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Findings on lupus in African-Americans, jumpy blood pressure in rheumatoid arthritis also out at EULAR The painful rheumatic condition gout is often associated with the big toe, but it turns out that patients at highest risk of further flare-ups are those whose gout first involved other joints, such as a knee or elbow, Mayo Clinic has found. The study is among several that Mayo researchers are presenting in Madrid at the European League Against Rheumatism's annual meeting. In other...
Raises Thousands to Support Science and Service for NYC Lupus Community NEW YORK, June 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The S.L.E. Lupus Foundation's Young Leaders Committee brought together lupus advocates, friends, family members, and coworkers for the highly successful ninth annual "Night for the Fight." With more than 250 guests, New York's young professionals raised more this year than ever to help achieve the Foundation's mission to support novel research and patient services, while...
Awards Will Support Efforts of Tomorrow's Lupus Thought Leaders to Solve the Cruel Mystery of this Unpredictable and Devastating Disease WASHINGTON, June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Lupus Foundation of America, the only national force dedicated to solving the cruel mystery of lupus, announced recipients of five new summer fellowships and the Foundation's first-ever Career Development Award. The Foundation presents these awards to foster interest in a career in lupus...
WASHINGTON, May 30, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Mark J. Shlomchik, M.D., Ph.D., the new incoming Chair of Immunology at the University of Pittsburgh, has been selected as the first recipient of the Lupus Insight Prize. The first-of-a-kind award provides $200,000 for use in innovative research on lupus, an unpredictable and sometimes fatal autoimmune disease that affects an estimated 1.5 million Americans. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121113/DC11393LOGO ) The...
Launches Global Lupus Nephritis Trials Network NEW YORK, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lupus Research Institute (LRI) today is hosting the first international conference devoted to advancing new treatments for lupus nephritis, a serious kidney complication of lupus affecting up to 60 percent of patients. The conference launched a new international alliance of researchers specializing in lupus nephritis - the Lupus Nephritis Trials Network (LNTN). More than 50 of the world's top...
Hair loss solutions for women affected by Lupus. McDonough, Ga. (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 Hair Essentials, a product of Natural Wellbeing Distribution, Inc., today announced a promotion that recognizes Lupus Awareness Month in May. Customers can receive a 15% discount on their entire purchase using coupon code LupusHE through 5/31. According to the Lupus Foundation of America, hair loss will occur in about 45 percent of individuals suffering from lupus at some time during the course of the...
Singer Toni Braxton Shares Personal Story of Lupus NEW YORK, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lupus Research Institute (LRI) National Patient Coalition participated in today's launch of the Lupus Initiative(®), the culmination of its five-year advocacy campaign resulting in $4.6 million in Federal funding to make the healthcare provider education program possible. Helping to draw attention to the need addressed by the Initiative to train professionals in lupus diagnosis, six-time...
May is Lupus Awareness Month; Walk, Purple Bus with Interactive Experience, and Education Events Taking Place in New York City NEW YORK, May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In recognition of Lupus Awareness Month, the Lupus Foundation of America is hosting a number of programs throughout New York City where New Yorkers can join the efforts to raise awareness of lupus and solve the cruel mystery of the disease. Lupus is a mysterious and devastating autoimmune disease that ravages...
May is Lupus Awareness Month, put on purple May 17 Belleville, Ill (PRWEB) May 13, 2013 Clusters of purple T-shirts are moving in unison across the United States during Lupus Awareness Month in May. They are worn by individuals committed to raising awareness of what they consider one of the cruelest, most mysterious diseases on earth. Allsup, a nationwide provider of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) representation, veterans disability appeal and Medicare plan selection...
NEW YORK, May 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Affecting millions worldwide, lupus does not recognize national boundaries. For World Lupus Awareness Day 2013, the Lupus Research Institute (LRI) and the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation shine new light on lupus, addressing global issues impacting researchers, healthcare providers, and patients throughout the world. Closing in on the Cause, Going for the Cure with First-ever $1 Million Awards from Private SectorTiming is everything - this World Lupus...
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Lupus (the wolf) Constellation -- Lupus belongs to the constellations of the Southern Hemisphere roughly between DECL=-30 degrees and DECL=-55 degrees and RA=14h 20m and RA=16h 15m, respectively. It is located between Centaurus on the western and Scorpius and Norma on the eastern boundary. In the north Lupus borders on Libra, to the south it tops Circinus. As a part of the Milky Way stretches through Lupus it is an interesting part of the sky for simple stargazing with binoculars....
