Alain CornetHas your member group registered for the LUPUS EUROPE convention yet? Remember that the deadline for special conditions is 15th June 2016. The convention will take place in the beautiful historical city of Würzburg, Germany from 28th September – 2nd October 2016. It is also an important occasion for our hosts, the German Lupus association, who are […]
Alain CornetThis week Andreas’ is running with the German Lupus association who are celebrating their 30th anniversary this year – and hosting our annual LUPUS EUROPE convention as part of those celebrations. Click the flag to see more.
Alain CornetWhat does quality of healthcare mean for you? Take the EPF survey! Deadline: 31st May 2016 Quality of healthcare is at the heart of European Patients’ Forum’s work. EPF is conducting a survey which aims to explore the perceptions of patients about what “quality” means for them, and what matters most in quality of care. Please note […]
Alain CornetThis week, our marathon hopeful, Andreas is running for France’s two lupus associations. This is a great opportunity to highlight a couple of World Lupus Day initiatives taken by these two associations. AFL + chair, Marianne Rivière, was interviewed for “pourquoi docteur”. You can find the full interview (in French) here. Among other activities planned […]
Alain CornetWhen I got my lupus diagnosis in 2011 I was a very active young woman with a teaching job and on my way to study for a PHD at Aarhus university. I have a master’s degree in German and Philosophy and I loved teaching. I used to be a fitness instructor during my studies and […]
Alain CornetFor World Lupus Day, Anne Charlet, vice chair of LUPUS EUROPE, was interviewed by MedTech. When Anne Charlet’s teenage daughter complained of extreme fatigue, she thought it was just end-of-school year tiredness or anaemia. But a precautionary blood test that revealed an unusually low platelet count led to a completely unexpected diagnosis several months later: […]
Alain CornetMy Lupus story doesn’t start in 1993 with an SLE diagnosis, but eight years earlier in 1985, when at the age of 22 I got pneumonia for the first time. O spent two weeks in hospital with a horde of doctors around my bed wondering why antibiotics weren’t working. The oldest doctor mentioned that I […]
Alain CornetWhen it was first suggested that I write a patient story for Lupus Europe, I have to say that I felt a little uncomfortable. Firstly, I’m an intensely private person and have so far never wanted to write about myself or write a blog. Secondly my ‘lupus’ is relatively mild (in the medical sense rather […]
Alain CornetI met my Lupus on a sunny day of April 2003 when I was 23 years old. A year ago, I was hospitalized because I fainted with seizures. At the time, the doctors told me that anyone can have such episodes once or twice during their life. However, a neurologist in training thought that I was […]
Alain CornetMy story – by Yvonne from the Netherlands On 6 July 2004, I woke up with a tremendous pain in my right hand. Because I also had a slight rash, my GP immediately referred me to a dermatologist. He examined me and referred me to a rheumatologist because he had a hunch what might be […]
We have exciting news!!!
Lupus Europe keeps growing! Sara Badreh has now joined our team as the Patient Advisory Network (PAN) coordinator!
We are very excited to be working with Sara; you can read more about her in our newsflash!
What is the PAN?
At LUPUS EUROPE we believe that patients have great potential to be an added value in research and development. That's why we invest in training and have created our PAN: trained patients involved in research projects with organisations like EULAR, the European SLE Society and ERN Reconnet.
The PAN is formed by 25-30 trained and energised patients, experienced in living with #lupus, appointed by LUPUS EUROPE to act as liaison and resource to value-adding scientific projects, clinical trials and other research related to lupus. They also had an active role in #LUPUS2022!
The PAN also connects the patient community to the scientific community by providing prompt, reliable and consistent advice and support from the very initial stages of research all the way to effective access through treatment plan
Do you want to see what it is like to be part of the PAN? In this video, Francesca shares her insight
youtu.be/eJtGDtL9Ngg
Do you want to be part of this amazing team?
If the answer is "YES”, e-mail zoe@lupus-europe.org and find out more about it. No previous knowledge needed!
Don't miss our Newsflash, where our Chair, Jeanette Andersen, introduces Sara Badreh, talks about her background and her role in Lupus Europe.
Welcome to the team Sara!
mailchi.mp/lupus-europe.org/lupus-europe-newsletter-january-2023
Remember!
Our #kicklupus competition is running! Get your chance to attend our #lupusconvention and see firsthand all that we are doing for the European #lupus community!
All you have to do is tell us how volunteering for a lupus organisation has helped you changed your life. Send your testimonial (drawing, short/long text, song... any format is valid!) to zoe@lupus-europe.org.
As our Chair, Jeanette Andersen says, you can do it in your own language!
Comorbidity occurs when a person has more than one disease or condition at the same time. 2 of the most frequent comorbidities in #SLE are cardiovascular diseases and infection.
Prevention is key.
As per Dr. Angela Tincani says, "don't be worried because you have a higher risk than the general population. Take action to prevent it because there are several effective strategies:
- Stop smoking
- Have a healthy diet
- Do exercise
- Follow what your Dr. says.
Learn more about prevention and lupus here:
youtu.be/l10LsKDDkuY
Remember that next Wednesday, 18th January, at 17:00 CET (i.e. Paris time), we will be able to learn the latest data on #fatigue in #SLE thanks to Prof. Arnaud and Lou Kawka.
Don't miss this amazing ERN RECONNET webinar and register now!
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s-I4UVxsTW-eJd3bKPLvSg
