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World Lupus Federation

The World Lupus Federation (WLF) is a coalition of lupus groups around the world who work together to improve the quality of life for people living with lupus, their family members and caregivers.

Lupus Greatly Affects Emotional and Mental Well-Being

by World Lupus FederationMay 9, 2019March 11, 20215 Comments

The health effects of lupus can have a substantial impact on the lives of people with lupus and their families and caregivers.

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What It’s Really Like To Be A Parent With A Chronic Illness

by World Lupus FederationMay 7, 2019March 11, 2021Leave a comment

In a survey conducted by the Lupus Foundation of America, it was revealed that, on average, people with lupus live with symptoms six years before they are about to obtain a lupus diagnosis.

News family, parents

World Lupus Federation Sets Priorities for 2019-2021

by World Lupus FederationApril 23, 2019March 11, 20211 Comment

The Word Lupus Federation will undertake initiatives to bring a greater understanding of the disease among the public and also among the medical community and government policymakers.

News featured, News, survey

Emotional Support and Clinical Trial Volunteers Focus for World Lupus Day

by World Lupus FederationApril 16, 2019April 2, 20201 Comment

Lupus often causes severe pain and overwhelming fatigue that interferes with activities of daily living. Isolation and depression resulting from lupus can be devastating. The emotional impact of lupus can be as devastating as the physical symptoms.

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World Lupus Day Manifesto

by World Lupus FederationApril 10, 2019April 2, 20202 Comments

We are warriors -- determined to bring an end to the devastating impact of lupus. We will not quit until we secure a better quality of life for all people with lupus, their families, and future generations, so everyone can live well in a world without lupus.

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Hydroxychloroquine Therapy Safety Verified

by World Lupus FederationFebruary 15, 2019March 11, 2021Leave a comment

A new study concludes that hydroxychloroquine therapy is safe for long-term use at doses <5 mg/kg/day.

News Blog, hydroxychloroquine, safety

World Lupus Day Theme for 2019

by World Lupus FederationDecember 21, 2018Leave a comment

Based on the results of a survey sent to 200 lupus organizations around the world, the theme for the 16th annual observance of World Lupus Day on May 10, 2019 is … Let’s Join Together to Fight Lupus In support…

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First Latin American Guidelines for Lupus Published

by World Lupus FederationSeptember 5, 2018March 11, 2021Leave a comment

Regional issues called for specific treatment guidelines for Latin American patients.

News guidelines, Latin America, treatment

Lupus is a Leading Cause of Death in Young Women

by World Lupus FederationMay 30, 2018March 11, 2021Leave a comment

Low awareness contributes to delayed diagnosis and treatment causing serious complications.

News causes, death, diagnosis, lupus, mortality, young women

Emotional and Psychological Support Must Be Part of the Solution

by World Lupus FederationMay 23, 2018May 23, 2018Leave a comment

The social and emotional burdens of lupus are hard to measure, but often are equally as devastating.

Blog burden, emotional, impact, psychological, skepticism, support

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