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.
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ISBN
9780199987177
Publisert
2020
Utgave
5. utgave
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Vendor
Oxford University Press
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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