| By Ana I. Quintero Del Rio, M.D., M.Ph., F.A.A.P.,
According to the Lupus Foundation of America more than 1.4 million Americans have a form of Lupus and 90% of individuals diagnosed with the disease are women. It is also two to three times more prevalent among people of color including African-Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, Asians and Native Americans. However, for patients recently diagnosed with this condition, Lupus is much more than a statistic. It is a complicated disease, which as with other long-term or chronic diseases comes with a long list of misconceptions.
In clear language, LUPUS: A Patient's Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Lifestyle provides in-depth details on what exactly Lupus is and how it is detected; it's symptoms and complications; the most successful and current treatments available; and how to live life as normal as possible with Lupus. It offers easy to understand information for a reader that is either affected with Lupus, or for a healthcare provider to someone who is. |
