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Run on drug for COVID-19 imperils lupus patients

March 23, 2020

The prospect that hydroxychloroquine might be effective for treating the coronavirus has raised hopes, but it’s also created a potential crisis.

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Trial Run

By Adam Cohen   The author decided to learn about clinical research by volunteering as a study participant there was only one, small problem.   I’ve never been a big fan of needles. The very mention of the word takes me back to the allergy shots I received as a kid. Every spring and summer, […]

Genes, Epstein-Barr virus may trigger lupus in some

August 26, 2019

Scientists have long known lupus has a strong genetic component, but there also must be environmental triggers to activate the disease.

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An OMRF employee finds a new lease on life—at work

August 5, 2019

In MS, immune cells attack the protective covering of nerves in the brain, causing vision problems, tremors, paralysis, painful spasms, imbalance and cognitive changes.

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A name for his pain

January 29, 2019

David Key had never heard of sarcoidosis—until the rare disease stole his health.

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Dental hygiene may be key for lupus

November 29, 2018

OMRF scientists have found a link between gum disease and lupus, an autoimmune disease.

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