Most people with lupus have antinuclear antibodies (ANAs) in their blood. But a positive ANA test doesn’t always mean lupus. The test can be positive in people with other autoimmune illnesses — ...

97% of people with lupus will test positive for ANA Some blood tests measure levels of proteins that aren’t antibodies such as c-reactive protein and complement levels. The levels of these proteins ...

The therapy works by genetically modifying cells to enable the body’s own immune system to recognise and attack problem cells ...

According to Dr Vital once lupus has begun, as a rule it is a lifelong illness. "Although some of the symptoms can be severe, ...

Lupus nephritis (LN) diagnosis could improve greatly if early results with a multimarker urine test are confirmed in larger ...

Although the chronic autoimmune disease affects thousands, little is known about it and a cure does not currently exist ...

The sFlt-1/PlGF ratio did not effectively gauge future preeclampsia risk in pregnant patients with SLE and proteinuria.

Experts have called for greater awareness of lupus to promote better access to healthcare for those living with the condition ...

The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) is excited to announce the first-ever recipients of the Translational Bridge Award (TBA), ...

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease ... In addition to doing a skin biopsy, dermatologists will order blood tests to get more clues about what is happening in the skin. Depending on the severity ...