#DYK That 40-70% of #lupus patients experience photosensitivity with varying UV thresholds. Some patients struggle with any sun exposure, while others feel it is more during different times of day or accumulative. Even fluorescent lights can cause issues!

#LAM24 #SLE

TOMORROW!
12 PM PST / 3 PM EST

Join us for 'What is Lupus and Lupus Nephritis?' with Dr. Kochar, Associate Professor of Nephrology. This event is sponsored by Aurinia Pharmaceuticals.

#LAM24 #LupusAwarenessMonth #kidney #lupus #SLE #nephritis #treatment #healthliteracy

#DYK that at least 24% of patients with #SLE suffer from depression? This is a #lupus symptom that often gets dismissed.

#LAM24 #LupusAwarenessMonth #MentalHealth

3 Mistakes To Avoid When Including Disability In Your DEI Programs via @forbes forbes.com/sites/andrewpu…

Full read review of the benefits & impact of hydroxychloroquine in #SLE . Benefits on:
- T cells, cytokines, TLR signaling
- VTE prevention
- Decr CV risks
- Glucose & lipid benefits
- Pregnancy
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The ACR announces a new resource to support primary care practitioners in the diagnosis & referral of #rheum disease affecting children & adults. Rheumforprimarycare.org provides expert information about symptoms, diseases, labs, & medications, as well as in-depth case studies

Attend a LIVE FB event with More Than Lupus about #SLE #Lupus Nephritis

#DYK the name 'lupus' is derived from the Latin word for 'wolf?' This is attributed to the thirteenth century physician Rogerius, who used it to describe erosive facial lesions that were reminiscent of a wolf's bite.

#LAM24 #LupusAwarenessMonth #SLE #lupus

Throughout #LupusAwarenessMonth , we will be spotlighting community members who have bravely shared their #lupus journeys with us.

Read more about Marjie's poetic journey here:
morethanlupus.com/post/my-indest…

#LAM24 #lupus #SLE #story #chronicillness #poetry #lovethyself

#DYK that according to @MedAlert around 63% of lupus patients were originally incorrectly diagnosed? Share if this has happened to you!

#LAM24 #LupusAwarenessMonth #BetterDiagnostics #disease #lupus #SLE #patient #health #chronicillness

Mark your calendars for this Saturday!

12 PM PST / 3 PM EST

Join us for 'What is Lupus and Lupus Nephritis?' with Dr. Kochar, Associate Professor of Nephrology. This event is sponsored by Aurinia Pharmaceuticals.

What a great turnout for Saturday's walk! Thank you again to PSG Donors for sponsoring! #TakeALoopForLupus #LAM24

Hear from our Patient Engagement Team and two of our Patient Advocates for Lupus Studies (PALS) about why #clinicalresearch is important. youtube.com/watch?v=xjFkon…

#lupus #lupus research #ClinicalTrialsDay #LupusAwarenessMonth #clinicaltrials #LupusTherapeutics #CTD2024

#DYK that 1 in 3 #lupus patients live with more than one autoimmune disease? Some common lupus #overlap #autoimmune conditions include Sjogren's, RA, autoimmune thyroid disease, antiphospholipid syndrome, and scleroderma.

#LAM24 #LupusAwarenessMonth #SLE #diseases

Special Lupus Awareness Month Facebook Live with Anita Noble Love x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

STARTING IN FIVE! Come join for some great conversation and a chance to win some fun prizes!!!

#DYK the risk of mortality in #lupus is 43% higher among Asian/Pacific Islanders.

#AAPI #AAPI Month #LAM24 #LupusAwarenessMonth

Join us on Monday, May 20th with our special guest Anita Noble Love! Anyone who shares the chat will be entered to win a copy of 'The Girlfriend's Guide to Lupus' and a #LupusAwarenessMonth swag bag by @psgDonors like includes all sorts of fun goodies! See you at 11:00 AM PST!

#DYK that 70% of #lupus #patients have #SLE ? Compared to other types of lupus, SLE tends to be more severe and likely to impact a major organ like the kidneys, heart, or lungs.

Do you have SLE? If so, what organ does it affect?

#LAM24 #LupusAwarenessMonth

Join us TODAY!!!!!!!

10:00 AM at Peninsula Park!
700 N Rosa Parks Way
Portland, OR

#Walk #LAM24 #LupusAwarenessMonth #TakeALoopForLupus