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The lupus encyclopedia a comprehensive guide for patients and health care providers

"In this new, completely updated edition of The Lupus Encyclopedia, Dr. Thomas along with leading experts from around the globe detail everything you need to know about what lupus is and how autoimmune disorders affect the body and mind, the symptoms associated with lupus, what tests are needed to m...

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Main Author: Thomas, Donald E., Jr., 1961- (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2023.
Edition:Second edition.
Series:Johns Hopkins Press health book.
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Systemic lupus erythematosus > Encyclopedias.
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Table of Contents:
  • 0 Contributing Chapter Editors
  • 0 List of Illustrations
  • 0 List of Tables
  • 0 Foreword
  • 0 Preface
  • 0 Acknowledgments
  • 0 Part I
  • 1 What Is Lupus and How Is It Diagnosed?
  • 2 Other Autoimmune Diseases
  • 3 What Causes Lupus?
  • 4 Meaning of All Those Test Results
  • 0 Part II
  • 5 How SLE Affects the Body Directly
  • 6 Constitutional Symptoms
  • 7 Musculoskeletal System
  • 8 Skin and Mucous Membranes
  • 9 Blood and Lymph Systems
  • 10 Respiratory System
  • 11 Heart and Blood Vessels
  • 12 Urinary System
  • 13 Nervous System
  • 14 Exocrine Gland System
  • 15 Digestive System
  • 16 Eyes
  • 17 Endocrine System
  • 18 Reproductive System and Pregnancy
  • 19 Prognosis, Special Populations, Healthcare Disparities
  • 20 Lupus in Children and Adolescents
  • 0 Part III
  • 21 Heart Attacks, Strokes, and Blood Clots
  • 22 Infections
  • 23 Cancer
  • 24 Osteoporosis
  • 25 Avascular Necrosis of Bone
  • 26 Adrenal Insufficiency
  • 27 Fibromyalgia
  • 28 Gastroesophageal Reflux and Stomach Ulcers
  • 0 Part IV
  • 29 General Treatment of Lupus
  • 30 Antimalarials
  • 31 Steroids
  • 32 Immunosuppressants
  • 33 Biologic Agents
  • 34 Newest FDA-Approved Drugs for Lupus
  • 35 Other Therapies for SLE
  • 36 Prescription Pain Medicines
  • 37 Future Treatments for SLE
  • 38 Non-drug Therapies for Lupus
  • 39 Complementary (Integrative) Medicine
  • 0 Part V
  • 40 Understanding your Symptoms
  • 41 Becoming Pregnant, Breast-Feeding, Contraception, Menopause Treatment
  • 42 Preparing for Surgery and Travel
  • 43 Communicating with your Provider
  • 44 Lupus Secrets Checklist
  • 0 Index.

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