Masonic Medical Research Institute Awarded Department Of Defense Lupus Impact Award
Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) is a common and devastating autoimmune disease with a prevalence of ~20 to 150 per 100,000 people. It primarily affects minorities and women of child-bearing age, causing fatigue, joint pain, rash, and fever. There is no cure for lupus and current treatments only work to improve symptoms. However, these strategies often…