The Lupus Book: A Guide for Patients and Their Families

The Lupus Book: A Guide for Patients and Their Families

Lupus, a disease of the immune system, can be quite deadly, claiming the lives of thousands of patients yearly. Dr. Daniel J. Wallace is one of the world's leading authorities on this disorder, an eminent clinician who has treated over 3000 lupus patients, the largest such practice in America. His The Lupus Book, originally published in 1995, immediately established itself as the most readable and helpful book on the disease.

Now Dr. Wallace has once again completely revised The Lupus Book, incorporating a wealth of new information. This Fifth Edition discusses new drug information and newly discovered information about the pathology of the disease--all laid out in user-friendly language that any patient could understand. In particular, Wallace discusses the first drug for Lupus to be approved by the FDA--belimumab (Benlysta)--as well as other drugs in clinical trials. Readers will also discover fully updated sections on the science of lupus and breakthroughs in research. And as in past editions, the book provides absolutely lucid answers to such questions as: What causes lupus? How and where is the body affected? Can a woman with lupus have a baby? And how can one manage this disease? Indeed, Dr. Wallace has distilled his extensive experience, providing the most up-to-date information on causes, prevention, cure, exercise, diet, and many other important topics. There is also a glossary of terms and an appendix of lupus resource materials compiled by the Lupus Foundation of America.

Over a million Americans have lupus. The new Fifth Edition offers these patients and their families an abundance of reliable, up-to-date information that will help them manage the disease and live a happier life.

Country	USA
Author	Daniel J. Wallace
Binding	Hardcover
Brand	Brand: Oxford University Press
EAN	9780199929405
Edition	5
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	0199929408
Label	Oxford University Press
Manufacturer	Oxford University Press
MPN	9780199929405
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	304
PartNumber	9780199929405
PublicationDate	2012-11-27
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Studio	Oxford University Press
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Lupus Book: A Guide for Patients and Their Families

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