In some people that are photosensitive, UV light from sunlight and indoor light sources can trigger a lupus flare. In addition to sunlight, ultraviolet rays are also given off by several different ...
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Lupus doesn’t have one clear origin. Researchers believe it comes from a complex equation of factors. One part of the equation is your genetic makeup. Another part involves the hormones that regulate ...
A new study explored the potential of IncRNA CASC2 and miR-155 levels as non-invasive diagnostic biomarkers for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and lupus nephritis (LN). Previous studies have found ...
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Drug-induced lupus is more common in men because they are given these drugs more often; however, not everyone who takes these drugs will develop the disease. Specific criteria for diagnosing ...
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What you need to know to prepare for a conversation with your doctor, understand the diagnostic process, and manage your expectations. Everyone has aches and pains now and then. Most of us know what ...
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