Current Research
Lupus is still a relative mystery to medical researchers. An exact cause of the disease remains unknown, and many still debate whether lupus is one disease or the combination of several similar diseases. Research continues in dedicated facilities across the country, providing hope for a cure to those suffering from the disease.
Researchers at the Feinstein Center for Medical Research have found a genetic link between rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, further proof to support the theory that multiple autoimmune diseases could share risk genes.
Recent research from a Canadian study of lupus patients suggests that the presence of anti-SM antibodies increased the risk of death in some lupus patients
Current research into lupus has led researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina to identified a list of proteins found in the urine of people with lupus-related renal (kidney) disease.
A recent university study delves into how lupus patients might respond to stem cell therapy.
