Rheumatologist Dr. Irene Blanco is the Director of Lupus Clinical Services at Northwestern in Chicago, Illinois. At Northwestern Medicine, her research interests focus on health outcomes, health disparities, and adverse social determinants of health in rheumatology, particularly in systemic lupus erythematosus. Join Dr. Blanco as she sheds light on how for a long time there were different definitions of what lupus looks like, and how it is now more defined. Listen as she talks about how lupus can manifest differently in each patient, the key lab numbers patients should be aware of, and the importance of working together with your doctor to reach remission. Among the highlights in this episode: Contact Our Host Adam Kegley, Associate Director, Global Partnerships at GHLF: [email protected]  A podcast series produced by Ben Blanc, Associate Director, Digital Production and Engagement at GHLF. We want to hear what you think. Send your comments or questions to [email protected]   Remission Possible is a podcast series produced by the non-profit Global Healthy Living Foundation and its arthritis patient community CreakyJoints. This episode was made possible with support from AstraZeneca. Learn more at ghlf.org/remission-possible/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.