SPECIAL EDITION: Lupus Research That Matters to You

World Premier Rheumatology Meeting Inspires Hope What's going on in the world of lupus research? Last week, members of our research staff attended the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Annual Scientific Meeting in part to provide you with the latest research findings and major news coming out of the largest event of its kind for lupus researchers. Here are some of the key stories from this year's meeting that will matter to you. Read more Give for a life free of lupus by making a donation to advance lupus research. GIVE NOW Study Reveals Shockingly High Rates of Incorrect Lupus Diagnosis A Lupus Foundation of America study finds that almost 50 percent of adults with lupus are misdiagnosed with something other than lupus at the start of their journey with this life-altering disease. Learn more Study Leads to a New Approach for Accessing Experimental Therapies Findings from the Lupus Foundation of America's Collective Data Analysis Initiative have led to the development of a new model for evaluating the effectiveness of patient outcomes in clinical trials. Learn more Join the lupus registry Find a chapter Become a lupus insider VIDEO: Does Hydroxychloroquine Cause Eye Damage? We spoke with Dr. Dilpreet Singh during last week's ACR scientific meeting to learn about an important study on the risks of blindness from taking Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine). Watch here VIDEO: Lupus Research Takeaways from the ACR Scientific Meeting Our Medical Director Dr. Sue Manzi highlights several lupus research studies presented at the ACR meeting that stood out to her, and provides updates on ongoing clinical trials. Watch here VIDEO: Lupus Science & Medicine Making A Name For Itself Co-Editors-in-Chief of Lupus Science & Medicine discuss the publication's impact on lupus research and the types of analyses being submitted to the peer-reviewed journal. Watch here New Phase III trial in Lupus Nephritis Underway A new clinical research study for lupus nephritis is now underway and accepting eligible participants. Learn more Upcoming Events #GivingTuesday is November 28. #GivingTuesday is one of the Foundation's largest one-day fundraising campaigns. We're counting on your support! Save the Date for the 2018 National Policy Summit: March 20-21 in Washington, DC. Join lupus advocates from across the country to share your story with Congress and urge them to support policies that increase funding for research and accelerate the development of new treatments. We have exciting new changes for 2018. Stay tuned for registrations details. "I am so thankful that even though we cannot all be at the meeting, we have the information and videos available." -Estela M., Facebook Lupus Foundation of America 2121 K Street, NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20037 Phone: 202-349-1155 | Fax: 202-349-1156 | info@lupus.org Our mission is to improve the quality of life for all people affected by lupus through programs of research, education, support and advocacy. WAYS TO GIVE RAISE FUNDS