Myositis and You
Author | : Lisa G. Rider |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 466 |
Release | : 2007-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0978522532 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780978522537 |
Rating | : 4/5 (537 Downloads) |
Download or read book Myositis and You written by Lisa G. Rider and published by . This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Myositis is a rare autoimmune disease in which the bodys defense system attacks the muscle and other tissues. Although its precise causes remain somewhat obscure, great strides have been made in recent decades in terms of its treatment. This volume, written and edited by a team of medical professionals, summarizes much of what is known about the illness and its treatment, thereby providing an indispensable, potentially life-saving resource for children with myositis and their families.