Twenty million adults in the United States live with an autoimmune disease. In this compassionate guide, Dr. Julius Birnbaum offers essential advice for navigating the complex world of autoimmune diseases. Living Well with Autoimmune Diseases helps patients, caregivers, and health care professionals understand the diagnosis, management, and treatment of conditions like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome, and more. Dr. Birnbaum, an expert in neurology and rheumatology, covers topics from the basics of autoimmunity to the nuances of rheumatic diseases. With scientific rigor and compassion, he: - explains how the immune system mistakenly attacks the body?s tissues;
- discusses the roles and limitations of blood tests and biopsies;
- covers treatment complexities, from immunosuppressive therapy to symptom management;
- debunks myths and shares practical wisdom to improve quality of life; and
- presents compelling patient narratives that clarify how to diagnose and treat autoimmune diseases.
This essential overview of autoimmune diseases, supplemented with helpful tools, offers hope and empowerment for managing these complex conditions. Learn more and order here.
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