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- BookDonald E. Thomas, Jr., MD, FACP, FACR.Summary: "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 make a lupus diagnosis, how to find a specialist who can provide you with the best care, advice on obtaining the best treatments for your specific symptoms, and lifestyle factors that can help you avoid flare-ups"-- Provided by publisher
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.