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January 8, 2013
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How many inquiries were answered by our national network of chapters, offices, support groups and community representatives in 2012? Scroll down to see the answer.
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2013 Will Be Yet Another Landmark Year in the Fight Against Lupus
The year 2012 was a landmark one for the Lupus Foundation of America, and 2013 promises to be just as exciting. Read on for a message from Sandra C. Raymond, President and CEO of the Lupus Foundation of America, as she reflects on 2012 and looks forward to the new year.
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Depression and Lupus
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Between 15 and 60 percent of people with a chronic illness will experience clinical depression. For people with lupus, this may be brought on by the disease itself, by the various medications used to treat lupus, and/or by any of the factors and forces in a person’s life that are not related to lupus. This month, Dr. Rex Jung answered 15 questions about depression and lupus.
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Tichina Arnold: Actress, Sister, Lupus Advocate
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Tichina Arnold has many credits to her name: singer and actress on shows like Martin (FOX), Everybody Hates Chris (UPN/CW), and most recently Happily Divorced (TV Land) with Fran Drescher. In 2012, she added lupus advocate and Lupus Foundation of America supporter to that growing list.
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Featured Events
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Research Report
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Advocacy
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Next stops on the Help Us Solve the Cruel Mystery™ National Tour are:
January 12, 2013
Lupus: Learning and Living - Los Angeles, CA
Join us at our educational program for individuals with lupus and their families.
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January 12, 2013
Lupus CME - Los Angeles, CA
For health professionals, this program features leading researchers and clinicians in the field of lupus who will discuss the advances in management and treatment of lupus.
Register Today
January 26, 2013
Lupus: Learning and Living - Denver, CO
Join us at our educational program for individuals with lupus and their families.
Register Today
January 26, 2013
Lupus CME - Denver, CO
For health professionals, this program features leading researchers and clinicians in the field of lupus who will discuss the advances in management and treatment of lupus.
Register Today
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Avise™ SLE Test Offers Faster and More Accurate Lupus Diagnosis
It is no secret that lupus can be difficult to diagnose. Symptoms mimic those of many other illnesses and vary widely from person to person. Symptoms also appear, disappear, and change over time and it may take medical specialists years to arrive at an accurate diagnosis.
A single test that can help diagnose a complex disease like lupus by ruling out other potential diseases could help physicians reach a definitive diagnosis in a shorter period of time. The AVISE™ SLE test has been shown to do just that.
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Lupus Foundation of America Submits Comments on Essential Health Benefits in the Affordable Care Act
The Lupus Foundation of America submitted its written comments on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ proposed rule on essential health benefits in the Affordable Care Act.
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Spanish Resources
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Services for Spanish Speakers from the Lupus Foundation of America
Lupus is two to three times more common among Hispanics and Latinos than among Caucasians, which makes it crucial to raise awareness about lupus in this group. Spanish-speaking individuals and their families can access several resources from the Foundation.
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Walk to End Lupus Now
Be part of the Lupus Foundation of America's Walk to End Lupus Now™ event in your community and help us take steps to raise money for lupus research and education programs while increasing awareness of lupus and rallying public support for those who suffer from it.
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Give the Gift of Hope
The Lupus Foundation of America celebrated a groundbreaking year in 2012 – the first Congressional Lupus Caucus, a first-of-its-kind national lupus education tour, a new diagnosis test, and much more. With your continued support in 2013, we can look forward to another momentous year. Help Us Solve the Cruel Mystery™.
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Lupus Foundation of America
2000 L Street, NW, Suite 410
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: 800-558-0121
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