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Is There a Lupus Cure?

From Jeri Jewett-Tennant, MPH, for About.com

Updated: June 04, 2008

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Question: Is There a Lupus Cure?
Answer:

No.

But doctors and scientists are doing what they can to find one. Clinical trials and research studies are underway to see if a cure can be found and if there are better, more effective treatment plans with fewer side effects.

Source:

Is There a Cure for Lupus? Alliance for Lupus Research. May 2008.

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