Lupus

Medical illustration showing human torso anatomy with spleen highlighted in red within the ribcage, demonstrating the organ's location in the upper left abdomen where lupus-causing immune cells are concentrated
August 20, 2025

$1M Pentagon Study Targets Lupus at Spleen Source

A University of Houston scientist has developed a groundbreaking approach to treat lupus by delivering medication directly to the spleen, potentially offering patients a more effective treatment with fewer side effects. Biomedical