Marisa CostaAs relayed in the media, Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil, Quensyl,…) is being investigated as a potential treatment for COVID-19 related pneumonia. We all hope that it will help improve the outcomes of those affected by the disease. Unfortunately, in some countries, this has resulted in stock-piling, and the unplanned increase in demand has created shortages, causing anxiety […]
Alain CornetDid you know? Lupus is a Rare Disease! Lupus is rare, but not for us! Come and join us working on our vision: A fulfilling life for all people with Lupus in Europe until we have reached a world without Lupus What is a rare disease? It changes from country to country, but in Europe […]
Alain CornetWe are very proud to announce that LUPUS EUROPE has been recognized by the EMA (European Medicine Agency) as “eligible entity”, the select network of patient organizations that work with the EMA to ensure that the needs and concerns of a wide range of patients are represented via direct contact with the Agency. This status […]
Alain CornetWe all know that there remains a lot to explore, and many unmet needs are still there, with regards to lupus and people living with lupus in Europe and in the world. Since March 2018, a multidisciplinary team including doctors, academics and patient advocates have shared their thoughts and aligned priorities to improve lupus care. […]
Alain CornetAs announced in today’s Webinar, LUPUS EUROPE is offering new opportunities for people living with lupus to volunteer and support the cause. Specifically, we are looking for 6 new members for our Patient Advisory Network, and 6 more to create a new Lupus Communication Group. PATIENT ADVISORY NETWORK (PAN) The PAN is a network of people having lupus that structurally […]
🤩 Thank you for your support this #RareDiseaseDay!
💪 Along with organisations like @rarediseaseday and @eurordis, we will carry on working towards an early diagnosis, access to treatment and equality for #RareDisease patients 🙌
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👶 Neonatal #lupus is a rare congenital disorder that some infants of mothers with lupus and anti-Ro/SSA and/or anti-La/SSB antibodies develop.
🫀 The most serious complication of neonatal lupus is a heart condition known as congenital heart block
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🦋 #Lupus is a #RareDisease that affects nearly 500,000 people in Europe and over 5 million people in the world.
‼️However, lupus affects not only patients but also their loved ones. Let's raise awareness of the importance of an early diagnosis
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🚨 There are over 300 million people who live with a #RareDisease in Europe.
🌎 Today, we join our fellow patient organisations that work towards a better life for people with rare diseases and their families.
🙌Join us & show your support for #RareDiseaseDay
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Today is #RareDiseaseDay!
And we have joined @rarediseaseday campaign.
Everyone deserves equal opportunities, access to healthcare ➕ early diagnosis, which is key to setting a treatment plan &, hence, achieving a good quality of life.
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✅ I have been silent these past weeks, because I was working on #COGNILUP. I'm now ready to report on the progress made so far:
- Online platform with 12 tests to explore #cognition in #lupus
- Secure data exporting
- Automated result interpreter
- Module to add new languages
😃 Throwback to the HMA/EMA Multi-Stakeholder Workshop on AI.
Watching Alain Cornet present #LupusGPT at a high-level regulatory forum confirmed something important: patient-led innovation belongs in the future of AI in medicine.
Try it now! https://lupusgpt.org/
🌍 Join us on 18 March 2026 for the WORD Day Webinar!
Our expert speakers will share valuable perspectives on early recognition and the importance of specialised paediatric treatment.
Join the webinar here 👉 https://pulse.ly/3bgcxkgz8w
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Today is rare disease day!
🚨 There are over 300 million people who live with a #RareDisease in #europe.
🌎 Today, we join our fellow patient organisations that work towards a better life for people with rare diseases and their families.
🔴 Some facts about #rarediseases:
1️⃣ There are more than 6000 identified rare diseases.
2️⃣ Rare diseases currently affect 5% of the worldwide population.
The true impact of rare diseases is much wider, however, with those affected in Europe in the millions, as the disease affects not only the patient but also our loved ones.
3️⃣ 72% of genetic diseases are genetic, although #lupus is not one of them.
👉 Lupus is not a genetic disease. Although it is very much related to genes, there are other factors that play a role in its manifestation.
4️⃣ 👶Neonatal #lupus is a rare congenital disorder that some infants of mothers with lupus and anti-Ro/SSA and/or anti-La/SSB antibodies develop.
The most serious complication of neonatal lupus is a heart condition known as congenital heart block.
5️⃣ Having an early diagnosis is key to having access to the right treatment. This has an impact on physical and mental health and, therefore, on the quality of life.
Along with organisations like Rare Disease Day and EURORDIS-Rare Diseases Europe, we will carry on working towards an early diagnosis, access to treatment and equality for #RareDisease patients 🙌.
Thank you for your support on this #rarediseaseday!
#ShareYourColours
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#lupus is a #RareDisease that affects nearly 500,000 people in Europe. Furthermore, there are over 300 million people who live with a #RareDisease in #europe.
Today, along with Rare Disease Day, patient organisations around the world advocate for equity for people living with a rare disease
#ShareYourColours and help us spread the word by liking and sharing. Remember that you can also download the material of the official campaign on the website
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Today is #RareDiseaseDay!
And we have joined Rare Disease Day campaign.
Everyone deserves equal opportunities, access to healthcare ➕ early diagnosis, which is key to setting a treatment plan &, hence, achieving a good quality of life.
#ShareYourColours
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7J1oTfoIOGw
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😃 Throwback to the HMA/EMA Multi-Stakeholder Workshop on Artificial Intelligence.
Watching Alain Cornet show the world what #LupusGPT really is still gives us goosebumps! 🙌
For those who still don't know this artificial intelligence tool:
💡 LupusGPT is built by patients and doctors.
🗣️ It speaks virtually any language.
💸 It’s free and anonymous- you don’t need to create an account.
📚 It is trained exclusively on a curated repository of validated documents.
🚫 It does not invent answers.
If something is not in the repository, LupusGPT will clearly say so. It will not guess. It will not generate false information.
🥹 Seeing LupusGPT presented at such a high-level regulatory forum confirmed something important:
Patient-led innovation can meaningfully contribute to the future of AI in medicine when it is built responsibly.
🔗 Try it here! lupusgpt.org/
🧠 Are medical terms confusing? Prefer shorter explanations in simple language?
Try #EasyLupus! The easy-read version of LupusGPT: easy.lupusgpt.org/
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