World-wide shortage of rheumatologists= getting worse. This is why it is getting harder to get an appointment with a rheumatologist.

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Medical Marijuana (Cannabis, Cannabinoids, THC, CBD for Lupus)?

Should patients use CBD or other cannabis products for lupus? With the increasing popularity and availability of cannabis and CBD, many lupus patients ask, “How about using these for lupus?” This online …

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Anifrolumab (Saphnelo) effectively treats individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus. It reduces the overactivity of an immune system molecule at the heart of lupus immune system dysfunction: type 1 interferon. This article discusses some aspects of Saphenlo. Also, please see my …

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How the COVID Vaccine and Lupus Interact is Important to Figure Out: Consider Joining this NIH Research Study

The NIH is studying how the COVID vaccine and lupus interact. Please consider participating in this important research.

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The Latest Research Answers the Question:

“Can discoid lupus turn into systemic lupus erythematosus?”

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Immune globulins (also called immunoglobulins) are antibodies. A large number of antibodies given in IVIG for systemic lupus erythematosus may help in some autoimmune disorders such as polymyositis and dermatomyositis. However, IVIG is not commonly used for SLE. It is …

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