41. Battling Lupus In people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the immune system can t tell the difference between foreign substances and the healthy cells and tissues. http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/2005/405_lupus.html

FDA Home Page Search FDA Site FDA A-Z Index Contact FDA ... To a Friend FDA Consumer magazine July-August 2005 Issue Battling Lupus By Michelle Meadows Symptoms Diagnosis Multiple Factors Typical Treatment ... Developing New Therapies Arletha Manlove, 41, of Kansas City, Mo., first noticed feeling different after having her first child. She experienced unusual fatigue, but thought maybe it was the adjustment of taking care of a new baby. Everything was a struggle, she says. "It was a chore to take a shower and a chore to get dressed." She also had unexplained fevers, recurrent upper respiratory infections, and swelling and aching in her hands. "I would wake up in the morning with swollen fingers, and by the time I got dressed, the swelling would go down." She had six miscarriages in five years and repeated bouts of uterine pain. "I had been to gynecologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, and general practitioners," she says. "I started to think maybe they were right; maybe it was all in my head." After a devastating miscarriage in the second trimester of pregnancy, Manlove's uterine pain became even worse and her other symptoms continued. At her mother's urging, she agreed to try one more doctor, a fertility specialist. He diagnosed her with both endometriosis and lupus in 1990 and referred her to a rheumatologist, a doctor who has additional training in diagnosing and treating arthritis and other diseases of the joints, muscles, and bones.

42. OMIM - SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS; SLE Clinical Features Other Features Inheritance Mapping Molecular Genetics Pathogenesis......MIM 152700 Text http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/dispomim.cgi?id=152700

43. Lupus Online Support Group lupus Online Support Group Give and get help. Share experiences and meet friends with the same health challenges. http://www.mdjunction.com/lupus

Enter your search terms Register Group Menu Lupus Group Lupus Forums Lupus Articles Lupus Members (158) Lupus Diaries Group Leaders Wear a Ribbon Why wear a ribbon? Not only do I have bipolar disorder, I also have fibromyalgia and possibly lupus... martinajs purple_ribbon.gif Menu Join Our Community Other Support Groups Find a Doctor Health Articles My Diary My Messages Username Password Lost Password? No account yet? Register It's Free We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here Lupus Online Support Group A community of patients, family members and friends dedicated to dealing with Lupus, together. Join This Group Ask a Question Tell a Friend New to the Lupus Support Group? click here Lupus Feed Current Lupus Discussions I believe she has seen a rheumatologist. As a matter of ... by in 4 hours ago day to day My prayers are with you. I have had lupus for l5 years a... by mumeva in 1 day ago day to day :dry: I just found out that I have lupus about mid april ... by in 1 day ago I found this article about managing Lupus stress Thanks for posting the article. I've always been somewhat...

44. Log In Problems lupus resources. lupus recent news, CME activities, features. Medline search. lupus resource center. http://www.medscape.com/resource/lupus

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45. World Lupus Day- May 10th, 2008 Proclamation Activities Around the Globe International lupus Groups International lupus Congress About lupus Downloads Press Room http://www.worldlupusday.org/

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46. :: Dorough Lupus Foundation :: Official site for this nonprofit organization started by Howie Dorough and his family. Offers information to keep music programs in schools, fund raising http://www.doroughlupusfoundation.org/

47. CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Lupus Abbot of Ferrieres, French Benedictine writer, b. in the Diocese of Sens, about 805; d. about 862. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09436b.htm

Home Encyclopedia Summa Fathers ... L > Lupus Lupus (SERVATUS LUPUS, LOUP) Abbot of French Benedictine writer, b. in the Diocese of Sens , about 805; d. about 862. He assumed the surname of Servatus in commemoration of his miraculous escape from danger either in a serious illness or on the battlefield. He began his education at under Aldric and completed it at Fulda under Rabanus Maurus . During his residence at Fulda (c. 830-36) he became an intimate friend and disciple of the learned Einhard . Even before he returned to his native land he had become favourably known at court and was especially esteemed by the Empress Judith , the second wife of Louis the Pious . To her and her son Charles the Bald , whose political interests he always defended, he owed his nomination as Abbot of November Subsequently he took a prominent part in contemporary political and ecclesiastical events, even assuming active command on the battlefield several times. During the war between Charles the Bald and Pepin of Aquitaine he was captured and held prisoner for a short time (844). The same year he was sent to

48. Lupus And The Skin lupus Pamphlet Patients with lupus erythematosus (LE) often have skin signs and develop many different types of lesions. LE skin diseases are divided into http://www.aad.org/public/publications/pamphlets/common_lupus.html

American Academy of Dermatology Home Contact Us Support the Academy ... State Medical Societies Find a Dermatologist Zip Code: Radius: 5 Miles 10 Miles 25 Miles 50 Miles 100 Miles 150 Miles Skin News Briefs Free Academy's SKIN News Briefs quarterly e-newsletter. Sign up now! Camp Discovery Other Public Resources About The AAD Lupus and the Skin Home Public Center Patients with lupus erythematosus (LE) often have skin signs and develop many different types of lesions. LE skin diseases are divided into two broad categories: those skin lesions that occur only in people with LE, known as LE-specific skin lesions, and those skin lesions that can occur in people with LE, but can also occur in other diseases (LE-non-specific skin lesions). There are three broad categories of LE-specific skin lesions: chronic cutaneous LE (CCLE), or diseases limited to the skin, subacute cutaneous LE (SCLE), and acute cutaneous LE (ACLE). The most common lesion in CCLE is known as discoid LE; however, discoid skin lesions may appear in a patient with any type of LE. What is the relationship between systemic LE (SLE) and chronic cutaneous (CCLE)?

49. The Lupus Foundation Of Pennsylvania - Advocacy Funds research, promotes awareness and provides support services for patients. Information about SLE diagnosis and treatment, current news items, http://www.lupuspa.org/

Our Mission Current Articles Erie Harrisburg Pittsburgh Pocono/Northeast Life with Lupus True Stories about individuals and their families affected by Lupus. Click here to experience the battle of living with this puzzling and complex disease through their eyes. Donate to our 2008 Annual Appeal Please help a Relative, Friend or Neighbor suffering from the affects of Lupus. online donation Lupus Week August 17-22, 2008 40 kids with lupus and their families have a chance to enjoy this summertime escape at no cost The Lupus-Osteoporosis Link From the National Institutes of Health's Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center. Click here to view the Article Lupus Referrals The Pennsylvania Lupus Foundation can provide current lists of: Parents, Teachers and Students click here Rheumatologists in Pennsylvania Pediatric Rheumatologists Prescription Drug Programs Sun Protection Products Support Services For more information please e-mail info@lupuspa.org

50. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus A resource for families and physicians caring for children with systemic lupus erythematosus and other rheumatic diseases. http://www.goldscout.com/page2.html

id=13897 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus This page is provided by Thomas J. A. Lehman MD Delivering the best care - with great care Dr. Lehman is the author of many textbook chapters and articles on the care of children and young adults with SLE. He practices in New York City Click here for more information about Dr. Lehman or the Hospital for Special Surgery. Unsure if you are getting the best care? Click here for information on a book I have written about childhood rheumatic disease which discusses lupus in much more detail What is systemic lupus erythematosus? Systemic lupus erythematosus SLE ) is a challenging 'autoimmune' whose wide variety of manifestations makes it a necessary part of the differential diagnosis for children and adolescents with many different presenting complaints. Nonspecific complaints of fatigue and malaise are the most common initial symptoms of SLE in children and adolescents. The typical 'butterfly' rash is present in less than one-third of affected children. Many pediatricians dismiss SLE from their differential diagnosis as 'uncommon in childhood', but positive tests for

51. LUPUS Foundation Of Minnesota Dedicated to support and education of patients, their friends, family, and the public, and support research to improve the diagnosis and treatment and find http://www.lupusmn.org/

Donate Volunteer Press Lupus Foundation of Minnesota The Atrium Suite 135 2626 East 82nd Street Bloomington, MN 55425 Phone Number Email us Proud member of: Support Services Research Education Events About Us Home Lupus Pick-Ups... SUPPORT lupus RESEARCH get more info HERE get a CD HERE A BIG thanks to Cory Cove and 'The Sludgeathon' - A 24-hour on-air marathon Cory (AKA Sludge) and the crew worked continuously promoting lupus awareness - was held this past to help the Foundation raise almost weekend. Thanks to Sludge KFAN Sports Radio AM and the KFAN listeners for their efforts and generosity! Listen to Cory and KMSP's Robyne Robinson talk about living with lupus. ATTENTION "People with Positive ANA"

52. Lupus International - Foundation Providing Information On Research, Medications, lupus International Foundation providing information on research, medications, treatments and answers to what is lupus. http://www.lupusinternational.com/

Contribute to Lupus International through GoodSearch! Lupus Awareness Advocacy Dear Lupus Awareness Advocate, Congress recently passed and our President signed into law, H.R. 6, the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. This bill states common incandescent light bulbs will begin being phased out by 2012. Congress has not considered all the ramifications of this bill, and unfortunately it will adversely affect many Americans. Their health and well-being will be compromised. Read More Please take the time to sign the Lupus International petition to get the ENERGY AND INDEPENDENCE ACT OF 2007 AMENDED to make access and economic alternatives realistic for lupus patients and others affected by ultraviolet light. Sign the Petition A Drive to Remember Lupus International is proud to recognize the upcoming 2008ŠA Drive to Remember in honor of those who have lost their lives while saving others. Our hearts go out to each of the families who have lost someone in the line of duty. view their site To you, exclusively from Lupus International... Portraits of Success , a new one-of-a-kind book published by Lupus International provides a peek into the lives of twenty-nine people who live successfully with lupus. Within the pages of this book are the stories of victory, told in their own words. Children born, remission achieved, management of flares are celebrated. They talk about their days of doubt and tears, but most of all they speak of the hope new research brings. Their stories are an inspiring read. Symptoms, medications, practical advice on living day to day make this book a must have for those with lupus, and those who love those who have lupus.

53. ADW: Canis Lupus: Information The original range of Canis lupus consisted of the majority of the Northern hemisphere from the Arctic continuing south to a latitude of 20° S, http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Canis_lupus.html

Overview News Technology Conditions of Use ... Home Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Subphylum Vertebrata Class Mammalia Order Carnivora Suborder Caniformia Family Canidae Species Canis lupus Canis lupus gray wolf Information Pictures Specimens Sounds ... Classification editLink('skunkworks/.accounts/64dc24e6-de13-47ce-834e-983a2e3faeee') 2008/05/25 02:50:23.959 GMT-4 By Tanya Dewey Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Subphylum: Vertebrata Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Suborder: Caniformia Family: Canidae Genus: Canis Species: Canis lupus Members of this Species Geographic Range The original range of Canis lupus consisted of the majority of the Northern hemisphere from the Arctic continuing south to a latitude of 20° S, which runs through southern Central Mexico, northern Africa, and southern Asia. However, due to habitat destruction, environmental change, persecution by humans, and other barriers to population growth, gray wolf populations are now found only in a few areas of the contiguous United States, Alaska, Canada, Mexico (a small population), and Eurasia. Biogeographic Regions: nearctic native palearctic native Other Geographic Terms: holarctic Habitat Gray wolves are one of the most wide ranging land animals. They occupy a wide variety of habitats, from arctic tundra to forest, prairie, and arid landscapes.

54. FCIC: Lupus Each person with lupus has slightly different symptoms that can range from mild to severe and may come and go over time. However, some of the most common http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/health/lupus/symptoms.html

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus U.S Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Symptoms of Lupus Each person with lupus has slightly different symptoms that can range from mild to severe and may come and go over time. However, some of the most common symptoms of lupus include painful or swollen joints (arthritis), unexplained fever, and extreme fatigue. A characteristic red skin rash-the so-called butterfly or malar rash-may appear across the nose and cheeks. Rashes may also occur on the face and ears, upper arms, shoulders, chest, and hands. Because many people with lupus are sensitive to sunlight (called photosensitivity), skin rashes often first develop or worsen after sun exposure. Common Symptoms of Lupus Painful or swollen joints and muscle pain Unexplained fever Red rash or color change on the face Chest pain upon deep breathing Unusual loss of hair Pale or purple fingers or toes from cold or stress (Raynaud's phenomenon) Sensitivity to the sun Swelling (edema) in legs or around eyes Mouth ulcers Swollen glands Extreme fatigue Other symptoms of lupus include chest pain, hair loss, anemia (a decrease in red blood cells), mouth ulcers, and pale or purple fingers and toes from cold and stress. Some people also experience headaches, dizziness, depression, confusion, or seizures. New symptoms may continue to appear years after the initial diagnosis, and different symptoms can occur at different times. In some people with lupus, only one system of the body, such as the skin or joints, is affected. Other people experience symptoms in many parts of their body. Just how seriously a body system is affected varies from person to person. The following systems in the body also can be affected by lupus.

55. It's Not Lupus, It's Never Lupus It s not lupus, it s never lupus. Nope, it s not lupus. http://itsnotlup.us/

56. Lupus Family Registry And Repository Finding the genes that cause lupus (akaSLE or systemic lupus erythematosus), these Oklahoma-based studies work with families with 2 or more lupus patients, http://lupus.omrf.org/

57. Discoid Lupus Erythematosus Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is a chronic skin condition of sores with inflammation and scarring favoring the face, ears, and scalp and at times on http://www.aocd.org/skin/dermatologic_diseases/discoid_lupus_eryt.html

[ click a disease picture to see larger view ] Discoid Lupus Erythematosus Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is a chronic skin condition of sores with inflammation and scarring favoring the face, ears, and scalp and at times on other body areas. These lesions develop as a red, inflamed patch with a scaling and crusty appearance. The center areas may appear lighter in color with a rim darker than the normal skin. When lesions occur in hairy areas such as the beard or scalp, permanent scarring and hair loss can occur. A small percentage of patients with discoid lupus can develop disease of the internal organs, which can make the person sick. Children and people with many spots are usually at more risk of this. If a doctor suspects this condition, a skin biopsy needs to be done to confirm the diagnosis because other conditions can look like discoid lupus erythematosus. If the skin biopsy shows discoid lupus erythematosus, then further blood testing may be indicated. The exact cause is unknown, but it is thought to be autoimmune with the body's immune system incorrectly attacking normal skin. This condition tends to run in families. Females outnumber males with this condition 3 to 1. In some patients with discoid lupus erythematosus, sunlight and cigarette smoking may make the lesions come out. Cortisone ointment applied to the skin in the involved areas will often improve the lesions and slow down their progression. Cortisone injections into the lesions will also treat discoid lupus and usually are more effective than the ointment form of cortisone. Alternatively, calcineurin inhibitors, pimecrolimus cream or tacrolimus ointment may be used. Imiquimod has also been reported to be helpful in a few patients. If the lesions are becoming unsightly and one really feel something more needs to be done, a drug named Plaquenil will often improve the condition. Patients on Plaquenil need eye exams once a year to prevent damage to the retina of the eye and periodic blood work. Closely related drugs (Aralen, Quinacrine) may be more effective but have more side effects. Other drugs, such as Accutane and Soriatane, can also be used.

58. Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus. DermNet NZ Cutaneous lupus erythematosus. Authoritative facts about the skin from the New Zealand Dermatological Society. http://www.dermnetnz.org/immune/cutaneous-lupus.html

@import url("/common/screen.css"); DermNet NZ Ad Authoritative facts about the skin from the New Zealand Dermatological Society Incorporated Home For patients For doctors ... A-Z page index Search: Home Immunological disorders Cutaneous lupus erythematosus: PDF 340 KB A-Z page index A B C D ... Z Translate DermNet NZ from English to German English to Spanish English to French English to Italian English to Portuguese English to Russian BETA English to Arabic BETA English to Japanese BETA English to Korean BETA English to Chinese (S) BETA Buy skin care products Search for books Cutaneous lupus erythematosus Lupus Erythematosus (LE) of the skin comprises an uncommon group of skin disorders including: Discoid LE Subacute LE Lupus profundus Neonatal LE ... Jessner lymphocytic infiltrate may also be a type of cutaneous lupus. Cutaneous LE most often affects young adult women (aged 20 to 50). Cutaneous LE can be provoked by sunlight but it is actually more common in dark skinned than in fair skinned people. Sunscreens do not totally prevent it. Discoid LE In the most common form, discoid LE, unsightly red scaly patches develop which leave

59. Michigan / Indiana Lupus Alliance Support, fundraiser and membership information, and services for patients and friends in Michigan. http://www.milupus.org/

W elcome Become a member or renew your membership CONTACT US Local (586)775-8310 ADDRESS: 26507 HARPER AVE. ST. CLAIR SHORES, MI 48081 MYTH BUSTER CAMPAIGN 08 CALL 800-705-6677 FOR INFORMATION

60. Your Lupus Resource lupus chat room and message boards; chat and learn from peers coping with lupus on what has helped them, post messages http://www.lupuschat.com/

Lupus Chat You can use this site for: Posting messages to other visitors who may have Lupus. Ask questions to be answered by Lupus chat peers. Inform others of your experiences with Lupus. Tell others what treatments have worked for you. Read the latest Lupus treatment information and news. Lupus Chat Rooms Lupus Message Boards ... Alternative Treatments Lupus News Articles: NIH LAUNCHES STUDY OF HEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELL TRANSPLANTATION FOR SEVERE, TREATMENT-RESISTANT LUPUS Researchers at the Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health (NIH) have launched a five- year study to see whether a therapy using transplantation of hematopoietic stem cells, blood stem cells found in bone marrow, can produce long-term remission for patients with severe, treatment-resistant systemic lupus erythematosus (or lupus), a rheumatic autoimmune disease that can affect the body's major organs. Immunomedics Reports First Clinical Results with Epratuzumab in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Immunomedics, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMMU) reported today that a rheumatology group from the University of Berlin, Germany, presented their initial Phase II results on eleven SLE patients given epratuzumab at the 7th International Congress on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and Related Conditions, being held in New York City. Living With Lupus is Not An Easy Road Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease: a long-lasting sickness in which the human immune system, for reasons unknown, becomes hyperactive and turns on its own body, attacking normal, healthy tissues as if they were a virus.

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