DUBOIS' LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS AND RELATED SYNDROMES

DESCRIPTION

For morethan 50 years, Dubois Lupus Erythematosus and Related Syndromes hasbeen recognized internationally as the go-to clinical reference on lupusand other connective tissue diseases. From basic scientific principles topractical points of clinical management, the 10th edition provides extensive,authoritative coverage of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and itsrelated diseases in a logical, clearly written, user-friendly manner.Its an ideal resource for rheumatologists and internal medicine practitionerswho need a comprehensive clinical reference on all aspects of SLE, connectivetissue diseases, and the antiphospholipid syndromes.

KeyFeatures

Provides completeclinical coverage of every aspect of cutaneous and systemic lupus erythematosus,including definitions, pathogenesis, autoantibodies, clinical and laboratoryfeatures, management, prognosis, and patient education.

Includes significantnew content throughout: a new chapter on the endocrine system and hormones;newly distinct chapters on the heart and lung; new content on socialdisparities in lupus, clinical presentation of nephritis, and pulmonaryhypertension; a new concluding chapter on future directions in the field; newbasic science coverage of the microbiome, autoinflammatory, and monogeniclupus; and new coverage of diversity, inclusion, gender, compliance, andadherence.

Offers afresh perspective from two new associate editors and many new authors withrepresentation from 30 countries.

Contains anup-to-date overview of significant advances in cellular, molecular, andgenetic technologies, including genetic advancements in identifying at-riskpatients.

Discussesthe clinical management of related disorders such as Sjogrenssyndrome, scleroderma, polymyositis, and antiphospholipid syndrome (APS).

Presentsthe knowledge and expertise of international contributors to provide newglobal perspectives on manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment.

Featuresa vibrant, full-color format, with graphs, algorithms, differentialdiagnosis comparisons, new and improved figures, and schematic diagramsthroughout.

An eBookversion is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all ofthe text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize yourcontent, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additionaldigital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publicationdate.

AuthorInformation

Editedby Daniel J. Wallace, MD, FAAP, FACR, Medical Director, Wallace RheumaticStudy Center; Attending Physician, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; ClinicalProfessor of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles,California and Bevra Hahn, MD, Professor ofMedicine, Chief, Division of Rheumatology, David Geffen School of Medicine atUCLA, Los Angeles, California