http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Wed, 09 May 2012 09:11:39 EST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/lupus/pregnancy-hope.php Lupus Facts and Information Most women with lupus can have successful pregnancy outcomes - Results from multicenter NIH PROMISSE study find pregnancy safe for 80 percent of women with lupus. Sun, 06 Nov 2011 14:06:33 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/lupus/pregnancy-hope.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/lupus/key-cause.php Lupus Facts and Information Potentially impacting future diagnosis and treatment of lupus, an immune illness affecting more than 5 million people worldwide, researchers at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech have likely uncovered where the breakdown in the body's lymphocyte molecular regulatory machinery is occurring. Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:13:54 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/lupus/key-cause.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/lupus/patient-education.php Lupus Facts and Information Lupus patients: The doctor, nurse and social worker are here to see you - Mary Kirkland Center for Lupus Care at Hospital for Special Surgery brings together patient care, education and research. Tue, 09 Nov 2010 16:46:12 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/lupus/patient-education.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/lupus/assessment-tool.php Lupus Facts and Information New assessment tool helps shed light on lupus in kids worldwide. Tue, 09 Nov 2010 11:22:43 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/lupus/assessment-tool.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/lupus/future-hope.php Lupus Facts and Information Pioneering Organization Demonstrates 80% Success Rate by LRI-Funded Researchers, Generates $100 Million in Follow-On Funding in First 10 Years. Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:44:27 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/lupus/future-hope.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/lupus/lupus-disability-benefits.php Lupus Facts and Information Lupus and Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits Tue, 25 May 2010 09:00:03 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/lupus/lupus-disability-benefits.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/lupus/antibodies-cardio-disease.php Lupus Facts and Information Antibodies linked to cardiovascular disease increase in patients with active lupus - Study finds SLE patients at risk for developing atherosclerosis. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:11:41 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/lupus/antibodies-cardio-disease.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/lupus/cardiovascular-lupus.php Lupus Facts and Information Most lupus patients are not aware that their condition puts them at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease and a counseling program is a valuable way to promote education and lifestyle change. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:02:49 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/lupus/cardiovascular-lupus.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/lupus/kidney-damage-lupus.php Lupus Facts and Information Kidney damage associated with the autoimmune disease lupus is linked to a malfunction of immune cells that causes them to congregate in and attack the organs, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have discovered. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:52:55 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/lupus/kidney-damage-lupus.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/lupus/contraceptives-lupus.php Lupus Facts and Information Study found use of oral contraceptives was associated with an increased risk of autoimmune disease systemic lupus, particularly among women who had recently started taking them. Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:50:34 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/lupus/contraceptives-lupus.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/lupus/staying-healthy.php Lupus Facts and Information While there is no cure for lupus, depending on the severity of your disease, it is possible to live a full and normal life. There are natural products available to help with pain and provide dietary support to ailing immune systems. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:51:31 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/lupus/staying-healthy.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/lupus/early-menopause.php Lupus Facts and Information It very important that if you are suffering the signs of early menopause that you consult a doctor to rule out anything else that may be happening or a consequence of other health conditions. This is especially important if you have lupus and are experiencing signs of early menopause. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:41:55 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/lupus/early-menopause.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/lupus/social-security-lupus.php Lupus Facts and Information Lupus is a disease that affects the nervous system. For many, it is a mild disease but for others it is disabling. Social Security has a set of Impairment Listings. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:31:09 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/lupus/social-security-lupus.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/lupus/diets.php Lupus Facts and Information As someone who has healed Lupus, I often get asked about the importance of diet. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:11:27 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/autoimmunediseases/lupus/diets.php