Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Study suggests altering gut bacteria might mitigate lupus

Lactobacillus species, commonly seen in yogurt cultures, correlate, in the guts of mouse models, with mitigation of lupus symptoms, while Lachnospiraceae, a type of Clostridia, correlate with worsening, according to research ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism

Obesity may worsen symptoms for patients with lupus

In a recent Arthritis Care & Research study of 148 women with lupus, obesity was linked with worse disease activity, depressive symptoms, and symptoms of pain and fatigue. The association was consistent across different definitions ...

Immunology

Fixing racial inequities in lupus care

Receiving a lupus diagnosis can be a long and frustrating journey. For Black adults, this already difficult process is usually even more drawn out and comes with its own types of challenges. Sadly, racial inequities are a ...

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