Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Basic, Applied and Clinical Aspects

Author: Tsokos MD, George C.

Brand: Academic Press

Edition: 2

ISBN: 9780128145517

Release Date: 21-04-2020

Package Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.6 x 1.1 inches

Languages: English

Binding: Paperback

Number Of Pages: 694

Details: This completely updated and expanded 2nd edition of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, A Manual includes topics not covered previously with contributors who are at the forefront of each specific topic and with a global appeal. Each chapter is short and is presented critically with selected references, which should be valuable to a wider audience. This book combines basic with clinical science to help internists and specialists in the diagnosis and management of patients with SLE. It is a quick referral for people in the pharmaceutical industry in their efforts to bring much-needed drugs. It provides all the needed information to basic researchers old and new alike, who wish to enter the field of lupus and systemic autoimmunity in general. Focused state-of-the-art chapters prepared by top-notch experts in the field Latest understanding of cellular, molecular, biochemical aspects of disease pathogenesis Advanced aspects of genetic, microbiome, environmental, hormonal, and immunological contribution to the expression of the disease Current understanding of clinical features of the disease Recent efforts to develop new treatments