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Show Lupus discussion set V- Lupus, short for systemic lupus erythematosus, is an arthritis related ' disease involving connective tissue. ' A person's immune system turns n against the body and develops anti- bodies that attack healthy tissue, t The result is inflammation of var-; var-; ious body systems and organs, such ' as the skin, kidneys and blood vessels. 5 Although at one time it was often considered life threatening, lupus can now be controlled. In an effort yi - - -- - - to understand .this complicated disease, the Arthritis Foundation, Utah Chapter is offering a free discussion dis-cussion on lupus. Max Lundberg, M.D rheumatologist at the University Uni-versity of Utah Division of Rheumatology, Rheu-matology, will be the speaker, 'The meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 15 at the Chapter's office, 1733 S. 1100 E. For more information on the Education Edu-cation and Support Group, please contact the Arthritis Foundation, Utah Chapter at 486-4993. .- |