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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Autoimmune Diseases

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Joint pain. Not an uncommon problem as you grow older. Is it due to normal wear and tear on the joints? Possibly. But rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease,...
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Website
WebMD

Web Md: Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

For Students 9th - 10th
WebMD provides a wonderful resource on lupus. It discusses the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, plus more.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Life With Lupus

For Students 9th - 10th
Having achy joints and fatigue may seem like complaints of an elderly individual. Life with Lupus, however, can cause such conditions in a teenager. Learn more about the condition in this article and the links to related sites.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Life With Lupus

For Students 3rd - 8th
Does you or someone you know have lupus? How does it affect people's lives? What causes it? How do doctors treat it? Find out on this webpage. Be sure to click through the whole article, and check out the tabs on the side for additional...
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Other

International Health News Database: Vitamin B12

For Students 9th - 10th
At this website, there are several summaries of medical studies and clinical trials on vitamin B12 and its role in preventing and treating various health conditions. Read about vitamin B12's role in fighting such conditions as...
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WebMD

Medicine Net: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from MedicineNet, Inc. contains information on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. There is also an article on what the future holds for patients with lupus.
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WebMD

Web Md: Lupus Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice overview of lupus provided by WebMD. The article provides extensive information on its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Other

The Lupus Site: Lupus

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Lupus Site provides great information on the autoimmune disease known as Lupus. Links to additional information are provided, such as symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, lupus news, surveys, and factsheets.