May 10, 2012: Strides Made in Diagnosing, Treating Lupus
New therapies are being developed for people with the autoimmune illness, experts say

May 03, 2012: New Guidelines Issued for Severe Lupus
More can be done to prevent permanent kidney damage, says American College of Rheumatology

April 04, 2012: New Lupus Genes Identified
Still unknown is how the genes contribute to the autoimmune disease

February 16, 2012: Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Fertility Woes, Miscarriage
Some women with these autoimmune disorders avoided pregnancy, study found

January 18, 2012: Genes May Give Clues to Severe Form of Lupus
A DNA sequence known as an 'accelerator' might explain some aggressive cases, researchers say

January 17, 2012: More Known About Proteins That Cause Autoimmune Diseases
Researchers say 'autoantibodies' can cause lupus, diabetes, arthritis

November 16, 2011: Newer Drug Seems Better at Controlling Lupus Kidney Complication
Serious adverse events less likely with mycophenolate mofetil, too, study finds

November 07, 2011: Pregnancy Safe for Most Women With Lupus: Study
About 80 percent of women delivered without complications

November 07, 2011: Vitamin D, Interferon Alpha Vaccine Show Promise Against Lupus
Experimental treatments altered immune response in small, preliminary studies

September 01, 2011: FDA: Silicone Breast Implants to Remain on Market
Agency says it will work with manufacturers to improve monitoring of women who get the devices

August 30, 2011: FDA Focuses on Silicone Breast Implant Safety Studies
Agency asking advisers to devise ways to gather better data on 'real-world' safety and performance

May 19, 2011: Black Americans With Lupus Have Better Response to Flu Vaccine
Those with weak reaction more likely to have disease flares after vaccination, researchers say

May 06, 2011: Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis May Raise Risk of Abnormal Heart Rhythm
Both inflammatory diseases up odds of developing atrial fibrillation, which is tied to stroke, study suggests

March 10, 2011: Benlysta Approved for Lupus
Last-approved lupus drug sanctioned 56 years ago

March 10, 2011: FDA Approves 1st New Lupus Drug in More Than 50 Years
Patients receiving Benlysta did far better than those receiving placebo, researchers found

January 10, 2011: Immune Disorders May Raise Blood Clot Risk in Hospitalized Patients
Those with conditions such as lupus appear more vulnerable, study suggests

December 26, 2010: Lupus Treatment May Soon Take Leap Forward
For first time in half-century, new drug awaits approval for autoimmune disease

December 26, 2010: For California Woman, Lupus Is Life
Decade after diagnosis and trauma, woman still feels 'blessed'

December 17, 2010: Kidney Disease Could Be More Deadly for Kids With Lupus
Researcher suggests that risk stems from damaging effect on the heart

November 17, 2010: FDA Advisers Endorse New Lupus Drug
If approved by agency, Benlysta would be first new drug to treat the disease in 50 years

November 05, 2010: Lupus Kidney Disorder Treatment Improved Over Decade: Review
Safer, more effective options available for patients with lupus nephritis, researchers say

September 01, 2010: Overactive Blood Platelets May Play Role in Lupus
Study suggests anti-clotting drug Plavix might help treat disease

July 09, 2010: Health Tip: Signs That You May Have Lupus
Here are some common symptoms

May 14, 2010: Health Tip: Things That Can Trigger Lupus Flares
Lifestyle practices that may help bring on symptoms

March 09, 2010: Psychotherapy Can Help People With Lupus Cope
After 10 sessions, anxiety, depression and stress lessened, researchers say

February 26, 2010: New Clues to Lupus' Link With Heart Disease
Antibodies could play key role, study finds

February 01, 2010: Fewer Childhood Deaths From Rheumatic Disease
Treatment advances in the 1990s may explain drop, study says

December 28, 2009: Twins Provide Clues to Lupus
Study shows lifestyle differences could explain why only one sibling affected

December 03, 2009: Health Tip: Managing Lupus Symptoms
Here are some suggestions

October 19, 2009: Scientists Find New Key to Lupus
Molecule identified in lab mice may cause autoimmune disease

October 19, 2009: Household Insecticides May Be Linked to Autoimmune Diseases
Study suggests a connection with lupus, rheumatoid arthritis

September 11, 2009: Lupus Worse in Blacks, Hispanics Than in Whites, Study Finds
They're more likely to have conditions that complicate treatment, researchers say

July 30, 2009: Flu Shot May Be Less Effective in Those With Lupus
Certain medications could explain diminished protection, researchers say

June 04, 2009: Herb May Offer Hope for Autoimmune Diseases
In lab and mice studies, compound halts disease without crimping immune system

April 09, 2009: Birth Control Pills Linked to Lupus Risk
But doctors differ on degree of peril, saying genetics likely a key player

April 02, 2009: Gene May Explain Women's Heightened Lupus Risk
Disease-prone mice lacking this factor failed to develop common symptoms, study finds

March 13, 2009: Cancer Drug May Offer New Hope for Lupus Patients
Small U.K. study says Rituxan could become 1st new drug for disease in 50 years

December 22, 2008: Scientists Discover Trigger for Autoimmune Diseases
Self-attacking, dormant cells switch 'on' in those with lupus, rheumatoid arthritis

August 07, 2008: B Cells Can Act Alone in Autoimmune Diseases
Finding points to new interventions to control body's attack on its own healthy tissue

June 09, 2008: Blood Cancer Drug Shows Promise Against Lupus
Experiments with mice found Velcade reduced dangerous autoantibodies