HealthDay News — For patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and pericarditis, recurrence of pericarditis occurs in more than 20 percent of patients and associated factors include younger age ...

Living with lupus can be overwhelming, says columnist Candace Semien, but it's important to hold tight and fight for yourself ...

Despite advancements in the management of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), patients experience poor health-related quality of life (hrQoL) and premature death due to disease severity and treatment ...

A new study sought to identify the frequency and determinants of flares for with people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with persistently active disease (PAD). Researchers found that both ...

Discover why mouth rashes might be warning signs of underlying conditions, when to seek medical help, and effective treatment ...

Systemic lupus erythematosus, commonly referred to as lupus, is a chronic autoimmune disease, according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. It occurs when ...

One of those lesser-known struggles is a condition known as chemo mouth, a painful side effect of chemotherapy and radiation. For some, chemo mouth can result in mouth sores and other ...

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes widespread inflammation. It can affect the skin, joints, blood vessels, and multiple organ systems. The exact cause ...

you need to go away," or even "I want you to shush your mouth." These interpretations of the viral video have ignited debate on social media, with some posts accruing millions of views.

Canker sores and oral cancer lesions may seem similar but there are ways to tell the difference. A lesion that's red, typically flat, and painful early on is usually a canker sore (aphthous ulcer).

and dry mouth, skin, and eyes. You may also notice cold hands and feet when on beta-blockers, especially if you have Raynaud’s syndrome with your lupus. Other less common side effects could ...