Lupus Articles

Lupus News : Multi-target therapy helps lupus patients
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:36:10 GMT
NANJING, China, July 3 (UPI) -- Chinese scientists say a treatment using several drugs targeting various parts of the immune system helps patients with severe lupus involving the kidneys.

Lupus News : Multi-target therapy helps lupus patients
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:45:05 GMT
Chinese scientists say a treatment using several drugs targeting various parts of the immune system helps patients with severe lupus involving the kidneys.In our study, multitarget therapy is shown to be superior to traditional therapy for inducing complete remission of class V+IV lupus nephritis, with few side effects, said Dr. Lei-Shi Li of the University School of Medicine in Nanjing, ...

Lupus News : Garage sale to benefit lupus
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:13:20 GMT
BOWMANVILLE -- An upcoming garage sale will benefit the Durham Lupus Support Group Walk. The event is set for Saturday, July 12, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St. Elizabeth School parking lot, 618...

'Multi-target' Immune Therapy Improves Outcomes Of Severe Lupus Nephritis
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:20:32 GMT
A new treatment using a combination of drugs targeting different parts of the immune system improves the recovery rate for patients with severe lupus involving the kidneys, according to a new report.

'Multi-Target' Immune Therapy Improves Outcomes of Severe Lupus Nephritis
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:18:03 GMT
A new treatment using a combination of drugs targeting different parts of the immune system improves the recovery rate for patients with severe lupus involving the kidneys, according to a report in the October Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN).

Bikers participate in Lupus Loop
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:58:56 GMT
MUNNSVILLE, N.Y. -- The second annual Loop for Lupus charity ride rolled off Sunday morning covering a 76-mile loop throughout Madison and Oneida County, starting and ending in Munnsville.

Bikers participate in Lupus Loop
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:24:19 GMT
Nearly one million people in America suffer from Lupus. News 10 Now's Jim Gibbons caught up with motorcyclists who were out riding to raise awareness and funds for the Lupus Foundation on Sunday.

RECAP: WCBSTV.com Yankees-Red Sox Blog
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:00:38 GMT
In its continuing quest to be New York City's leading television news Web site, WCBSTV.com has decided to give you a minute-by-minute rundown of the goings on during the opening game of the Fourth of July weekend showdown between the Yankees and Red Sox at Yankee Stadium.

Cosmic Log: Stars and stripes in space
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:39:14 GMT
Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: NASA's Great Observatories present a red-white-and-blue view of cosmic stars and stripes, just in time for the Fourth of July.

TV Dinners by Jim Shelley
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:32:55 GMT
Jim Shelley on How to make ... House

London Health Commission announces winners of community action for health and well-being awards
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:31:02 GMT
The winners of the London Health Commission Awards were announced last night at City Hall. The winners were all small community-based organisations.

Celestial Stars and Stripe Revealed in Hubble Image
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:16:25 GMT
Energy released from an exploding star reveals itself in an image of stars and a stripe.

Former Medical Examiner Sentenced In Bayview Crematory Scandal
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:10:47 GMT
A key player in the Bayview Crematory scandal was sentenced Thursday after pleading guilty to more than a dozen charges.

(AFX UK Focus) 2008-07-03 17:43 UK small cap close down; Armour shares dented on FY profits warning
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:05:25 GMT
LONDON (Thomson Financial) - UK small caps suffered substantial losses in Thursday trade, closing down, as the wider markets endured a mixed session, with Armour Group retreating on issuing a full-year profits warning.

Helping New Mothers Reclaim Themselves
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:32:28 GMT
Any young mother knows there are lots of books about pregnancy and babies, but where are the books for moms after the baby is born? We're not talking books about the baby's development the first 12 months. Where are the books for moms that address some of the issues dealing with mom herself?

London shares - midafternoon features
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:40:30 GMT
LONDON (Thomson Financial) - FTSE 100 risers Amec 895 up 45-1/2 Raised EBITA margin forecast; Seymour Pierce 'hold' from 'sell' & 800p tgt HBOS 274 up 13 Banks rally Royal Bank of Scotland 211-1/4 up 7-1/4 Banks rally Antofagasta 591-1/2 up 23-1/2 Sector sell-off a buying opportunity - Credit Suisse AstraZeneca 2,311 up 78 Goldman ups tgt to 2,400p; Dresdner Kleinwort 'buy'; ING ups tgt to ...

Summer Sun Not Fun for Everyone
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:55:21 GMT
Overexposure to sun is no less dangerous than it was 20 years ago. While many are quick to assume a sunburn is simply due to fair skin, that's not always the case.

(AFX UK Focus) 2008-07-03 09:27 UK smallcap opening - Instore down on disappointing Crown Crest bid
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:01:48 GMT
LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Disappointed punters pulled out of Instore, 0.98 of a penny off at 5.05 pence, after Seaham Investments, an indirect unit of Crown Crest, made an 11.4 million pounds, or 5 pence a share, cash offer for the UK variety store retailer.

(AFX UK Focus) 2008-07-03 12:25 UK small caps down at midday; Armour Group pierced by profits warning
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:47:01 GMT
LONDON (Thomson Financial) - UK small caps shed further losses in midday trade, with the wider markets also suffering a poor session, as Armour Group slid lower after issuing a full-year profits warning.

DATEBOOK
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:10:59 GMT
Dunmore Senior Center: darts, bingo and oil painting, Mondays; card group, guitar classes and word games, Tuesdays; tai chi exercise, chorus and pinochle, Wednesdays; poker lessons, yoga classes, line-dancing, Thursdays; cooking demonstrations, first Friday of every month; 1414 Monroe Ave. 207-2662.

LifeCycle celebrates 10th anniversary
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:36:04 GMT
Carmen, wife of Alan Curry who started the LifeCycle Challenge in 1999. The woman whose illness led to the creation of LifeCycle, Carmen Curry, was 33 when she encountered problems with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

(AFX UK Focus) 2008-07-03 09:46 UK small caps open lower; Armour Group hit by FY profits warning
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:17:10 GMT
LONDON (Thomson Financial) - UK small caps were lower in early trade, taking their cue from the wider market, with Armour Group a major casualty on the back of a profits warning.

Entertainment guide with video
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:10:49 GMT
APPLEBEE’S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR, Viewmont Mall, Dickson City: Wednesdays, Tony Vergnetti. AUGUSTINE’S CLUB 17, 518 N. Main St., Old Forge: Thursdays, Millennium.

Wife of Former B&C Top Editor Don West Dies
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:34:47 GMT
Carroll Virginia West dies at 80.

Honors
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:25:53 GMT
Katherine Hammons, a resident of Belleville, and a senior nursing student at the University of Michigan School of Nursing, is a recipient of the Matthew S. Debono Scholarship to assist her during her last semester.

Coffee could help beat MS: study
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:45:27 GMT
A strong cup of coffee may do more than just wake you up in the mornings. It could also help you stave off multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a new study.

Study: Coffee could help beat MS
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:17:10 GMT
A strong cup of coffee may do more than just wake you up in the mornings, it could also prevent your from multiple sclerosis (MS), media quoted U.S. researchers as saying Wednesday.

VLST Corporation Appoints Internationally Recognized Researcher Paul J. Carter, Ph.D. as Chief Scientific Officer
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:32:04 GMT
VLST Corporation, a Seattle-based biotechnology company focused on the development of therapeutics for autoimmune and inflammatory disorders, today announced that Paul J. Carter, Ph.D., a 20-year biotechnology research veteran, will join the Company as chief scientific officer and senior vice president of research and development.

Briefs
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:22:33 GMT
Find out all the events going on in your community, and plan your week's activities with The Times.

Promotion, accident cap career
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:59:14 GMT
Evansville native Vera Gilbert has risen in rank to lieutenant colonol, but medical problems could mean the end of her military career.

Could Caffeine Stop MS In Its Tracks?
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:00:07 GMT
Drinking large amounts of caffeine appeared to protect mice from developing a multiple sclerosis-like disease in a newly published study.

Examine the World Selenium Market
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:06:00 GMT
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Chemicals industry industry is available in its catalogue.

Study: Coffee could help beat MS
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:17:39 GMT
A strong cup of coffee may do more than just wake you up in the mornings, it could also prevent your from multiple sclerosis (MS), media quoted U.S. researchers as saying Wednesday. Researchers in Oklahoma found that mice appeared to ...

Could Caffeine Stop MS in Its Tracks?
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:29:37 GMT
Title: Could Caffeine Stop MS in Its Tracks? Category: Health News Created: 7/1/2008 Last Editorial Review: 7/1/2008

Talk of the Times with Kathy Roper
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:01:31 GMT
This week, staff writer Kyle Wall talks with Kathy Roper about the upcoming Dance For Lupus hosted by Northeast Social Dance Club.

Support groups
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:35:37 GMT
team.com or call Dick Nickle at 258-6849. Bereavement Harmony support group, focusing on the death of a spouse early in the life cycle, meets 6:30-8 p.m. second Tuesday of the month, Hospice of Central Pennsylvania's Enola office.

Caffeine could help prevent multiple sclerosis
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:30:02 GMT
A new study is suggesting that having several cups of coffee a day could halt the development of multiple sclerosis (MS).

Grass-roots campaign seeks to aid Ojai man
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:14:59 GMT
During a recent heat wave when the temperature in Ojai topped 100 degrees, Mike Rubalcava visited his friend Gavin Peters and was bothered by what he saw.

VLST Corporation Appoints Internationally Recognized Researcher Paul J. Carter, Ph.D. as Chief Scientific Officer
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT
SEATTLE----VLST Corporation, a Seattle-based biotechnology company focused on the development of therapeutics for autoimmune and inflammatory disorders, today announced that Paul J.

Businessmen give $1,000 each to help DuBose get a kidney
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:20:01 GMT
MOULTRIE — Nicholas DuBose, who has been championed by his co-workers in the quest for a kidney transplant, has now been championed by two local businessmen as well.

Caffeine Could Stave Off Multiple Sclerosis
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:02:04 GMT
MONDAY, June 30 (HealthDay News) -- Caffeine just might prevent multiple sclerosis, a new animal study suggests.

Coffee could help beat MS: study
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT
A strong cup of coffee may do more than just wake you up in the mornings.

Wednesday preview: Taylor Wimpey, Wood Group
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:24:00 GMT
With the Nationwide Building Society’s latest gloomy survey on the UK housing market still fresh in the memory, Taylor Wimpey’s trading update will give some clues as to how the housing slump is affecting housebuilders.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:08:09 GMT
In-Depth From A.D.A.M. Diagnosis It is very difficult to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome. Even experts do not have a clear definition of what chronic fatigue actually is or what mechanisms in the brain or nervous system are responsible for it.

Sponsored Listing
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:15:27 GMT
Drug discoverer ImmuPharma is understood to be contemplating raising between £1.5 million and £5 million at around 60p to fund developments with a range of products.

Coffee could help beat MS: study
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:31:22 GMT
A man smokes drinks coffee in a bar in Paris, 2006. According to a new study a strong cup of coffee may do more than just wake you up in the mornings. It could also help you stave off multiple sclerosis (MS).

Coffee could help beat MS: study
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:30:03 GMT
A man smokes and drinks coffee in a bar in Paris. According to a new study a strong cup of coffee may do more than just wake you up in the mornings. It could also help you stave off multiple sclerosis (MS).

The Online Information Source for the Medical Device Industry
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:48:00 GMT
Throughout the history of immunodiagnostics, new assay designs and strategies resulted in changing the requirements for one of the key components: the antigens.

Burglary nets 15-year prison term
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:06:10 GMT
VALPARAISO -- The man who drove the car in a Portage burglary that turned to rape received a prison term of 15 years with no time off for parole.

Fourteen Florida Nonprofits Receive More Than $1 Million
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:25:37 GMT
The Blue Foundation for a Healthy Florida, the philanthropic affiliate of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, has approved $1,062,424 in grants to be awarded this summer to 14 nonprofit Florida organizations that are successfully addressing health care needs in their communities.

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