The Lupus Research Institute is pleased to alert people with lupus of a new Phase III trial testing the efficacy, safety and tolerability of the recently approved Benlysta(r) as a once-a-week injectable rather than the existing intravenous formulation. For more information, visit clinicaltrials.gov and search for trial NCT01484496.

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For a young adult with lupus, transitioning from their pediatrician’s care to an adult care setting can be an especially challenging time. Dr. Emily von Scheven will address questions from young adults and their parents and provide strategies on how to best maintain a continuity of care during the transitional period.

Submit your questions to Dr. von Scheven.

Please note: If you have a question about lupus that is not associated with this month’s topic, we invite you to submit your inquiry to our LFA Health Educatorsand your question will be answered as soon as possible.