Inflammation

What is lupus? — References & further reading

References

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² Lupus Foundation of America. 2008. Ask the experts: Summary 2007 Lupus Now magazine. URL: http://www.lupus.org/webmodules/webarticlesnet/templates/new_magazineback.aspx?articleid=884&zoneid=67 (accessed 07.20.2009).

³ Moser, K., et al. 2009. Recent insights into the genetic basis of systemic lupus erythematosus. Review. Genes Immun., 10, 373–379. URL: http://www.nature.com/gene/journal/v10/n5/full/gene200939a.html (accessed 08.04.2009).

⁴ Patavino, T., & Brady, D. 2001. Natural medicine and nutritional therapy as an alternative treatment in systemic lupus erythematosus. Altern. Med. Rev., 6 (5), 460–471. URL (PDF): http://www.thorne.com/altmedrev/.fulltext/6/5/460.pdf (accessed 06.25.2009).

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⁵ Shiel, W. 2005. Women, hormones, and lupus. Doctors on Health, 3. URL (audio): http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=47901 (accessed 05.22.2009).

⁶ Patavino, T., & Brady, D. 2001.

⁷ Mayo Clinic staff. 2008. Lupus. Tests and diagnosis. URL: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/lupus/DS00115/DSECTION=tests-and-diagnosis (accessed 08.12.2009).