Download or read book The Lupus Encyclopedia written by Donald E. Thomas Jr. and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2023-09-05 with total page 845 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now completely updated! The best-selling, most comprehensive guide to lupus, its complications, and management. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can attack any body organ. It is three times more common in the United States today than it was in the 1980s, so there is an increased need for accurate, practical information on this potentially devastating disease. Lupus expert and clinician Donald E. Thomas, Jr., MD, provides all the helpful information patients need so they can understand and treat this disease. Highlighting amazing advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of lupus, this edition includes new and expanded information on: • The latest FDA-approved medications • How lupus affects different body parts • Advanced labs that improve lupus diagnosis and treatment • The role of the microbiome and anti-inflammatory diets • Updated recommendations for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding • Childhood-onset lupus • The interaction between COVID-19 and lupus • Non-drug treatments, complementary medicine, and medical cannabis The gold standard since it was first published and carefully reviewed by experts in the field, the latest edition of The Lupus Encyclopedia is essential for patients, health care providers, and families. Bonus content on insurance issues and information about working with lupus and disability is also available online. Endorsed by The Lupus Foundation of America Contributors: Jemima Albayda, MD; Divya Angra, MD; Alan N. Baer, MD; Sasha Bernatsky, MD, PhD; George Bertsias, MD, PhD; Ashira D. Blazer, MD; Ian Bruce, MD; Jill Buyon, MD; Yashaar Chaichian, MD; Maria Chou, MD; Sharon Christie, Esq; Angelique N. Collamer, MD; Ashté Collins, MD; Caitlin O. Cruz, MD; Mark M. Cruz, MD; Dana DiRenzo, MD; Jess D. Edison, MD; Titilola Falasinnu, PhD; Andrea Fava, MD; Cheri Frey, MD; Neda F. Gould, PhD; Nishant Gupta, MD; Sarthak Gupta, MD; Sarfaraz Hasni, MD; David Hunt, MD; Mariana J. Kaplan, MD; Alfred Kim, MD; Deborah Lyu Kim, DO; Rukmini Konatalapalli, MD; Fotios Koumpouras, MD; Vasileios C. Kyttaris, MD; Jerik Leung, MPH; Hector A. Medina, MD; Timothy Niewold, MD; Julie Nusbaum, MD; Ginette Okoye, MD; Sarah L. Patterson, MD; Ziv Paz, MD; Darryn Potosky, MD; Rachel C. Robbins, MD; Neha S. Shah, MD; Matthew A. Sherman, MD; Yevgeniy Sheyn, MD; Julia F. Simard, ScD; Jonathan Solomon, MD; Rodger Stitt, MD; George Stojan, MD; Sangeeta Sule, MD; Barbara Taylor, CPPM, CRHC; George Tsokos, MD; Ian Ward, MD; Emma Weeding, MD; Arthur Weinstein, MD; Sean A. Whelton, MD
Download or read book Advanced Handbook of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus written by Laurent Arnaud and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-09-10 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will provide an introduction to the epidemiology, etiology and pathogenesis of the condition while also exploring the classification, diagnosis, and current and emerging therapies for systemic lupus erythematosus. Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. It can affect the skin, joints, kidneys, brain, and other organs. The underlying cause of the disease is not fully known, and SLE is much more common in women than in men. It may occur at any age but most often occurs in people between 10 and 50 years of age. This is the second Adis title from Ronald F van Vollenhoven, who previously authored Biologics for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Download or read book Systemic Lupus Erythematosus written by and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Patients that present with a connective tissue disease are often a challenge to diagnose and treat. A connective tissue disease is a disorder in which the tissues of the body consisting of the cells and the matrix which holds them together are disrupted. This guide will describe several multi system conditions that result from the inflammatory and immune-mediated disorder systemic lupus erythematosus and the related condition of Sjogren's syndrome. These diseases affect various tissues of the body; details of their management are discussed within, including presentation, investigation, differential diagnosis, and treatment. These diseases are multifactorial conditions associated with a complex genetic predisposition and various, not well understood, environmental triggers that induce inflammatory and immune-mediated responses directed against components of the person's own body. As a result these diseases fall under the umbrella term known as the systemic autoimmune diseases. Patients with a systemic autoimmune connective tissue disease can present with clinical symptoms and signs in one or more often, several, systems of the body. Some of these diseases affect people of certain ages and gender more often than others, including children, but this guide will focus on the management of adult patients. These diseases are more common than is generally realized, cannot be cured, are associated with considerable morbidity and still cause significant mortality. Appropriate investigations are critical to making the correct diagnosis so that treatment can be tailored to the patient's condition. It is important not only to recognize and treat the current disease activity, but also to prevent death and the development of chronic damage due to complications of the disease and the immuno-suppressive drugs used to treat it. Principles of drug treatment are discussed, but the final choice of drug and exact dosages to be used will depend on the details of the patient's condition and should be planned by a physician with relevant experience of these conditions and responsible for the management of the patient. Due to the variable severity of these diseases and their multisystem nature, patients with an autoimmune connective tissue disease may present to general practitioners, general physicians or internal medicine specialists, obstetricians, intensive care or any medical or surgical specialist. The majority of patients with these conditions are cared for long term by dermatologists, rheumatologists, and/or nephrologists, as it is the skin, joints and kidneys that are most often involved. However, it should be noted that many patients develop cardio-respiratory or infectious complications, including accelerated atherosclerosis, due to the disease and/or its treatment. Multidisciplinary care is important and should involve the full range of allied health professionals, as well as the relevant clinical specialists depending on the organs and systems involved.
Download or read book The Lupus Book written by Daniel J. Wallace and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2005-06 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the world's leading authorities on lupus, who has treated over 2,000 lupus patients, discusses the newest breakthroughs in drug treatments and alternative therapies, as well as updated information on the immune system--in user-friendly language that any patient can understand.
Download or read book Lupus written by Daniel J. Wallace and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2014-01-08 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Coping with Lupus written by Robert H. Phillips and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A diagnosis of lupus is understandably disquieting and can cause emotional turmoil. After all, there is no cure for the disease, and managing its debilitating symptoms can be challenging. This completely revised and updated edition of Coping with Lupusanswers all the important questions you may have about this disease of the autoimmune system. Writing in a warm, engaging style, Dr. Robert Phillips offers useful information and practical coping strategies to help you through a stressful time. He lends his expertise in dealing with the psychological aspects of chronic health problems, and provides the most recent medical information about lupus.
Download or read book Systemic Lupus Erythematosus written by George Tsokos and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2020-04-07 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This completely updated and expanded 2nd edition of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, A Manual includes topics not covered previously with contributors who are at the forefront of each specific topic and with a global appeal. Each chapter is short and is presented critically with selected references, which should be valuable to a wider audience. This book combines basic with clinical science to help internists and specialists in the diagnosis and management of patients with SLE. It is a quick referral for people in the pharmaceutical industry in their efforts to bring much-needed drugs. It provides all the needed information to basic researchers old and new alike, who wish to enter the field of lupus and systemic autoimmunity in general. Focused state-of-the-art chapters prepared by top-notch experts in the field Latest understanding of cellular, molecular, biochemical aspects of disease pathogenesis Advanced aspects of genetic, microbiome, environmental, hormonal, and immunological contribution to the expression of the disease Current understanding of clinical features of the disease Recent efforts to develop new treatments
Download or read book Lupus written by Daniel Jeffrey Wallace and published by . This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Connective Tissue Disease written by Dario Roccatello and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-04-09 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this volume devoted to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and Sjögren syndrome, leading specialists from different disciplines present the latest research findings on many aspects of the diseases and describe the most recent trends in treatment, such as the “treat to target” approach. Both basic science and clinical medicine are addressed, with emphasis on the most promising clinical and laboratory-based studies. The coverage is comprehensive in scope, encompassing, for example, epidemiology, pathogenesis, autoantibodies and biomarkers, disease manifestations, involvement of different organs or systems, relationships with other disorders, biological therapy of SLE, and systemic treatment of Sjögren syndrome. Readers will find this first volume of Connective Tissue Disease to be an excellent source of information on the current understanding of, and clinical approach to, SLE and Sjögren syndrome that clearly conveys the progress made in recent years.
Download or read book Essential Guide to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus written by Mitch Sellin and published by . This book was released on 2015-02-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book deals with the fundamentals and sciences of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. It is an apt resource for scientists seeking extensive coverage of their spheres of interest. The book delves into the progress of molecular biology and how it has enhance
Download or read book The Lupus Book written by Daniel Jeffrey Wallace and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2000 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An expert on lupus explains what the disease is, why it is so difficult to diagnose, and how patients can ease their suffering
Download or read book Systemic Lupus Erythematosus written by Caroline Gordon and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus provides a practical approach to the assessment and management of patients with this complex, multisystem autoimmune disease to improve the diagnosis and treatment of the disease and its complications.
Download or read book Lupus written by Reem A. Hamdy Mohammed and published by . This book was released on 2021-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multisystem, immune-mediated, inflammatory disease of unknown etiology. It is difficult to diagnose and thus effective intervention in SLE patients is often delayed. This book is a comprehensive guide to lupus, with chapters on diagnosis, assessment, treatment, the link between lupus and endocrinopathies, lupus and pregnancy, and advances in therapeutics. The book is presented by devoted authors who sought the latest evidence-based data to provide a well-structured display aiming at setting standards for best practice guidelines in the diagnosis and management of each and every section discussed in the 'Lupus- Need to Know.'
Download or read book Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus written by Annegret Kuhn and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2005-12-05 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - Based on multidisciplinary knowledge and written by leading clinicians and scientists. - Includes chapters on classification and clinical aspects, pathologic features, and treatment and management of lupus erythematosus. - Although the lupus erythematosus is primarily a skin disease, because it can affect other areas such as joints, kidneys, lungs, heart, liver, brain, and blood vessels this book is also useful to specialists in internal medicine.
Download or read book Systemic Lupus Erythematosus written by George C. Tsokos and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new companion to Hochberg et al.'s Rheumatology masterwork provides new insights into the causes, detection and therapy of this challenging disease. In this state-of-the-art resource, you'll find 'one stop' coverage of all the latest scientific and clinical developments in SLE: new concepts in epidemiology, disease activity measures and outcomes; new concepts in immunoregulation, genetic and pathogenic mechanisms; new understanding and novel presentation of the processes of tissue/organ damage; comprehensive coverage of clinical features; and the very latest concepts in treatment. Provides the very latest understanding of the pathogenesis of SLE. Distills current understanding of the cellular, molecular, genetic and environmental factors that instigate and drive the disease. Includes comprehensive coverage of clinical features, including fatigue, organ system manifestations, overlap syndromes, infections, and more. Conveys the very latest understanding of mechanisms of tissue damage, including immune complexes, antibodies, and other mechanisms that lead to organ damage. Contains expert discussion of processes that are responsible for tissue injury - a hallmark of this text. Incorporates the latest treatment modalities, including steroids and non-steroidals, cytotoxic drug treatment, PAP's, and therapies on the horizon. Discusses the latest treatment options on disease modifying or disease controlling agents.
Download or read book Lupus written by Terri Nass and published by . This book was released on 2000-07-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lupus Erythematosus is a complex and challenging disease that affects the lives of many thousands of individuals and their families. This comprehensive guide brings together info. on a variety of issues that health professionals need to know about in order to provide treatment and support strategies. Covers: background on lupus, advances in research, lab tests used to diagnose and evaluate lupus, and care of the lupus patient, medications used to treat lupus, psychosocial aspects of lupus, and patient educ. and info. Contains info. useful to the whole patient care team: nurses, physicians, physical and occupational therapists, social workers, and patients.
