Lupus: The Essential Clinician's Guide

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Daniel J. Wallace (Clinical Professor of Medicine, Clinical Professor of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California, USA)

Lupus

The Essential Clinician's Guide

Daniel J. Wallace (Clinical Professor of Medicine, Clinical Professor of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California, USA)

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Oxford University Press Inc
10 April 2014

General practice; Rheumatology

Series: Oxford American Rheumatology Library

One million people in the United States suffer from systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus), a chronic autoimmune disease that is potentially debilitating and sometimes fatal as the immune system attacks the body's cells and tissue, resulting in inflammation and tissue damage. SLE can affect any part of the body, but most often damages the heart, joints, skin, lungs, blood vessels, liver, kidneys and nervous system. The course of the disease is unpredictable, with periods of illness alternating with remission. It can be treated symptomatically, mainly with corticosteroids and immunosuppressants, though there is currently no cure. The symptoms of lupus vary widely, come and go unpredictably, and often mimic or are mistaken for other illnesses. As a result, patients present with varied symptoms to different practitioners and diagnosis can be elusive, with patients sometimes suffering unexplained symptoms and untreated lupus for years. Hence, a practical guide to the diagnosis and treatment of lupus is a valuable resource to an array of clinicians and may help expedite earlier diagnosis and better patient care. Part of the Oxford American Rheumatology Library, this concise, authoritative pocketbook describes the pathophysiology of lupus, diagnostic strategies and tools, and current and emerging therapeutic options, focusing on direct clinical applications for busy healthcare professionals. With 20 new tables and the most up-to-date information on the diagnosis, treatment and management of the condition, this second edition fulfills a need for a concise, practical guide to Lupus for clinicians that distills the principal features of this complicated, often misunderstood disorder.

By: Daniel J. Wallace (Clinical Professor of Medicine Clinical Professor of Medicine David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Los Angeles California USA)
Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 127mm, Width: 201mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 160g
ISBN: 9780199361960
ISBN 10: 0199361967
Series: Oxford American Rheumatology Library
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 10 April 2014
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1 The history of lupus2 Defnitions and classifcation3 Epidemiology of systemic lupus erythematosus4 Pathogenesis5 Clinical symptoms and signs6 Laboratory and imaging abnormalities7 Differential diagnosis and disease associations8 Important subsets and special considerations9 Methods of clinical ascertainment10 General treatment concepts11 Medications used to manage lupus erythematosus12 Economic impact and disability issues13 Prognosis14 Experimental and innovative therapies

Clinical Professor of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California

Reviews for Lupus: The Essential Clinician's Guide

In this excellent practical guide to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the author gives a very up-to-date and evidence-based account of the disease... The author follows the basic principles for an excellent handbook - keeping it simple and brief, with plenty of tables and an emphasis on providing the latest evidence...This is an excellent guide for any clinician who is interested in learning how to recognize lupus in their patients and wants advice on what to do next. From medical students to skilled specialists, all will benefit from this book. * Doody's Notes *