Systemic Lupus Erythematosus : Basic, Applied and Clinical Aspects

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus combines basic science with clinical science to provide a translational treatment of the disease and is a useful reference for specialists in the diagnosis and management of patients with SLE, a tool for measurement of clinical activity for pharmaceutical development and basic research of the disease and a reference work for hospital libraries. Provides the very latest overview of the pathogenesis of SLEDistills current understanding of the cellular, molecular, genetic and environmental factors that instigate and drive the diseaseIncludes comprehensive coverage of clinical features, including fatigue, organ system manifestations, overlap syndromes, infections, and moreConveys the very latest understanding of mechanisms of tissue damage, including immune complexes, antibodies, and other mechanisms that lead to organ damageDiscusses the latest treatment options on disease modifying or disease controlling agentsProvides 'one stop' coverage of all the latest scientific and clinical developments in SLE