It is estimated that up to 75% of individuals with lupus experience symptoms related to the brain. While it is unclear what directly causes these symptoms, researchers agree that this is an area for continued research. To learn more about this complex relationship between lupus and the brain, check out this week's blog article, helpfully entitled "Lupus and the Brain" here: https://ow.ly/YNSR50Vx7oo (fb)

About 20% of lupus patients are diagnosed before 18 years of age. Though child-onset lupus is not common, it can be more serious than the adult-onset form of the disease. This article describes the latest information for those who live with lupus at a very early age. Link: https://kaleidoscopefightinglupus.org/lupus-in-children/ (fb)