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Anifrolumab FDA approval to treat systemic lupus [Saphnelo]
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Lupus and COVID vaccine: Tested in the clinical trials = safe and effective!
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Lupus and COVID vaccine: Dr. Thomas recommends not waiting to his patients, read below…
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“I’ll tell
How the Covid-19 Vaccine Works: amazing!
December 29, 2020
It is amazing how the COVID-19 vaccine works (the mRNA vaccines, especially)
It intrigues me how the COVID-19 vaccine works! How effective it is, and how safe it is.
I got mine, #1, as of 12/29/20, and I got my …
Covid-19 Vaccine for Lupus Patients: Please get your vaccine
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Should We be Recommending the COVID-19 Vaccine for Lupus Patients?: Yes!
What I tell my systemic lupus patients as of 12/18/20: 4:00 PM regarding getting a COVID-19 vaccine for lupus patients
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the
Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine: Now see me excited to get it
December 3, 2020
What was it like getting the COVID-19 vaccine? … and some advice for lupus patients
A rheumatology researcher becomes a research study participant for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
…Dr. Kathryn Dao, a rheumatologist in Dallas, Texas, wrote about what it
Participate in this lupus survey if you live in the USA [Survey is closed]
October 13, 2020
The Lupus Foundation of America wants to learn more about the difficulties in being diagnosed with lupus
Click here to participate in the Lupus Foundation of America Survey:
The survey is about your experience with being diagnosed with lupus
…The survey is about your experience with being diagnosed with lupus
Spotlight on a Good Poem by Devoted Lupus Warrior
September 23, 2020
Lupus by Lupus Warrior and Lupus Fighter Shanelle Gabrielle
“I still have a purpose … A reason to smile … I’m still living my life with no regrets.”
You think you own me
Squeezed my life in your palms
Taken
…Squeezed my life in your palms
Taken
I am Dr. Donald Thomas, MD, a rheumatologist treating hundreds of lupus patients for over 30 years. Read my first blog post here to understand why I started this website and blog about “The Lupus Encyclopedia” and “The Lupus Secrets”.
Dr. Don Thomas also enjoys educating and empowering doctors, medical students, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and patients.
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