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Lupus News: New studies have shown the importance of testing for hematuria (blood in urine) for those with lupus nephritis. Persistent hematuria can be a better indicator for kidney long-term kidney damage, than other lupus indicators.
Link: https://ow.ly/Kgaf50XS3jC
Link: https://ow.ly/Kgaf50XS3jC
January 5, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Lupus News: New studies have shown the importance of testing for hematuria (blood in urine) for those with lupus nephritis. Persistent hematuria can be a better indicator for kidney long-term kidney damage, than other lupus indicators.
Link: https://ow.ly/Kgaf50XS3jC
Link: https://ow.ly/Kgaf50XS3jC
We often start every year with this meme, and every year we hope it is the last time we have to use it!
January 2, 2026 at 2:01 PM
We often start every year with this meme, and every year we hope it is the last time we have to use it!
Happy New Year to everyone in the Lupus community!!!
January 1, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Happy New Year to everyone in the Lupus community!!!
During the holidays, it is a good time to reflect on how they can affect your lupus! Check out the KFL blog-article, "Cheers to You! Balancing Alcohol and Lupus" for information concerning alcohol, SLE and your medications.
Follow this link: http://ow.ly/rnVn50LLeJU
Follow this link: http://ow.ly/rnVn50LLeJU
December 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM
During the holidays, it is a good time to reflect on how they can affect your lupus! Check out the KFL blog-article, "Cheers to You! Balancing Alcohol and Lupus" for information concerning alcohol, SLE and your medications.
Follow this link: http://ow.ly/rnVn50LLeJU
Follow this link: http://ow.ly/rnVn50LLeJU
Lupus News: New research has found more about the beneficial effects of higher doses of hydroxychloroquine on lupus - in particular cardiovascular disease. HCQ has adverse effects and changes in dosages should always be discussed with healthcare providers.
Link: https://ow.ly/T8QX50XP85M
Link: https://ow.ly/T8QX50XP85M
December 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Lupus News: New research has found more about the beneficial effects of higher doses of hydroxychloroquine on lupus - in particular cardiovascular disease. HCQ has adverse effects and changes in dosages should always be discussed with healthcare providers.
Link: https://ow.ly/T8QX50XP85M
Link: https://ow.ly/T8QX50XP85M
The winter and holidays can exacerbate the fatigue of lupus. Check out this KFL video featuring Dr. Sharon Dowell who describes the factors that can contribute to lupus fatigue and what you can do to address this condition.
Link to video: https://youtu.be/Fm9QFcWsnUg
Link to video: https://youtu.be/Fm9QFcWsnUg
December 27, 2025 at 11:14 PM
The winter and holidays can exacerbate the fatigue of lupus. Check out this KFL video featuring Dr. Sharon Dowell who describes the factors that can contribute to lupus fatigue and what you can do to address this condition.
Link to video: https://youtu.be/Fm9QFcWsnUg
Link to video: https://youtu.be/Fm9QFcWsnUg
Art therapy can be incredibly helpful for those living with lupus. Read about the experiences of Mary Andrus, a professional art therapist and a person with lupus who has used art therapy and teaches it to others!t
Here’s the link: https://kaleidoscopefightinglupus.org/lupus-art-therapy/
Here’s the link: https://kaleidoscopefightinglupus.org/lupus-art-therapy/
December 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Art therapy can be incredibly helpful for those living with lupus. Read about the experiences of Mary Andrus, a professional art therapist and a person with lupus who has used art therapy and teaches it to others!t
Here’s the link: https://kaleidoscopefightinglupus.org/lupus-art-therapy/
Here’s the link: https://kaleidoscopefightinglupus.org/lupus-art-therapy/
Lupus in the News: Researchers in Canada studying air pollution and autoimmune diseases has found that a certain kind of pollution, fine particulate matter (PM2.5), was linked to higher levels of ANAs, a common antibody found in those with lupus!
Link to study: https://ow.ly/jtFK50XMZ3y
Link to study: https://ow.ly/jtFK50XMZ3y
December 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Lupus in the News: Researchers in Canada studying air pollution and autoimmune diseases has found that a certain kind of pollution, fine particulate matter (PM2.5), was linked to higher levels of ANAs, a common antibody found in those with lupus!
Link to study: https://ow.ly/jtFK50XMZ3y
Link to study: https://ow.ly/jtFK50XMZ3y
For those with lupus, winter cold increases the risk of infections and flares - increasing muscle and joint pain. In this video, Dr. Sharon Dowell shares a wealth of tips, tricks, and valuable advice to get us through the cold season!
Here's the link: https://youtu.be/88ZsM9Iubn4
Here's the link: https://youtu.be/88ZsM9Iubn4
December 21, 2025 at 10:53 PM
For those with lupus, winter cold increases the risk of infections and flares - increasing muscle and joint pain. In this video, Dr. Sharon Dowell shares a wealth of tips, tricks, and valuable advice to get us through the cold season!
Here's the link: https://youtu.be/88ZsM9Iubn4
Here's the link: https://youtu.be/88ZsM9Iubn4
Kaleidoscope Fighting Lupus thanks Lauren Cook and Corkscrew Wine Bar as well as the attendees, generous donors and sponsors of our Sip, Sparkle and Support fundraiser. You made this event such a success!
December 20, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Kaleidoscope Fighting Lupus thanks Lauren Cook and Corkscrew Wine Bar as well as the attendees, generous donors and sponsors of our Sip, Sparkle and Support fundraiser. You made this event such a success!
Research continues to examine the relationship between you, the bacteria in your microbiome and lupus.
Learn the latest from this week's KFL blog article, "Lupus and the Microbiome: What Is Your Gut Telling You?"
Here's the link: http://ow.ly/a8Qb50JJTt2
Learn the latest from this week's KFL blog article, "Lupus and the Microbiome: What Is Your Gut Telling You?"
Here's the link: http://ow.ly/a8Qb50JJTt2
December 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Research continues to examine the relationship between you, the bacteria in your microbiome and lupus.
Learn the latest from this week's KFL blog article, "Lupus and the Microbiome: What Is Your Gut Telling You?"
Here's the link: http://ow.ly/a8Qb50JJTt2
Learn the latest from this week's KFL blog article, "Lupus and the Microbiome: What Is Your Gut Telling You?"
Here's the link: http://ow.ly/a8Qb50JJTt2
Lupus News! A recent study has shown that the present of both anti-dsDNA and anti-Sm antibodies (double positivity) can predict severe #SLE disease and symptoms!
Link to study: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1759720X251379588<a href="/hashtag/xd_co_f=OWY5ZjVkNDAtMGExMy00MTZhLWJkNTItZWFhNmJkYTcwNDgz~" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#xd_co_f=OWY5ZjVkNDAtMGExMy00MTZhLWJkNTItZWFhNmJkYTcwNDgz~
Link to study: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1759720X251379588<a href="/hashtag/xd_co_f=OWY5ZjVkNDAtMGExMy00MTZhLWJkNTItZWFhNmJkYTcwNDgz~" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#xd_co_f=OWY5ZjVkNDAtMGExMy00MTZhLWJkNTItZWFhNmJkYTcwNDgz~
December 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Lupus News! A recent study has shown that the present of both anti-dsDNA and anti-Sm antibodies (double positivity) can predict severe #SLE disease and symptoms!
Link to study: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1759720X251379588<a href="/hashtag/xd_co_f=OWY5ZjVkNDAtMGExMy00MTZhLWJkNTItZWFhNmJkYTcwNDgz~" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#xd_co_f=OWY5ZjVkNDAtMGExMy00MTZhLWJkNTItZWFhNmJkYTcwNDgz~
Link to study: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1759720X251379588<a href="/hashtag/xd_co_f=OWY5ZjVkNDAtMGExMy00MTZhLWJkNTItZWFhNmJkYTcwNDgz~" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#xd_co_f=OWY5ZjVkNDAtMGExMy00MTZhLWJkNTItZWFhNmJkYTcwNDgz~
Those living with lupus have a 25-50% chance of developing abnormal liver values in their lifetime. Check out this week’s KFL article, "Lupus and the Liver," to learn more!
Here’s the link: http://ow.ly/H8Mr50JOVra
Here’s the link: http://ow.ly/H8Mr50JOVra
December 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Those living with lupus have a 25-50% chance of developing abnormal liver values in their lifetime. Check out this week’s KFL article, "Lupus and the Liver," to learn more!
Here’s the link: http://ow.ly/H8Mr50JOVra
Here’s the link: http://ow.ly/H8Mr50JOVra