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Never Bet Against Occam: Mast Cell Activation Disease and the Modern Epidemics of Chronic Illness and Medical Complexity,Used
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In 2008 Dr. Afrin started coming to understand that a newly recognized type of mast cell disease, now called mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), was the underlying diagnosis in many patients he was seeing who were each suffering large assortments quite different from one patient to the next of chronic multisystem inflammatory illnesses of unclear cause. Dr. Afrin soon gained experience that MCAS is far more prevalent than the only mast cell disease previously known to medicine (the rare disease of mastocytosis) and that most MCAS patients, once accurately diagnosed, can eventually find significantly helpful medications targeted at the disease. The frequency and magnitude of the improvements Dr. Afrin has seen even the relief that comes from finally having a unifying diagnosis other than "psychosomatism" have spurred him to focus in this area, not only tending to the needs of his patients but also pursuing research to advance our understanding of the disease and helping to educate other professionals who in turn can help even more of the many people who have long been suffering not only the symptoms of the disease but also the natural concern of not understanding why one would be so "unlucky" to have acquired so many medical problems. As it turns out, such patients are not so unlucky and truly have just one root issue (and a very common one at that), which has the biological capability to develop, directly or indirectly, into most or all of their previously diagnosed problems. There is a great deal yet to learn about this, but even with just the present very limited understanding, the opportunity to diagnose and help patients with MCAS seems to be enormous and Dr. Afrin felt a description of the disease, written for the general public, might help lead some MCAS patients on a journey to diagnosis and improvement sooner rather than later. Dr. Afrin hopes this book will help people who might have, or do have, MCAS. A portion of the proceeds of purchases of this book will go to support research and education in this area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Never Bet Against Occam'? A: The book focuses on mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), exploring its prevalence and how it relates to various chronic illnesses.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Never Bet Against Occam'? A: The author is Dr. Lawrence B. Afrin, who is a medical doctor specializing in mast cell diseases.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the diagnosis, treatment options, and the underlying issues associated with MCAS, as well as the author's insights from his clinical experience.
- Q: Is 'Never Bet Against Occam' suitable for general readers? A: Yes, the book is written for the general public, aiming to provide accessible information about MCAS and chronic illness.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 470 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Never Bet Against Occam' have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Never Bet Against Occam' published? A: The book was published on March 15, 2016.
- Q: Can this book assist patients who may have MCAS? A: Yes, Dr. Afrin hopes this book will help individuals recognize symptoms of MCAS and lead them towards diagnosis and treatment.
- Q: What category does 'Never Bet Against Occam' fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Diseases.
- Q: Is there any portion of the proceeds that goes towards research? A: Yes, a portion of the proceeds from the book sales supports research and education related to MCAS.