Content. Ancient Egypt was one of the earliest, longest-lasting and most influential civilizations in world history. The civilization of Ancient Egypt is known for its stupendous achievements in a whole range of fields, including art and architecture, engineering, medicine and statecraft.Its great buildings on the banks of the River Nile still strike awe into those who see them.he civilization of Ancient Egypt is known for its stupendous achievements in a whole range of fields, including art and architecture, engineering, medicine and statecraft. Its great buildings on the banks of the River Nile still strike awe into those who see them.
Just 20 years ago, only 40 percent of people with lupus were expected to live more than 3 years following a diagnosis. Now, with earlier diagnosis, the latest therapies, and careful monitoring, most people with lupus can look forward to a normal lifespan.
Lupus is also a disease of flares (the symptoms worsen and you feel ill) and remissions (the symptoms improve and you feel better). These are some additional facts about lupus that you should know: 1  Lupus is not contagious, not even through sexual contact. 2  You cannot catch lupus from someone or give lupus to someone. 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.