Lupus: A Patient's Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Lifestyle [Paperback]

Iris Quintero Del Rio MD (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2007

The stigma and misinformation that often accompanies a diagnosis of lupus are exposed in this medical reference intended to alleviate fears and correct misconceptions by providing facts about diagnosis and treatment. Useful for patients, family members and friends of patients, community leaders, and health professionals, this guide covers basic information regarding symptoms, complications, treatment options, environmental influences, stages, and lifestyle choices. Clinical and personal advice for confronting the disease is presented with attention to specific populations, such as African American women, who are particularly susceptible to the disease.

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

George H. Rawls, M.D. & Robert Patterson, M.D.

About the Author

Iris Quintero Del Rio, MD, is a senior research scientist at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation and a clinical instructor of pediatrics at the Oklahoma University Medical Center. She lives in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Hilton Publishing; 1 edition (October 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974314439
• ISBN-13: 978-0974314433
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,728,642 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #48 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > Lupus
  • #92 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > Rheumatic Diseases

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