The New Sjogren s Syndrome Handbook

• Author : Steven E. Carsons
• Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
• Release : 23 March 1998

This book provides the most comprehensive information about this little-known but potentially debilitating disorder--which affects mostly women--describing its symptoms and offering an extensive discussion of how its affects the various systems of the body. Illustrations.

• Author : Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation
• Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
• Release : 18 October 2004

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

• Author : Rolf Manthorpe
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 23 March 2023

• Author : Medifocus.com
• Publisher : Medifocus_com Inc
• Release : 21 April 2010

The MediFocus Guidebook on Sjogren's Syndrome is the most comprehensive, up-to-date source of information available. You will get answers to your questions, including risk factors of Sjogren's Syndrome, standard and alternative treatment options, leading doctors, hospitals and medical centers that specialize in Sjogren's Syndrome, results of the latest clinical trials, support groups and additional resources, and promising new treatments on the horizon. This one of a kind Guidebook offers answers to your critical health questions including the latest treatments, clinical

• Author : Wan-Fai Ng
• Publisher : Oxford University Press
• Release : 23 March 2023

Sjögren's Syndrome summarises current understanding of the pathogenesis of the disease, including advances in the genetics, disease mechanisms, clinical diagnosis and assessment, secondary Sjögren's syndrome, and the role of laboratory investigations and imaging.

• Author : Karen Patrias
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 23 March 1988

• Author : Mary Golanna
• Publisher : No Fluff Publishing
• Release : 03 November 2022

Sjogren’s syndrome is an autoimmune condition that impacts the exocrine glands. These glands are important for the production of saliva and tears. The glands that are responsible for producing tears (the lacrimal glands) and saliva (the salivary glands) are the primary targets of the immune system's attacks, which inhibit the glands' capacity to release the relevant fluids. This can result in several issues, including dry eyes, a dry mouth, difficulty speaking, and an increased risk of tooth decay and

• Author : Alessia Alunno,Elena Bartoloni,Roberto Gerli
• Publisher : Academic Press
• Release : 07 June 2016

Sjogren's Syndrome: Novel Insights in Pathogenic, Clinical and Therapeutic Aspects provides the reader with an overview of current knowledge about Sjogren's Syndrome. The book summarizes the huge amount of literature concerning related advances in genetic background, pathogenesis, clinical picture, and therapeutic approaches. It integrates basic immunology concepts, clinical aspects, and pharmacological issues. Scientific progress has allowed us to unmask novel pathogenic mechanisms, to perform genome wide studies, and to identify clinical and serological features associated with different disease subsets and,

• Author : Michael T Brennan
• Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
• Release : 07 February 2014

Editor Michael Brennan highlights important areas in Sjögren’s Syndrome for all oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Topics include diagnosis and the ACR classification criteria, epidemiology and pathophysiology, salivary gland dysfunction and xerostomia, salivary gland disease: sialadenitis to lymphoma, extraglandular manifesations, oral complications, management of xerostomia, parotidectomy in Sjögren’s Syndrome, support network for Sjögren’s Syndrome patients, and much more!

• Author : Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation,
• Publisher : Oxford University Press
• Release : 18 October 2004

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

• Author : Norman Talal,Haralampos M. Moutsopoulos,Stuart S. Kassan
• Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
• Release : 06 December 2012

I have been a student of Sjogren's syndrome for virtually all of my professional life. My education in this disease began in 1962 when I arrived at the National Institutes of Health to begin a Clinical Asso ciateship with Dr. Joseph J. Bunim. Bunim introduced me to a pat ient with Sjogren's syndrome of 8 years duration who had devel oped malignant lymphoma 6 months previously. He told me that there were other such patients. I obtained serum samples from these patients and

• Author : Piercarlo Sarzi-Puttini
• Publisher : Elsevier
• Release : 26 January 2006

This book represents the state-of-the-art in the field of skin and autoimmune rheumatic diseases. It covers systematically a growing and multifaceted topic which is of great importance in the clinical practice. It also serves as a sharp educational tool as each chapter provides summaries and specific highlights to key references cited into the text. The pathophysiological link between skin involvement and autoimmunity has been explained in detail, as well as diagnostic and therapeutic aspects. This book yields an impressive body

• Author : Sue Dyson
• Publisher : Hunter House
• Release : 23 March 2023

"Provides clear explanations and practical information for sufferers of Sjogren's syndrome, the most common rheumatic-type autoimmune disease.

• Author : Daniel J. Wallace
• Publisher : OUP USA
• Release : 03 October 2011

The Sjogren's Syndrome Handbook is the definitive guide for sufferers of Sjogren's syndrome and is the only handbook developed by the Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation. This useful book is designed to help Sjogren's patients, and their caregivers, navigate the medical system, ask the right questions, and evaluate answers to get the best possible medical care.

• Author : Allan R. Cook
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 23 March 1998

"The Oral Health Sourcebook offers the layperson current information about symptoms and treatments for the most common types of dental and oral disorders. It also provides important prevention tips."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved