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Recent Discoveries Shedding Light on Why Women Are at a Greater Risk for Lupus

Lupus is a complex autoimmune disease affecting millions worldwide with a staggering gender imbalance — about 9 of 10 people with lupus are women. Underlying biological, hormonal, or environmental factors likely contribute to why lupus affects females more often. Understanding why women are at greater risk for lupus could unlock novel treatments and revolutionize outcomes […] Read More

Two LRA-Funded Studies Offer New Insight into Why Lupus is More Common in Women

October 14, 2021 When it comes to the likelihood of developing an autoimmune disease such as lupus, there is a clear difference between sexes, with 9 women diagnosed for every one man. Two recent studies, both funded by the Lupus Research Alliance (LRA), offer insight into what may be driving this difference. Part of the […] Read More

Lupus Counts as a National Men’s Health Issue

June is National Men’s Health Month, when the Lupus Research Alliance works to raise awareness of lupus as a health issue among men to help early diagnosis and treatment. If a man has symptoms like extreme fatigue, skin rashes, joint pain and unexplained fevers – symptoms that can indicate lupus – he should talk to […] Read More

Lupus Research Alliance Announces New Grants For Translational Research

Jan. 10, 2018 Lupus Research Alliance Announces New Grants for Translational Research Seven Outstanding Investigators Chosen for Prestigious Lupus Research Grants The Lupus Research Alliance is proud to announce the recipients of its Target Identification in Lupus (TIL) grants designed to move research discoveries quickly from the laboratory to the patient’s bedside. Seven outstanding scientists […] Read More