Study Shows Kidney Transplant Improves Lupus Nephritis Survival
January 21, 2019
A study just published in Annals of Internal Medicine showed that kidney transplantation reduced deaths due to lupus...
Stories & News
Study shows: Stress, Depression and Pain are Major Contributors to Lupus Fatigue
January 18, 2019
An observational study published in Lupus of people with lupus found that of six factors, stress, depression...
Existing Asthma Medication Shows Effectiveness for Lupus
January 14, 2019
A small randomized Phase 1 study published in Arthritis & Rheumatology found that the existing asthma treatment...
New Trial Begins to Test Investigational Cenerimod to Treat Lupus
January 8, 2019
Source: Idorsia LTD Press Release
Idorsia Ltd (SIX: IDIA) announced that the first patient has been enrolled into...
Scientists Focus on Innate Immune System as Possible Lupus Treatment Approach
January 7, 2019
The 2018 Forum for Discovery opened with a series of lectures on new research on the role of...
Novel Therapeutic Approaches & Translational Challenges
One session at our recent scientific conference Forum for Discovery was devoted to meeting the need for new approaches...
The Role of Genetics in Lupus
Researchers have long known that lupus and other autoimmune disorders tend to run in families. However, the inheritance pattern...
Poor Dental Care Associated with Lupus
January 4, 2019
A study just published in Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology found that exposure to periodontal bacteria on the...
Association Between Lupus and Cancer
January 4, 2019
A new analysis published in Arthritis Research & Therapy found that SLE is associated with increased risk...
LRA Grantee Publishes Study on Diet in Lupus
December 22, 2018
Dr. Martin Kriegel and his colleagues at Yale University just published in Cell Host & Microbe an...
Lupus News Corner
Gala Brings Out Heavy Hitters
With The Honorable Michael R. Bloomberg, Lady Gaga, and Selena Gomez as honorary chairs, the...
Bold Initiatives … Tremendous Strides Breaking Through on Lupus Research
In 2018 the Lupus Research Alliance has taken daring chances, pursued bold initiatives, and made tremendous strides! We truly...