Lupus is a chronic, complex and prevalent autoimmune disease, in which the body’s immune system creates antibodies that can attack any organ or tissue — the kidneys, brain, heart, lungs, blood, skin, and joints which affects more than1/5 million Americans. Nine out of ten lupus sufferers are women, mostly young women between the ages of 15 to 44, and African- American women are especially at risk. There is no one test to diagnose lupus, and because its symptoms can be mistaken for other diseases or conditions, it can take months or years to identify and treat.

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These professional practice gaps are seen nationwide, which is why training and professional education has been identified as top priorities of several Lupus organizations. Significant barriers to optimal diagnosis and treatment persist with regard to the disease.

  • Lupus strikes mostly women of childbearing age. However, men, children, and teenagers develop lupus, too.
  • Ninety percent (90%) of people living with lupus are women. Most people with lupus develop the disease between the ages of 15-44.
  • People with lupus can experience significant symptoms, such as pain, extreme fatigue, hair loss, cognitive issues, and physical impairments that affect every facet of their lives. Many suffer from cardiovascular disease, strokes, disfiguring rashes, and painful joints. For others, there may be no visible symptoms.
  • It is estimated there are 16,000 new cases per year. The fact remains that lupus is a devastating and life-changing disease that currently has no cure.

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The target audience is healthcare providers: primary care providers, specialists, and other healthcare providers who need education on advances in the diagnosis and care of Lupus in Florida.

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Significant barriers to Lupus optimal care remain, including provider experience, knowledge, and implicit biases, that can be addressed through targe ed education of health care providers. Initial dia nosis remains an area of major deficit.

Live 30-minute interactive webcast promoted to Florida-based community hospitals and clinics, as well as clinicians who specialize in Lupus, family medicine, internal medicine and rheumatology

Enduring 30-minute webcast promoted to healthcare providers, community hospitals and clinics, and clinicians who specialize in clinicians who specialize in  Lupus, family.

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