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9780816077670: The Encyclopedia of Arthritis (Facts on File Library of Health & Living)
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ISBN 10: 0816077673 ISBN 13: 9780816077670
Editorial: Facts On File Inc, 2010

Sinopsis

Praise for the previous edition:
"...concise and authoritative information...useful to laypersons and scholars alike."—American Reference Books Annual

"...provides reliable, comprehensive coverage of the topic in an accessible A-Z format...a one-stop source for a broad subject...highly recommended..."—Booklist

"...unique...written in a style that can be understood by general readers and professionals alike...Highly recommended."—Choice

Arthritis comes in many different forms, requiring various types of treatment. The most common forms are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and gout. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States, affecting approximately 46 million Americans or one in six people. Experts expect nearly 67 million Americans will suffer from the effects of arthritis by 2030.

The Encyclopedia of Arthritis, Second Edition is a complete guide to specific types of arthritis and their symptoms, causes, and diagnoses. This comprehensive resource explores the medications, pain management, and possible treatments, as well as risk factors and preventive measures that can help limit the impact of arthritis. It has been fully updated and expanded to reflect the most current information, such as the withdrawal of some arthritis drugs from use, as well as cutting-edge research, including the potential for new biological treatments. Appendixes provide information about diagnostic tests and drugs used to treat arthritis.

Key topics include:

  • Arthroscopy and arthroscopic surgery
  • Bursitis
  • Chronic fatigue syndrome
  • Diet and exercise
  • Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
  • Physical therapy
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Soft tissue arthritis-related problems
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus
  • Viral arthritis.

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Acerca del autor

Charlotte y Peter Fiell son dos autoridades en historia, teoría y crítica del diseño y han escrito más de sesenta libros sobre la materia, muchos de los cuales se han convertido en éxitos de ventas. También han impartido conferencias y cursos como profesores invitados, han comisariado exposiciones y asesorado a fabricantes, museos, salas de subastas y grandes coleccionistas privados de todo el mundo. Los Fiell han escrito numerosos libros para TASCHEN, entre los que se incluyen 1000 Chairs, Diseño del siglo XX, El diseño industrial de la A a la Z, Scandinavian Design y Diseño del siglo XXI.

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Facts On File Library of Health and Living series is a collection of comprehensive and up-to-date resources for understanding and coping with the complexities of modern health and social concerns.The volumes in this series have been written for general readers and professionals alike.

This informative series is an excellent resource for science and health students, health professionals, people suffering from a particular disease or illness, and anyone interested in new developments and discoveries in the health field.

· Each volume provides an objective overview of the essential facts and wider social ramifications that have been established by experts.
· This series offers reliable information and is the ideal place for research on timely health issues.

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Editorial
Facts On File Inc
Año de publicación
2010
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0816077673
ISBN 13 
9780816077670
Encuadernación
Tapa dura
Número de edición
2
Número de páginas
420
Contacto del fabricante
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Persona responsable
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