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Lupus Europe – Info Centre

We want to share some key information and links that we found particularly relevant for people living with lupus in Europe. While we do our utmost to select credible sources of information and quality publications, the articles and links reflect the views of their authors rather than of LUPUS EUROPE.

EULAR Recommendations

Read the EULAR Recommendations for the Management of SLE: 2023 Update

LEAF - Lupus Expert system for the Assessment of Fatigue

Go to the LEAF tool for an assessment and personalised recommendations on improving fatigue

ACT EU Initiative

The Accelerating Clinical Trials in the EU (ACT EU) initiative was launched by the European Commission, the European Medicines Agency (EMA), and Heads of Medicines Agencies (HMA).  Find out more by visiting the website

Do you know ERN ReCONNET

This is the European Reference Network responsible for lupus

Inflammatory RMDs and Cardiovascular Risk

Read the EULAR brochure on Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal diseases, including lupus, and Cardiovascular Risk

Inflammatory RMDs and Mental Health

Gain essential understanding with EULAR’s brochure on Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases, including lupus, and Mental Health

What are ERNs?

Find out about Patient Involvement in the ERNs

Anifrolumab

Anifrolumab has now been approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) as an add-on therapy for the treatment of active, moderate to severe SLE

Voclosporin

Voclosporin has been approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) as an add-on therapy for the treatment of severe & active lupus nephritis in adults

Lupus reference tweets

Prof. L. Arnaud is very active on twitter, often with recent news in 1 slide

VACOLUP Study

Learn about the Tolerance of COVID19 Vaccines in Lupus Patients

EULAR on Vaccination

Read the EULAR View-points on SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in patients with Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs)

Lupus Forum Website

Find out about the Lupus Forum, an educational website dedicated to the dissemination of the latest developments in the field of lupus. It provides continuing medical education to clinicians.

Do you know ERN ReCONNET

This is the European Reference Network responsible for lupus

Phase 2 Data on Litifilimab in CLE

Read about the Positive Phase 2 Data on Litifilimab in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus

Lupus Europe STRATEGIES

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6 days ago

✅ Yesterday Lupus Europe took part in the DORIS+ meeting in London, alongside clinicians, researchers and patient representatives working on a definition of deep remission in #SLE.

🌟 Lupus Europe was wonderfully represented by Jeanette Andersen, Chair of the Lupus Europe Board, Francesca Marchiori, Lupus Europe Board and PAN Member, Blanca Rubio, PAN Member and Zoe Karakikla-Mitsakou, Lupus Europe General Secretary.

🦋 This continues Lupus Europe involvement in the work on remission in lupus, building on the original DORIS initiative, where Lupus Europe also contributed.

🤔 But what is DORIS?

DORIS stands for Definitions Of Remission In SLE. It helped establish a clinical definition of remission in systemic lupus erythematosus.

🐠 DORIS+ builds on that foundation and explores the concept of deep remission.

💁‍♀️ Since the original DORIS definition was published, emerging evidence has suggested that a deeper state of remission may be within reach for at least some people with lupus. DORIS+ aims to better define what that could mean.

This matters because remission is an important concept for research, clinical care and people living with lupus.

🦋 Lupus Europe is proud to be part of this important taskforce alongside many lupologists and researchers including Prof. Laurent Arnaud, Prof. Ronald van Vollenhoven, Prof. Zahi Touma, Prof. David Isenberg, Prof. Mariele Gatto, Prof. Ioannis Parodis, Prof. Eloisa Bonfá, Prof. Frédéric A. Houssiau, Prof. Andrea Doria, Prof. Ricard Cervera and Prof. Maarten Limper.

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1 week ago

☀️ 𝗨𝗩 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝘂𝗽𝘂𝘀: 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗨𝗩𝗔 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗩𝗕 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀.

Ultraviolet light is one of the components of solar radiation. In lupus, UV exposure can contribute to 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀 in some people.

💁‍♀️ That is why we are launching our #lupusuvprotection campaign: to raise awareness of the impact UV light can have on people living with lupus, especially during summer.

🦋 Photosensitivity is one of the most common manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus. In the Lupus Europe Living with SLE in 2020 survey, 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝟲𝟴.𝟱% of respondents.

But UV-related lupus symptoms do not always affect only the skin. UV exposure has also been associated with systemic symptoms such as 𝗳𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻, and may contribute to 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 in some people.

So what is the difference?

🔴 𝗨𝗩𝗕 𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
🔸 Is mainly associated with sunburn.
🔸 Its intensity fluctuates during the day.
🔸 It is usually strongest around the middle of the day.
🔸 It mainly affects the outer layers of the skin.

🔴 𝗨𝗩𝗔 𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
🔸 Penetrates deeper into the skin.
🔸 Is associated with skin ageing.
🔸 Its intensity is more constant during the day.
🔸 It can penetrate clouds and windows.

🌡️ 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
🔸 Is perceived as heat.
🔸 Feeling less heat does not necessarily mean there is no UV exposure.

‼️ This is important because UV exposure can still happen even when the sun does not feel strong. UVA rays can pass through clouds and some types of glass, which means UV protection may still be relevant on cloudy days, near windows, while travelling by car or during everyday activities.

Although not everyone with lupus is photosensitive, people living with lupus are encouraged to discuss UV protection with their healthcare team and to learn what protective measures are appropriate for them.

Learn more through #Lupus100:
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You can also ask #lupusgpt or #easylupus questions about lupus and UV light:
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Information on Lupus100 is available in several languages:

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☀️ #heatwave can affect your health, especially if you have #lupus.

The WHO notes that hot weather can exacerbate existing medical conditions and that people with chronic illness may be more vulnerable during periods of extreme heat.

Has your doctor ever spoken to you about how to stay safe during extreme heat?

Reliable information can help you plan ahead and protect your health.

Before and during a heatwave:

✅ Plan essential outdoor activities for cooler hours
✅ Stay in the shade and keep indoor spaces as cool as possible
✅ Drink water regularly
✅ Avoid alcohol and limit sugary or caffeinated drinks
✅ Protect yourself from UV light if you need to go outside
✅ Check how your medicines should be stored
✅ Seek medical advice if you experience unusual symptoms or if symptoms persist

❓ Questions about lupus, UV and heat?

Explore reliable lupus information through #Lupus100, #lupusgpt or #easylupus. Free, multilingual, anonymous tools and resources, validated by lupologists and patients.

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2 weeks ago

🎥 Missed our #EULAR2026 recap webinar?

The recording is now available on YouTube.

In this session, Lupus Europe volunteers bring back some key lupus-related learnings from EULAR 2026 from fatigue, pain & lived experience, to LupusGPT, access, youth co-creation and new research directions.

A huge thank you again to everyone who helped make this webinar possible.

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