Latest Lupus Foundation of America Stories
Three newly confirmed lupus genes are opening new avenues of research at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. A paper published in the April 6 issue of the American Journal of Human Genetics describes three lupus genes discovered by OMRF researchers as part of a massive international collaboration. With help from partners around the world, including universities and research facilities in Granada, Spain, Taipei, Taiwan, Seoul, Korea, Bogota, Colombia, and across the U.S., OMRF...
ROCKVILLE, Md., and RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Results of a new Roper survey of the lupus community released today highlight a communication gap between people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE, lupus) and the people who care for and about them. The Roper survey was designed to evaluate the daily and long-term impact of lupus on health, family relationships, career and quality of life, and identify potential gaps in communication. To view the...
WASHINGTON, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, March 20, Human Genome Sciences and GlaxoSmithKline released the results of a new survey highlighting a communication gap between people with lupus and the people who care for and about them. The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) President and Chief Executive Officer, Sandra C. Raymond, issued the following statement regarding the survey results: "Lupus is an unpredictable and incredibly complex disease that can...
West Penn Allegheny Health System physicians were instrumental in the development and trials of a new diagnostic test that pinpoints proteins which are useful in ruling-in lupus and ruling-out similar Disorders. The Avise-SLE blood is now commerically available nationwide. Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) February 20, 2012 A new blood test designed by physicians and scientists from the West Penn Allegheny Health System to help clinicians diagnose lupus with greater ease and accuracy is now...
ATLANTA, Oct. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Lupus Foundation of America, Georgia Chapter will host its annual Night of Hope Gala on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at Mason Murer. This charity event generates funding for the only statewide lupus programs, advocacy and lupus research. The evening will include auctions, dinner, cocktails, entertainment and an introduction to the 2012 Faces of Hope. This year's Gala promises to be a true celebration. With the recent FDA approval of Benlysta, the first...
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders from fashion, entertainment, and media were among the nearly 700 guests who stepped up to support the millions of individuals around the world affected by lupus during the second annual Lupus Foundation of America's (LFA) Butterfly Gala in New York City. The LFA recognized: Stephen I. Sadove, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Saks Fifth Avenue, and Natalie Morales, NBC News Anchor, "Today" and Co-host, Third Hour, for their leadership...
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Purple passion will cap a month of pink ribbons--raising funds and awareness for people with lupus, a still-unknown disease. More than 1,000 people with lupus, their families, friends and co-workers dressed in purple will carry butterflies in the Third Annual Walk for Lupus Now! Richmond on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 3:00 p.m. Affecting mostly women, lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease with no known cure that can damage any part of the body including...
Funding Aims to Improve Lupus Detection Nationwide New York, NY (PRWEB) September 23, 2011 The S.L.E. Lupus Foundation and Lupus Research Institute (LRI) commend the entire U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee for recognizing the urgent need for greater health education in lupus with the adoption of its fiscal 2012 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education appropriations bill September 21. The Senate legislation allocates $1 million to continue the current federal lupus education...
More than $236,000 raised to support research, education, and support services for people affected by lupus in the Greater Los Angeles area LOS ANGELES, Sept. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hollywood stars of film and television turned out to raise critically needed funds for research, education, and support programs that benefit people affected by lupus during the Fifth Annual Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) Walk for Lupus Now®, in Los Angeles on Saturday, September 24, 2011, at...
GAITHERSBURG, Md., Sept. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --The HealthWell Foundation,(®) a nonprofit organization providing financial assistance to insured patients facing a variety of chronic and life-altering illnesses, announces the launch of a new fund supporting treatment for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), the most common form of lupus. The fund provides copayment assistance to people living with lupus who are burdened by high-cost medications. The Lupus Foundation of America estimates...
