People with lupus can have cognitive symptoms, like having a hard time thinking clearly or remembering things. This is also called “brain fog” or “lupus fog,” and it often comes and goes over time. In ...
A big obstacle for kids with a chronic illness like lupus is the uncertainty of their condition. They may feel fine one day and unwell the next. Add the stress of school to this and, understandably, ...
Discoid lupus (discoid lupus erythematosus) is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting the skin. It gets its name from the coin-shaped lesions it produces. Discoid lupus condition causes a severe rash ...
Engineered T cells that have been used to treat ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus show promising results.
A stroke happens when the blood vessels that carry nutrients and oxygen to the brain get blocked by a clot or bursts. Then, part of the brain loses oxygen and nutrients and brain cells begin to die.
Lupus can cause inflammation of the pericardium, the lining around your heart. Depending on the severity of your symptoms, treatments range from over-the-counter pain relievers to surgery. Systemic ...