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

Stein, C. Michael; Taylor, Guy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 081604810X ISBN 13: 9780816048106

Publisher: Facts on File, 2003

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author

Guy Taylor practices rheumatology in Wanganui, New Zealand.

Reviews

Arthritis is the number-one cause of disability in the U.S., and this encyclopedia, written for the lay reader as well as the professional, covers all aspects of the subject. Included are definitions of specific types of arthritis along with their symptoms, causes, diagnoses, and treatments, whether nonpharmacological, proven pharmacological, or surgical.

Written by two experienced medical doctors, this addition to the Facts On File Library of Health and Living provides reliable, comprehensive coverage of the topic in an accessible A-Z format. Most articles give the history of the term, symptom, or disease, some of which have been identified from ancient times, while others have been diagnosed only within the last 10 years. Clear explanations of the various clinical types of arthritis, among them osteoarthritis, crystal-induced arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and connective tissue disorders, aid the reader.

An appendix gives information on drugs that are used in the treatment of arthritis and includes trade name, side effects, and excellent see references. Lists of laboratory and diagnostic tests, general and specific Web sites, a glossary of abbreviations and medical terms, and a bibliography are also provided. The index cites information in the appendixes as well as the encyclopedia portion of the book.

This volume is a one-stop source for a broad subject and is highly recommended for libraries with medical and consumer health collections. RBB
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Edition details

• Publisher: Facts on File
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 081604810X
• ISBN 13: 9780816048106
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 384