If you’re living with lupus and taking steroids as part of your treatment, you’re not alone. Steroids, such as prednisone, are essential for managing lupus symptoms, but they also come with challenges - especially when used long-term. Recognizing the impact of steroids on lupus patients, the Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) is working to provide Sam as a resource to help patients navigate steroid use safely and effectively.
The LRA is the largest non-governmental, nonprofit funder of lupus research in the world. Their mission? To advance innovative research that leads to better treatments and, ultimately, a cure for lupus.
The LRA is distributing Sam through two key channels:
The Lupus Clinical Investigators Network (LuCIN) – A network of over 65 medical centers, where Sam is being introduced to clinicians via the LuCIN newsletter.
The LRA’s Patient Engagement Team – Ensuring patients can access Sam directly through LRA’s communication platforms.
By reaching both doctors and patients, this initiative aims to improve the patient-doctor conversation around steroid use and side effects.
This partnership underscores a shared commitment to improving patient outcomes and addressing the challenges of long-term steroid use. With the LRA’s help, Sam is now more accessible than ever.
Want to learn more about the LRA? Visit https://www.lupusresearch.org/