A Journey Through Resilience, Hope, and the Gift of Life
A Transplant Story I was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) in my early teens, during my sophomore year of high school. What should have been a time of friendship, […]
By Mary Dollear
Posted ROBERT KATZ, MD NAMED CHICAGO LUPUS WALK AMBASSADOR
Dr. Katz Stands with lupus patients and their families as he leads the charge in the fight against lupus CHICAGO, IL, September 2024 – The Chicago Illinois Lupus Walk Ambassador […]
The Beginning
BY MADELINE HANDLEYMadeline Handley is a third-year Molecular Biology student at Colgate University, who has learned how to navigate a college environment whilst managing lupus. Madeline was [...]
KEEPING HER MEMORY ALIVE
Team Jackie’s Angels Uses Walk to Keep Loved One’s Battle Alive atThe Annual Western Suburbs Illinois Lupus Walk CHICAGO, IL, August – Team Jackie co-captains Elsa Bueno and Eddie [...]
What should people with lupus know about anxiety and depression
By Dr. Robert Katz, Chair Lupus Society of Illinois Board of Directors and Medical Advisory Board The holidays can increase anxiety and depression in many people. We thought an article […]
What you should know about the new study titled: “Anti-CD19 CAR T cell therapy for refractory systemic lupus erythematosus”.
Paper Reviewed by Dr Andrew R Benck and Dr Dmitriy Cherny (Rush Lupus Clinic) The causes of lupus are complex, but it is known that a type of immune cell called [...]
Higher quality of care fails to improve quality of life in lupus
Published article from Helio https://www.healio.com/news/rheumatology/20220825/higher-quality-of-care-fails-to-improve-quality-of-life-in-lupus Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus who [...]
What should people with lupus know about lupus diagnosis?
By Dr. Robert Katz, Chair Lupus Society of Illinois Board of Directors and Medical Advisory Board A diagnosis of lupus can be difficult due to the gradual development of symptoms. […]
LUPUS WARRIOR NAMED LUPUS WALK AMBASSADOR
Mari Gonzalez has lived with lupus since 2012 – she Walks for Lupus to raise awareness and funds to help others CHICAGO, IL, September – Mari Gonzalez is named the […]
Lupus & Fatigue
In those who become infected with COVID-19, treatments are now available. All treatments are more effective if given as soon as possible after a positive COVID-19 test.
