Lupus Connective Tissue Musculoskeletal Disorders
Lupus Connective Tissue Musculoskeletal Disorders
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can affect various parts of the body, including the skin, joints, heart, lungs, blood, kidneys and brain. Inflammation is considered the primary feature of lupus. For most people, lupus is a mild disease affecting only a few organs. For others, it may cause serious and even life-threatening problems.
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The Lupus Site - Diagnostic information, tests, medications, advice, support, forum, and survey with over 150 pages of information.
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Lupus Now - A magazine for people with lupus and their families, lupus health professionals and researchers. Published by the Lupus Foundation of America.
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DxLupus - Designed and created for people who have lupus, those who share their lives, those who care for them, and everyone who wants to know more about it. Includes interviews with doctors and researchers, streaming videos and animation to explain the disease. Fr
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Lupus Resource Center - A guide to resources, including medical news, articles and information, message boards, books, directory of related sites. Also has sales of books.
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Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation - Lupus Family Registry and Repository - NIH sponsored repository to recruit and store multiplex family DNA for current and future studies.
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Neurological Sequelae of Lupus - Also called systemic lupus erythematosus. Information sheet compiled by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
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Hospital for Joint Diseases - Lupus - By H Michael Belmont, MD, Rheumatologist, specialist in the treatment, research, and the care of affected patients. Also book sales.
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About.com - Lupus - Directory of news, information, research, and support for patients with this disease.
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Mohan Research Laboratory - University of Texas - General information about Lupus and specific research regarding the genetic and environmental causes of SLE.
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Arthritis Insight-Lupus - Symptoms, treatment, information and support.
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Northwestern University - Clinical research team from Northwestern University Medical School describe current research, summarize findings, and answer frequently asked questions.
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Faces of Lupus - See the faces of the real people affected by this illness.
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La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Brief introduction and collection of lupus resources.
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Lupus Research Institute - Promotes and supports research on SLE prevention and treatment. News and information about lupus diagnosis, treatment, risk factors, research, clinical trials; advice for patients; and how to donate.
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Suite101.com - Lupus - Includes information, with articles written by a nurse who has the disease. Offers ask a question area and a chatroom.
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eMedicine Health - Lupus - Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of lupus.
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WebMD Lupus Health Center - Find in-depth lupus information including the causes, symptoms, and treatments.
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Alliance for Lupus Research - Offers information about the organization, current research and treatment, FAQs, links, and contact details.
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