As many as 4 million Americans have Sjögren 's syndrome ( pronounced SHOW-grens ) , according to the Sjögren 's Syndrome Foundation , making it the second most common autoimmune disease after rheumatoid arthritis , and ahead of lupus . Venus Williams played only 11 matches this season due to injuries and illness . As many as 4 million Americans have Sjögren 's syndrome . Comment:
Venus Williams played only 11 matches this season due to injuries and illness . As many as 4 million Americans have Sjögren 's syndrome . Comment: