes other ...

If you already have an inflammatory condition, your doctor may order an ESR test as part of your routine lab work to monitor the effectiveness of your current treatment plan. The ESR test requires ...