Systemic lupus erythematosus, or lupus, is a complex autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy ...

Patients whose autoimmune disorders such as lupus were initially dismissed by doctors as psychosomatic show long-lasting ...

New research reveals disturbing nightmares and hallucinations may serve as early warning signs of lupus, potentially helping patients receive treatment sooner.

Lupus is an autoimmune disease where the body's immune system attacks its own tissues and organs, causing inflammation and damaging organs. A new study has now shown that the natural active ingredient ...

Living with lupus can be overwhelming, says columnist Candace Semien, but it's important to hold tight and fight for yourself ...

Research shows multiple factors drive CKD risk in lupus nephritis, including nephritic flares, baseline hypertension, renal ...

For patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and pericarditis, recurrence of pericarditis occurs in more than 20% of patients and associated factors include younger age, prednisone treatment, ...

To clarify the association between certain immunologic factors and clinical activity in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, 96 patients were studied. Those with antibodies to ...

Lupus' most distinctive sign -- a facial rash that resembles the wings of a butterfly unfolding across both cheeks -- occurs in many, but not all, cases. Most people with lupus have a mild form ...