Lupus Often Improves With Age, Scientists Find Out Why

Understanding why lupus often becomes less severe with age may hold promise for its treatment.
Lupus Often Improves With Age, Scientists Find Out Why
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Understanding why lupus often becomes less severe with age may hold promise for its treatment.

Lupus follows an unusual pattern among chronic diseases. Instead of worsening with age, it often becomes less severe. For the first time, researchers have explained why.

George Citroner
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George Citroner reports on health and medicine, covering topics that include cancer, infectious diseases, and neurodegenerative conditions. He was awarded the Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) award in 2020 for a story on osteoporosis risk in men.