Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Fourth Edition [Hardcover]

Robert G. Lahita (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 26, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0124339018 | ISBN-13: 978-0124339019 | Edition: 4

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Fourth Edition, provides an understanding of the basic mechanisms as well as the diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of lupus. Four-color illustrations throughout, this book is attractive to both the investigative community and clinicians. As lupus has become a paradigm for the study of autoimmune disease, immunologists investigating autoimmunity are becoming more interested in lupus. Basic immunology of phospholipid antibodies, clotting abnormailities, and newest methods of therapy of antiphospholipid syndrome are given in this newest edition of a classic reference.

* Comprehensive current coverage of basic models of etiology and pathogenesis
* Complete catalog of autoantibodies produced
* Includes an outstanding review of imaging techniques for the diagnosis of lupus and its complications for each organ system
* Includes CD-ROM of images excellent for teaching purposes and downloading into presentations

Editorial Reviews

Review

From Previous Edition:
"This book successfully links basic science with clinical medicine, providing a framework within which to understand this complex disease. As Lahita states in the introduction, 'The history of discovery is now in the log phase of growth.' The third edition of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus conveys the excitement and the breadth of this dynamic field. This volume will be an excellent resource for basic and clinical scientists, as well as for the students of imunology and rheumatology. The chapters are well-referenced and can be read independently- as befits a reference book."
-Jane E. Salmon, Weill Medical College, Cornell University, New York, USA (March 2000)

Book Description

No other Lupus text provides such an amalgam of basic research and clinical practice of the highest caliber

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 1343 pages
• Publisher: Academic Press; 4 edition (May 26, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0124339018
• ISBN-13: 978-0124339019
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.7 x 2.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,101,679 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #56 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > Lupus

More About the Author

Robert G. Lahita MD, PhD, FACP, FACR, FRCP, is the Chairman of the Department of Medicine at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. He also serves as a Professor of Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical School and is currently a senior attending physician at Saint Vincent's Medical Center in NYC as well and an adjunct Professor of Medicine at the New York Medical College.

The recipient of numerous research grants from the Primus Foundation, the Lupus Foundation of America and the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Lahita is internationally recognized for his clinical research in systemic lupus erythematosus and autoimmune diseases. His findings have been the subject of more than 170 published research articles and book chapters and over nine books.

He currently serves as Chairman of the Board for Lupus International.

Customer Reviews

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4 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A GOOD BOOK, November 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (A Wiley medical publication) (Hardcover)

Although this is a non-fiction book, it was very helpful in understanding the disease. Another book that does even a better job of this is the ficitonal novel, Stolen Moments by Barbara Jeanne Fisher . ..Ms Fisher has lupus and wrote this book with her heart! A fantastic read/ edited by her lupus specialist. ..It is enertaining, and captures every emotion known to men and women. And excellent book, meant to be shared. For sure you will love it.