Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #915938 in Books
• Published on: 2004-04-01
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 84 pages

Review
Clinical practitioners in the fields of rheumatology are likely to benefit from this book. The structure of this book reflects the characteristics of the entire Fast Facts Series ... brief, yet insightful. The writing is clear and concise; the illustrations and tables are lucid. The authors are well-recognized in their expertise.' --Doody's Health Sciences Review.

About the Author
Maxime Dougados MD Professor of Rheumatology Hôpital Cochin René Descartes University Paris, France, Désirée van der Heijde MD PhD Professor of Rheumatology University Hospital Maastricht Maastricht, The Netherlands