For the patient or carer with little background knowledge or understanding this book provides a more in-depth look at lupus and its treatments. It's very factual and up to date; it's also worthwhile reading for non-expert medical and AHP staff.

BMA 2008 Medical Book Awards

Lupus is a disorder in which the body's immune system attacks itself, culminating in disease which can affect multiple organs, including the skin, joints, heart, lungs, kidneys, and central nervous system. Lupus currently affects about 30,000 patients in the UK, 500,000 in the United States and tens of thousands throughout Europe. Whilst there have been great advances in research into the genetic background of lupus and new interventions such as stem-cell transplants, there is still a surprising lack of information available for patients, carers and their families. Written by the former President of the British Society for Rheumatology and the current co-director of the Lupus Centre of Excellence in Pittsburgh, USA, this new edition of Lupus: The Facts reflects major developments in our understanding of the causes of lupus.
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Lupus is a disorder in which the body's immune system attacks itself, culminating in disease which can affect multiple organs. This new edition of Lupus: The Facts reflects major developments in our understanding of the causes of lupus and helps patients understand lupus with a view to self-management.
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1. What is systemic lupus erythematosus? ; 2. Lupus - what are its early symptoms and signs? ; 3. Lupus - the chameleon - the clinical features of the disease ; 4. Tests for diagnosing and managing lupus ; 5. Drug therapy ; 6. Treatment that does not involve drugs ; 7. Lupus in special situations ; 8. Living and coping with lupus: tips for patients, family and friends ; 9. The factors that conspire to cause lupus ; 10. The current outlook for lupus patients and why the future is getting brighter ; 11. Myths and fables
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Endorsed by Lupus UK
Helps patients and their carers to understand lupus with a view to self-management Includes Key Points boxes at the start of each chapter to quickly summarise important concepts covered in text Case Histories and Patient Perspectives provide practical examples throughout 'Myth' and 'fact' boxes highlight common misunderstandings and interesting facts about the condition Includes invaluable resource section with suggested further readings and contact information for patient self-help/support groups, along with a glossary of technical terms
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Helps patients and their carers to understand lupus with a view to self-management Includes Key Points boxes at the start of each chapter to quickly summarise important concepts covered in text Case Histories and Patient Perspectives provide practical examples throughout 'Myth' and 'fact' boxes highlight common misunderstandings and interesting facts about the condition Includes invaluable resource section with suggested further readings and contact information for patient self-help/support groups, along with a glossary of technical terms
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780199213870
Publisert
2008
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Oxford University Press
Vekt
130 gr
Høyde
195 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Dybde
7 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
112