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| Author | : Maxime Dougados |
| Publisher | : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 86 |
| Release | : 2004-04-01 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 1903734444 |
'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
| Author | : David Borenstein |
| Publisher | : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 146 |
| Release | : 2012-03-01 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 1908541105 |
Low back pain is one of the most common presenting complaints, can be extremely debilitating and carries enormous economic costs. In 70% of cases, however, no obvious cause is apparent. This makes a thorough history and skilled physical examination essential toidentifying the cause of symptoms and developing an effective therapeutic plan. This fully revised second edition of 'Fast Facts: Low Back Pain' is the work of two leading experts. It equips the general healthcare professional with the knowledge and skill required to accurately assess each individual patient and offer the appropriate therapeutic choices for maximum pain relief. • Detailed exploration of the clinical assessment, including history taking, the ‘red flags’ to watch out for, physical observations and gait assessment, psychological considerations, palpation, and neurological and muscle testing. • Expert guidance on the appropriate therapeutic approach for optimal pain relief, covering conservative management, injections and surgical options. • Therapeutic exercises for pain relief and progressive restoration of function. • Maintenance exercises for posture correction, overall stretching and conditioning, andthe avoidance of back strain. All healthcare professionals who evaluate patients with back pain, or who have back pain themselves, will benefit from the thoughtful information and excellent illustrations presented in this comprehensive handbook. Contents: • Clinical assessment • Investigations • Causes of low back pain • Conservative management • Injections and surgery • Future prospects • Back maintenance exercises
| Author | : Michael H. Weisman |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 131 |
| Release | : 2010-12-01 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 0199753156 |
Ankylosing Spondylitis is an inflammatory arthritis that affects the spine and sacroiliac joints as well as other parts of the body, and that can eventually lead, in some patients, to complete fusion of the vertebrae and total rigidity. AS is not a rare health problem, but is in fact found in almost one percent of the US population, typically strikes young people and young families, and in its various forms is probably more common than rheumatoid arthritis. In this invaluable guide, Dr. Michael H. Weisman, one of America's leading authorities on AS, provides a down-to-earth, crystal-clear guide that is ideal for patients and their family. Dr. Weisman explains what AS is, discusses the genetic background to the disease (including the genes that researchers think may predispose some people to AS), explains how to diagnose the disease early and possibly prevent the later development of debilitating rigidity, the use of MRI for early detection, and much more. The book outlines which medications (such as TNF inhibitors) seem the most promising right now, the various drug side effects, the value of physical therapy, other treatment approaches, and whether surgery can be used to manage the complications of the disease. AS can lead to severe disability, but even those who have a milder form will experience painful "flares" alternating with periods of remission. Since it is a progressive disease in many patients, it is very important to reach patients as early as possible. This book will arm patients with the vital information they need to combat the disease. Laurie M. Savage, the Executive Director of the Spondylitis Association of America (SSA), the main patient support group world-wide, has written a foreword to the book. In addition, SSA will endorse the book and their logo will appear on the cover.
| Author | : Alan Menter |
| Publisher | : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 122 |
| Release | : 2014-10-01 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 1908541741 |
Psoriasis can no longer be considered a mere skin disease - it is a spectrum of different conditions requiring a spectrum of different treatments. Yet the systemic and psychosocial consequences of the condition often go unrecognized. The fourth edition of this refreshingly readable handbook explores the potential to improve the quality of life of patients by reducing the range of comorbidities associated with psoriasis, including arthritis, cardiovascular disease and inflammatory bowel disease. Fast Facts: Psoriasis is packed with practical information on all aspects of this increasingly treatable disease, including: • a concise review of the immunologic and genetic aspects of the disease • a well-illustrated guide to clinical presentation and differential diagnosis • all management options, from topical treatments to current and emerging receptor-targeted therapies • a commonsense approach to management by rotating and combining therapies • a fully updated chapter on psoriatic arthritis 'Fast Facts: Psoriasis' is essential reading for the primary care team, dermatology trainees and specialists in cardiology, gastroenterology and rheumatology who want to learn all about psoriasis but have little time to spare. Contents: • Epidemiology and pathophysiology • Clinical presentation • Differential diagnosis • General management approach • Topical Therapy • Phototherapy and photochemotherapy • Systemic therapy • Receptor-targeted (biological) therapies • Psoriatic arthritis • Future trends • Useful resources
| Author | : D.S. Rampton |
| Publisher | : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 178 |
| Release | : 2021-01-26 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 3318066567 |
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) comprises two idiopathic chronic relapsing and remitting inflammatory disorders of the gastrointestinal tract: ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Understanding of the etiopathogenesis of IBD, and how best to treat it, continues to advance rapidly and has led to the need for this new edition. Chapter 1 has been substantially revised, emphasizing recent data that indicate how the gut microbiome and its human host may interact to cause IBD in genetically susceptible people. In later chapters, the latest thinking on how best to use immunomodulatory and biological drugs is discussed, along with new sections on recently introduced and imminent therapies. This book is aimed at non-specialist doctors (particularly primary care providers and hospital doctors in training), nurses, stoma therapists, dieticians, psychologists, counselors, social workers and other professionals involved in the care of patients with IBD. Contents: • Etiopathogenesis • Clinical features and intestinal complications • Extraintestinal manifestations and complications • Diagnosis • Drugs used to treat IBD • Principles of management • Medical management of ulcerative colitis • Medical management of Crohn’s disease • Surgery • IBD in pregnancy, childhood and old age • Prognosis
| Author | : Cathy Speed |
| Publisher | : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 130 |
| Release | : 2006-09-01 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 1903734576 |
This new edition of 'Fast Facts: Soft Tissue Disorders' is written from the combined perspectives of rheumatology, orthopaedics and sports medicine and is designed to provide the primary care specialist with a well- rounded and highly practical 'handbook' on diagnosis, management and patient involvement in recovery. The structure of all the major soft tissues and their common pathologies and disorders are covered here and each condition covered includes a set of practical exercises for the patient. • Includes two entirely new chapters covering local injection therapies and anterior knee pain • Covers common pathologies and disorders of all major soft tissues as encountered in the primary care setting • Packed with practical advice including patient involvement in recovery and management of outcomes expectations Contents: • Pathophysiology and epidemiology • Classification and diagnosis • Management guidelines • Local injection therapies • Ankle sprains • Achilles tendinopathies • Plantar fasciitis • Anterior knee pain • Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) • Shoulder disorders • Polymyalgia rheumatica • Fibromyalgia and regional myofascial pain syndromes • Future trends
| Author | : Paul Cornes |
| Publisher | : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 72 |
| Release | : 2018-04-09 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 1910797677 |
Biosimilars have been in clinical use for more than 10 years, and evidence from more than 700 million patient-days’ exposure shows that approved biosimilars can be used as safely and effectively as their originator biologics. And yet concerns about these drugs persist, particularly in therapy areas where they are recent additions to the formulary. It is vital to address these concerns so that clinicians can prescribe biosimilars with confidence, realizing substantial cost savings and improving patient access to effective treatments. 'Fast Facts: Biosimilars' provides a comprehensive yet concise explanation of biosimilars: what they are, how they are regulated, and how they are used in clinical practice. It is ideal for healthcare professionals and decision makers who want to understand biosimilars and the key concerns and controversies around these valuable products. Contents: 1 - An introduction to biologics and biosimilars 2 - Why do we need biosimilars? 3 - How is the quality of biosimilars assured? 4 - How is the efficacy and safety of biosimilars ensured? 5 - What has been the experience with biosimilars to date? 6 - The future of biosimilar medicines 7 - How do I use biosimilar medicines?
| Author | : Fred F. Ferri |
| Publisher | : Elsevier Health Sciences |
| Total Pages | : 457 |
| Release | : 2014-03-28 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 1455744581 |
For nearly 25 years, Ferri's concise, pocket-sized resource has served as the go-to reference for practical, clinical information among students, residents, and other medical professionals. Formerly known as Practical Guide to the Care of the Medical Patient, this volume continues to provide a fast, effective, and efficient way to identify the important clinical, laboratory, and diagnostic imaging information you need to get through your internal medicine clerkship or residency. - Consult this title on your favorite device, conduct rapid searches, and adjust font sizes for optimal readability. - Benefit from the expert guidance of Dr. Fred Ferri, a leading teacher, clinician, and author. - Confidently manage patients with the latest clinical information, drug therapies, and lab tests. - Apply the latest knowledge and techniques with this updated and streamlined title, which still stays true to the Ferri name. - Quickly find important information with content organized into three major sections: Section I, titled "Surviving the Wards," contains information on charting, laboratory evaluation and formulary; Section II provides the differential diagnosis of common signs and symptoms likely to be encountered in the acute care setting; Section III has been completely revised and subdivided into 11 specialty specific diseases and disorders. - Carry just the sections you need, add personalized materials, and keep everything together and safe with an improved ring binder and design. - Access the full text and procedural videos online at Expert Consult.
| Author | : Muhammad Asim Khan |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 160 |
| Release | : 2009-06-15 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 0199709750 |
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) and related diseases called spondyloarthropathies (SpA) are the second most common form of chronic inflammatory arthritis after Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Unfortunately, most patients with AS and SpA are either never diagnosed, or they are inadequately treated. The current mean delay in the diagnosis of AS ranges from 5 to 10 years, and the presenting clinical manifestations of these diseases are wide-ranging and heterogeneous, and thus a variety of health care professionals see AS and SpA patients, from primary care physicians to rheumatologists and other medical and surgical specialists. With the availability of newer, highly effective treatments and better methods of musculoskeletal imaging, such as the MRI, there is an urgent need to improve early diagnosis and reduce any inappropriate delay in obtaining effective treatment. Earlier diagnosis and treatment can mitigate the severity of the disease, and make a meaningful difference for patient care and quality of life. The proposed book is designed for specialists and generalists alike, and is intenteded to expedite accurate diagnosis and initiation of appropriate treatment in order to alleviate unnecessary suffering. Part of the new Oxford American Rheumatology Library series, this pocket-sized book provides practical, evidence-based information for clinicians to aid diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for patients with AS and SpA. The book provides pointers to early diagnosis, prognosis, clinical manifestations, socioeconomic aspects, and disease management. It also provides comprehensive coverage of current treatment options, including the latest biologics, as well as non-drug therapies.
| Author | : Philip Mease |
| Publisher | : Elsevier Health Sciences |
| Total Pages | : 305 |
| Release | : 2019-02-16 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 0323568017 |
Focusing on the key essentials you need to know, Axial Spondyloarthritis provides a quick, expert overview of axSpA from a clinical perspective. This concise resource by Drs. Philip Mease and Muhammad Khan presents practical recommendations and guidelines for the diagnosis, management, and treatment of spondyloarthritis impacting the axial skeleton alongside an overview of epidemiology, special populations, and patient education. - Discusses key information on genetic factors and disease biomarkers. - Presents an overview of clinical features, classification criteria, and imaging to aid in diagnosis. - Covers management and treatment guidelines, including non-pharmacologic management and the use of biologics. - Consolidates essential information on this timely topic into a single, convenient resource.
