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    [an error occurred while processing this directive] Standard of care for lupus is challenged 23 Nov 2005
    New arthritis drug found effective (September 14, 2005) -- A new drug reportedly offers pain relief and increased mobility for rheumatoid arthritis patients who ...
    - Science Daily (press release)

    (PRN) - Nu Skin Enterprises Announces Webcast of Investor Day ... 23 Nov 2005
    ...[+]. (PRN) - Statement from Sandra C. Raymond, President and CEO of the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc., Regarding the Landmark Lupus Study Published in ...
    - Bolsamania.com,

    The Gift of a Kidney and a Hope for College 23 Nov 2005
    School in Brooklyn when the fever, painful joints and frequent fatigue she had been experiencing for months were found to be the result of lupus, a disease in ...
    - New York Times,

    Community Events 23 Nov 2005
    For more information, or to make a reservation, call (516) 781-8946, or e-mail sunrisemothers@exite.com. Lupus fund-raiser. The ...
    - Merrick Herald,

    Kentucky deaths 23 Nov 2005
    Burial will be in Alexandria Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Lupus Foundation of America, 4004 Hillsboro Road, Suite 216-B, Nashville, Tenn. 37215. ...
    - Kentucky Post,

    Snow, Scooby Are Expected For Thanksgiving 23 Nov 2005
    Thanksgiving feasts of roast turkey, pumpkin bisque, and cornbread stuffing, to 1,600 people living with serious illnesses including AIDS, cancer, and lupus. ...
    - New York Sun,

    Kiwanis Korner 23 Nov 2005
    Both clubs spoke about the different fundraisers they have participated in including the Cancer Walk, Lupus Walk and Katrina Relief efforts. ...
    - Levittown Tribune,

    Local dealerships help find cure for diabetes 23 Nov 2005
    ...implications not only to the future of diabetes treatment, but also to other autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and lupus. ...
    - Rock River Times,

    Lupus wreaks havoc on patients' bodies and lives Nov 22, 2005
    Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to attack the body's own tissue and organs, including the joints, kidneys, heart, lungs ...
    - Indianapolis Star,

    Common Anti-seizure Drug Could Be Effective For Lupus Patients Nov 20, 2005
    A common anti-seizure drug may be effective against certain conditions associated with lupus, according to animal research at Wake Forest University School of ...
    - Science Daily (press release)

    Lupus and its varied symptoms hide behind mistaken diagnoses Nov 20, 2005
    Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to attack the body's own tissue and organs, including the joints, kidneys, heart, lungs ...
    - Detroit Free Press,

    Drug May Fight Lupus And Atherosclerosis Simultaneously Nov 21, 2005
    People with lupus are prone to premature accelerated atherosclerosis. Now scientists at Wake Forest University School of Medicine ...
    - Science Daily (press release)

    La Jolla Pharmaceutical Receives Recommendation From ISS That ... Nov 22, 2005
    The Company is developing Riquent(R) for the treatment of lupus kidney disease, a leading cause of sickness and death in patients with lupus. ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Lipstick: It Could Increase Risk Of Lupus Nov 21, 2005
    ...(CBS4) Lupus is an autoimmune disease which causes the body to attack its own tissue and organs. Some controversial findings suggest ...
    - CBS4Boston,

    Patients with Lupus Living Longer, Aggressive Use of ... Nov 21, 2005
    SAN DIEGO, CA -- November 21, 2005 -- People with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are surviving much longer than they were 35 years ago, according to ...
    - DG News

    Genes Could Point to Lupus Severity Nov 16, 2005
    WEDNESDAY, Nov. 16 (HealthDay News) -- Gene signatures, or patterns, may help predict the severity and frequency of lupus activity, a new study suggests. ...
    - Forbes

    Study Uncovers Potential Biomarker For Lupus Atherosclerosis Nov 16, 2005
    ...good" high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol linked to cardiovascular health plays a counterproductive role in people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE ...
    - Science Daily (press release)

    Epilepsy Drug Could Fight Lupus Nov 17, 2005
    THURSDAY, Nov. 17 (HealthDay News) — The common anti-seizure drug valproic acid may also prove effective for treating lupus patients, researchers report. ...
    - ABC News

    Drug May Fight Lupus and Atherosclerosis at Same Time Nov 16, 2005
    Nov. 16, 2005 - People with lupus are prone to premature accelerated atherosclerosis (hardening of arteries). Now scientists at ...
    - SeniorJournal.com,

    Common Anti-seizure Drug Could Be Effective for Lupus Patients Nov 16, 2005
    Newswise — A common anti-seizure drug may be effective against certain conditions associated with lupus, according to animal research at Wake Forest ...
    - Newswise (press release)

    Lupus Survival Getting Better Nov 16, 2005
    Nov. 16, 2005 -- There's been no new lupus treatment for 30 years. But a new study shows that lupus patients live longer -- and healthier -- than ever before. ...
    - WebMD

    Drug May Fight Lupus and Atherosclerosis Simultaneously Nov 16, 2005
    Newswise — People with lupus are prone to premature accelerated atherosclerosis. Now scientists at Wake Forest University School ...
    - Newswise (press release)

    Pro-inflammatory HDL (piHDL) is a potential biomarker for lupus ... Nov 16, 2005
    By Lupus Research Institute, Groundbreaking research reported at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology indicates that a certain form of ...
    - RxPG NEWS,

    Women with Rheumatoid Arthritis or Lupus Have Higher Rates of ... Nov 16, 2005
    SAN DIEGO, CA -- November 16, 2005 -- Women with either systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have sharply increased risks of ...
    - DG News

    Lipstick, Hair Dyes Raise Lupus Risk? Nov 17, 2005
    17, 2005 -- Regularly sporting lipstick and dying your hair may increase a woman's risk of developing lupus, according to preliminary new research, but only if ...
    - WebMD

    Lupus Patient Discloses All in Newly Released Book Nov 16, 2005
    Selected entries from her journal detail her personal struggle for diagnosis and treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Lupus) from the first symptoms in ...
    - I-Newswire.com (press release)

    Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis Raise Pregnancy Risks Nov 15, 2005
    15 (HealthDay News) -- Pregnant women with lupus or rheumatoid arthritis may experience more pregnancy complications and longer hospitalizations than other ...
    - Forbes

    Resetting epigenetic code could aid lupus patients Nov 9, 2005
    Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and the University of Virginia hope to reset part of the "epigenetic code" in lupus patients and thus ...
    - Medical News Today (press release),

    Recently Discovered Genetic Patterns May Predict Lupus Activity Nov 13, 2005
    Newswise — Gene signatures, or patterns, can yield important information about the severity and frequency of systemic lupus erythematosus activity, according ...
    - Newswise (press release)

    Clues to lupus disease sought Nov 15, 2005
    Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease that can affect various parts of the body, especially the skin, joints, blood and kidneys. ...
    - NewsOK.com (subscription),

    Winthrop offers tips on diagnosing for lupus Nov 10, 2005
    Lupus is usually a chronic illness, and symptoms range from mild to life threatening. Dr. Kristina Belostocki, a Winthrop rheumatologist ...
    - Baldwin Herald

    Pregnancy outcomes poor prior to lupus diagnosis Nov 2, 2005
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Even before a diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus, women who eventually develop the disease are more likely to experience ...
    - Reuters

    Wild Knights topple Brave Lupus Oct 26, 2005
    ...filled with high, and uneven, scoring saw the reigning champions dethroned from the top of the table, as Sanyo Wild Knights defeated Toshiba Brave Lupus 51-32. ...
    - Planet Rugby,

    Lupus discovery may improve treatment Nov 7, 2005
    ...and colleagues said their study was the first to establish the association between aberrant histone codes and the mechanisms underlying lupus (systemic lupus ...
    - News-Medical.net,

    Lupus and heart disease rise Oct 24, 2005
    ...(WTNH, Oct. 24, 2005 2:35 PM) _ There is new evidence of a growing problem of serious heart disease among young women with lupus. ...
    - WTNH,

    More women with lupus have heart disease Oct 24, 2005
    There is new evidence of a growing problem of serious heart disease among young women with lupus. ... Nine out of ten people with lupus are women. ...
    - WVEC.com (subscription),

    Lupus groups still battling to educate Oct 25, 2005
    That's one of the reasons Lipsich volunteers with a relatively new organization, the Alliance for Lupus Research, founded in 1999 and dedicated to raising ...
    - Hamilton Journal News (subscription),

    Lupus Walk Is This Saturday Oct 28, 2005
    ...by Matt Diffenderfer, Lee University. Held in Coolidge Park, the second annual “Walk With Us to Cure Lupus Walkathon� will take place this Saturday. ...
    - The Chattanoogan,

    Alum’s death leads others to lupus walk Nov 2, 2005
    ...by Molly Hooven. Towson graduate Twyla DeCosta lost her battle to lupus erythematosus on Sept. 26, 2005 at the age of 25. She fought ...
    - Towerlight

    Powers Motorsports Supports Blodgett Family Lupus Fundraiser Oct 31, 2005
    Contact: Hillary Burke (713) 539-1533 E-mail: hburke@DavidPowersMotorsports.com Powers Motorsports Supports Blodgett Family Lupus International Fundraiser ...
    - Autochannel

    Experts will explain lupus Nov 2, 2005
    By Tasha Bartholomew, STAFF WRITER. SAN LEANDRO — As a person living for years with lupus fibromyalgia, JoAnne Mendes knows what it's like to need support. ...
    - Daily Review Online,

    HEALTH BRIEFS Nov 22, 2005
    SCRANTON – “Lupus In the Arts� concert to raise money for the Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania will take place at 7 pm Saturday at St. ...
    - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader,

    October is Lupus awareness month Oct 24, 2005
    Noelle Reymond was diagnosed with Lupus last year. ... A kidney biopsy finally revealed lupus as the culprit, despite an earlier negative blood test. ...
    - Salt Lake Tribune,

    Rheumatic disease increases risks in pregnancy Nov 20, 2005
    ...think that it would be easy to access [such] data," she said, "but there is little to nothing in the literature about rheumatoid arthritis or lupus in pregnant ...
    - Xagena.it,

    Genelabs Technologies to Present at the Wall Street Analyst Forum Nov 22, 2005
    ...development of compounds from this hepatitis C virus drug discovery program, while also exploring options for development of a late-stage product for lupus. ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Human Genome Sciences Reports Phase 2 Results for LymphoStat-B(TM) ... Nov 17, 2005
    LymphoStat-B in additional clinical studies to determine its appropriate role in the treatment of patients afflicted by rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and other ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Common anti-seizure drug could be effective for lupus patients Nov 16, 2005
    WINSTON-SALEM, NC – A common anti-seizure drug may be effective against certain conditions associated with lupus, according to animal research at Wake Forest ...
    - EurekAlert (press release),

    Drug may fight lupus and atherosclerosis simultaneously Nov 16, 2005
    WINSTON-SALEM, NC– People with lupus are prone to premature accelerated atherosclerosis. Now scientists at Wake Forest University ...
    - EurekAlert (press release),

    There hasn't been a new drug approved to treat lupus in 40 years. Nov 13, 2005
    And Human Genome Sciences Inc. is poised to revive LymphoStat-B, on the hunch it knows which lupus sufferers it will help. Will ...
    - Boston Globe,

    Task force not the first to ask but not receive information about ... Nov 21, 2005
    The American Cancer Society, the Lupus Foundation and the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth were among groups who met regularly last year to ...
    - The Tennessean,

    Pregnancy outcomes poor prior to lupus diagnosis Nov 2, 2005
    NEW YORK: Even before a diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus, women who eventually develop the disease are more likely to experience poor pregnancy ...
    - NewKerala.com,

    Epigenetic code "reset" to treat lupus Nov 7, 2005
    Researchers are aiming to "reset" the epigenetic code in order to treat the autoimmune disorder lupus by altering gene expression. ...
    - Betterhumans,

    Caught in the middle Nov 19, 2005
    At 14, she was diagnosed with Lupus, a chronic inflammation of tissues and organs. Now 30, her health has deteriorated markedly since that trip to the ER. ...
    - In-Forum (subscription),

    La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company to Present at the Lazard Capital ... Nov 17, 2005
    ...will provide an update regarding the Company's Phase 3 clinical trial of Riquent(R) (abetimus sodium), the Company's drug candidate for lupus renal disease. ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    HEALTH CALENDAR Nov 21, 2005
    Lupus. 6:30-8 pm today. ... Also, 7-8:30 pm Tuesday at the Lupus Foundation of America, Clippity-Clop Building, 12930 Chippewa Road, Brecksville. ...
    - Cleveland Plain Dealer,

    Medical notes Nov 22, 2005
    ...$10. Registration required: 330-848-7784. South Akron Lupus Support Group -- 7 pm, Fairfield Inn & Suites, 1025 Interstate Parkway, Akron. Free. 330-945-6767. ...
    - Akron Beacon Journal,

    Calendar: Healthy happenings Nov 20, 2005
    Palmetto Lupus Society of Columbia, support group for patients, families, friends, 2-4 pm the second Saturday, American Red Cross, 2751 Bull St.. ...
    - The State,

    Fruit flies raise hope in birth-defect battle Nov 22, 2005
    The drug is used in high doses to treat cancer patients, and lower doses to treat psoriasis, ectopic pregnancies, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. ...
    - Globe and Mail,

    Cancer survivors and friends form fund Nov 22, 2005
    ...to those in need, the fund will also sponsor non-profit organizations such as the American Cancer Society, the American Red Cross, the Lupus Foundation and ...
    - Oneida Dispatch,

    Health briefs Nov 22, 2005
    ...disease. Its scientists focus on such critical research areas as Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, lupus and cardiovascular disease. ...
    - Edmond Sun,

    Toll-free autoimmunity Nov 22, 2005
    These mice accumulate undigested self-DNA from dead cells in their macrophages, and act as a model for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a disease ...
    - Journal of Experimental Medicine

    North Shore support groups Nov 21, 2005
    Call (978) 922-3000, ext. 2710. LUPUS GROUP: The North Shore Lupus Group meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 7 pm at Lahey Clinic North in Peabody. ...
    - Salem News,

    Genelabs Technologies to present at the Wall Street Analyst Forum Nov 22, 2005
    ...compounds from this hepatitis C virus drug discovery program, while also exploring options for development of a late-stage product for lupus. ...
    - American Venture Magazine (press release),

    Central Valley group loses effort to block kangaroo shoes Nov 22, 2005
    ...wolf (Canis lupus), zebra, whale, cobra, python, sea turtle, colobus monkey, vicuna, sea otter, free-roaming feral horse, dolphin or porpoise, Spanish lynx, or ...
    - Central Valley Business Times,

    La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company to Present at the Lazard Capital ... Nov 17, 2005
    Engle will provide an update regarding the Company's Phase 3 clinical trial of Riquent® (abetimus sodium), the Company's drug candidate for lupus renal disease ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)

    La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company Presents at American College of ... Nov 14, 2005
    Analyses Support Its Novel Approaches to the Treatment of Lupus Renal Disease and Inflammation SAN DIEGO, Nov. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Rheumatic Disease Increases Risks in Pregnancy, Stanford Study ... Nov 14, 2005
    ...think that it would be easy to access (such) data," she said, "but there is little to nothing in the literature about rheumatoid arthritis or lupus in pregnant ...
    - Genetic Engineering News,

    La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company Presents at American College of ... Nov 14, 2005
    ...to double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) for longer periods of time results in a greater reduction in the risk of renal flare in patients with lupus renal disease. ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    STONE OFFERS HER SHOES + TROUSERS AT CHARITY AUCTION Nov 18, 2005
    STONE showed off her skills as an auctioneer again yesterday (17NOV05) after helping to raise $200,000 (GBP111,100) at the third annual Lupus Luncheon in ...
    - Contactmusic.com,

    GMT: Tuesday, Nov. 8 Nov 8, 2005
    Tomorrow: How to bond with the baby. More than one million Americans suffer with lupus, an auto-immune disease that attacks the body's own tissue and organs. ...
    - WFAA (subscription),

    Still Time, Despite Infirmities, to Pursue That Law Degree Nov 17, 2005
    It took several visits to the doctor to finally diagnose lupus. ... Despite her lupus, Ms. Nelson continued to work, feeling bolstered by her new responsibilities. ...
    - New York Times,

    Malcolm to be an iron horse like half-brother Fields of Omagh Nov 9, 2005
    ...of Fields of Omagh, the1981 foaled Finneto is by Cerreto, an Italian Derby winner who stood in Victoria, and from Fold, a Melbourne winner by Lupus, a modest ...
    - ThoroughbredNews.co.nz,

    HEALTH BRIEFS Nov 15, 2005
    SCRANTON – “Lupus In the Arts� concert to raise money for the Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania will take place at 7 pm Saturday at St Matthew’s ...
    - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader,

    Website of the day for November 8-- ButYouDontLookSick.com Nov 8, 2005
    ButYouDontLookSick.Com was written by a woman living with lupus. She says the website is about living life to the fullest with Lupus or any invisible disease. ...
    - KSDK,

    Making Medicare work Nov 20, 2005
    ...of which cost Medicare a bundle. It complicates the treatment of arthritis, osteoporosis and lupus. Failure to gain weight is a ...
    - Washington Times,

    Millions of Families Expected to Discuss Rx Coverage Options ... Nov 21, 2005
    ...to consider when making decisions about this new benefit," said Priscilla Chatman, JD, Vice President, Public Policy and Government, Lupus Foundation of America ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Bad cholesterol may cause artery problems Nov 16, 2005
    16 (UPI) -- Researchers say they found a way to predict artery problems in lupus patients by isolating a bad version of a normally good lipoprotein. ...
    - United Press International

    Being happy appears to be factor of your genes - and your ... Nov 21, 2005
    She lives with her parents, older sister and her sister's three children; has autoimmune hepatitis and lupus; and in February was diagnosed with kidney failure ...
    - Fort Wayne News Sentinel,

    Public Need to Be "Spoon Fed" About the Needs of People With ... Oct 30, 2005
    ...hospitals since the age of fifteen, it was only a few years ago in which doctors determined that Christine had the chronic inflammatory disease know as Lupus. ...
    - FPSnewswire (press release),

    Antelope Valley Calendar Nov 20, 2005
    L-8 in Quartz Hill. Call (661) 722-7780. Lupus International Support Group meets, 6:30-8 pm the second Tuesday of each month in Palmdale. ...
    - Los Angeles Daily News,

    Which cells are important in mounting an antibody response to ... Nov 20, 2005
    ...the results of this study may also shed light on both the pathogenesis and treatment of autoimmune diseases mediated by B cells, such as lupus or myasthenia ...
    - Medical News Today (press release),

    Special wishes Nov 16, 2005
    Christian-run home. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE or lupus for short) is an autoimmune disease. Symptoms include photosensitivity ...
    - Malaysia Star,

    Human Genome May See Upside From Novel Cancer Drugs Nov 21, 2005
    Tenthoff reiterated a $15 price target on Human Genome shares. "While shares of Human Genome have begun to rebound since the LymphoStat-B lupus Phase II ...
    - Forbes

    A family affair Nov 20, 2005
    Ali Moyer missed her entire sophomore season with appendicitis and then had to overcome lupus, which leads to achy, swollen joints, fevers and extreme fatigue. ...
    - The Evening Sun,

    Immunomedics Reports Updated Clinical Results for Epratuzumab in ... Nov 15, 2005
    Immunomedics' lead product candidate in two pivotal Phase III trials for the treatment of patients with moderate and severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    MY VIEW: Aspartame: FDA approval doesn't guarantee safety Nov 21, 2005
    ...or worsen several devastating diseases including multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, fibromyalgia, arthritis, lupus, chronic-fatigue ...
    - Santa Fe New Mexican,

    Restaurants, Lehigh U. join for cancer benefit Oct 28, 2005
    ALLENTOWN -- "Lupus Insights," a luncheon and educational program sponsored by the Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania, will be held from 10 am to 2 pm Saturday ...
    - The Express Times,

    FACTBOX-Japan's 2011 World Cup bid Nov 13, 2005
    Kobelco Steelers. Toshiba Brave Lupus clinched the 2004-05 title in a 12-team league with each side sponsored by a company. The ...
    - Reuters.uk,

    Sandy Wells: Innerviews 03 Oct 2005
    She fought a nearly lethal battle with lupus that damaged her kidneys, her eyes and her back. ... About the same time, I discovered I had a disease called lupus. ...
    - Charleston Gazette,

    HEALTH CALENDAR 03 Oct 2005
    Call 216-595-9546. Lupus. 6:30-8:30 pm today. Willoughby Library, 30 Public Square. Also, new lupus support group. 4-5:30 pm Thursday. ...
    - Cleveland Plain Dealer,

    Yamaha suffer first defeat in top league 03 Oct 2005
    Sanix Blues. Meanwhile, Toshiba Brave Lupus continue to lead the way, taking maximum points for the third week in succession. Their ...
    - Scrum.com,

    Few things to keep in mind reading natural-cures book 03 Oct 2005
    This time he was selling stuff like Coral Calcium that he claimed could cure cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, lupus and other illnesses. ...
    - Arizona Republic,

    Third miscarriage, what to do? 03 Oct 2005
    ...of recurrent pregnancy losses. This includes a TORCH's screen and a lupus anticoagulant antibody screen. The TORCH's screen checks ...
    - Jamaica Observer,

    Bayonne teen rebels against lupus, fights for a cure Sep 30, 2005
    But no amount of training could have prepared the Bayonne teen for the news last year that she has systemic lupus, a life-threatening illness that affects the ...
    - The Jersey Journal,

    National Lupus Awareness Activities on Capitol Hill Oct 1, 2005
    WASHINGTON, DC, (NAMC) - The Lupus Alliance of America LI/Q Affiliate, a member of the Lupus Research Institute National Coalition recently sent Long Island ...
    - New Age Media Concepts (press release)

    Heart Disease and Lupus Present Double Health Threat to Women of ... Sep 23, 2005
    The Lupus Research Institute (LRI) National Coalition is joining with the Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc. (ABC) in educating ...
    - U.S. Newswire (press release),

    Crowd gives energetic kickoff to lupus walk Sep 17, 2005
    The three women who had never met before came together through mutual friends and organized the first Boca Raton “Walk with us to Cure Lupus Walkathon.�. ...
    - Boca Raton News,

    Curves fitness centers sponsoring area Lupus Loop 5K events Sep 20, 2005
    ...at all for Curves owners Ellen Wengen, Laura Dickson, Tammy Bunney, Jamie Hiedacavage and Jeanne Williams to agree to lend support to the Lupus Foundation’s ...
    - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader,

    Aspreva and Roche conclude Special Protocol Assessment and reach ... Sep 29, 2005
    ...of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the phase III clinical trial of CellCept(R) (mycophenolate mofetil) for the treatment of lupus nephritis. ...
    - Canada NewsWire (press release),

    Lupus Research Institute Launches Spanish-Language Campaign to ... Sep 6, 2005
    6 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lupus Research Institute (LRI) and its National Coalition of state and local patient organizations today announced the launch of a Spanish ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    STILL TIME TO JOIN THE 12th ANNUAL WALK ALONG FOR LUPUS ON OCTOBER ... Sep 30, 2005
    .../24-7PressRelease/ - BELLMORE, NY, September 30, 2005 - Pledge envelopes are still available for people who would like to "Walk Along for Lupus" on Sunday ...
    - 24-7PressRelease.com (press release)

    MEDICAL NOTES Oct 1, 2005
    Today — 2 pm, Lupus Awareness Month kickoff conference featuring a panel that will include Francesca Cumo, a fourth-grader at Whipple Heights School in Perry ...
    - Canton Repository (subscription),

    Heavensgame Rugby Union at its best Oct 2, 2005
    For the third week in a row the Toshiba Brave Lupus have won convincingly, beating the hapless Secom Ruggets 73-3. not to be outdone the first round losers ...
    - Heavensgame Rugby Union,

    Riverside County community briefs: Lupus support group meets Aug 30, 2005
    The group meets the last Wednesday of the month. For information and meeting location, call Danielle at (888) 532-2322, Ext. 4. ...
    - North County Times,

    Drugs in Development Sep 21, 2005
    Epratuzumab is designated for the treatment of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, also known as lupus. Epratuzumab has ...
    - R&D Directions (subscription),

    To: National Desk, Health Reporter Sep 22, 2005
    22 /US Newswire/ -- Members of the US House of Representatives and Congressional staff were updated about the magnitude and impact of lupus, a chronic ...
    - U.S. Newswire (press release),

    Relationship Between a High-Risk Haplotype in the DTNBP1 ... Sep 30, 2005
    ...features can improve the evidence for linkage at specific chromosomal regions in bipolar disorder (51), autism (52), and systemic lupus erythematosus (53). ...
    - Am J Psychiatry (subscription)

    Toshiba in charge in Japan Sep 28, 2005
    Last year’s champions Toshiba Brave Lupus gained revenge for their only loss in the league last year, when they beat Kobe Kobelco Steelers 24-9 on the ...
    - Scrum.com,

    Running for her life Oct 2, 2005
    ...pride. Sarver, 50, suffers from lupus, which is a disease that causes the immune system to attack the tissues of the body. It's ...
    - Chicago Sun-Times,

    Come Join Us at the 6th Annual 5k Run/Walk & 1 mile Fun Run Lupus ... Sep 14, 2005
    Runners, Walkers, Fire Fighters, Police Officers, and lupus patients don’t want to miss the 6th Annual Lupus Race for Life 5K Run/Walk & 1 mile Fun Run on ...
    - PR Web (press release),

    Don't get well soon, Andy Oct 1, 2005
    If it isn't muscle contractions, it's tendonitis, bunions, sciatica, lupus, dehydration, rheumatism, rickets, gout, pleurisy, scurvy or, as during a victory ...
    - Telegraph.co.uk,

    'We don't know what to believe' Oct 1, 2005
    Price identified the killer as Judy Annette Blanton Weaver, a convenience store manager who died nearly eight years ago of lupus. ...
    - Bristol Herald Courier,

    Education briefs Sep 29, 2005
    Each pie is just $25, allowing us to provide a weeks worth of hearty, home-delivered meals to a person ill with HIV/AIDS, Lupus, cancer and other life ...
    - Sharon Advocate,

    Analysis of in Vivo Role of -Fodrin Autoantigen in Primary ... Sep 30, 2005
    In vivo roles of AFN peptides were investigated using PBMCs from patients with SS, systemic lupus erythematosus, and rheumatoid arthritis. ...
    - Am J Pathology (subscription)

    Simpson Is The Man To Catch Oct 1, 2005
    ...and Dungannon and South Tyrone Borough Council, is in memory of council staff member Felix McCullough who tragically died during Easter week from Lupus at the ...
    - News Letter,

    Charitable calendar girls Sep 20, 2005
    She suffers from a disorder called systematic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or more commonly known as lupus. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune ...
    - Malaysia Star,

    Walkers get on their feet to raise funds for local organizatons Sep 22, 2005
    Walkers in Toledo will be raising money for two good causes this weekend as part of events to benefit the northwest Ohio chapters of the Lupus Foundation of ...
    - Toledo Blade,

    Immunomedics Announces Fiscal 2005 Results Sep 8, 2005
    ...fiscal year was due to increased research and development expenses, particularly related to the Phase III clinical trials for epratuzumab in patients with lupus ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)

    Who gets the $3 billion? Sep 30, 2005
    ...``I do personally worry,'' said Stephanie Pringle-Fox, executive director of the state chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America, who is one of an estimated ...
    - San Jose Mercury News,

    Despite rosy views, debate still rages on breast implants Sep 30, 2005
    ...the culture of beauty, told the panel that long-term studies are needed to ensure the devices don't cause connective-tissue diseases such as arthritis and lupus ...
    - Globe and Mail,

    Heavensgame Rugby Union at its best Sep 18, 2005
    Defending champions the Toshiba Brave Lupus have opened their 2005 account with a strong performance in their 24-9 win over the Kobe Kobelco Steelers.Japan ...
    - Heavensgame Rugby Union,

    Local woman hopes to raise awareness of disease Sep 24, 2005
    A Kendal woman is taking on a range of hair raising activities to raise awareness about the Lupus disease. Marina Potter has already ...
    - Lakeland Radio,

    Chipping In Sep 23, 2005
    Call 503-274-4483. • Mad Hatter Walk and Roll for Lupus, benefits Lupus Foundation of America, rain or shine, two miles on Greenway Trail, 10 am ...
    - Portland Tribune,

    CHIEFS NOTEBOOK WARFIELD UPDATE ROAF SITS OUT GREEN CAN RELATE ... Sep 30, 2005
    Chiefs receiver Eddie Kennison will be at Sports Nutz from 4 to 5 pm today for an autograph session to help benefit the Lupus Foundation. ...
    - philly.com,

    HEALTH CALENDAR Sep 26, 2005
    8093. Lupus. 7-8:30 pm Tuesday. Lupus Foundation of America, Greater Cleveland chapter office, 12930 Chippewa Road, Brecksville. Also, 10-11:30 am Saturday. ...
    - Cleveland Plain Dealer,

    Fibromyalgia can be baffling condition Sep 29, 2005
    Arthritis, lupus, muscle inflammation and a sluggish thyroid gland are examples of disorders that can be mistaken for fibromyalgia. ...
    - The Republican,

    Utah Company Finds Gene Related to Over-Eating Sep 29, 2005
    ...diseases.". Myriad is also studying gene mutations that may be connected to arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, and different types of cancer. ...
    - KSL-TV,

    Ascentia Biomedical Corporation Announces the Addition of Dr. ... Sep 30, 2005
    ...involving drugs for indications such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis, lupus, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Lori Through the Looking Glass:A New Perspective On the Lori ... Sep 29, 2005
    ...development, the swelling around her hands has increased to an extent that the Berenson family fears it may represent the setting of lupus erythematosus or ...
    - Political Affairs Magazine,

    Human Genome Sciences approves pay raises for 3 key execs Sep 29, 2005
    ...founded in 1992, has yet to bring a product to market though it has numerous drugs in preclinical and clinical testing for cancer, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis ...
    - Washington Business Journal,

    Mannon fighting through illness Sep 30, 2005
    ..."We ended up getting her properly diagnosed because there was an article in the (Times) last year about Cassie Tubb (and her battle with lupus), and they know ...
    - The Gloucester County Times,

    Unexplained Deaths, Illnesses Cause Concern In Apopka Sep 29, 2005
    Apopka homowner Francine Boykin has a list of friends and neighbors who have had unexplained illnesses, including respiratory infections, cancer and lupus. ...
    - Local6.com,

    Tour to raise funds for hospice program Sep 29, 2005
    Woodward said she started decorating tables for the tour event about nine years ago, first with the Moss Appeal group then with a friend who suffered from Lupus ...
    - Fairmont Sentinel,

    The Bolivarian Revolution facing the eleventh hour, crossing the ... Sep 30, 2005
    Homo sapiens sapiens, alias homo homini lupus, we really did a fine job, by having produced perfect slavery, absolute serfdom, eternal wage-slavery... ...
    - VHeadline.com,

    Thumbs up, down Oct 1, 2005
    For the Avon Central School girls varsity soccer team for participating in the five-mile walk of the Genesee Valley Chapter of the National Lupus Foundation on ...
    - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle,

    Health and Wellness Calendar Sep 27, 2005
    Call 269-3616. A lupus awareness class will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 pm Monday at St. ... The class is designed for people and their families coping with lupus. ...
    - News-Leader.com,

    Fighting an illness head-on Sep 22, 2005
    ...for the diagnosis. It would be another agonizing five days before they got the report — late-stage lupus nephritis. "I told the ...
    - Brockton Enterprise,

    Disease named after a wolf Sep 20, 2005
    There is a condition called systematic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or commonly known as lupus, the Latin word for wolf. ... There is no cure as yet for lupus. ...
    - Malaysia Star,

    Cyclacel Announces Collaboration on Nephrology Applications of CDK ... Sep 14, 2005
    ...have demonstrated the beneficial effects of pharmacological CDK inhibition in preclinical models of renal disease including lupus nephritis, crescentic ...
    - PharmaLive.com (press release),

    UAMS House Calls : UAMS doctor discusses dangers of alcohol ... Sep 12, 2005
    Q: A cousin was just diagnosed with lupus. Can I get lupus from being around her? A: No, you can’t catch lupus from another person. ...
    - Benton County Daily Record,

    A beast to his fellow man Sep 17, 2005
    No, the real issue of homo homini lupus is about looting and sniping. ... What of homo homini lupus? Will it sooner, rather than later, become a ponderable? ...
    - The State,

    (September 17, 2005) — Geneseo concert features 'Buzzo' Sep 17, 2005
    31. The Genesee Valley Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America is sponsoring a Many Faces of Lupus Loop Walk 2005 today at Mendon Ponds Park in Mendon. ...
    - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle,

    Immunomedics Announces Change in Senior Management Sep 2, 2005
    ...to our Company over the last several years, particularly related to the commencement of our Phase III pivotal trials with epratuzumab in patients with lupus. ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)

    Review: Nintendogs Sep 14, 2005
    ...there. Personally, I much preferred one-on-one time with my dog (a Siberian Husky named Lupus) in the house or taking it for walks. ...
    - Slashdot

    For the sick and poor, help seems hard to find Sep 27, 2005
    ...disabled, Marler and others were found because a Dallas woman called authorities and said her mother, who lives in the complex, suffered from lupus and needed ...
    - Boston Globe,

    Heavensgame Rugby Union at it's best Sep 14, 2005
    Last season was dominated by Toshiba Brave Lupus and their outstanding player of the year Luatangi Vatuvei. The Brave Lupus will ...
    - Heavensgame Rugby Union,

    Left-Handed Women More Likely To Get Breast Cancer Sep 27, 2005
    ...men are. Lefties also have higher rates of lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and migraines. People can also be right of left-eyed. Dr. Dave ...
    - cbs4denver.com,

    Former all-star carried legacy of black baseball Sep 27, 2005
    ...leaving baseball in the prime of his career, being drafted into war and carrying on after the death of his 14-year-old son, Joseph Byron, from lupus. ...
    - Denver Post,

    Group vows to educate senior citizens about Medicare plan Sep 28, 2005
    Prostate Cancer Foundation, Central Arkansas Area Agency on Aging, Epilepsy Organization of south Arkansas, Arkansas chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America ...
    - Arkansas News,

    Northern Ocean Support Groups Sep 24, 2005
    LUPUS SUPPORT: The Ocean County Support Group of the Lupus Foundation of America meets every other month at 7 pm Thursdays at Ocean Medical Center. ...
    - Asbury Park Press,

    Reel in the benefits Sep 26, 2005
    ...too, causing researchers to investigate its possible use for treating rheumatoid arthritis, menstrual cramps, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease and lupus. ...
    - Munster Times,

    Coastal Monmouth Support Groups Sep 24, 2005
    LUPUS FOUNDATION: The Monmouth Branch of the Lupus Foundation of America meets 7:30 pm on the second Monday, March through June and September through December ...
    - Asbury Park Press,

    Heavensgame Rugby Union at its best Sep 25, 2005
    ...week 1. The Toshiba Brave Lupus confirmed their favorites tag with a crushing 67-24 win over the winless Fukuoka Sanix Blues. In ...
    - Heavensgame Rugby Union,

    Genelabs Plans to Appeal Staff Determination Letter From Nasdaq ... Sep 26, 2005
    Genelabs is currently concentrating its capabilities on developing a late-stage product for lupus, discovering novel compounds that selectively inhibit ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Support groups Sep 27, 2005
    425-261-4771. Lupus: 1 pm first Saturdays at Providence Medical Center, Pacific campus, Everett; 425-348-2994. Men's discussion: 10 ...
    - Everett Navy Base News,

    Lee’s Summit/Southland Community Calendar September 24-30 Sep 26, 2005
    ...â–  5K WALK/RUN AND SILENT AUCTION: Benefits Lupus Foundation of America, Kansas City Chapter, Inc. Registration 7:30 am, Runners ...
    - Kansas City Star,

    Danbury Details Sep 17, 2005
    A Medical Town Meeting addressing "What's New in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Arthritis & Systemic Lupus in the Community" takes place on Sept. ...
    - Danbury News Times,

    Neighbours - September 27, 2005 Sep 28, 2005
    To guarantee your event gets in, you can place a classified ad by calling 324-8600. Lupus support group meeting, Thursday, Sept. ...
    - Lindsay This Week,

    Wednesday Planner for September 28, 2005 Sep 28, 2005
    Superior. Call 363-2619. Lupus support group, 7-8:30 pm today, St. Mary's Hospital, 407 E. Third St., Oncology Classroom. Call 722-0881. ...
    - Duluth News Tribune,

    Health Calendar Sep 20, 2005
    Dr. David D. Meyer, a neurologist with Triad Neurological Associates, will speak on "Update on Neurological Involvement in Lupus and Related Conditions." A ...
    - Winston-Salem Journal,

    Medical notes Sep 28, 2005
    Akron. Free. 330-375-6595. Medina Lupus Support Group -- 7 pm, Medina YWCA, 4046 Medina Road, Medina. Free. 330-945-6767. Summer ...
    - Akron Beacon Journal,

    Closeups: Health Briefs Sep 21, 2005
    St. Joseph's/Candler African-American Health Information and Resource Center offers the Lupus Support Group at 5:30 pm Sept. 22 ...
    - Savannah Morning News,

    Placenta Stem Cells Are the Most Promising Healer of Our Time ... Sep 26, 2005
    ...minus the chorion would become, in our opinion, one of the best hopes of our time in diseases such as MS, ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), lupus erythematosus (LE ...
    - Business Wire (press release),

    Coalition to help elderly grasp Rx plan Sep 28, 2005
    ...of Charitable Clinics, the Arkansas Prostate Foundation, the Epilepsy Organization of South Arkansas, the Arkansas chapters of the Lupus Foundation of America ...
    - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (subscription),

    Tuna Industry Applauds Release of New Child-Friendly 'MyPyramid' Sep 28, 2005
    ...eye and skin health, protection against certain cancers, and a therapeutic effect on depression and specific autoimmune diseases including lupus, psoriasis and ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    High School Field Hockey Sep 18, 2005
    ...gives Roland Park the momentum it will need for the ultra-competitive Nyborg, a tournament named after a member of the Class of 1999 who succumbed to lupus. ...
    - Baltimore Messenger,

    Celebrity golf invitational coming to NJ National Sep 7, 2005
    This year the event will also benefit The Dorough Lupus Foundation, an independent, non-profit organization to help individuals living with Lupus disease. ...
    - Bernardsville News,

    Marsha McCree: Behind-the-scenes campaigner Sep 25, 2005
    Her work was derailed with a diagnosis in 1982 of lupus, a chronic inflammatory disease, and a brain ailment. She died of a heart attack at her Flint home. ...
    - Flint Journal,

    Experts dispute advice in best-selling book Sep 27, 2005
    Institutes of Health, has issued a consumer advisory warning that there is no evidence that the product treats cancer, multiple sclerosis, lupus, heart disease ...
    - News-Leader.com,

    Support group calendar Sep 27, 2005
    Lupus Support Group, Baptist Medical Center, Busey Auditorium, 1225 N. State St., Jackson; 2 pm; free; details, (601) 948-6262 or 1-800-948-6262.
    - Jackson Clarion Ledger,

    Longer hospital stays do not mean better care Sep 27, 2005
    ...applied to patients needing intravenous infusions because they were experiencing organ rejection after transplantation, or as part of their treatment for lupus ...
    - News-Medical.net,

    Area Briefs Sep 29, 2005
    Saturday, Oct. 1, at 9 am at Bill Roberts Golf Course. Davis, 30, has had lupus and kidney disease for 15 years. In January, she ...
    - Helena Independent Record,

    Health Calendar Sep 20, 2005
    ...org. "State of the Art Approaches from Lupus Expert," 1 to 4 pm Sept. 24 ... Downtown. Sponsored by the Lupus Foundation of America. To ...
    - Pittsburgh Post Gazette,

    Human Genome Sciences ramps up Sep 27, 2005
    ...milestone in the company’s 13-year quest to commercialize biotechnology medications for patients with serious illnesses such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis ...
    - Business Gazette,

    Mighty Mice Regrow Organs Sep 29, 2005
    ...regeneration capabilities. The mice, known as the MRL strain, were genetically engineered and inbred to develop lupus. But researchers ...
    - Wired News

    Dr Batra on Female Pattern Baldness Sep 28, 2005
    Thyroid conditions or other hormonal changes, stress, crash dieting, anemia, malnutrition or even lupus can have hair loss as one of the signs of the condition ...
    - Vashi2Panvel.Com,

    Danbury Details Sep 24, 2005
    A Danbury Hospital Medical Town Meeting addressing "What's New in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Arthritis and Systemic Lupus in the Community" takes place on ...
    - Danbury News Times,

    School Board hopefuls all unopposed Sep 25, 2005
    Army. She served in the Army for 10 years before retiring for medical reasons - she was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus. ...
    - Charlottesville Daily Progress,

    Health Briefs Sep 26, 2005
    Call 749-4837. The lupus support group will meet at 7 pm Thursday at Lutheran Hospital, Classroom 1, 7950 W. Jefferson Blvd. Call 1-800-705-6677. ...
    - Fort Wayne News Sentinel,

    HEALTH NOTES | ASHLEY BARRON Sep 25, 2005
    The Lupus Foundation of America's York Educational Support Group will meet at 3 pm today and Oct. 23 at the York County Library, 138 E. Black St. ...
    - Charlotte Observer,

    One last wish Sep 25, 2005
    ...go blind.". Stevens, 43, of Clinton Township, said her mother also suffers from lupus, and has two leaking heart valves. "She's living ...
    - Macomb Daily,

    Hair loss in women can often be reversed Sep 28, 2005
    ...metabolic problems associated with pregnancy, unusual stress, chemotherapy, crash diets and anorexia, thyroid hormone deficiency, lupus, diabetes, major surgery ...
    - Times Herald-Record,

    Therapy May Fight Scleroderma Effectively Sep 15, 2005
    A medication prescribed to treat some forms of cancer, lupus, and inflammation when corticosteroids fail, may also be effective against a connective tissue ...
    - PH Neighborhood,




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