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Living with rheumatoid arthritis / Tammi L. Shlotzhauer, MD.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781421449890 (trade paperback)
- Physical Description: xxi, 412 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
- Edition: Fourth edition.
- Publisher: Baltimore, MD : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2024.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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| Subject: | Rheumatoid arthritis. |
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Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | 616.7227 Shl 2024 | 31681010397909 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
"This work is a revised edition of the classic, comprehensive, and trusted guide to rheumatoid arthritis"-- - Baker & Taylor
A trusted guide to understanding and coping with rheumatoid arthritis has been completely updated and revised. Original. - Johns Hopkins University Press
The trusted guide to understanding and coping with rheumatoid arthritisânow completely updated and revised.
In the fourth edition of Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Tammi L. Shlotzhauer, MD, shares new findings about causes and treatments, including:
⢠Research on risk factors and triggers, from pathologic bacteria in the digestive tract and smoking to pollutant and chemical exposure
⢠Lifestyle and diet modifications that can help sufferers avoid flare-ups
⢠How stress contributes to inflammation and other symptoms
⢠Information about new targeted disease-modifying drugs
⢠Promising research on biomarkers that may generate a personalized approach to treatment
⢠Remarkable gains in reducing disability, hospitalizations, and surgeriesDr. Shlotzhauer, who lives with rheumatoid arthritis and has treated thousands of patients, is uniquely qualified to offer help and hope for readers and to discuss associated diseases such as osteoporosis. Writing with compassion and clarity, she also explains how to get an accurate diagnosis, shares tips for finding safe and reliable information online, and offers practical strategies for coping with the pain, fatigue, and emotional toll of a chronic illness.
