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The most up-to-date book on the subject gives women all the essential information on diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune medical conditionsThe Autoimmune Connection explains the links between autoimmune diseases and offers up-to-date information on diagnosis, treatments, and risks for women with one or more autoimmune disease, such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or Crohn's disease.You will learn how to sort out vague and seemingly unrelated early signs and symptoms; which diagnostic tests they may need and what the results can mean; how autoimmune diseases and treatments can affect you at different stages of life; what new treatments and therapies are on the horizon; and where to find the proper specialist and how to navigate the health-care systemNEW: Major breakthroughs in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, thyroid disease, diabetes, Celiac, multiple sclerosisNEW: Potential environmental triggers for autoimmunity, such as cigarette smoke, crystalline silica, asbestos, mercury, lead, viruses and other microbes, pesticides, pollutants, solvents, and petroleum byproductsNEW: Current drugs on the market and recently discovered side effects and long-term complications connected to existing drug therapiesNEW: Healthcare law reform provisions and key changes to Medicare and Medicaid.
About the Author
I have been a voracious reader since I was a little girl. One of my most vivid memories is being hauled home from the Queens Public Library by my father. I didn't want to leave without my armful of books, far more than the library permitted. It took some stern words for me to finally hand over that pile of books!
My fascination with medicine started early, too. I read every Cherry Ames and Sue Barton book I could get my hands on and, even as a young reader, devoured classics like "The Cry and the Covenant" and "Not As a Stranger."
I've been fortunate to be able to combine my passion for writing with my passion for medicine as a journalist in every medium from wire service to web.
But best of all, when I speak at patient events, countless women tell me how much they have been helped by my books, especially "The Autoimmune Connection." It makes everything worthwhile, since I am an autoimmune patient myself.
To all my readers: Thank you!
