{"product_id":"9781771645508","title":"The Immune Mystery","description":"Author: Anita Dr. Kss\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781771645508\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Greystone Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 07 Jun 2021\u003cbr\u003ePages: 240\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA page-turning and powerful medical mystery for readers of\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDiagnosis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eby Lisa Sanders and\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Beauty in Breaking\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eby Michele Harper\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe remarkable story of how one female doctor beat the odds to discover a potentially groundbreaking treatment for autoimmune diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Immune Mystery\u003c\/i\u003efollows Anita Kss\u0026amp;#x27;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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecoming 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compelling blend of incredible determination and cutting-edge science,\u003ci\u003eThe Immune Mystery\u003c\/i\u003echanges 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47932520562846,"sku":"ADS-9781771645508","price":39.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781771645508.jpg?v=1783085206","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781771645508","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}