{"product_id":"9781484883099","title":"Understanding Hashimoto's Encephalopathy: A Guide for Patients, Families and Caregivers","description":"Understanding Hashimoto's Encephalopathy is the first book ever published about this rare autoimmune disease. Hashimoto's Encephalopathy (\"HE\") - often referred to as Steroid Responsive Encephalopathy Associated with Thyroiditis (\"SREAT\") - strikes people of all ages, in all walks of life, and takes a devastating toll on patients and their loved ones. \u003cp\u003eNevertheless, the disease is poorly understood, and continues to puzzle physicians and researchers around the globe. As a result, patients with HE often remain undiagnosed for months or even years, if they are lucky enough to be diagnosed at all. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere, readers will learn the symptoms, diagnostic criteria and challenges, and treatment options for HE, as well as a discussion of the scientific theories regarding the causes and diagnostic markers of the disease. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor clinicians and others interested in reviewing the latest scientific research, the book contains citations and internet links to over 100 scientific articles about HE\/SREAT published between 2010 and 2013.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the book are first-person narratives from 48 HE patients and caregivers in the US, the UK, Europe, and Australia, which provide a never-before-available glimpse into the debilitating effects of HE as told by those who live with the disease day in and day out. Patients describe their symptoms, their struggle to find a diagnosis, and their treatment experiences. The book includes a separate section devoted to the stories of pediatric HE\/SREAT patients, as told by their parents. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Hashimoto's Encephalopathy offers a comprehensive picture of HE\/SREAT that is helpful for physicians new to the disease yet told in language accessible to the layman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDISCLAIMER: As with all books, Understanding Hashimoto's Encephalopathy is not intended to be and should not be considered to constitute medical advice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CreateSpace Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47027843629296,"sku":"9781484883099","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781484883099_p0.jpg?v=1763632771","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781484883099","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}