Bibliograph

Type

Label

The lupus encyclopedia, a comprehensive guide for patients and families, Donald E. Thomas, Jr., MD, FACP, FACR

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 807-842) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The lupus encyclopedia

Nature of contents

bibliographyencyclopedias

Oclc number

820665514

Responsibility statement

Donald E. Thomas, Jr., MD, FACP, FACR

Series statement

A Johns Hopkins Press health book

Sub title

a comprehensive guide for patients and families

Summary

Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease that can affect any system and organ in the body. This compendium provides detailed explanations of every body system potentially affected by the disease, along with practical advice about coping

Table Of Contents

Definitions, causes, and diagnosis of autoimmune disease. What is lupus and how is it diagnosed? ; The other systemic autoimmune diseases ; What causes lupus? ; The meaning of all those test results -- How lupus affects the body. How SLE directly affects the body ; Constitutional symptoms ; The musculoskeletal system ; Skin and mucous membranes ; Blood and lymph systems ; The respiratory system ; The heart and blood vessels ; The urinary system ; The nervous system ; The exocrine gland system ; The digestive system ; Eyes ; The endocrine system ; The reproductive system and pregnancy ; Special populations and surgery ; Prognosis -- Other complications of lupus and their treatments. Heart attacks and strokes ; Infections ; Cancer and SLE ; Osteoporosis ; Avascular necrosis of bone ; Adrenal insufficiency ; Fibromyalgia ; Gastroesophageal reflux and stomach ulcers -- Treating lupus. General treatment of lupus ; Anti-malarials ; Steroids ; Immunosuppressants ; Biologic agents ; Benlysta : the first FDA-approved drug for lupus in more than fifty years ; Other therapies for SLE ; Prescription pain medicines ; Future treatments for SLE ; Nonmedical therapies for lupus ; Complementary and alternative medicine -- Practical matters. Talking to your doctor and deciphering symptoms ; Becoming pregnant, breast-feeding, and using contraception ; Health insurance and affording healthcare ; Working and dealing with disability ; The lupus secrets checklist

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