Lupus: The Essential Clinician's Guide (Revised)

By Daniel J. Wallace

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199361967
• ISBN13: 9780199361960
• Release Date: February 2014
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.0" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

Great information

This is a very thorough book about Lupus. It starts with the history of the disease and covers everything, like symptoms, diet, lab tests, effects on body systems, medications and their effects, conventional treatments, alternative treatments, and so much more. My only complaint is that it is written in "medicalese". I'm an R.N. and still some of it went over my head. Dr. Wallace is the "guru" of Lupus and everything he writes about it is wonderful. This is an extremely thorough book, but a little bit "up there". I'm not sure who the intended audience was for this, but it obviously is not Jane & John Q. Public. I've enjoyed it though, because it's a little "pocket rocket" (small and has everything n it).

Lupus: The Essential Clinicians Guide

This is the 3rd book that I have read from Dr.Daniel Wallace. It is easy to read, straight forward. If you have Systemis Lupus this is one of the books to read. This book is small and compact with loads of information to read.

Navigating Lupus

One hundred pages of pure Lupus. Concise, clear and well written, this book blends academic facts with clinically relevant information. This book makes navigating the complex world of lupus an easy task both for the primary physician and rheumatologist alike.