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Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book

by [Shlotzhauer, Tammi L.]

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The trusted guide to understanding and coping with rheumatoid arthritis--now 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 surgeries

Dr. 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.

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  • Johns Hopkins University Brand
  • Nov 12, 2024 Pub Date:
  • 9781421449890 ISBN-13:
  • 1421449897 ISBN-10:
  • English Language
  • 9 in * 1.13 in * 6 in Dimensions:
  • 1 lb Weight: