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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic, inflammatory disorder of the immune system that affects several body systems simultaneously. READ MORE

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What It's Like in the Depths of Sickness with Lupus

What It's Like in the Depths of Sickness with Lupus

What is it like to live with lupus? In this post, I’m going to share what it was like to be in the depths of my sickness with lupus. I’ll paint a picture of what it was like to be incredibly, chronically ill.

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Treatment and Management of Primary Hyperoxaluria

Early treatment of primary hyperoxaluria may reduce kidney stones and slow damage

Courtney Nagle

My Son Won the Basketball Championship, then Passed 15 Kidney Stones

I teach math, and my son’s symptoms didn’t add up to anything I recognized. It was primary hyperoxaluria, an ultra-rare liver disease.

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Navigating Health Insurance for Nasal Polyps

How to get the treatment you need covered by health insurance

Navigating Health Insurance for Nasal Polyps Infographic

Usar el seguro médico para los pólipos nasales

Cómo hacer que el seguro médico cubra el tratamiento que necesitas

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The Connection Between Autoimmune Disease and Dry Eye Disease

Women are more likely to have both conditions. Here’s what you need to know about the relationship between autoimmune disease and dry eye disease.

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Graves’ Disease 101

More women are diagnosed with Graves’ disease than men. Here’s what you need to know about the symptoms, risk factors and treatment options.

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Understanding Lupus Research

Scientists are studying lupus in many ways. Here’s what you need to know.

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Comprender las investigaciones de lupus

Los científicos estudian el lupus de muchas formas. Aquí encontrarás lo que debes saber.

The Great Girlfriends Podcast: Why COPD Is the 6th Leading Cause of Death in the U.S.

The Great Girlfriends Podcast: Why COPD Is the 6th Leading Cause of Death in the U.S.

Jean Wright, CEO of the COPD Foundation, and Demeshia Montgomery, COPD patient advocate, share a powerful conversation on battling COPD and the fight for awareness

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The Great Girlfriends Podcast: The Surprising Signs Your Body Might Be Battling Lupus

Jessica Williams, M.D., MPH, and patient advocate Tracy Wilson uncover silent symptoms, Tracy’s life-changing diagnosis journey, and the path to thriving with lupus

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Navigating a Rare Disease

From diagnosis to treatment, people living with rare diseases face many obstacles. But recent advancements in technology and research could change that.

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