New Sjogren's Syndrome Handbook

Name: New Sjogren's Syndrome Handbook
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ISBN: 9780195172287

ISBN-10: 0195172280

ISBN-13: 9780195172287

Edition: 2nd 2005 (Revised)

Authors: Sjogren's Syndrome Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation, Daniel J. Wallace, Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation Staff

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Afflicting nearly four million Americans, Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease that commonly causes dryness of the eyes, mouth, and nose, and that can lead to complications including profound fatigue, depression, and lymphoma. While there is no cure for Sjogren's, much can be done to alleviate the suffering of patients. This extensively revised handbook offers everything you need to know to cope with this disease. The New Sjogren's Syndrome Handbook, Third Edition is a comprehensive and authoritative guide, produced by the Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation and its medical advisors and edited by physician Daniel J. Wallace, a leading authority on auto-immune disorders. This expanded…

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List price: $32.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 2/1/2005
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 288
Size: 9.41" wide x 6.18" long x 1.10" tall
Weight: 1.298
Language: English



Preface



Introduction : why write a book on Sjogren's syndrome?




The history of Sjogren's syndrome




What is Sjogren's syndrome?




Who develops Sjogren's syndrome?




What leads to dryness?




Sjogren's syndrome : a genetic and immunologic perspective




Generalized symptoms and signs of Sjogren's syndrome




The dry eye




The salivary glands, ears, nose, and larynx




The dry mouth : a dental perspective on Sjogren's




The internal organs in Sjogren's




Manifestations of connective tissue diseases seen in secondary Sjogren's




Useful studies : blood tests, imaging, biopsies, and beyond




How can I be sure it's really Sjogren's?




Treatment of dry eye




Treatment of dry mouth




Systemic therapies in Sjogren's




Taming Sjogren's : fighting fatigue, lifestyle factors, and nondrug management




Conquering Sjogren's




Complementary and alternative therapies for Sjogren's syndrome




How are drugs tested for Sjogren's?




Adjunctive measures, comorbidities, and reproductive issues in Sjogren's




Can I work?




What will happen to me?




Is there hope for a cure?




Resource materials




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