Link Between Uranium Exposure And Increased Lupus Rate

People living near a former uranium ore processing facility in Ohio are experiencing a higher than average rate of lupus, according a new study conducted by scientists at the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. more...

New hope for lupus patients

A clinical trial with 149 patients suffering from the very disabling autoimmune disease systemic lupus erythematosus, has shown the effectiveness of a synthetic peptide developed by a team of researchers led by CNRS biologist Slyviane Muller at the Institut de Biologie Moleculaire (IBMC) in Strasbourg, France. The peptide, known as P140/LupuzorTM, is well tolerated by patients and leads to regression of the disease. Under the CNRS patent, ImmuPharma-France, which funded the trial, has an exclusive license to use the peptide. Now the final phase of clinical tests should soon confirm these results and contribute to the development of a drug without the side effects of existing treatments, which use cortico-steroids and immunosuppressants. These results are published online in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. more..

Things have been going well.  My energy is slowly building.  We are having a subdued holiday season but I am liking it that way. 

S.L.E. Lupus Foundation “Turns Lupus Research Upside Down” at Gala 2012

More than 700 members of New York City’s philanthropic, government, business and health care communities joined forces tonight as the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation hosted its Gala 2012 to Turn Lupus Research Upside Down. Held at The American Museum of Natural History, the world’s largest gathering for lupus was hosted by Willie Geist, new co-host of NBC’s Today Show and MSNBC’s Morning Joe. The night raised $2.5 million to turn the tables on lupus with novel innovative research that is producing the pivotal discoveries to improve treatments and uncovering the root causes of lupus that can lead to a cure. more...

Today I am most thankful for my husband.  I feel like my hands are tied behind my back, unable to accomplish even simple tasks.  All I can do is use my mouth, and I get very naggy.  My husband simply does the best he can and allows me to talk all I need to.  Without him I wouldn't be anywhere. 

The Impact Of Rheumatoid Arthritis And Lupus On Joint Replacement Surgery Outcomes

Two new studies by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery have overturned common beliefs about joint replacement in patients with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).In one study, researchers demonstrated that RA patients who undergo a knee replacement can expect outcomes that are similar to individuals undergoing the operation for osteoarthritis. more...

It took until today but I finally feel 100% of my normal.  Now I can look forward to the holiday and enjoy my family.  I have been working on the Christmas ornament, it should be out tomorrow.  Anyone have tips for getting through the holidays?