From the Book - Sixth edition.
Introduction and definitions. Why write a book on lupus? --
Inflammation and immunity. The body's protection plan --
The enemy is our cells --
What causes lupus? The genetic connection --
Environmental villains --
Drugs that may cause lupus or produce flare-ups --
Where and how can the body be affected by lupus? History, symptoms, and signs --
Reactions of the skin: rashes and cutaneous lupus --
Why the aches? Arthritis, muscles, and bone --
Pants and pulses: the lungs and heart --
Heady connections: the nervous system and behavioral changes --
The head, neck, and Sjögren's Syndrome --
The impact of lupus on the GI tract and liver --
Lupus in the kidney and urinary tract --
The blood and lymphatic systems --
Why do blood clots develop? --
Lupus through the ages: Lupus in children and the elderly --
The management of Lupus Erythematosus. How to treat Lupus with physical measures --
You can help conquer Lupus --
Taming inflammation: anti-inflammatory therapies --
Big guns and magic bullets: disease-modifying drugs --
Other treatment options: treatments occasionally used to manage Lupus --
Fighting infections, allergies, and Osteoporosis --
Can a woman with Lupus have a baby? --
Economic impact of Lupus in the United States and disability issues --
Clinical trials, new therapies for lupus, and future directions.
Introduction and definitions
Inflammation and immunity
Where and how can the body be affected by Lupus?
The management of Lupus Erythematosus.
