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Share your story in the Lupus Initiative Story bank
If you could tell health care providers something important about lupus what would you say? In honor of Lupus Awareness Month, we want you to tell the stories that medical/health professionals need to hear.
— Apr 20, 2011, The Lupus Initiative
Musician and Philanthropist Julian Lennon to Elevate the Global Profile of Lupus
Musician and philanthropist Julian Lennon has been named Global Ambassador by the Lupus Foundation of America’s (LFA) National Board of Directors. The role of the Global Ambassador is to elevate lupus on the world’s health agenda, and increase awareness of the needs of the more than 5 million people living with lupus and their families around the world.
— Apr 20, 2011, The Lupus Foundation of America National Board of Directors Names Julian Lennon as Global Ambassador
FDA approves Benlysta to treat lupus
First new lupus drug approved in 56 years.
— Mar 9, 2011, FDA
People with Lupus Denied Health Insurance Due to Pre-Existing Condition May Be Able to Obtain Coverage Through Health Care Reform Law Plan
Americans who have been denied health insurance coverage because of a pre-existing condition can now apply for the Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP).
— Jul 6, 2010, Lupus Foundation of America
Oxidative And Nitrosative Stress Contribute To Lupus Disease Activity
Higher levels of antibodies may be linked to disease severity and progression.
— Jun 24, 2010, RedOrbit.com