The Encyclopedia of Arthritis

Hardcover: 384 pages
Publisher: Facts on File (November 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 081604810X
ISBN-13: 978-0816048106

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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 ,
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.

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