Latest News from the Lupus Research Institute

New Research Uncovers Why Many With Lupus Are Resistant to Traditional Treatments

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:18:10 -0700

Findings Could Lead to Lower Doses of Medication for Lupus Patients, Reducing Serious Side Effects

/PRNewswire/ -- Two immune system proteins could be the culprit behind many lupus patients' resistance to widely used steroid treatments, scientists with the Baylor Research Institute (BRI) in Dallas announced today. It is estimated that more than 5 million people suffer from lupus worldwide.

Currently, those with lupus and other autoimmune diseases, commonly treat the condition with corticosteroids to suppress their overactive immune system and prevent it from attacking healthy tissues which can result in symptoms such as inflammation, pain and organ damage.

Lupus "Loop Walk"

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 06:10:43 -0700

Presented by
Lupus Foundation of Genesee Valley NY, Inc.

9th Annual Lupus Golf Tournament

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 05:45:02 -0700

Presented by
Lupus Foundation of Genesee Valley NY, Inc.

Location
2681 Plank Road (Rte.15A)
Lima, New York 14485

Times
9:00am Check in
10:00am Shotgun start

About this event
Men, women & mixed divisions. Continental breakfast, lunch and dinner. Prizes, entertainment and more.

Bold New Insurance Plan Launches

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:09:00 -0700

Health Coverage Now Available for Americans without Insurance Due to Pre-Existing Conditions Such as Lupus

Washington, D.C. — With persistence from organizations such as the Lupus Research Institute (LRI) National Coalition and others, people who couldn’t get health insurance because of a pre-existing condition such as lupus now have an option to secure coverage, announced U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius.