Jp Smithson: 8 books

Book cover of The Ichthyosis Encyclopedia: Tests, Causes and Treatments
by JP Smithson
Language: English
Release Date: November 11, 2011

Ichthyosis is a common term for a family of rare genetic skin illnesses indicated by dry, thickened, scaling or flaking skin. This Encyclopedia contains tests, causes and treatment options for 28 variants of the disease including Harlequin Baby and Ichthyosis Vulgaris.
Book cover of The Dermatomyositis Sourcebook
by JP Smithson
Language: English
Release Date: July 21, 2014

Dermatomyositis (DM) is a type of connective tissue disorder that worsens over time. Connective tissue connects, supports, or separates different types of tissues and organs. With dermatomyositis, problems with the connective tissue cause muscles and skin to degenerate. Other areas of the body may...
Book cover of Lichen Planus: Patient's Reference
by JP Smithson
Language: English
Release Date: November 10, 2011

Lichen Planus is a rare, mucocutaneous, disorder involving an itchy rash, lesions or papules -- areas of inflamed eruptions – that recurs over a period of months or years. Special forms of lichen planus include: Drug-induced lichen planus, Lupus erythematosus-lichen planus overlap syndrome, Lichen...
Book cover of Ewing Sarcoma: Causes, Tests, and Treatment Options
by JP Smithson
Language: English
Release Date: August 11, 2014

Ewing sarcoma is a rare type of bone cancer that typically affects adolescents—although it can strike anyone at any age. Although Ewing sarcoma is generally associated with bone cancer, other subtypes do exist. For example, one particular subtype of Ewing Sarcoma, called Extraosseous Ewing sarcoma,...
Book cover of Dupuytren's Contracture: A Patient’s Guide to Causes, Tests and Treatment Options
by JP Smithson
Language: English
Release Date: July 23, 2014

Dupuytren's contracture (also called Palmar Fibromas or Plantar Fibromatosis) is a rare connective tissue disorder that is chronic; it usually develops over years. Connective tissue connects, supports, or separates different types of tissues and organs. With Dupuytren’s, problems with the connective...
Book cover of The Reye Syndrome Sourcebook: A Concise Guide for Parents and Patients
by JP Smithson
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2014

Reye syndrome (RS) is a rare childhood disorder that mostly affects young people under 18 years old, although children ages 4 to 12 are most at risk. The syndrome is characterized by fatty changes in the liver and acute (sudden) brain swelling. Other symptoms include severe vomiting, consciousness...
Book cover of Hepatic Encephalopathy: Causes, Tests, and Treatment Options
by JP Smithson
Language: English
Release Date: July 29, 2014

Hepatic encephalopathy, also called portosystemic encephalopathy, is a neuro-psychiatric disorder in patients with severe liver disease. When liver failure leads to a buildup of toxic substances in the blood, these toxic substances—that would normally be removed by the liver—reach the brain and...
Book cover of Elephantiasis: Causes, Tests and Treatment Options
by JP Smithson
Language: English
Release Date: September 4, 2014

Elephantiasis is a syndrome characterized by limb enlargement, especially the legs, arms and—in men—swelling of the scrotum, a condition called hydrocele.The condition is caused by an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the lymph system (lymphedema). Fluid build-up leads to swelling and gross enlargement...
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