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Lupus nephritis is a complex and chronic autoimmune disease. This book explores what it is, how it affects the body, and what treatments are available. The reader will also learn what to expect from medications, how to manage side effects, and how to stay on track with their care. Beyond the medical side, it discusses how to eat well, plan for the future, and navigate personal decisions like family planning. Lupus nephritis can be hard, but knowledge truly is power. The more you understand your condition, the better prepared you will be to make informed decisions, advocate for yourself, and maintain the best possible quality of life.This book is here to support people with Lupus nephritis—whether newly diagnosed or living with lupus nephritis for years. The authors hope it brings clarity, comfort, and confidence moving forward.

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Dr Fahad Aziz, MD, FASN, serves as a faculty member in the Division of Nephrology at the Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin, USA. His clinical practice encompasses the comprehensive care of individuals suffering from a broad spectrum of kidney-related health issues, including those who have undergone kidney transplants. At the University of Wisconsin, Dr Aziz leads the Nephrology Fellowship Program, showcasing his commitment to advancing the field through education and mentorship. With a passion for medical education, he has a rich history of providing instruction on nephrology to a diverse group of learners, from medical and physician assistant students to internal medicine residents and nephrology fellows. His dedication extends beyond the classroom, as he regularly engages in delivering continuing medical education seminars to fellow healthcare professionals. Dr Tripti Singh is a kidney specialist (nephrologist) and serves as an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She has been caring for patients with lupus nephritis for over a decade and is passionate about helping people understand and manage this complex disease. In 2018, Dr Singh started one of the first five dedicated lupus nephritis clinics in the United States at UW (University of Wisconsin) Health. She and her team designed a new kind of care model for patients with Lupus Nephritis—based on the way cancer teams work together—where patients are supported by a full team that includes a kidney doctor, a rheumatologist, a pharmacist, a nurse, and a social worker.

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