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      <title><![CDATA[Stanford Just Connected Epstein-Barr to 100% of Lupus Cases — Here's What That Means for You]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A 2025 Stanford study identified the molecular switch that links the Epstein-Barr virus to lupus in every patient studied. Here's what the finding actually means — and what it doesn't change about managing your disease today.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[How Lycana's Flare Prediction Got Smarter (Without Getting Greedy)]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[We caught our ML model overfitting on limited patient data and rewrote the prediction pipeline. Here's what we changed, why it matters, and what the results look like.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Why We Built Lycana: A Personal Story Behind a Lupus Companion]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Lycana was born from years of misdiagnosis, dismissed concerns, and a husband who read the research papers himself. This is the real story behind why we built an AI lupus tracker.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Understanding Lupus Flares: What the Latest Research Says About Prediction and Prevention]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[New studies show blood biomarkers and machine learning can predict lupus flares with over 96% accuracy. Here's what that means for everyday symptom tracking.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lycana on Android: What We're Building]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Android build of Lycana is in development — native Jetpack Compose, Health Connect, and the same on-device approach as iOS. Here is what is taking shape, and what is still ahead of release.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sleep and Lupus: What Your Nights Reveal About Your Next Flare]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Nearly two-thirds of lupus patients report poor sleep quality. New research shows tracking your sleep patterns could be one of the most powerful tools for managing flares.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) for Lupus: What Every Patient Should Know in 2026]]></title>
      <link>https://lycana.app/blog/hydroxychloroquine-plaquenil-guide-2026</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A complete patient guide to hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) for lupus — dosing, eye monitoring, pregnancy safety, side effects, and the latest 2026 research on flare prevention.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sun Sensitivity and Lupus: A Complete Guide to UV Protection]]></title>
      <link>https://lycana.app/blog/lupus-sun-sensitivity-uv-protection</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Lupus photosensitivity explained — why UV light triggers flares, how to protect yourself with sunscreen, clothing, and awareness of indoor UV sources.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lupus Blood Tests Explained: ANA, Anti-dsDNA, Complement, and What Your Results Mean]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A plain-language guide to lupus blood tests including ANA, anti-dsDNA, complement levels, CBC, and CRP. Learn what your lab results actually mean for your lupus.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lupus Fatigue Is Real: Evidence-Based Strategies for Managing Your Energy]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Lupus fatigue affects up to 90% of patients. Learn evidence-based strategies for pacing, exercise, sleep hygiene, and energy management to reclaim your daily life.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lupus Nephritis: When Lupus Affects Your Kidneys — Signs, Tests, and Treatment]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn about lupus nephritis — how lupus attacks the kidneys, early warning signs, key tests like UPCR and kidney biopsy, and current treatment options for lupus kidney disease.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lupus and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know Before, During, and After]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A comprehensive guide to lupus and pregnancy — medication safety, pre-conception planning, high-risk considerations, neonatal lupus, and postpartum flare prevention.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Beyond Benlysta: New Lupus Treatments in 2026 Including Anifrolumab and CAR-T Therapy]]></title>
      <link>https://lycana.app/blog/anifrolumab-benlysta-new-lupus-treatments</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[An overview of the latest lupus treatments in 2026 — from established biologics like Benlysta and Saphnelo to emerging CAR-T cell therapy and clinical trial breakthroughs.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Mental Health Side of Lupus: Addressing Depression, Anxiety, and Brain Fog]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Depression, anxiety, and brain fog affect the majority of lupus patients. Learn about the connection between lupus and mental health, and practical strategies for coping.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[How to Track Lupus Symptoms Effectively: A Daily Guide]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn what lupus symptoms to track, when to log them, why consistency matters, and how daily tracking reveals patterns that help you and your doctor manage lupus better.]]></description>
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