August 26, 2004

Lupus and Memory, Skin Cancer on Feet and Ankles

In research designed to figure out why lupus patients have memory problems, scientists have discovered that the immune system can send defensive antibody cells into the brain and selectively remove memory cells.

The foot and ankle are as prone to skin cancer as any other part of the body, and melanoma is likely to be misdiagnosed on the foot.

Posted by news editor | Filed under: Lupus