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LFNC News
MARIN SUPPORT GROUP MEETING
Saturday, February 15, 2014 from 10:00-12:00
30 N. San Pedro Rd., San Rafael, CA 94941
Contact: Marilyn Wedner
5K REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Register, form your team, start raising money online and get started early with the 20th Annual 5K Run & Walk for Lupus! Pre-registration is only $30.
Sunday, June 8, 2014
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Have You Entered Our Mercedes Giveaway?
You still have time for the second early bird (a shopping spree!) and of course, the grand prize, a 2014 Mercedes-Benz!
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Study Links Lower Vitamin D Levels to Worsening of Lupus Disease Activity
 A large cohort study conducted by researchers at the Northwestern University of Chicago has found that lower levels of Vitamin D in lupus patients can lead to worsening of disease activity as well as increased cardiovascular risk. With vitamin deficiencies a common occurrence among patients with SLE, this study highlights the need for patients and their support networks to give special attention to vitamin intake.
Low levels of vitamin D among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) were associated with greater disease activity and an increased likelihood of cardiovascular risk factors such as high blood pressure and elevated lipids, a large cohort study found. [...]
The LFNC presents this study to our readers for information purposes only. With regards to your specific case, please consult your physician and/or nutritionist.
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Photos Now Available for The First Purple Ribbon Awards
Once again, we thank our attendees who made this event such a success, and congratulate our honorees. Please see more updates on the event here.
Now, the fun part. The photos are here! You can see a photo gallery by clicking here. You may download any photo (web resolution) you choose. You may also order high resolution prints by emailing the number of the photo(s) (see below for a demonstration) to communications@lfnc.org or by calling 408-954-8600.
You can find the number of the photo right under the photo in the gallery, as shown below:
The rate for the prints are as follows:
8 x 12 prints are $20 each.
5 x7 prints are $10 each.
4 x 6 prints are $10 each.
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