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The condition is named after Henry Sjogren, a Swedish ophthalmologist, who first described the primary clinical features of this disorder in However, because the disorder may be difficult to diagnose, the incidence of the disease may be considerably higher. Sjogren's syndrome is a condition that affects primarily women with a female to male ratio of about The average age of onset is 52 years old. The overall prevalence of Sjogren's syndrome in the general population has been estimated to range from 0.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Sjogren's syndrome, it's critical to learn everything you possibly can about this condition so that you can make informed decisions about your treatment. That's why we created the Medifocus Guidebook on Sjgoren's Syndrome , a comprehensive page patient Guidebook that contains vital information about Sjogren's syndrome that you won't find anywhere in a single source. The Medifocus Guidebook on Sjogren's Syndrome starts out with a detailed overview of the condition and quickly imparts fundamentally important information about Sjogren's syndrome, including:.
The theories regarding the underlying causes of Sjogren's syndrome, which include:. The classic signs and symptoms of Sjogren's syndrome affecting the oral cavity and the eyes. The signs and symptoms of Sjogren's syndrome that affects other areas of the body, known as systemic or extraglandular features of Sjogren's, which may include:. Special laboratory tests that are used to confirm the diagnosis of Sjogren's syndrome that are designed to measure abnormalities in the production of saliva and tears.
Understanding the Standard Treatments Currently there is no known cure for Sjogren's syndrome. The major goals of treatment are to control the symptoms and prevent or limit the involvement of other organs of the body. Understanding the standard treatments - and the treatment options - is crucial for successfully achieving the goals of treatment and, thereby, enabling the patient to maintain a reasonably good overall quality of life. As you read through the section of the Guidebook that focuses on the treatments for Sjogren's syndrome, you will specifically learn about:.
The treatment options that are available to better manage the symptoms associated with dry mouth. The treatment options that are available to better manage dry eye symptoms.
The treatment options for the management of patients with Sjogren's syndrome who manifest systemic or extraglandular involvement of other body organs such as the skin, lungs, kidney, gastrointestinal tract, or vagina. Since , when Medifocus was founded, we've learned that many people with Sjogren's Syndrome are seeking more specific information that goes beyond the fundamentals, such as the causes, diagnosis, standard treatments, and treatment options.
That's why we developed a "one-of-a-kind" reference Guidebook that goes way beyond the basics and also includes the following sections:. A Guide to Recent Medical Literature on Sjogren's Syndrome - This section of the Guidebook contains an extensive bibliography of over references to recently published articles about Sjogren's Syndrome in authoritative, peer-reviewed medical journals with links to the absracts summaries of the articles.
These articles represent the latest advances in the field and focus on cutting-edge research, new developments, and the lessons learned from recently published clinical trials involving patients with Sjogren's Syndrome. This is the same level of that is used by doctors who treat people with Sjogren's Syndrome to keep abreast of the latest developments and breakthroughs in this specialized field of medicine. Centers of Research for Sjogren's Syndrome - We've compiled a unique directory of doctors, hospitals, medical centers, and research institutions with special interest and, in many cases, clinical expertise in managing people with Sjogren's Syndrome.
The "Centers of Research" directory is a valuable resource for quickly identifying and locating leading medical authorities and medical institutions both within the United States and other countries who are considered to be at the forefront in clinical research and treatment of Sjogren's Syndrome.
You'd have to spend days - or even weeks - attempting to compile your own list of doctors and medical centers but, with the "Centers of Research" directory, the information is already right at your fingertips. All you have to do is act on the information by selecting and contacting the experts or medical institutions listed in the directory by state and country. Organizations and Support Groups for Sjogren's Syndrome - The Guidebook also includes a directory of organizations and support groups whose goal is to help people with Sjogren's Syndrome by providing access to information, resources, and services.
Many of these organizations can answer your specific questions, enable you to "network" with other patients, and provide guidance in areas such as financial, social, or medical-legal issues. This valuable directory of organizations and support groups includes complete contact information, including phone numbers and E-mail addresses. You have Nothing to Lose and Everything to Gain. Still not sure if you'll benefit from the Medifocus Guidebook on Sjogren's Syndrome? Still not convinced that the information included in the Guidebook is worth the minimal cost?
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