affirm. 1  to state something solemnly before a court or magistrate, but without oath. 2  to ratify and accept a voidable transaction. ( 3 of an appellate court) to determine that the action of the lower court shall stand.
Lupus Awareness Month: May. M ay is Lupus Awareness Month -- a time for everyone to come together to raise awareness of lupus, an unpredictable and sometimes fatal disease, and show support for the estimated 1.5 million Americans and at least five million people worldwide affected by the disease.
1 You cannot catch lupus from someone or give lupus to someone. 2  Lupus is not like or related to cancer. 3  Cancer is a condition of malignant, abnormal tissues that grow rapidly and spread into surrounding tissues. 4  Lupus is an autoimmune disease, as described above. You cannot catch lupus from someone or give lupus to someone. 2  Lupus is not like or related to cancer. 3  Cancer is a condition of malignant, abnormal tissues that grow rapidly and spread into surrounding tissues. 4  Lupus is an autoimmune disease, as described above.