Lupus occurs when the body becomes allergic to itself.
It's a chronic, sometimes fatal disease and there hasn't been an approved treatment in decades.
now a promising new drug is changing some patients' lives.
Lupus us a chronic inflammatory disease where the body's immune system attacks its own organs and tissues.
Now patients in a study are trying what's called Benlysta, it works like a bioligical peacekeeper to soften the blow.
Right now it's under review by the FDA.
For more information go to the related links to this story. Type the trial identification number (NCT00424476) in the search box for the clinical trial website.
