The Autoimmune Connection
By: Rita Baron-Faust and Jill Buyon, M.D  Softcover

AARDA Board member and women health expert Rita Baron-Faust and Jill P. Buyon, M.D., a leading clinician and researcher, have collaborated to produce The Autoimmune Connection: Essential information for women on diagnosis, treatment and getting on with your life. This book is filled with information designed to empower patients to make informed decisions about autoimmune disorders. Through The Autoimmune Connection, the reader will learn which tests might be needed and how to obtain a correct diagnosis, early signs and symtoms and how to sort out vague and unrelated symptoms, answers to frequently asked questions about fertility and pregnancy, how autoimmune disorders and their treatments can affect the woman at different stages of life, and expert advice on getting the latest treatments, finding a specialist and navigating the health care system. We have the paperback edition, the hardcover edition is pictured.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis - Booklet -currently unavailable
By: National Institutes for Health/National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

This booklet, published by the National Institutes for Health/National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, describes what rheumatoid arthritis is, and how it develops and progresses. Diagnosis and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis is covered, along with a detailed description of medications, effects and side effects. There is also a section covering current research on rheumatoid arthritis.

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Questions & Answers about Sjogren's Syndrome - Booklet
By: National Institutes of Health

This booklet, published by the National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), gives an overview of many topics associated with Sjogren's Syndrome, an autoimmune disease in which the immune system targets moisture-producing glands and causes dryness in the mouth and eyes, and can also affect other parts of the body. The booklet covers the causes of Sjogren's, diagnosis, treatment, and the types of specialists involved in treating Sjogren's. Special emphasis is given to treatment for dry eyes and dry mouth. Effects of Sjogren's on other parts of the body as well as the Sjogren's - lymphoma link is discussed. Current research efforts and contact information for organizations offering information and support for Sjogren's Syndrome can be found at the end of the booklet.

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