Synopses & Reviews
Lupus, a disease of the immune system, can be quite deadly, claiming the lives of thousands of patients yearly. Dr. Daniel J. Wallace is one of the world's leading authorities on this disorder, an eminent clinician who has treated over 2000 lupus patients, the largest such practice in America. His
The Lupus Book, originally published in 1995, immediately established itself as the most readable and helpful book on the disease.
Now Dr. Wallace has once again completely revised The Lupus Book, incorporating a wealth of new information. This Fourth Edition discusses the newest clinical trials and emerging therapies--all laid out in user-friendly language that any patient could understand. Readers will also discover fully updated sections on the science of lupus and breakthroughs in research. And as in past editions, the book provides absolutely lucid answers to such questions as: What causes lupus? How and where is the body affected? Can a woman with lupus have a baby? And how can one manage this disease? Indeed, Dr. Wallace has distilled his extensive experience, providing the most up-to-date information on causes, prevention, cure, exercise, diet, and many other important topics. There is also a glossary of terms and an appendix of lupus resource materials compiled by the Lupus Foundation of America.
Over a million Americans have lupus. The Fourth Edition of The Lupus Book offers these patients and their families a wealth of reliable, up-to-date information that will help them manage the disease and live a happier life.
Review
"This revised and expanded edition of The Lupus Book is a clear and concise update of an essential guide for all people affected by lupus. Dr. Wallace's discussion of lupus is comprehensive and highly readable, and the reader will learn vital information about lupus and about the latest treatments and therapies for the disease. The Lupus Book stands out as the most readable and helpful book on the disease, and I recommend it to individuals diagnosed with lupus, their families, and the professionals who care for them."--Sandra C. Raymond, President and CEO, The Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.
"As we accelerate the scope and pace of lupus research, it is vital that we inform the lupus community of advances and changes in the field. In this new edition of The Lupus Book, Dr. Dan Wallace gives us a much-needed, updated overview of lupus--its causes, complications, diagnosis--and offers potential for new treatments."--Margaret G. Dowd, President, Lupus Research Institute
Review
"The brand-new edition of this popular title by internationally recognized lupus expert Dan Wallace has all the necessary information for patients and their families....The Lupus Book is highly regarded for the author's ability to explain a complicated disease in easy-to-understand terms that offer a concise, practical overview of lupus."--LUPUS NOW
"This is an excellent reference for lupus patients and their families. It is useful to have to answer specific questions as well as to provide background information. This is the most in-depth review that I have seen that is easily readable for patients and their families."--Jill Gibson, MD, Washington University Medical Center, as reviewed in Doody's
About the Author
Daniel J. Wallace, M.D. is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA based at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. His many books include
All About Fibromyalgia and
All About Osteoarthritis (with Nancy Lane).
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