Bibliograph

Living with rheumatoid arthritis, Tammi L. Shlotzhauer, M.D

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Living with rheumatoid arthritis, Tammi L. Shlotzhauer, M.D

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 379-387) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Living with rheumatoid arthritis

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

863382084

Responsibility statement

Tammi L. Shlotzhauer, M.D

Series statement

Johns Hopkins Press health book

Summary

Describes new findings about causes and treatments, including - New research on risk factors and triggers, including pathologic bacteria in the digestive tract, smoking, and exposure to pollutants and chemicals - Lifestyle and diet modifications that can help avoid potential triggers - How stress contributes to inflammation and other symptoms - Information about new biologic disease-modifying drugs - Promising research on biomarkers that may generate a personalized approach to treatment - Remarkable gains in reducing disability, hospitalizations, and surgeries. In addition to explaining the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for people who have rheumatoid arthritis, the author offers practical strategies for coping with the pain, fatigue, and emotional toll of a chronic illness and provides new information on associated diseases such as osteoporosis, tips for finding safe and reliable information online, and information on how to get an accurate diagnosis

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