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.
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ISBN
9780199389643
Publisert
2020
Utgave
2. utgave
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Oxford University Press
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Product language
Engelsk
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Product format
Digital bok
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