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Author Wallace, Daniel J. (Daniel Jeffrey), 1949-

Title The lupus book : a guide for patients and their families / Daniel J. Wallace.

Publication Info. New York : Oxford University Press, [2013]
©2013

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Location Call No. Status
 Bristol, Main Library - Non Fiction  616.77 W155    Check Shelf
 Enfield, Main Library - Adult Department  616.772 WAL    Check Shelf
 Manchester, Main Library - Non Fiction  617.772 WALLACE    Check Shelf
 Middletown, Russell Library - Adult Nonfiction  616.772 WAL    Check Shelf
 Wethersfield Public Library - Non Fiction  616.77 WALLACE    Check Shelf
Edition Fifth edition.
Description viii, 294 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Summary "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 2000 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"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages [275]-278) and index.
Contents Introduction and definitions -- Inflammation and immunity -- What causes Lupus? -- Where and how can the body be affected by Lupus? -- The management of Lupus Erythematosus.
Subject Systemic lupus erythematosus -- Popular works.
ISBN 9780199929405 hardback
0199929408 hardback
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