Regular or long-term exposure to consumer insecticides may increase the risk of developing autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. That’s the finding of a new study presented at the American College of Rheumatology’s annual scientific meeting in Philadelphia.
Previous research has suggested a link between exposure to agricultural insecticides and the development of rheumatoid arthritis [...]

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Is there an association between rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus)? Can someone have both diseases or must he or she be diagnosed with only one? What are the challenges in addressing these questions and more?
Read More: http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/72218/87314/lupus.
Read More: http://brassandivory.blogspot.com/2009/10/ra-and-lupus.html.

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September 30th, 2009

Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds

LONDON — The real life Lucy from the Beatles’ song “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” has died after a long fight against lupus.
Read More: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gAbXFXFF8Jy8BrOgximM9cVE3nTwD9B0BLHG2

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July 12th, 2009

RA Guy’s News Ticker

As I get some bed rest this afternoon (don’t worry -for the most part I am okay, but some of the pressure bearing joints in my toes decided to act up, so I decided to give them a rest) I spent some time working on my blog.
For a while I’ve wanted to add a ticker [...]

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July 8th, 2009

Could I Have Lupus?

The Could I Have Lupus? campaign is designed to heighten awareness and create a sense of urgency about lupus. With the help of women who are actually living with lupus, we are sending a message to women who are suffering from lupus symptoms — that they can find support, hope and, most of all, answers. [...]

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Alternative rock musician Rob Thomas is both the lead singer of the band Matchbox Twenty and a solo recording artist. His most recent album – Cradlesong – was released just last month.
Rob Thomas has been married to Puerto Rican American model Marisol Maldonado for almost ten years. Marisol lives with a rare autoimmunity disorder that [...]

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Despite Lupus: How To Live Well With A Chronic Illness
by Sara Gorman
“Sara [Gorman] has written a gem of a book for lupus patients struggling with a new, frightening and unpredictable illness. Her advice is also applicable to all of us: lead a healthier, happier life. Discover the inner self and what is really important to [...]

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