November 19, 2025 by Kristy Kibler
The LRA has applauded the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s approval of Gazyva® (obinutuzumab) for adults living with active lupus nephritis, a serious kidney complication of lupus. This marks a major milestone: Gazyva is the first anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody...
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Originally published as an op-ed in Colorado Politics On Friday, the Colorado Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) voted to set an Upper Payment Limit (UPL) on Enbrel, a medication relied upon by thousands of people living with autoimmune diseases. This...
The Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institutet has awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine to Mary E. Brunkow (USA), Fred Ramsdell (USA) and Shimon Sakaguchi (Japan) “for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance.” NobelPrize.org+2NobelPrize.org+2 These scientists uncovered...
New SLE Clinical Practice Guidelines Bring Fresh Clarity and Hope to Lupus Care The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) has released new clinical practice guidelines for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). This is an exciting development grounded in the latest research...
A major breakthrough funded by the Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) is offering fresh clarity on something scientists have suspected for years: a powerful connection between the Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) and the development of lupus.Read the original announcement here: “Lupus...
October 27, 2025 by Kristy Kibler
Living with lupus means managing a lot, from symptoms and treatments to doctor visits, lab results and the swirl of medical details that come with it. At Lupus Colorado, we believe that clarity about your medical records helps you advocate...
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July 1, 2025 by Kristy Kibler
Medicaid and 340B on the Agenda Last month, Lupus Colorado CEO Kristy Kibler traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with members of Colorado’s congressional delegation, including Senator John Hickenlooper. Her mission: to advocate for continued access to vital healthcare programs...
Did you know you could pay as little as $0 for BENLYSTA? Many people don’t realize that copay cards and patient support programs can significantly reduce out-of-pocket expenses. Plus, there's a powerful 2-minute video that shows exactly how one lupus...
May 19, 2025 by Kristy Kibler
At Lupus Colorado, we know that navigating insurance hurdles can be one of the most frustrating—and harmful—barriers to managing chronic illness. That’s why we’re celebrating recent wins for patients and spotlighting new consumer protections that can make your healthcare more...
May 12, 2025 by Kristy Kibler
At Lupus Colorado, we are more than an organization—we are a community bound by compassion, resilience, and the belief that no one should face lupus alone. Today, we’re asking for your help on behalf of one of our own: Tommy...
