Book Description
The views of a group of specialists on multisystemic autoimmune diseases are brought together in this book, which describes a selection of the diseases according to what has been called an `integrated approach`. The volume includes descriptions of the clinical picture, histology, laboratory work-up necessary for diagnosis, differential diagnosis, clarification of the mechanisms operative in pathophysiology, specific guidelines for application of immunological laboratory investigations, and practical approaches and advice for therapy. It also gives personal views of the contributors as to which regimen to recommend in a certain situation.

The book will be an invaluable guide for those undertaking post-graduate courses in internal medicine, dermatology, rheumatology, neurology or immunology. ... Read more

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Special Issue sponsored by an educational grant from Biogen. ... Read more

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Inadequate thyroid function, since it decreases the metabolism, the body\'s energy is a major contributing factor to most health problems. Hypothyroidism is often undiagnosed since an important cellular control system exists which is not picked up by the ususal blood tests for hypothyroidism. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

Thyroid Guardian of Health
I do not have a functioning thyroid gland due to radio active iodineobliterating my gland - a proceedure i needed to have - to destroy the pre-cancerous nodules which started growing. I was told back then - 30 years ago - that i needed to take synthroid for the rest of my life. however, taking that little pill daily has not always paved a smooth road for me, as often i have health issues with my thyroid and my TSH numbers are often way out of whack - anyway, having to deal with hypothyroidism for most of my adult life, i see a doctor regularly and i also appreciate reading good, informative books about the thyroid. i found this book to be just that and have added it to my library and would recommend it to others. ... Read more