Fast Facts : Ankylosing Spondylitis / / Maxime Dougados, Désirée van der Heijde

• Autore: Dougados Maxime
• Pubblicazione: Basel, : S. Karger, 2004
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (84 pages) : 20 figures
• Soggetto topico: Rheumatology
• Sommario/riassunto: 'Fast Facts: Ankylosing Spondylitis' is a practical, fact-filled handbook for health professionals who need to update their knowledge of this disorder for the benefit of the patients in their care. • Provides a concise overview of the clinical features of the disease and differential diagnosis • Includes the most recent information on the genetic basis of this disorder • Covers the various management options including physical therapy, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, and disease-modifying drugs • Highlights recently developed biological agents In addition to providing a wealth of practical information for use in patient care, this text reviews future directions for investigation and management of this debilitating disease. Contents: • The spectrum of spondylarthropathies • Genetic aspects • Epidemiology and socioeconomic impact • Clinical features • Assessment • Physical therapy • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug therapy • Disease-controlling antirheumatic therapy • Future trends • Useful resources
• Altri titoli varianti: Fast Facts
• Titolo autorizzato: Fast Facts: Ankylosing Spondylitis
• ISBN: 1-910797-97-9
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 996339102303316
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. di Salerno