{"product_id":"the-scleroderma-book-a-guide-for-patients-and-families-hardcover","title":"The Scleroderma Book: A Guide for Patients and Families - 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\u003eMaureen D. Mayes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Scleroderma Book\u003c\/em\u003e has long been considered the leading source of information for patients suffering with this disease. Now comes the Second Edition of this highly respected volume, extensively revised by Maureen Mayes, M.D., the leading authority in this field.\u003cbr\u003e Writing specifically for patients and their families, Dr. Mayes draws on her extensive experience treating scleroderma to provide up-to-date, practical information that will help patients manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. Dr. Mayes begins with an easily accessible\u003cbr\u003edescription of the basic facts, distinguishing between the many manifestations of the disease, ranging from localized scleroderma (small patches of hardened skin, most common in children, which tend to clear up over time) to systemic scleroderma, which can attack the lungs, the kidneys, and the\u003cbr\u003eblood vessels, and can be life threatening. Equally important, she offers sympathetic and reassuring advice on matters that often concern patients, such as the best course of action for those who want children, what to do if the disease affects your sex life, and what you can do to help your doctor\u003cbr\u003etreat your illness more effectively. The book concludes with a good humored, frank discussion about how to cope, day in and day out, with an uncertain future--how to be a \"person living with\" scleroderma, not a \"victim suffering from\" it. The new edition has updated chapters on the genetics of\u003cbr\u003escleroderma and on new treatments for complications of this disease. \u003cbr\u003e Touching on virtually every aspect of this disorder, \u003cem\u003eThe Scleroderma Book\u003c\/em\u003e provides a reliable source of information and reassurance for patients of any age and no matter how severe their form of the disease. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsed by the leading national advocate group, The Scleroderma Foundation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaureen Mayes, M.D.\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor of Medicine at the University of Texas Houston Medical School, where she directs the Scleroderma Clinic. She is a past president and director of the National Board of Directors for the United Scleroderma Foundation, and serves on its Medical Advisory Board.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.85 x 8.84 x 6.26 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52597136425267,"sku":"9780195169409","price":46.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/YldJbGtUNWhXcXlnV0FuM2VteFZiUT09.webp?v=1761713657","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-scleroderma-book-a-guide-for-patients-and-families-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}