{"product_id":"living-well-with-autoimmune-diseases-a-rheumatologists-guide-to-taking-charge-of-your-health-hardcover","title":"Living Well with Autoimmune Diseases: A Rheumatologist's Guide to Taking Charge of Your Health - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJulius Birnbaum\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive guide to managing autoimmune diseases.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwenty 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 various autoimmune diseases. \u003ci\u003eLiving Well with Autoimmune Diseases\u003c\/i\u003e will help patients, caregivers, and health care professionals understand the diagnosis, management, and treatment of conditions like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Birnbaum, an expert in both neurology and rheumatology, covers a wide range of topics, from the basics of autoimmunity to the nuances of various rheumatic diseases and their interconnected nature. With an engaging blend of scientific rigor and compassion, Dr. Birnbaum: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- provides a primer on autoimmunity, explaining how the immune system can mistakenly attack the body's own tissues;\u003cbr\u003e- discusses the roles and limitations of blood tests and biopsies;\u003cbr\u003e- covers the complexities of various treatment options, including when to use immunosuppressive therapy and when simpler symptomatic treatments might be appropriate;\u003cbr\u003e- emphasizes the importance of personalized treatment plans that consider the unique needs of each patient;\u003cbr\u003e- debunks common myths about rheumatic diseases and provides practical pearls of wisdom that can help improve quality of life; and\u003cbr\u003e- provides captivating patient narratives from his clinical practice that clarify how to diagnose and treat autoimmune diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis essential overview of autoimmune diseases, supplemented with helpful tools for readers and their loved ones, offers hope and empowerment for managing these complex conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJulius Birnbaum\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e, MD, MHS\u003c\/b\u003e, is an associate professor of rheumatology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 11, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43507051561095,"sku":"9781421451626","price":93.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/VqILVavliC9781421451626.webp?v=1763888111","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/living-well-with-autoimmune-diseases-a-rheumatologists-guide-to-taking-charge-of-your-health-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}