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Established for forty years as the definitive reference on lupus,Dubois' Lupus Erythematosusis now in its thoroughly revised, updated Seventh Edition. More than ninety distinguished contributing authors—twenty of them new to this edition—provide comprehensive coverage of every aspect of cutaneous and systemic lupus erythematosus, including definitions, pathogenesis, autoantibodies, clinical and laboratory features, management, prognosis, and patient education.

This edition focuses on evidence-based findings, treatment consensuses, and practical clinical information. New chapters cover cytokines and interferons, pathogenesis of atherosclerosis, immune tolerance, clinical indices in assessment of lupus, mixed connective tissue disease, reproductive issues, fibromyalgia, gender-related issues, and biomarkers.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #627859 in Books
• Published on: 2006-10-30
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 2.03" h x 8.66" w x 11.12" l, 7.20 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 1440 pages

Book Info
Univ. of California, Los Angeles. Reference for clinicians. Includes latest advances; new clinical chapters highlighting biologic therapies, disability, cox-2 interventions, clinical trial methodologies; and outcomes research. Basic science sections have been completely rewritten. Previous edition: c1997. DNLM: Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid.