Inflammation

What is lupus? — References & further reading

References

1 NIH | DHHS. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. 2009. Handout on health: Systemic lupus erythematosis. URL: http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Lupus/default.asp (accessed 08.04.2009).

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).

  National Women’s Health Information Center. US Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women’s Health. 2009. Lupus. Frequently asked questions. URL (PDF): http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/lupus.pdf (accessed 06.08.2009).

  American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association, Inc. [No publication date.] Autoimmunity: A major women’s health issue. URL: http://www.aarda.org/women_and_autoimmunity.php (accessed 06.08.2009).

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).

Further reading

Visit the New York Times Patient Voices on Lupus to read of others’ experiences with lupus and join in the discussion.

 

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Original Publication Date: 09/21/2009
Last Modified: 02/16/2010
Principal Author: Marcella Sweet

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