Download or read book The Dermatomyositis Sourcebook written by J. P. Smithson and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-07-21 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dermatomyositis (DM) is a type of connective tissue disorder that worsens over time. Connective tissue connects, supports, or separates different types of tissues and organs. With dermatomyositis, problems with the connective tissue cause muscles and skin to degenerate. Other areas of the body may be affected, such as the lungs, heart, joints and esophagus.This book is intended for the newly diagnosed dermatomyositis patient and their caregivers. Chapter two outlines the many symptoms that accompany dermatomyositis including skin rash, muscle aches and internal organ dysfunction. The third chapter introduces the causes of the condition; although the exact cause of dermatomyositis isn't know, what is known is that it is an autoimmune disease, possibly genetic in origin. Diagnostic tests are discussed in detail in Chapter 4. The next chapter covers treatment options available; there isn't a “cure,” but many treatments are available to treat the symptoms of the disease, from steroids to surgery. You'll also find information about clinical trials and organizations to contact for support and further information about this often debilitating disease. We hope you find this book useful in your journey with dermatomyositis.
Download or read book Dermatomyositis written by Lyubomir A. Dourmishev and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-03-27 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although dermatomyositis is a rare connective tissue disease, many physicians are confronted with the diagnosis and treatment of patients affected by this condition. Based on the vast personal experience of the authors, who have diagnosed, treated, and managed many dermatomyositis patients, this clinical guide provides dermatologists, rheumatologists, pediatricians, neurologists, and general practitioners with the keys to interpreting the clinical symptoms of dermatomyositis. Also included are algorithms to help the reader to make the correct diagnosis, as well as guidance on new diagnostic methods and treatment schemes.
Download or read book Myositis and You written by Lisa G. Rider and published by . This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Myositis is a rare autoimmune disease in which the bodys defense system attacks the muscle and other tissues. Although its precise causes remain somewhat obscure, great strides have been made in recent decades in terms of its treatment. This volume, written and edited by a team of medical professionals, summarizes much of what is known about the illness and its treatment, thereby providing an indispensable, potentially life-saving resource for children with myositis and their families.
Download or read book Immune System Disorders Sourcebook 4th Ed written by James Chambers and published by Infobase Holdings, Inc. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 593 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides basic consumer health information about immune system function, diseases, treatments and management of related disorders. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.
Download or read book Childhood Diseases and Disorders Sourcebook 5th Ed written by James Chambers and published by Infobase Holdings, Inc. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 830 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides basic consumer health information about the physical and mental health of preadolescent children including common illnesses and injuries, disease prevention and screening, and wellness promotion. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.
Download or read book Musculoskeletal Disorders Sourcebook First Edition written by James Chambers and published by Infobase Holdings, Inc. This book was released on 2022-05-01 with total page 445 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides consumer health information about structure and function of the musculoskeletal system; importance of healthy bones, muscles, and joints; common musculoskeletal disorders and conditions; and cancers of the musculoskeletal system, along with information about workplace musculoskeletal disorders and rehabilitation strategies. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.
Download or read book Arthritis Sourcebook Sixth Edition written by James Chambers and published by Infobase Holdings, Inc. This book was released on 2022-03-01 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Consumer health information about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for major forms of arthritis, along with self-care tips and coping strategies. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.
Download or read book The Skin Sourcebook written by Alan S. Boyd and published by McGraw-Hill/Contemporary. This book was released on 1998 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Skin care, hygiene popular works.
Download or read book The Self Help Sourcebook written by Edward J. Madara and published by Saint Clare's Health Services. This book was released on 1998 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Official Patient s Sourcebook on Hemifacial Spasm written by James N. Parker and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to hemifacial spasm (also ), from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on hemifacial spasm. Given patients' increasing sophistication in using the Internet, abundant references to reliable Internet-based resources are provided throughout this sourcebook. Where possible, guidance is provided on how to obtain free-of-charge, primary research results as well as more detailed information via the Internet. E-book and electronic versions of this sourcebook are fully interactive with each of the Internet sites mentioned (clicking on a hyperlink automatically opens your browser to the site indicated). Hard-copy users of this sourcebook can type cited Web addresses directly into their browsers to obtain access to the corresponding sites. In addition to extensive references accessible via the Internet, chapters include glossaries of technical or uncommon terms.
Download or read book Biomineralization Sourcebook written by Elaine DiMasi and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-02-25 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does it mean to be at the forefront of a characterization technique? Novel implementation and research, finding new ways to visualize composites, and new techniques all play a role. Yet with the myriad of advances in the field, keeping up with new and advanced techniques, often from many different areas, has become a challenge. Biomineralization Sourcebook: Characterization of Biominerals and Biomimetic Materials emphasizes the interplay between multiple techniques at their current frontiers and explores how such studies may be carried out. The book addresses atomic and molecular structure: how it is described, detected, and assessed for importance. It then highlights additional measurements especially well-suited to looking at two- and three-dimensional systems with heterogeneous, if not hierarchical, structure. These systems enable particular aspects of biominerals and biomimetic models to be scrutinized. The text presents state-of-the-art methods to assess properties of the composite, and represents current approaches and aspirations to measuring entire biological working structures while retaining as much fine-grained biophysical information as possible. In all these chapters, authors showcase discoveries from their own programs. Along the way, the book takes you on a tour from microscopy's eighteenth century roots, to the recent literature and diverse research programs of the contributing investigators, to the multi-million dollar National Laboratory facilities that all play their roles to illuminate the ever-fascinating biominerals. A snapshot of the state of the art in a spectrum of experimental techniques applied to a common interdisciplinary goal, where the ability to use the more advanced techniques often requires funding for collaboration and travel, the book will deepen the appreciation for the massive interdisciplinary effort underway, educate researchers across the field, and motivate new collaborations.
Download or read book Arthritis Sourcebook written by Amy L. Sutton and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 698 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Provides basic consumer health information about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for major forms of arthritis, along with self-care tips and coping strategies. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Childhood Diseases and Disorders Sourcebook written by Sandra J. Judd and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 754 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides basic consumer health information about the physical and mental health of pre-adolescent children including common illnesses and injuries, disease prevention and screening, and wellness promotion. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and o
Download or read book The Official Patient s Sourcebook on Scleroderma written by James N. Parker and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This sourcebook has been created for patients who have decided to make education and Internet-based research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it also tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to scleroderma, from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on scleroderma. Following an introductory chapter, the sourcebook is organized into three parts. PART I: THE ESSENTIALS; Chapter 1. The Essentials on Scleroderma: Guidelines; Chapter 2. Seeking Guidance; Chapter 3. Clinical Trials and Scleroderma; PART II: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND ADVANCED MATERIAL; Chapter 4. Studies on Scleroderma; Chapter 5. Patents on Scleroderma; Chapter 6. Books on Scleroderma; Chapter 7. Multimedia on Scleroderma; Chapter 8. Periodicals and News on Scleroderma; Chapter 9. Physician Guidelines and Databases; Chapter 10. Dissertations on Scleroderma; PART III. APPENDICES; Appendix A. Researching Your Medications; Appendix B. Researching Alternative Medicine; Appendix C. Researching Nutrition; Appendix D. Finding Medical Libraries; Appendix E. Your Rights and Insurance; ONLINE GLOSSARIES; SCLERODERMA GLOSSARY; INDEX. Related topics include: Familial Progressive Systemic Sclerosis, Morphea, Progressive systemic sclerosis, Systemic Sclerosis.
Download or read book Perry s The Chemotherapy Source Book written by Michael C. Perry and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2012-07-30 with total page 850 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perry’s The Chemotherapy Source Book, now in its fifth edition, provides information on the choice of chemotherapeutic agents, the use of combination chemotherapy, and the toxicity of individual drugs. Organized by site, this is the only book of its kind to focus strictly on the clinical practice of chemotherapy, and is meant to serve as a “one-stop shop” for information on choice of chemotherapeutic agents, treatment outlines, grading of side effects, and dose modification.
Download or read book The Chemotherapy Source Book written by Michael Clinton Perry and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2008 with total page 820 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Chemotherapy Source Book, Fourth Edition pulls together all the current information on the chemotherapeutic management of cancer patients, including choice of chemotherapeutic agents, use of combinations, and toxicity of individual drugs. Organized by disease site, the book brings together pharmacologic and patient management information in one source that clinicians can consult for any question encountered in the delivery of chemotherapy. This updated Fourth Edition includes new drugs as well as new indications for older drugs. Content has been streamlined to provide essential information more quickly for the busy practitioner. Plus, this edition is softcover for greater portability and convenience.
Download or read book Mosby s Family Practice Sourcebook written by Kenneth G. Marshall and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organized by body system and medical subspecialty within a quick reference format, "The Family Practice Sourcebook" presents an intensively referenced, up-to-date, well-organized overview of the current approaches and controversies in the prevention and treatment of a wide variety of problems encountered in office practice.
