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EBOOK Ankylosing Spondylitis
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Wydawnictwo: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780199752928
EAN: 084C354AEB
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Stron: 136
Data wydania: 2011
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Ankylosing Spondylitis is an inflammatory arthritis that affects the spine and        sacroiliac joints as well as other parts of the body, and that can eventually lead,        in some patients, to complete fusion of the vertebrae and total rigidity. AS is not        a rare health problem, but is in fact found in almost one percent of the US        population, typically strikes young people and young families, and in its various        forms is probably more common than rheumatoid arthritis.In this invaluable guide,        Dr. Michael H. Weisman, one of America's leading authorities on AS, provides a        down-to-earth, crystal-clear guide that is ideal for patients and their family. Dr.          Weisman explains what AS is, discusses the genetic background to the disease        (including the genes that researchers think may predispose some people to AS),        explains how to diagnose the disease early and possibly prevent the later        development of debilitating rigidity, the use of MRI for early detection, and much        more. The book outlines which medications (such as TNF inhibitors) seem the most        promising right now, the various drug side effects, the value of physical therapy,        other treatment approaches, and whether surgery can be used to manage the        complications of the disease.AS can lead to severe disability, but even those who        have a milder form will experience painful "e;flares"e; alternating with periods of        remission. Since it is a progressive disease in many patients, it is very important        to reach patients as early as possible. This book will arm patients with the vital        information they need to combat the disease.Laurie M. Savage, the Executive Director        of the Spondylitis Association of America (SSA), the main patient support group        world-wide, has written a foreword to the book. In addition, SSA will endorse the        book and their logo will appear on the cover.

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