A cutting-edge examination of the mysterious world of autoimmune disease--and the new discoveries made daily that may save women's lives
Autoimmune diseases--including chronic fatigue syndrome, vasculitis, juvenile diabetes, alopecia, Graves' disease, Sjogren's syndrome, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis--are among the most devastating conditions afflicting women today and the most resistant to diagnosis and treatment. In all of them, the body's immune system begins to attack healthy and normally functioning cells. And one of the biggest puzzles is why 80 percent of...
A cutting-edge examination of the mysterious world of autoimmune disease--and the new discoveries made daily that may save women's lives
A revised and updated edition of the bestselling resource for lupus patients, their families, and medical professionals A perennial bestseller, " Lupus Q&A" is the go-to guide for sufferers of a chronic autoimmune disease that affects more than 1.4 million people in the United States alone. Characterized by achy joints and skin rashes, lupus often mimics other diseases, making it tricky to diagnose and treat. In this completely revised and updated edition, Dr. Robert Lahita and Dr. Robert Phillips leading experts on lupus discuss topics in a clear, concise, and easy-to-follow Q&A format....
A revised and updated edition of the bestselling resource for lupus patients, their families, and medical professionals A perennial bestseller, " ...
