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🔬 Meet Dr. Karen Costenbader — recipient of the Predict and Prevent Lupus Research Grant! Her CARE-Lupus study, supported by the Lupus Foundation of America, aims to identify people at risk of developing #lupus. Learn more about this groundbreaking work, how to get involved in #lupusresearch through RAY, and watch the full video: https://buff.ly/3NK25yj

💜 Meet I'Dallys. “Looking from the outside in, you can’t see all the struggles someone like me living with lupus goes through.” Diagnosed with lupus at 13, I'Dallys has faced incredible challenges—from joint pain and fatigue to countless hospital visits. But through it all, she keeps her head high, supported by family, friends, and doctors. Read more inspiring #lupus stories and share your own journey here: https://buff.ly/4e4g0Kg

Living with #lupus means facing challenges that others may not see—but you feel every day. 💜🎧 During #InvisibleDisabilitiesWeek, listen to The Expert Series. Dr. Cynthia Aranow shares insights on understanding symptoms and how to talk about them with your health care team and loved ones: https://buff.ly/3Ahp1lr

Did you know the Lupus Foundation of America offers free support from trained health education specialists? 💜 Our specialists are here to provide trustworthy information, answer your lupus-related questions, and help you find resources to cope with the disease. You are not alone in your journey with #lupus — we're here to support you every step of the way! Learn more about our programs for people with lupus and their loved ones: https://buff.ly/4eVaNG3

Researchers have identified biomarkers that can predict efficacy of low-dose IL-2 (Ld-IL2) treatment in people with lupus. This finding could help pave the way for more personalized and effective treatments. Read about the study in our latest Inside Lupus Research: https://buff.ly/3C2HlPR #Lupus #LupusResearch

Researchers identified four different disease progression patterns in people with active lupus, showing the importance of a holistic approach to lupus treatment for best outcomes. Read the study:

Your legacy matters. This National Estate Planning Awareness Week, discover how a thoughtful estate plan can benefit you, your loved ones, and causes you care about, like the Lupus Foundation of America. 💜 Learn how to get started: https://buff.ly/4fcuoRD

Our patient-powered registry, RAY: Research Accelerated by You, is celebrating four years of advancing #lupusresearch. Thanks to you! Join us in celebrating this milestone by registering for RAY to add your voice to the thousands of lupus warriors already making an impact. Together, we’re brightening the future of lupus research: buff.ly/4ffr2NM

Have you heard of Inside Lupus Research? It's your one-stop location for learning about the most important lupus research news that matters to you. Stay on top of the latest, check out the current headlines and subscribe to get them straight to your email! https://buff.ly/3A4lLKf

Congratulations to Dr. Lindsey Criswell, Director of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), on her election to the National Academy of Medicine! The Lupus Foundation of America is grateful for her dedication to lupus research and advocacy. We look forward to continuing to partner with NIAMS to improve outcomes for those living with lupus, including through our work leading the NIAMS Coalition. Learn more about her important work and achievement: https://buff.ly/3YiI5HY #Lupus #LupusResearch #LupusAdvocacy