1. Clinics: Internal Medicine: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, an Issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics : Volume 36-1 (Series #36) (Hardcover)

This issue brings the rheumatologist on the current thinking on treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, with an eye to the future. Topics covered include B cell biology and related therapies; glutamate receptor biology and its clinical significance in neuropsychiatric SLE; platelet C4d and vascular complications; biomarkers in lupus nephritis; endothelial function and its implications for cardiovascular and renal disease in SLE; changing worldwide epidemiology of SLE and its relationship to environmental, ethnic, and other sociodemographic factors; work loss, disability, quality of life, and compliance in SLE; pediatric lupus; metabolic syndrome and related endocrine abnormalities; the significance of interferon and the consequences of anti-interferon in SLE; and cutaneous lupus and the CLASI instrument.

• Author: Ellen M Ginzler • ISBN:9781437718690 • Format:Hardcover • Publication Date:2010-03-28

2. Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Imaging, Pre-Owned (Hardcover)

Pre-Owned - Routine radiologic evaluations for each anatomic region and joint that explain how the image is recorded and how the patient is positioned. A complete, normal series of x-rays for every joint in the body and every region of the spine. A wealth of photographs and illustrations that bring all of the principles and their applications to life. Real-life case studies in each chapter showing you how to integrate imaging into physical therapy interventions and clinical practice. Summary of Key Point boxes and Self-Tests with radiographs at the end of every chapter. Routine radiologic exam series featured on the inside back cover. Summary table comparing all imaging modalities on the inside front cover. Content on advanced imaging, including CT, MRI, and diagnostic ultrasound.

Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Imaging, Pre-Owned (Hardcover)

3. Cram Session in Goniometry and Manual Muscle Testing: A Handbook for Students Clinicians, Pre-Owned (Paperback)

Pre-Owned - When all you need is a basic understanding of goniometry and manual muscle testing, supplemented by concise and illustrative examples of techniques, look to Cram Session in Goniometry and Manual Muscle Testing: A Handbook for Students & Clinicians for quick and at- your -fingertips facts. Cram Session in Goniometry and Manual Muscle Testing by Lynn Van Ost is a descriptive quick reference that provides the rehabilitation professional with a very basic approach to various techniques. Organized in a head-to-toe format and with over 400 photographs, Cram Session in Goniometry and Manual Muscle Testing takes user-friendly and efficient learning to a new level. This handbook is unique in that it takes the information published inside Cram Session in Goniometry and Cram Session in Manual Muscle Testing and combines them into one succinct resource. Readers will enjoy the benefits of both of these books, now in one compact and affordable format. What is in your Cram Session * In the Goniometry section, subdivisions are broken down into type of joint, capsular patterns, average range of motion for each movement, patient positioning, goniometric alignment, alternative methods of measurement, and patient substitutions. * In the Manual Muscle Testing section, subdivision are broken into the specific movement to be tested, average range of motion, prime movers of the movement, the secondary movers, the anti-gravity subject position, gravity minimized subject position, stabilization and grades, substitutions for the movement, and points of interest for that particular muscle group. Cram Session in Goniometry and Manual Muscle Testing: A Handbook for Students & Clinicians is an informative, well-organized handbook for all students and clinicians in physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, orthopedics or any allied health professional who treats musculoskeletal disorders.

Cram Session in Goniometry and Manual Muscle Testing: A Handbook for Students Clinicians, Pre-Owned (Paperback)

4. What to Do When the Doctor Says It's Rheumatoid Arthritis: Stop your Pain, Become More Active, and Learn How to Talk to Your Doctors [Paperback - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful, incurable connective-tissue disease that attacks the hands, feet, and joints and may lead to deformities and permanent disabilities. This book, written by a doctor and health journalist will offer comprehensive medical advice and lifestyle information for the nearly three million Americans who suffer from this disease.The book uses mind-body techniques and alternative medicine to cope with the pain and discomfort, including information on: Pain relief Exercise Nutrition Managing your relationship with your doctors

What to Do When the Doctor Says It's Rheumatoid Arthritis: Stop your Pain, Become More Active, and Learn How to Talk to Your Doctors [Paperback - Used]

5. ABC of Rheumatology [Paperback - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. This highly successful introduction to the diagnosis and management of the rheumatic diseases has been thoroughly revised and includes new information on treatment

ABC of Rheumatology, Used [Paperback]

6. The Hospital for Special Surgery Rheumatoid Arthritis Handbook [Paperback - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. This splendid volume is easily understandable, uses real-life situations as examples and is far more up-to-the-minute than other such books. From sexuality to surgery, it offers practical and science-based advice.--Charles M. Plotz, M.D., Editor-in-Chief, Rheuma21st.com Your complete guide to understanding and living well with rheumatoid arthritis If you or someone close to you suffers from rheumatoid arthritis (RA), this book is a powerful tool you don't want to be without. Two of the authors are physicians at the Hospital for Special Surgery, one of the nation's oldest and best orthopedic research hospitals. Its purpose is to arm you with the information you need to take charge of your disease management and work with your doctors to develop a treatment program that's right for your lifestyle and life goals. In plain English, the authors demystify rheumatoid arthritis-its causes, progression, and various effects on the human body-and decode the often perplexing language that doctors use to describe RA and its diagnosis and treatment. They explain the various treatment and pain management options available to you and ways to discuss them with your doctor. The authors also include the true stories of RA patients whose tales offer encouragement and powerful insights for dealing with the difficult psychological and lifestyle issues RA sufferers face. Their expert advice and guidance covers a range of topics of vital concern to people affected by RA, including: * Old, new, and emerging drug therapies, including gold, corticosteroids, and immunosuppressants * Analgesics and anti-inflammatories * Alternative treatment strategies * Nutrition, diet, and exercise for RA * Vitamins and supplements, including glucosamine and Evening Primrose oil * Managing crucial lifestyle issues such as sports, travel, and sex * Pregnancy and RA * Alleviating depression and pain * Surgical options, including joint replacement therapy

The Hospital for Special Surgery Rheumatoid Arthritis Handbook : Everything You Need to Know, Used [Paperback]

7. Primer on the Rheumatic Diseases, Used [Paperback]

One of the most prestigious, comprehensive texts on arthritis and related diseases, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, lupus and more than one hundred others.

Primer on the Rheumatic Diseases, Used [Paperback]

8. Kelley's Textbook of Rheumatology: Expert Consult Premium Edition: Enhanced Online Features and Print, 2-Volume Set, Used [Hardcover]

Staying current in a field thats advancing rapidly is difficult. Now more than ever, Kelleys Textbook of Rheumatology, 8th Edition helps you better understand todays scientific underpinnings of rheumatic diseases, so that you can better manage your patients. With its new full-color design, scholarly approach to scientific concepts, and sweeping updates, youll have a source of knowledge at your disposal to help you face even your toughest challenges. And this Expert Consult Premium Edition, includes a companion web site that lets you access this regularly updated, unparalleled guidance where and when you need it most.

Textbook of Rheumatology, Used [Hardcover]

9. Osteoarthritis, Rheumatism, Arthritis : Natural Methods Which Will Help You to Overcome Your Pain, Used [Hardcover]

This book, based on a full, detailed study about joint diseases, will help you choose the best treatment, discover the powers of homeopathy, and pick the best food supplements. There is also a specific food diet and exercise plan included to help preserve your joints and make you feel better.

Osteoarthritis, Rheumatism, Arthritis : Natural Methods Which Will Help You to Overcome Your Pain, Used [Hardcover]

10. Dancing at the River's Edge: A Patient and Her Doctor Negotiate a Life of Chronic Illness, Used [Paperback]

An invaluable resource for medical professionals, victims of chronic illnesses, and their loved ones, this dual memoir by a doctor and his longtime patient traces the growth of their unique friendship over a span of decades. By exploring the bond between caregiver and sufferer, this sensitive account evokes not only the constant day-to-day frustrations and emotional toll suffered by the chronically ill, but also an understanding of the mental struggles and conflicts that a conscientious doctor must face in deciding how best to treat a patient without compromising personal freedoms. In alternating chapters, the narrative explores the frustration, joy, despair, grief, and pain on both sides of the doctor-patient relationship.

Dancing at the River's Edge : A Patient and Her Doctor Negotiate Life with Chronic Illness, Used [Paperback]