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Lupus
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Lupus Foundation of America 
 Commonly asked questions and current information about the causes, symptoms, testing, and treatment of lupus, an autoimmune chronic inflammatory disease. Health forums, advocacy suggestions, and links to research sites are included. http://www.lupus.org/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions Last updated Feb 12, 2007 MedlinePlus: Lupus
Collection of links to fact sheets and other publications on this autoimmune disease. Covers diagnosis, treatment, nutrition, coping with the disease, clinical trials, research, genetics, and specific topics such as pregnancy and lupus, joint and muscle pain, photosensitivity, and skin care. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/lupus.html Topics: Diseases & Conditions Last updated Oct 9, 2006 Systemic Lupus Erythematosis
Overview of systemic lupus erythematosus, "often referred to simply as lupus, ... a serious [autoimmune] disease affecting the joints, kidneys, and skin." Lupus "affects 10 times as many women as men," and is more common "in certain ethnic groups, particularly in blacks and Asians." Topics include causes, diagnosis, treatment, the broader health impact of lupus, living with lupus, and the role of a rheumatologist in the treatment of lupus. From the American College of Rheumatology. http://www.rheumatology.org/public/factsheets/sle_new.asp?aud=pat Topics: Diseases & Conditions Last updated Sep 26, 2007 |
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