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Keeping A Secret: A Story About Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Mar 10th
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"a thoughtful and engaging story of one girl's journey from diagnosis to treatment." . -- Helen Belisle, Executive Director, Arthritis National Research Foundation, October 2001
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Why can't Jennifer play soccer or jump rope? Any child with a chronic disease will relate to this young girl coming to terms with her diagnosis and treatment of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, and the manner in which she shares this news with her friends.Buy Now: Keeping A Secret: A Story About Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arthritis Joint Pain
Mar 10th
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Arthritis is a general term which is commonly associated with a number of
painful conditions affecting the joints and bones. The term "arthritis" literally
translates to "joint inflammation."
There are approximately 100 different forms of this condition, and it affects
millions of people throughout the world. Symptoms can include joint pain,
stiffness, inflammation, and limited movement of joints. When a joint is
inflamed, it may be swollen, tender, red, or warm to the touch.Buy Now: Arthritis Joint Pain
A Modern Pathological and Therapeutical Study of Rheumatism, Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Allied A
Mar 10th
The American College of Rheumatology developed the following criteria for the classification of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). I thought I would do a little research into the history of Rheumatoid Arthritis. I really enjoy history and since I have RA, why not combine the two! The History Behind Rheumatoid Arthritis. The history rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be traced back to the dinosaurs and prehistoric man. This article reviews the natural history of rheumatoid arthritis involving the cervical spine with special attention given to predictors of paralysis.Buy Now: A Modern Pathological and Therapeutical Study of Rheumatism, Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Allied A
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Real Hope for the Future
Mar 10th
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Part of the award winning public television series Healthy Body/Healthy Mind. The pain can be so severe that it can leave you helpless and dependent on others if left untreated. Rheumatoid arthritis affects 2.1 million Americans, 1.5 million of which are women according to the Arthritis Foundation. Today's advances in biological therapies are giving most patients living with rheumatoid arthritis real hope for the future. In fact early, aggressive treatment may prevent further deterioration of an affected joint, and possibly reverse the progression of the disease...a new approach that is showing real success.Buy Now: Rheumatoid Arthritis: Real Hope for the Future
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Mar 10th
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First Prize, Orthopaedics and Rheumatology, BMA Awards 2009
This state-of-the-art reference provides current insights into the etiology, diagnosis and management of rheumatoid arthritis. Leading international authorities in RA examine all of the latest scientific and clinical developments in understanding and managing this challenging disease, including new concepts in pathogenesis, epidemiology, risk factors, imaging, clinical outcomes and treatment. It's the guidance you need to offer optimal care to your patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
- Presents the work of leading international experts in rheumatoid arthritis for guidance you can trust.
- Provides the very latest understanding of the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis, including molecular pathways/mechanisms, and genetic and environmental factors that instigate and drive the disease.
- Includes comprehensive coverage of clinical features of rheumatoid arthritis including articular, peri-articular and extra-articular manifestations, comorbidities, and outcome measures-disease activity, joint assessment, imaging, and more-for expert diagnosis and monitoring of disease progression.
- Examines evidence-based treatment options-including traditional and biologic DMARDs and combination therapies-as well as promising therapies on the horizon, placing up-to-date guidance on disease modifying or disease controlling agents at your fingertips.
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