In lupus the CAR-T cells are modified not to target cancer, but instead a different type of immune cell called the B cell.

Lupus can attack any organ in the body Lupus is not a one-size-fits-all disease. It affects everyone differently, with symptoms that range from mild joint pain to life-threatening organ damage.

Lupus affects the daily life of almost every patient. They can be having a normal day without any symptoms — and things can change on a dime. The risk of flare-ups can be reduced by: ...

For example, studies of flares among people with lupus receiving the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine have found that between zero and 13% of patients experienced a flare, but that flares tended ...

Black people in the United States are more likely to develop lupus, have more severe disease, and have a higher risk of death. Recognizing symptoms and finding expert care can help improve ...

While these factors can’t be ruled out, the consistency of the relationship between COVID-19 vaccines and lupus flares indicates that some low percentage of patients will experience an increase ...