Kaleidoscope Fighting Lupus

06/19/2026

June is Oral Health Month!

06/19/2026

06/17/2026

Kidney disease, specifically lupus nephritis, is one of the most common and serious conditions for those diagnosed with lupus. Timely urinalysis testing is a relatively simple and effective way to help with an early diagnosis that may prevent damage later on.

This week's KFL article, "Understanding Your Urinalysis" provides an overview of what you should know and expect from urinalysis testing.

Link: https://ow.ly/6LgF50Y5L9y

06/15/2026

Lupus in the News: Enpatoran, a first-in-class, Toll-like receptor inhibitor, produced by Merck, was very successful in recent Phase 2 trials for cutaneous lupus and SLE – and with no safety concerns! Enpatoran is a twice per day oral pill and hopefully will be FDA approved!

Link to study: https://ow.ly/HGRg50ZbAWU

06/11/2026

KFL is excited to premiere our latest video ... “Lupus and Sjögren’s Disease!”

Link: https://youtu.be/zfEZnY0NP6Y

Sjögren’s disease is an autoimmune condition that affects up to 25% of people living with lupus. In this video, Dr. Don Thomas, clinical rheumatologist and author of The Lupus Encyclopedia, describes Sjögren’s and its unique challenges for those living with lupus – comparing their symptoms, diagnoses, and treatment options – and importantly how patients with both conditions are so often misdiagnosed.

Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, Biogen, for their generous support in making this video possible!

We also thank our Community Sponsors: PhRMA, Blue-eyed Crow Studio, Deux North Studios and 7-Minute Cinemas!

06/10/2026

Having lupus increases the risk of developing other autoimmune diseases, like celiac disease – by 30% or more. To find out more about celiac disease, gluten and what they could mean for those with lupus, read KFL's blog "Lupus and Celiac Disease" here: https://ow.ly/beYg50Y5L6E

06/09/2026

June is Men's Health Month!