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February 2018 in “Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes” New tools were created to help lupus patients report their symptoms and impacts more accurately.
COVID-19 vaccines are generally safe for people with lupus, though some may experience mild flare symptoms.
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COVID-19 pneumonia may cause lasting lung damage like fibrosis.
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October 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Acne patients have higher levels of mTOR in their skin, which could be linked to future metabolic disease.
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