Lahita’s Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, 6th edition

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex, chronic autoimmune disease with highly variable clinical manifestations, capable of affecting nearly every organ system. Its relapsing–remitting nature, combined with symptoms that often mimic other conditions, makes diagnosis and management particularly challenging. In the absence of a single definitive diagnostic test or curative therapy, early recognition and evidence-based treatment are crucial to improving patient outcomes.

Edited by Robert G. Lahita, this sixth edition of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus integrates foundational immunologic science with contemporary clinical practice, offering a comprehensive translational approach to the disease. The text reflects advances in understanding lupus pathogenesis, disease activity measurement, and therapeutic strategies, making it an authoritative resource for clinicians, researchers, and educators involved in lupus care and investigation.

Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage of pathogenesis, immunology, and clinical manifestations of SLE
• Integrates basic science and clinical science within a translational medicine framework
• Detailed discussion of diagnostic challenges, disease activity assessment, and monitoring
• Up-to-date review of therapeutic strategies, including immunosuppressive agents and biologics
• Serves as a reference for clinical management, pharmaceutical development, and basic research
• Ideal for rheumatologists, dermatologists, internists, researchers, and hospital libraries

Product Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Academic Press; 6th edition (August 14, 2021)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0128205830
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0128205839
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9780128205839
• eText ISBN: 9780323914888