Psoriatic Arthritis

Zusatztext ...a well thought out, easy to read and understand book...Although written for the general public, the book includes a level of detail that will make it helpful for health professionals in contact with psoriatic arthritis patients. Klappentext Psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory arthritis associated with psoriasis. It is characterised by swelling and inflammation in and around the joints as well as inflammation of the skin. While there is currently no cure for psoriatic arthritis! several new treatments are emerging that offer new hope to patients. In this guide for patients! the authors draw on their experience from one of the largest clinics in the world that is dedicated to understanding and managing patients with psoriatic arthritis! and highlight what is know about the causes and clinical features! along with the emotional impact that this condition has on peoples lives and how to manage it. Zusammenfassung This patient-centered guide looks at the causes and clinical features of psoriatic arthritis, and details the latest thinking in the condition's treatment and management.

Product details

• Authors: Vinod Chandran, Vinod (Clinical Research Fellow Chandran, Chandran Vinod, Cheryl F Gladman, Dafna D. Gladman, Dafna D. (Professor of Medicine Gladman, Dafna D. Chandran Gladman, Gladman Dafna D.
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 09.10.2008
• EAN: 9780199231225
• ISBN: 978-0-19-923122-5
• No. of pages: 168
• Series: The Facts; The Facts
• Subjects: Guides > Sport; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Non-clinical medicine; Popular medicine & health, Coping with illness & specific conditions, Popular medicine and health, HEALTH & FITNESS / Diseases & Conditions / General