Lupus News

While there's no cure for lupus and treatments don't work for everyone with the disease, a new study shows a cancer therapy may kick hard-to-treat lupus into remission.

A new study shows people with lupus who get a COVID booster shot after full vaccination are half as likely to experience a COVID infection afterward.

The FDA has approved a new diagnostic blood test for lupus, which identifies the autoimmune disease by detecting a specific lupus-related antibody in people who are antinuclear antibody-negative, according to a recent update from the Lupus Foundation of America.

Scientists who studied a young lupus patient found a gene mutation that may lead to the creation of better, more detailed treatments for the incurable autoimmune disease

Researchers have used genetically tweaked immune system cells to send a woman's severe lupus into remission.

A small, early "phase 1" trial finds an experimental antibody therapy may help ease skin symptoms from the autoimmune disease lupus.

A new study reveals how widespread the disease is in the United States.

The greater the number of bad childhood experiences, the worse a patient's self-reported lupus activity, depression and overall health, a new study has found.

But stress may trigger the reverse, researchers report

Studies find race, ethnicity, gender and even geography make a difference for this autoimmune disease

Certain cells seem to malfunction and create inflammation instead of fighting the disease, research say

As early as 12 weeks, checks can signal danger of complications for both mother and baby, study contends

But blacks, Hispanics face greater odds of complications than whites, though reasons why are unclear

Asians, Hispanics most likely to survive the autoimmune disease

Headache, seizures often lead doctors down the wrong path

Drugs that suppress the immune system make it harder to fight infection, study says

High blood pressure and steroid medication may worsen lupus, a chronic inflammatory disease that can affect the joints, skin, kidneys, lungs, nervous system and other organs.

Drugs can reduce symptoms of autoimmune disease, ward off serious complications

Study followed nearly 15,000 patients for 6 years

A drug related to thalidomide may be more potent and less toxic than thalidomide, which is often used to treat lupus skin conditions.

Aimee Copeland, the young Georgia woman battling infection with flesh-eating bacteria, reportedly has lupus. In this expert Q&A, rheumatologist Chaim Putterman discusses lupus and the risk of necrotizing fasciitis.

In the first study of its kind, high doses of vitamin D were safe and appeared to temper some of the destructive immune system responses believed to cause lupus.

The FDA has approved Benlysta, the first new drug for lupus in 50 years. What is it? Which patients will benefit? Which won't? Is it safe? WebMD's FAQ.

The FDA has approved Benlysta, the first new lupus drug since 1955. Benlysta reduces lupus activity; it's hoped the drug will help patients reduce their need for steroids.

Researchers think they may have discovered the mechanism that drives the body’s attack on its own cells and tissues in the autoimmune disease lupus.