Addressing Unmet Needs in Osteoarthritis [[electronic resource]]

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910463357503321
• Autore: Martel-Pelletier Johanne
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: London, : Future Medicine Ltd, 2013
• ISBN: 1-78084-165-5
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (162 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): PelletierJean-Pierre
• Soggetti: Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di contenuto: Title page; Copyright page; Contents; Foreword. Addressing unmet needs in osteoarthritis; 1. Definition,classification andrisk factors; 2. Signs, symptoms and diagnosis of clinical osteoarthritis; 3. Genetics and clinical applications; 4. Use of biomarkers for the purposes of diagnosis and drug discovery programs: where do we stand?; 5. New drugs in clinical trials for osteoarthritis; 6. Surgical approaches for treatment of osteoarthritis; 7. Nonpharmacological modalities, nutraceuticals and dietary supplements as therapies; 8. Management algorithm; 9. Clinical practice guidelines for osteoarthritis10. Clinical benchmarking; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: Osteoarthritis, the most prevalent form of arthritis, is a leading cause of chronic disability worldwide and a major public health issue. Here, internationally renowned authors, from multiple specialties, analyze, dissect and provide a comprehensive update on this disease.