Dr. Tammy Utset on Lupus Diagnosis & Treatment

Tammy Utset, MD, MPH, associate professor of medicine in the section of rheumatology at the University of Chicago Medical Center, talks about how lupus is diagnosed in the clinic and what treatments are available for lupus patients.

For more information: http://sciencelife.uchospitals.edu/2010/01/26/dr-faq-tammy-utset-on-lupus/

This video is part of a recurring feature on the ScienceLife blog where a University of Chicago Medical Center expert will address - in a series of short Q&A-style videos - frequently asked questions about a popular medical topic. These videos accompany stories posted on the blog, and are meant to offer clear, accurate information about common diseases and the accepted medical treatments currently available.

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[ToiTroutman]

Hi #UN#

I have lupus and I have a vlog/show called F.I.T.U.M.I. It would be great if you could take a look some time and leave a comment. I enjoyed your video.