This past year has been very difficult for so many people around the globe. But positives can often be found even in crises and difficult circumstances! Finding the positives and holding onto them is the spirit of Kick Lupus!

 

With that in mind, we want to announce the Kick Lupus 2021 Competition, My Covid19 Lupus Hero!

 

Is there a special person whose support for you really shone through this past year, through the covid19 crisis? Did someone make life easier for you in a practical way? Was there someone you could always rely on to provide emotional support during this crisis?

 

The Covid19 Lupus Hero Competition 2021 is your chance to nominate that special person for a Covid19 Lupus Hero Award!

 

A Covid19 Lupus Hero may be your neighbour who has been going shopping for you during the pandemic, it might be someone in your lupus clinic who has made you feel safe when you’ve had to go in for reviews or treatment or it might be a friend who has been diligent about keeping in touch in various ways throughout the year, even though you couldn’t meet in person. Who is your Covid19 Lupus Hero?

 

To enter the Covid19 Lupus Hero 2021 Competition you have to send us a nomination.

 

 

Let us know about your hero! You can do this in the format of your choice, whether that is a 30 to 60 second video, a short e-mail, an essay of a few paragraphs, a drawing with a short text, a cartoon or any kind of format you choose!

 

To take part you have to meet the following conditions:

 

  • Be a lupus patient living in Europe
  • You must make the submission yourself, in whatever format you choose
  • You must have the approval of the person you are nominating to share their information with us

 

The prize is:  The winner of this competition and their Covid19 Lupus Hero will both be invited to the Lupus Europe 2021 Convention which we hope will be in Bratislava!

Please send all submissions to: zoe@lupus-europe.org

 

The deadline for the submission is: June 30, 2021

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16 hours ago

🎉 What an amazing first day we had at the 𝐋𝐮𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 in Amsterdam!

The day was packed with insightful talks and lively discussions on #lupus research and management.

🦋 Some of the key highlights included:

✨ Lupus and hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis with Dr Jessica Manson.
✨ Lupus and cancer by Dr Sasha Bernatsky.
✨ Lupus and infections led by Dr Bregtje Lemkes.
✨ Lupus and vaccinations by Dr Reşit Yıldırım.

🗣️ Plus, enriching panel discussions on these crucial topics!

💸 We also explored the management of lupus in low-middle-income countries with Dr Sandra Navarra. We had a chance to engage with poster presentations and a lively debate on DOACs in #APS and SLE/APS featuring Prof Ricard Cervera and Dr Hannah Cohen.

🌙 The day concluded with a plenary session on lupus basic science, where Dr Leonid Padyukov discussed lupus genetics 🧬, Dr Claudia Mauri explored the regulation of B and T cell interactions, and Dr Thomas Dörner questioned the role of type I interferon in inflammatory rheumatic diseases like #SLE.

🎶 After such a full day, we ended on a high note with a wonderful evening entertainment featuring a brilliant performance by Prof David Isenberg and the Davidettes and an incredible piano interpretation of Beethoven by Prof Ronald von Vollenhoven.

🥰 Additionally, Professor Anisur Rahman recited a poem where he mentioned many of his colleagues in a flattering way, adding a touch of humour and camaraderie to the night 🙌 .

🤩 Don’t miss our Chair, Jeanette Andersen, and Dalila’s interventions today!

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞-𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 the event‼️ So be sure to 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 for real-time updates!

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🎉 What an amazing first day we had at the 𝐋𝐮𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 in Amsterdam!

The day was packed with insightful talks and lively discussions on #lupus research and management.

🦋 Some of the key highlights included:

✨ Lupus and hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis with Dr Jessica Manson.
✨ Lupus and cancer by Dr Sasha Bernatsky.
✨ Lupus and infections led by Dr Bregtje Lemkes.
✨ Lupus and vaccinations by Dr Reşit Yıldırım.

🗣️ Plus, enriching panel discussions on these crucial topics!

💸 We also explored the management of lupus in low-middle-income countries with Dr Sandra Navarra. We had a chance to engage with poster presentations and a lively debate on DOACs in #APS and SLE/APS featuring Prof Ricard Cervera and Dr Hannah Cohen.

🌙 The day concluded with a plenary session on lupus basic science, where Dr Leonid Padyukov discussed lupus genetics 🧬, Dr Claudia Mauri explored the regulation of B and T cell interactions, and Dr Thomas Dörner questioned the role of type I interferon in inflammatory rheumatic diseases like #SLE.

 🎶 After such a full day, we ended on a high note with a wonderful evening entertainment featuring a brilliant performance by Prof David Isenberg and the Davidettes and an incredible piano interpretation of Beethoven by Prof Ronald von Vollenhoven.

🥰 Additionally, Professor Anisur Rahman recited a poem where he mentioned many of his colleagues in a flattering way, adding a touch of humour and camaraderie to the night 🙌 .

🤩 Don’t miss our Chair, Jeanette Andersen, and Dalila’s interventions today!

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞-𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 the event‼️ So be sure to 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 for real-time updates!

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2 days ago

Last weekend, Lupus Europe Volunteers participated in an intensive abstract workshop in Leuven.

📊 The workshop combined theoretical sessions that included statistics with practical exercises! We worked to develop abstracts based on the "Living With Lupus in 2024" survey results.

🌟 Continuous education and skill development are essential to fulfil our mission 💪.

❤️ We are grateful for the commitment and enthusiasm of our volunteers, who are truly inspiring, working with us to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those living with lupus across Europe.

🗣️ Our sincere thanks also go to all the patients who participated in our "Living With Lupus in 2024" survey.

🙏 A huge thank you to the valuable input and excellent work of all workshop attendees! We have already drafted a number of abstracts that we could submit to be presented at medical conferences, helping raise awareness of patients' needs.

✅ Let's keep getting involved in research! The more patients respond, the more significant and impactful the data will be.
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Last weekend, Lupus Europe Volunteers participated in an intensive abstract workshop in Leuven.

📊 The workshop combined theoretical sessions that included statistics with practical exercises! We worked to develop abstracts based on the Living With Lupus in 2024 survey results.

🌟 Continuous education and skill development are essential to fulfil our mission 💪.

❤️ We are grateful for the commitment and enthusiasm of our volunteers, who are truly inspiring, working with us to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those living with lupus across Europe.

🗣️ Our sincere thanks also go to all the patients who participated in our Living With Lupus in 2024 survey. 

🙏 A huge thank you to the valuable input and excellent work of all workshop attendees! We have already drafted a number of abstracts that we could submit to be presented at medical conferences, helping raise awareness of patients needs. 

✅ Lets keep getting involved in research! The more patients respond, the more significant and impactful the data will be.Image attachmentImage attachment+6Image attachment

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Congratulations to all of you in Lupus Europe for all the great work you do! 💪👏☝️👌

3 days ago

🛑 Lupus is a complex autoimmune chronic condition with symptoms and treatments that can potentially impact one’s sexual life and, consequently, quality of life.

💥 Symptoms like pain, fatigue, or joint stiffness can make physical intimacy challenging, while emotional factors such as anxiety, depression, and changes in body image can further complicate sexual well-being.

🚨In addition to lupus, overlapping conditions such as Sjögren’s syndrome and antiphospholipid syndrome could also be a barrier to a fulfilling sexual life, as the former can cause vaginal dryness and discomfort during intercourse, and the latter can increase the risk of complications that may affect overall well-being and intimacy.

💊 Furthermore, certain medications used to manage lupus and related conditions could potentially have adverse effects on sexual health (corticosteroids, for instance, can lead to weight gain, mood swings, and decreased libido).

‼️Although sexual dysfunction is highly prevalent among patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases (AIRD), it remains under-recognised, under-discussed & under-treated in routine clinical care.

🔊 And that is why, on this #WorldSexualHealthDay, we want to raise awareness about the importance of addressing sexual health as a vital component of overall well-being
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🛑 Lupus is a complex autoimmune chronic condition with symptoms and treatments that can potentially impact one’s sexual life and, consequently, quality of life. 

💥 Symptoms like pain, fatigue, or joint stiffness can make physical intimacy challenging, while emotional factors such as anxiety, depression, and changes in body image can further complicate sexual well-being. 

🚨In addition to lupus, overlapping conditions such as Sjögren’s syndrome and antiphospholipid syndrome could also be a barrier to a fulfilling sexual life, as the former can cause vaginal dryness and discomfort during intercourse, and the latter can increase the risk of complications that may affect overall well-being and intimacy. 

💊 Furthermore, certain medications used to manage lupus and related conditions could potentially have adverse effects on sexual health (corticosteroids, for instance, can lead to weight gain, mood swings, and decreased libido).

‼️Although sexual dysfunction is highly prevalent among patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases (AIRD), it remains under-recognised, under-discussed & under-treated in routine clinical care. 

🔊 And that is why, on this #WorldSexualHealthDay, we want to raise awareness about the importance of addressing sexual health as a vital component of overall well-beingImage attachment
4 days ago

🚨𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐥𝐮𝐩𝐮𝐬🚨

🔸 Patients
🔸 Family and friends
🔸 Health professionals

#lupus is a chronic, heterogeneous and unpredictable disease.

✅ However, there are many treatment options and non-pharmacological interventions that can help keep lupus under control.

😃 Starting this month, we will be sharing 12 of the latter, and we are going to show you how we do it.

Join us in this #kicklupus challenge!

Let's motivate each other and get better together! 💪
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