How to Use lupus in a Sentence

lupus

noun
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  • In the past year, Siné has had to grapple with a new flare-up of her lupus, and what that means for her as a runner.
    — Outside Online, 21 Nov. 2022
  • The surge in demand has which has been used to treat lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.
    — Christopher Rowland, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2020
  • Going back to work is like a whole new adventure for me with this lupus.
    — Tauhid Chappell, Washington Post, 10 Jan. 2018
  • The thought of getting sick brings on stress, which causes her lupus to flare up, leaving her bone-tired and her hands aching.
    — Tessa Duvall, The Courier-Journal, 18 Mar. 2020
  • That year her mother had died of complications from lupus, and a friend in the St. Louis area had been killed by the police.
    — Timothy Williams, New York Times, 10 Aug. 2019
  • For her, this type of self-care is also a crucial part of managing her lupus.
    — Sarah Jacoby, SELF, 22 June 2021
  • Joanne takes its title from the singer’s late aunt, who died at 19 from complications of lupus.
    — Daniel D’addario, Time, 21 Sep. 2017
  • The drug has been used for decades to treat malaria and has also been used by patients who have lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.
    — Caitlin Yilek, Washington Examiner, 14 Apr. 2020
  • Gomez has been open about her struggles with lupus, and received a kidney transplant back in 2017.
    — Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Selena Gomez has been honest about her battle with lupus over the past two years.
    — Sarah Jacoby, SELF, 14 Sep. 2017
  • The rapper’s only daughter was diagnosed with lupus at the age of 6.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2024
  • She was diagnosed with lupus as a child When Cori was 6 years old, her parents noticed a small spot on her face.
    — Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 2 Feb. 2024
  • There is no cure for lupus, only treatments like courses of steroids to reduce the symptoms.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com, 13 Sep. 2019
  • The drug is also prescribed for some lupus and arthritis patients.
    — Zeke Miller, Time, 20 May 2020
  • Raisa donated one of her kidneys to Gomez in 2017, as Gomez’s own kidneys were shutting down due to lupus.
    — Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 27 July 2023
  • Corticosteroids are one of the first-line treatments for lupus.
    — Anne Harding, Health, 19 Apr. 2023
  • O'Connor, who died in 1964, was also diagnosed with lupus during this time in her life.
    — Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
  • The drug can lower the risk of dying from lupus and prevent organ damage, and is considered the standard of care.
    — Katie Thomas, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2020
  • Selena Gomez is giving a big shout out to those living with lupus.
    — Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2023
  • There will be crafts and face painting for kids, a photo booth and information about lupus.
    — Michelle Mullins, Naperville Sun, 29 June 2018
  • Three women surprised their friend, who has systemic lupus, by running the NYC Marathon in her honor.
    — Fox News Staff, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2023
  • At 16 she was diagnosed with lupus, news that led her to both the nursing profession and the cannabis industry.
    — Rebecca Heilweil, Philly.com, 13 Feb. 2018
  • Still, much remains to be seen about how the Canis lupus will affect Colorado.
    — Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2023
  • Her lupus is in remission, blood pressure is good, the kidney is working like it’s supposed to.
    — Lucy Feldman, TIME, 29 May 2024
  • Gomez also talked about her decision to be so open about her lupus and kidney transplant.
    — Jaya Saxena, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2017
  • Berk recalls shooting the pilot episode, which starred a 57-year-old divorcé with lupus.
    — Matthew Jacobs, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 June 2023
  • Here's what to know about how chemotherapy works for lupus and other treatment options.
    — Ashley Abramson, Health, 31 Oct. 2023
  • When the lupus caused Lori Kloepping's kidneys to shut down last year, McGhee was there to offer up one of hers — a decision that not only saved her mom, but a stranger as well.
    — Andy Marso, kansascity, 22 June 2018
  • In lupus, the immune system mistakenly targets and attacks the body's healthy cells.
    — Sunny Sea Gold, Health, 29 June 2024
  • Most people survive with lupus, but the Lupus Foundation said around 10 to 15% of people with lupus die prematurely due to complications of the disease.
    — Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 12 July 2024

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