- Publisher: Greystone
- Year: 2021
- Format: Hardback
- Pages: 286pp
- Illustrated: No
- Dimensions: 235x158mm
- Condition: New
- Weight: 0.6kg
- ISBN: 9781771645508
- Product code: 538826
The Immune Mystery
A Doctor's Impassioned Quest to Solve the Puzzle of Autoimmune Disease
Anita Kåss , Jorgen Jelstad , Trans. Alison McCullough New Hardback
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Fusing cutting-edge science with memoir, Dr Anita Kåss shares how, while researching autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and multiple sclerosis, she realized that fluctuating hormones often coincided with the onset of symptoms. Here she recalls how that discovery persuaded pharmaceutical companies to invest in large-scale testing, while also presenting a comprehensive overview of autoimmune diseases and potential environmental triggers.
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A page-turning and powerful medical mystery for readers of Diagnosis by Lisa Sanders and The Beauty in Breaking by Michele Harper
More than 20 million Americans have autoimmune diseases, which occur when the immune system attacks the body. Autoimmune diseases are often misdiagnosed by doctors and overlooked by medical researchers. Almost all affect women more often than men.
The Immune Mystery follows doctor and researcher Anita Kass's quest to solve the autoimmune puzzle, beginning with the premature death of her mother, who developed rheumatoid arthritis shortly after giving birth to Anita. As a child, Anita vowed to study the illness and one day find a cure.
Becoming a respected doctor and researcher, Anita devoted herself to studying auto-immune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and multiple sclerosis. Why do so many autoimmune diseases start to show symptoms during and after childbirth, perimenopause, and menopause? Could autoimmune diseases be linked to our changing hormones?
Despite the groundbreaking nature of her research, Anita had to fight for her ideas against the conventional wisdom and casual sexism of the medical industry--even as she made a discovery that earned her a record-breaking US$95 million pharmaceutical deal.
A compelling blend of incredible determination and cutting-edge science, The Immune Mystery changes the way we think about autoimmune diseases. Anita offers solace to patients struggling with questions about their health, and introduces a powerful new voice in medical storytelling.
More than 20 million Americans have autoimmune diseases, which occur when the immune system attacks the body. Autoimmune diseases are often misdiagnosed by doctors and overlooked by medical researchers. Almost all affect women more often than men.
The Immune Mystery follows doctor and researcher Anita Kass's quest to solve the autoimmune puzzle, beginning with the premature death of her mother, who developed rheumatoid arthritis shortly after giving birth to Anita. As a child, Anita vowed to study the illness and one day find a cure.
Becoming a respected doctor and researcher, Anita devoted herself to studying auto-immune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and multiple sclerosis. Why do so many autoimmune diseases start to show symptoms during and after childbirth, perimenopause, and menopause? Could autoimmune diseases be linked to our changing hormones?
Despite the groundbreaking nature of her research, Anita had to fight for her ideas against the conventional wisdom and casual sexism of the medical industry--even as she made a discovery that earned her a record-breaking US$95 million pharmaceutical deal.
A compelling blend of incredible determination and cutting-edge science, The Immune Mystery changes the way we think about autoimmune diseases. Anita offers solace to patients struggling with questions about their health, and introduces a powerful new voice in medical storytelling.
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Fusing cutting-edge science with memoir, Dr Anita Kåss shares how, while researching autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and multiple sclerosis, she realized that fluctuating hormones often coincided with the onset of symptoms. Here she recalls how that discovery persuaded pharmaceutical companies to invest in large-scale testing, while also presenting a comprehensive overview of autoimmune diseases and potential environmental triggers.
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