Published April, 2008
By Daniela Loisl and Rudolf Puchner
Publisher: Springer (Springer Verlag GmbH)
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Trotz chronischer Erkrankung gut leben: Wie man das lernen kann, zeigen die Autoren am Beispiel einer an chronischer Polyarthritis leidender Patientin und einiger Biografien rheumakranker Prominenter. Mit dem Buch wollen sie Betroffenen Mut machen, aber auch AErzte im Umgang mit ihren Rheumapatienten unterstutzen.

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Published March, 2008
By Janet E. McDonagh and Patience H. White
Publisher: Taylor & Francis (CRC Press Inc)
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Adolescent Rheumatology

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Published March, 2008
By Allison Bailey, Joseph Audette and Joseph F. Audette
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Contemporary Pain Medicine
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This important book fills a need in the developing area of Pain Medicine. It provides physicians with an up-to-date resource that details the current understanding about the basic science underlying the mechanism of action of the various CAM therapies used for pain.

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Published March, 2008
By Alan E.H. Emery
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Series: The Facts
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The muscular dystrophies are a group of genetic diseases that severely affect children and adults. For sufferers and their family, the illness presents enormous physical and psychological challenges. This new edition answers many of the questions asked about how and why it occurs, and how it affects the life of a recently diagnosed child.

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Published January, 2008
By Gustavo Duque and Douglas P. Kiel
Publisher: Springer (Springer London Ltd)
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The book summarizes recent advances in the elucidation of the mechanisms involved in senile osteoporosis as well as its potential treatment, bringing an integrated approach from the bench to the clinical practice. A unique aspect of this book is its emphasis on the application of translational research in the field of osteoporosis and falls.

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Published January, 2008
By David Isenberg and Susan Manzi
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Series: The Facts
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Lupus is a disorder in which the body's immune system attacks itself, culminating in disease which can affect multiple organs. This new edition of Lupus: The Facts reflects major developments in our understanding of the causes of lupus and helps patients understand lupus with a view to self-management.

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Published December, 2007
By Stephan Becker and Michael Ogon
Publisher: Springer (Springer Verlag GmbH)
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This is the first book to cover minimal-invasive treatment of osteoporotic, tumorous and traumatic vertebral fractures in the English language.

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Published December, 2007
By Christian Huemer and Wilhelm Kaulfersch
Publisher: Springer (Springer Verlag GmbH)
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Rheuma bei Kindern ist eine bislang wenig beachtete und dennoch haufig auftretende Erkrankung. Die Autoren machen wichtige Fachbegriffe verstandlich und geben ihr Expertenwissen uber Anwendbarkeit und Erfolgsaussichten verschiedener medikamentoeser, physio- und ergotherapeutischer Therapien weiter.

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Published November, 2007
By David L. Scott, Gabrielle Kingsley and Gabrielle H Kingsley
Publisher: Springer (Springer London Ltd)
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There has been a revolution in treatments for inflammatory arthritis. Mostly, this is due to the introduction of biologics, particularly TNF inhibitors. This title covers various aspects of the diagnosis and management of rheumatoid arthritis and spondyloarthropathies.

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Published November, 2007
By Peter Crome, Chris J. Main and Frank Lally
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Series: OXFORD PAIN MANAGEMENT LIBRARY SERIES OPML P
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Pain in older people is both common and disabling, and differs significantly in terms of its aetiology, diagnosis and treatment from pain in the general adult population. This pocketbook is a concise companion for anyone managing older patients suffering with pain and covers areas such as depression, pain and addiction and assessment.

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