The Encyclopedia of Arthritis (Library of Health and Living) - Hardcover

Stein, C. Michael; Taylor, Guy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 081604810X ISBN 13: 9780816048106

Verlag: Facts On File Inc, 2003

Inhaltsangabe

The Encyclopedia of Arthritis contains more than 250 entries explaining the most important aspects of arthritis and related conditions for the layperson. Based on the most current research and authoritative sources, comprehensive coverage touches on specific types of arthritis, autoimmune diseases, and musculoskeletal conditions. It discusses symptoms, causes, diagnoses, treatments, drugs, pain management, and much more. Topics include: cartilage, diet, exercise, foot pain, genetic factors, hip pain, immune response, joint replacement, knee pain, Lyme disease, magnets, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and rheumatoid arthritis. Additional resources include appendixes listing drugs used to treat arthritis and related conditions, common laboratory and diagnostic tests, useful websites, a glossary, and a bibliography. The Encyclopedia of Arthritis is an indispensable guide to one of today's most common and debilitating diseases.

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Guy Taylor practices rheumatology in Wanganui, New Zealand.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Facts On File Inc
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2003
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 081604810X
• ISBN 13: 9780816048106
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Anzahl der Seiten: 384
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