Lupus can affect any part of the body, including the bones and bone tissue. Two especially common complications of lupus on the bones are osteoporosis and avascular necrosis. Osteoporosis is a ...

Anyone can get lupus, no matter their age or sex. But it’s less common for men to get lupus, with about 1 in every 10 cases happening in men. Experts still aren’t sure exactly why. Learn more about ...

Roche has received approval from the European Commission (EC) for its humanised monoclonal antibody Gazyva/Gazyvaro ...

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and can affect various organs; it has no cure, but symptoms can be managed with medication and lifestyle changes. Common lupus symptoms ...

I remember the exact moment my doctor diagnosed me with lupus. It was a sunny spring afternoon, and my eyes remained fixated on two birds just outside the window, while the words “incurable” and ...

Discoid lupus (discoid lupus erythematosus) is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting the skin. It gets its name from the coin-shaped lesions it produces. Discoid lupus condition causes a severe rash ...

For years scientists have suspected that the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)—a type of herpesvirus that infects 94 percent of the global population by adulthood and causes mononucleosis (aka “mono”)—might be ...

Actress Selena Gomez should still be able to have a successful career, in spite of having lupus, experts say. Gomez, 23, told Billboard that she has been undergoing chemotherapy for lupus. While lupus ...

Doctors once advised women with lupus not to get pregnant due to the potential risks to mother and baby. But while pregnancy with lupus still carries its own set of risks, most women with lupus can ...

The chronic pain and fatigue associated with lupus can affect more than your health; many patients find that their condition interferes with their sexual relationships, as well. Reasons for that ...