This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Kathleen McKinnon about lupus and increased cardiovascular risk.

Laboratory tests provide important clues but rarely offer definitive answers. The antinuclear antibody test, commonly called ANA, shows positive results in about 95% of lupus patients.

But usually, blood and urine tests, a physical exam and skin biopsies are used to make a diagnosis," addedEvans. If you or a loved one has symptoms of lupus, it's important to make an appointment ...

In the years preceding diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Danish patients saw healthcare providers at about triple the rate of individuals without lupus, researchers found. Comparing ...

En Español January is Mental Wellness Month! We asked Heather Rose Artushin, a licensed clinical social worker, to share information and insights into understanding and protecting your mental health ...

AVISE® tests provide a comprehensive serological profile by combining cell-bound complement activation products (CB-CAPs), high-quality systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)-specific biomarkers, and ...

Lupus Awareness Month is a reminder that behind the statistics are real people, parents, friends, coworkers, fighting a silent battle. While there’s no cure yet, hope grows with every breakthrough.

Incorporating the second antibody in tests would allow earlier diagnosis of the more predominant variant of the disease, and improved outcomes for patients, researchers say.