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FACTS

Understanding
and Treatment
Of Lupus

1845 -Butterfly
(Malar Rash)

1872 -Identified as acute illness

1894 -Antimalarials
discovered

1957 -ANA test discovered to
help diagnoses

1966 -Anti DNA antibodies recognized to
be related
to illness

1969 -DNA
binding test specific in diagnosing and treateming
lupus

from Lupus Canada Bulletin,
Vol 8,
No. 2, 2002
 

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The Ontario Lupus Association, The Lupus Society of Hamilton &
The Lupus Foundation of Ontario
Working together. To conquer Lupus.
Celebrating 25 years in Ontario, Canada


Lupus Society of Hamilton
Apt. A 37 Wellington Street South
Hamilton, Ontario L8N 2P9 Canada
Canadian organization
Tel/Fax (905) 527-2252

This non-profit, non-denominational self-help organization, located in
southern Ontario, has been serving lupus patients since 1978.

Volunteer members work together to:

  • offer current educational materials to members and the public;
  • promote awareness of lupus, and
  • raise funds for research.

You can help us in the fight against lupus. Mail a donation for research to:
The Lupus Society of Hamilton.
You will receive a tax receipt for the amount over $5.00.
Please send comments about this web site to:
A. Matheson, Webmaster
May 2004


This site is provided as a source of information about The Lupus Society of Hamilton, lupus the disease, as well as activities of interest to people with lupus, their family and friends. Information found on this website or accessed through this website is not intended for the purpose of giving medical advice or replacing the important relationship with your physician. Your physician should be your primary resource for information about lupus, its diagnosis and treatment. The Lupus Society of Hamilton offers this site with the hope that the quality of life of people with lupus will improve with a greater understanding of lupus and its treatment.

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Go to:
http://lupus.omrf.ouhsc.edu

The Lupus Society of Hamilton and The Ontario Lupus Association soon to merge. This website will represent both organizations under the name Lupus Ontario. Watch for details, including a new web address in the Fall of 2004.

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