"The definitive resource on Sjogren's Syndrome-comprehensive, evidence-based, and covers the full spectrum from bench to bedside." --John H. Klippel, MD, President and CEO, Arthritis Foundation
"What a wonderful resource. This handbook will be of great value to people with Sjogren's Syndrome, to the clinicians who care for them, and to their family and friends. It addresses complex medical issues and challenging practical issues with equal clarity and thoroughness, and with genuine concern and compassion." --David Wofsy, MD, President, American College of Rheumatology; George A. Zimmerman Distinguished Professor of Rheumatology, University of California, San Francisco; Chief, Division of Rheumatology, VA Medical Center
"The Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. (LFA) commends Dr. Daniel Wallace for bringing the latest, medically sound information on Sjogren's Syndrome to individuals with the disease, including people with lupus. The revised edition of The New Sjogren's Syndrome Handbook is a must-read and we applaud the Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation for the quality and excellence of its content." --Sandra C. Raymond, President and CEO, Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.

Preface; Introduction: why write a book on Sjogren's syndrome?; PART 1: INTRODUCTION AND DEFINITIONS; 1. The history of Sjogren's syndrome; 2. What is Sjogren's syndrome?; 3. Who develops Sjogren's syndrome?; PART 2: THE PATHOLOGY OF SJOGREN'S SYNDROME; 4. What leads to dryness?; 5. What causes Sjogren's syndrome? A genetic and immunologic perspective; PART 3: WHERE AND HOW CAN THE BODY BE AFFECTED BY SJOGREN'S?; 6. Generalized symptoms and signs of Sjogren's syndrome; 7. The dry eye; 8. The salivary glands, ears, nose and larynx; 9. The dry mouth: A dental perspective on Sjogren's; 10. The internal organs in Sjogren's; 11. Manifestations of connective tissue diseases seen in secondary Sjogren's; 12. Useful studies: Blood tests, imaging, biopsies, and beyond; 13. How can I be sure it's really Sjogren's?; PART 4: THE MANAGEMENT OF SJOGREN'S SYNDROME; 14. Treatment of dry eye; 15. Treatment of dry mouth; 16. Systemic therapies in Sjogren's; 17. Taming Sjogren's: Fighting fatigue, lifestyle factors, and non-drug management; 18. Conquering Sjogren's; 19. Complementary and alternative therapies for Sjogren's syndrome; 20. How are drugs tested for Sjogren's?; 21. Adjunctive measures, comorbidities, and reproductive issues in Sjogren's; PART 5: OUTCOMES AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS; 22. Can I work?; 23. What will happen to me?; 24. Is there hope for a cure?; PART 6: APPENDICES; 1. For further reading; 2. Resource materials; 3. Products for Sjogren's patients; 4. Glossary