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  2. Lupus - Wikipedia

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    Lupus, formally called systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue in many parts of the body. [1] Symptoms vary among people and may be mild to severe. [1]

  3. Moving Beyond the New Normal: Adjusting to Life With Lupus

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    For Janice Wolfe-Easley, 64, of Springfield, Virginia, life before lupus was a swirl of activities -- exercise, sailing, volleyball on the beach with her husband and 60-mile breast cancer walks.

  4. Lupus erythematosus - Wikipedia

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    An estimated 5 million people worldwide have some form of lupus disease. [23] 70% of lupus cases diagnosed are systemic lupus erythematosus. [23] 20% of people with lupus will have a parent or sibling who already has lupus or may develop lupus. [23] about 5% of the children born to individuals with lupus will develop the illness. [23]

  5. Lupus Foundation of America - Wikipedia

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    Money raised is used to support lupus research, education and advocacy programs that serve to improve the quality of life for all people affected by lupus. LFA's multi-media campaign, KNOW LUPUS, continues to educate people about lupus and its impact, has resulted in more than $31 million in donated media and 839 million impressions. [8]

  6. What is lupus and how is it treated? - AOL

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    In the new NHS trial, three patients have received the therapy for the most serious form of lupus, a condition that can be life-threatening and cause damage to the heart, lungs, brain and kidneys.

  7. Scientists say they have identified lupus' root cause — and ...

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    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than 200,000 people in the U.S. have lupus, though the Lupus Foundation of America puts the total much higher: roughly 1.5 ...

  8. Neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus - Wikipedia

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    Though neuropsychiatric lupus is sometimes referred to as "CNS lupus", it can also affect the peripheral nervous system (PNS). Between 10-15% of people with NPSLE have PNS involvement. [3] Mononeuropathy and polyneuropathy are the most common PNS syndromes. [1]

  9. The Root Cause Of Lupus Has Been A Complete Mystery ... - AOL

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    Lupus is a chronic disease that can cause inflammation and pain in any part of the body. The disease impacts about 1.5 million Americans, but women are nine times more likely to develop lupus than ...

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