{"product_id":"the-new-sjogrens-syndrome-handbook","title":"The New Sjogren's Syndrome Handbook","description":"\u003cp\u003eSjogrens syndrome (pronounced show-grins) strikes 2 to 4 million Americans  mostly women. Often a debilitating illness  Sjogrens is not a rare disease--in fact  it is now said to be the most common autoimmune disorder--but it is still little known even in the medical community. Women have gone from specialist to specialist for years before receiving the proper diagnosis. The New Sjogrens Syndrome Handbook is a comprehensive and authoritative guide  produced by the Sjogrens Syndrome Foundation and its medical advisors. It has been extensively revised from their original self-published edition  which sold 20 000 copies through their newsletter. Designed for Sjogrens sufferers and for physicians  it provides readers with the best medical and practical information available on this disorder. The book describes the symptoms  which can range from dry eyes and dry mouth  to hoarseness and difficulty in eating  to chronic fatigue and joint pain that can seriously impair quality of life. It offers complete information about diagnosis (there are blood tests that can be used to help diagnose Sjogrens)  and provides an extensive discussion of how Sjogrens affects the various organ systems of the body  including the kidneys  blood vessels  lungs  liver  pancreas  and brain. The book also discusses treatment options (such as moisture replacement therapy) and offers tips for daily living. While there is no cure for Sjogrens  much can be done to alleviate the suffering of individuals with this syndrome. The New Sjogrens Syndrome Handbook offers everything patients need to know to cope with this disease. And because Sjogrens is greatly under-diagnosed  this handbook is a particularly valuable resource for all healthcare professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44983981506613,"sku":"ByrdShop_0195117247","price":27.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780195117240.jpg?v=1770817543","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-new-sjogrens-syndrome-handbook","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}