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Antibodies Linked To Cardiovascular Disease Increase In Patients With Active Lupus

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A study by researchers in Australia and the United Kingdom suggests that autoantibodies to fat binding proteins significantly increase in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients with active disease... ...

read more A study by researchers in Australia and the United Kingdom suggests that autoantibodies to fat binding proteins significantly increase in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients with active disease... read more Fri Mar 2010

Testing For Urinary Proteins Might Help Diagnose Kidney Damage From Lupus

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Simple urine tests for four proteins might be able to detect early kidney disease in people with lupus, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found in an animal study. Although it might take years before such tests could be used clinically, the findings suggest they could pinpoint kid ...

read more Simple urine tests for four proteins might be able to detect early kidney disease in people with lupus, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found in an animal study. Although it might take years before such tests could be used clinically, the findings suggest they could pinpoint kid read more Fri Mar 2010

LFA President Presents At The 12th Annual BIO CEO And Investor Conference

Categorie : Lupus
During the 12th Annual BIO CEO and Investor Conference held on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 in New York City, Sandra C. Raymond, President and CEO of the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA), participated in a panel discussion on the future of potential new treatments for lupus. The conference was hosted ...

read more During the 12th Annual BIO CEO and Investor Conference held on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 in New York City, Sandra C. Raymond, President and CEO of the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA), participated in a panel discussion on the future of potential new treatments for lupus. The conference was hosted read more Fri Mar 2010

Malaria drugs may help patients with lupus (Reuters)

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Reuters - Drugs used to treat malaria may be useful for patients with lupus, a chronic debilitating "autoimmune" disease, according to according to a new report. ...

read more Reuters - Drugs used to treat malaria may be useful for patients with lupus, a chronic debilitating read more Sun Jan 2010

The Lupus Foundation Of America Seeks Applications For Its 2010 Gina M. Finzi Memorial Student Summer Fellowship Program

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The Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. (LFA) is seeking applications for its 2010 Gina M. Finzi Memorial Student Summer Fellowship Program. The purpose of these awards is to foster an interest among young investigators in lupus research under the supervision of an established in investigator... ...

read more The Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. (LFA) is seeking applications for its 2010 Gina M. Finzi Memorial Student Summer Fellowship Program. The purpose of these awards is to foster an interest among young investigators in lupus research under the supervision of an established in investigator... read more Sun Jan 2010

Epratuzumab Receives U.S. Patent - Lupus Foundation Of America, Inc.

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A U.S. patent has been issued to Immunomedics, Inc. for epratuzumab, a monoclonal antibody under development as a potential new treatment for lupus. In August of 2009, Immunomedics and its partner, UCB of Belgium, reported promising data from a phase IIb clinical study of epratuzumab involving 227 ...

read more A U.S. patent has been issued to Immunomedics, Inc. for epratuzumab, a monoclonal antibody under development as a potential new treatment for lupus. In August of 2009, Immunomedics and its partner, UCB of Belgium, reported promising data from a phase IIb clinical study of epratuzumab involving 227 read more Sun Jan 2010

Twins Provide Clues to Lupus (HealthDay)

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HealthDay - MONDAY, Dec. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Cellular changes caused by environmental factors such as diet and chemical exposure may play a role in the autoimmune disease lupus, a new study suggests. ...

read more HealthDay - MONDAY, Dec. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Cellular changes caused by
environmental factors such as diet and chemical exposure may play a role
in the autoimmune disease lupus, a new study suggests. read more Thu Dec 2009

Health Tip: Managing Lupus Symptoms (HealthDay)

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HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can cause symptoms including pain and stiffness in the joints, body aches, fever, a rash on the skin and impaired cognitive function. ...

read more HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can
cause symptoms including pain and stiffness in the joints, body aches,
fever, a rash on the skin and impaired cognitive function. read more Thu Dec 2009

Julian Lennon And James Scott Cook Raise Awareness And Funds For Lupus Research

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Julian Lennon, son of the legendary John Lennon, and James Scott Cook announced today that they will donate a portion of the proceeds from their song, "LUCY," to fund research on the disease lupus... ...

read more Julian Lennon, son of the legendary John Lennon, and James Scott Cook announced today that they will donate a portion of the proceeds from their song, read more Wed Dec 2009

ImmuPharma PLC: Encouraging Final Phase IIb Results Seen With LUPUZOR™ In Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

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ImmuPharma PLC (LSE:IMM) the specialist discovery and development pharmaceutical company is pleased to announce the final results from a Phase IIb trial of LUPUZOR™ in active patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Lupuzor™ administered at 200 mcg once-a-month for 3 months plus standar ...

read more ImmuPharma PLC (LSE:IMM) the specialist discovery and development pharmaceutical company is pleased to announce the final results from a Phase IIb trial of LUPUZOR™ in active patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Lupuzor™ administered at 200 mcg once-a-month for 3 months plus standar read more Tue Nov 2009

Lupus linked to heart disease (Reuters)

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Reuters - People with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have a more than twofold increased risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study. ...

read more Reuters - People with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have a more than twofold increased risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study. read more Sun Nov 2009

Human Genome 2nd lupus trial succeeds (Reuters)

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Reuters - Human Genome Sciences Inc said its experimental lupus drug Benlysta eased symptoms in more than 43 percent of patients who took it in a clinical trial, paving the way for approval of the first new treatment for the disease in 50 years. ...

read more Reuters - Human Genome Sciences Inc said its experimental lupus drug Benlysta eased symptoms in more than 43 percent of patients who took it in a clinical trial, paving the way for approval of the first new treatment for the disease in 50 years. read more Sun Nov 2009

Lupus Patients Who Receive Kidney Transplants Rarely Develop Lupus Nephritis

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Individuals with a history of lupus who receive a kidney transplant rarely develop the serious inflammatory condition lupus nephritis in their new organ, according to a paper being presented at the American Society of Nephrology's 42nd Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition in San Diego, CA. The f ...

read more Individuals with a history of lupus who receive a kidney transplant rarely develop the serious inflammatory condition lupus nephritis in their new organ, according to a paper being presented at the American Society of Nephrology's 42nd Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition in San Diego, CA. The f read more Sun Nov 2009

BENLYSTA™ Successful In Second Pivotal Clinical Trial

Categorie : Lupus
Human Genome Sciences (HGS) and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) announced positive results from BLISS-76, the second of two large-scale phase III clinical trials of BENLYSTA™ (belimumab) for treating systemic lupus. A full presentation of results from BLISS-52 was recently shared at the 73rd Annual Scientif ...

read more Human Genome Sciences (HGS) and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) announced positive results from BLISS-76, the second of two large-scale phase III clinical trials of BENLYSTA™ (belimumab) for treating systemic lupus. A full presentation of results from BLISS-52 was recently shared at the 73rd Annual Scientif read more Sun Nov 2009

Lupus Research Institute: Benlysta(TM) Trial Results In An Historic Research Breakthrough And Victory For People With Lupus

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The Lupus Research Institute (LRI) and its National Coalition of state and local lupus organizations congratulate Human Genome Sciences (HGS) and GlaxoSmithKline for achieving an historical landmark - the second positive phase 3 clinical trial of Benlysta (belimumab), the first successfully tested n ...

read more The Lupus Research Institute (LRI) and its National Coalition of state and local lupus organizations congratulate Human Genome Sciences (HGS) and GlaxoSmithKline for achieving an historical landmark - the second positive phase 3 clinical trial of Benlysta (belimumab), the first successfully tested n read more Sun Nov 2009

Promise Of A New Lupus Treatment Is A Groundbreaking Achievement

Categorie : Lupus
Human Genome Sciences (HGS) and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) today announced positive results from BLISS-76, the second of two large-scale phase III clinical trials of BENLYSTA™ (belimumab) for treating systemic lupus. A full presentation of results from BLISS-52 was recently shared at the 73rd Annual Sc ...

read more Human Genome Sciences (HGS) and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) today announced positive results from BLISS-76, the second of two large-scale phase III clinical trials of BENLYSTA™ (belimumab) for treating systemic lupus. A full presentation of results from BLISS-52 was recently shared at the 73rd Annual Sc read more Sun Nov 2009

Scientists Find New Key to Lupus (HealthDay)

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HealthDay - MONDAY, Oct. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers say they've gained new understanding of how lupus develops in mice, a finding that could help future treatments for the autoimmune disease. ...

read more HealthDay - MONDAY, Oct. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers say they've gained new
understanding of how lupus develops in mice, a finding that could help
future treatments for the autoimmune disease. read more Sun Oct 2009

National Report Shines Light On Lupus 50-Year Treatment Drought

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The Lewin Group, a national health care consulting firm, has issued recommendations on ways to overcome the barriers that have obstructed lupus drug development resulting in no new drug approval for this disease in more than 50 years - since the Eisenhower Administration. The recommendations are inc ...

read more The Lewin Group, a national health care consulting firm, has issued recommendations on ways to overcome the barriers that have obstructed lupus drug development resulting in no new drug approval for this disease in more than 50 years - since the Eisenhower Administration. The recommendations are inc read more Sun Oct 2009

The Lupus Foundation Of America Urges Key Stakeholders To Implement Report Recommendations

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The Lewin Group, a national health care consulting firm, issued recommendations on ways to overcome the barriers that have obstructed lupus drug development resulting in no new drug approval for this disease in more than 50 years- since the Eisenhower Administration. The recommendations are included ...

read more The Lewin Group, a national health care consulting firm, issued recommendations on ways to overcome the barriers that have obstructed lupus drug development resulting in no new drug approval for this disease in more than 50 years- since the Eisenhower Administration. The recommendations are included read more Sun Oct 2009

Cellular Mechanism That Causes Lupuslike Symptoms In Mice Identified By Stanford Study

Categorie : Lupus
Macrophages, the scavenger cells of the body's immune system, are responsible for disposing of dying cells. Stanford University School of Medicine researchers have identified one pathway in this important process in mice that, if disrupted, causes a lupuslike autoimmune disease. The findings coul ...

read more Macrophages, the scavenger cells of the body's immune system, are responsible for disposing of dying cells. Stanford University School of Medicine researchers have identified one pathway in this important process in mice that, if disrupted, causes a lupuslike autoimmune disease. The findings coul read more Sun Oct 2009

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