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Recommended Books on Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Spondylitis: Diagnosis and Management The first and only interdisciplinary guide dedicated to the subject, this reference leads readers through the pathogenic, genetic, clinical, and biomechanical aspects of ankylosing spondylitis (AS). It also addresses issues related to outcomes assessment, medical treatment, surgical complications, disease management, and genetics. Detailing current treatment options and clinical essentials, this reference explores therapy options such as physiotherapy, spa-exercise therapy, and biologicals; anaesthetic considerations; image-based planning and computer-assisted surgery in AS, total hip and knee replacement in AS, and research avenues that many impact the future care of AS patients.
Ankylosing Spondylitis - A Bibliography and Dictionary for Physicians, Patients, and Genome Researchers In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading." Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing. Since only the smallest fraction of information dealing with Ankylosing spondylitis is indexed in search engines, such as www.google.com or others, a non-systematic approach to Internet research can be not only time consuming, but also incomplete. This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so.
Ankylosing Spondylitis and the Spondyloarthropathies: A Companion to Rheumatology 3E (Companion to Rheumatology) Developed as a companion text to the 3rd Edition of the heralded Rheumatology, by Hochberg et al., this state-of-the-art reference presents today's understanding of the spondylarthropathies. You'll find thorough examinations of the innovative, new treatments that challenge older concepts of treatment and management of the disease. Noted experts in the field also present the latest concepts in early diagnosis using advanced imaging techniques * cutting-edge knowledge of the pathogenetic and epidemiologic features * essential new developments in immunology * and the most recent understanding of the socio-demographic impact of the disease.
- Describes innovative treatment and management options that enable you to provide patients with substantial reduction in pain, morbidity, and the more dire consequences of the disease.
- Facilitates rapid reference to the disease's physical manifestations through comprehensive coverage of its clinical aspects.
- Allows you to determine the efficacy of biological agents based on the latest insights on new therapies, including anti-TNF.
- Assesses the benefits and limitations of available imaging modalities in the diagnosis and management of spondylarthropathies.
Ankylosing Spondylitis - A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to ankylosing spondylitis. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to ankylosing spondylitis. If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages.This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to ankylosing spondylitis. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to ankylosing spondylitis. If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages.
21st Century Complete Medical Guide to Ankylosing Spondylitis, Authoritative CDC, NIH, and FDA Documents, Clinical References, and Practical Information for Patients and Physicians (CD-ROM) This up-to-date electronic book on CD-ROM provides the best collection available anywhere of official Federal government information and documents on the subject of Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS). This CD-ROM uses next-generation search technology that allows complete indexing and makes all files on the disc fully searchable. For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material.
AS is a chronic, painful, deforming, inflammatory rheumatic disease that affects the axial skeleton and to a variable extent, other articular and nonarticular sites. Bilateral sacroiliitis is a prerequisite of AS, although it may not be evident radiographically when symptoms first start. Current therapy inadequately prevents deformity and disability in many patients. However, most patients benefit from treatment including both pharmacologic and other interventions such as education and physical therapy. Overall, the prognosis is fairly good, despite the limitations imposed by the disease, with the majority of patients maintaining good functional status and employability after longstanding disease. This thoroughly researched collection presents vital information from many authoritative sources: Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS). In addition to the comprehensive disease-specific coverage, as a bonus we have included an encyclopedic collection of general medical and health documents, with extensive material from the CDC, FDA, and NIH on hundreds of diseases. Since navigating the Internet to find additional non-governmental medical information can be confusing, we've also provided our exclusive "Guide to Leading Medical Websites" with updated links to 73 of the best sites for medical information! By using weblinks on the CD-ROM, you can quickly check for the latest clinical updates directly from the government. This CD-ROM has over 34,000 pages reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software and Reader software is included. Advanced search and indexing features are built into our reproduction, providing a complete full-text index. This enables the user to search all the files on the disk at one time for words or phrases using just one search command! The Acrobat cataloging technology adds enormous value and uncommon functionality to this impressive collection of government documents and material. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, comprehensive, and portable! Our CD-ROMs are privately-compiled collections of official public domain U.S. government files and documents - they are not produced by the federal government. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work, utilizing the benefits of the Acrobat format to uniformly present thousands of pages that can be rapidly reviewed or printed without untold hours of tedious searching and downloading. This book-on-a-disc makes a superb reference work and educational tool for patients and their families, physicians, and other medical professionals. (Information on this CD-ROM is not a substitute for professional medical advice; of course, readers are urged to consult with a professional health care provider for any suspected illness.)
Ankylosing Spondylitis: The Facts (The Facts Series) Ankylosing spondilitis is a chronic form of arthritis known to affect around 1 in 200 people (over 1 million sufferers in the USA alone). No cure has yet been found for the disease, however, early diagnosis and proper medical management can be important in reducing the risk of disability and deformity. Ankylosing spondilitis: the facts is the first mass market book to be published on this important disease. It provides clear and accessible information on treatment, diagnosis, genetic counselling, and daily life with this illness. Professor Khan is one of the leading experts in the world on AS, while also suffering from it. This combination of scientific knowledge and personal experience of a debilitating disorder results in a unique book which will prove invaluable for sufferers wishing to know more about their condition, and those that share their lives.
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