Mayo Clinic On Arthritis

Author : Lynne S. Peterson
Publisher : Rosetta Books
Page : 499 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-08
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780795352881

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Mayo Clinic Guide to Arthritis by Lynne S. Peterson Pdf

A guide to living well with this common—and complex—condition from“one of the most reliable, respected health resources that Americans have” (Publishers Weekly). From the doctors at Mayo Clinic—the top-ranked hospital in the country according to US News & World Report—this book is a complete guide to understanding and living with arthritis. Find the latest expertise on various forms of arthritis, medications and other treatment options, and self-care to successfully manage joint pain and stay active and independent. If you have joint pain, you know it can lead to frustrating limitations in daily life. In fact, this complex group of joint diseases—osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and many other forms—is the most common cause of disability in the United States. But living with it doesn’t have to mean sitting on the sidelines. This book offers the same expert knowledge that Mayo Clinic doctors, nurses and therapists use in caring for patients. Mayo Clinic Guide to Arthritis: • Breaks down different forms of arthritis and joint pain to help you understand their causes, their signs and symptoms, and what each may mean for your health • Explores the latest in arthritis treatments, including new medications to slow or stop the disease, improved options for joint surgery, joint injections, and evidence-based guidance on pain control and integrative medicine • Provides practical tips for living with arthritis while exercising, traveling, or working • Offers useful advice on diet, mental health, and protecting your joints

Author : Robert D. Ficalora
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2013-08-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780199985876

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Mayo Clinic Internal Medicine Board Review Questions and Answers by Robert D. Ficalora Pdf

Companion volume to: Mayo Clinic internal medicine board review. 10th ed. c2013.

Author : Gene G Hunder
Publisher : Orient Paperbacks
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2006-10
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 8122202837

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Mayo Clinic On Arthritis by Gene G Hunder Pdf

Arthritis pain can be frustrating. And so can sorting through the various available pain relief alternatives. Mayo Clinic is dedicated to helping you live more productively and comfortably with arthritis. The book focuses on osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, but is equally valuable to people with other forms of arthritis as well. The book relies on the experience of Mayo Clinic physicians, nurses, research scientists, therapists, and other health care professionals, the ultimate aim of which is to promote self-help. This easy to read and understand book offers advice on understanding arthritis, protecting joints, exercising properly, controlling pain, healthful diet and nutrition, traveling with arthritis, and working with arthritis. The nexus between the mind and the body and the impact of emotions, stress, and relaxation is also explored in Mayo Clinic On Arthritis. The gamut of treatments existing for arthritis including medications, surgery, and alternative approaches is listed together with information on the newest treatments trends.

Author : Thom Rooke
Publisher : MSU Press
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781609173265

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The Quest for Cortisone by Thom Rooke Pdf

In 1948, when “Mrs. G.,” hospitalized with debilitating rheumatoid arthritis, became the first person to receive a mysterious new compound—cortisone—her physicians were awestruck by her transformation from enervated to energized. After eighteen years of biochemical research, the most intensively hunted biological agent of all time had finally been isolated, identified, synthesized, and put to the test. And it worked. But the discovery of a long-sought “magic bullet” came at an unanticipated cost in the form of strange side effects. This fascinating history recounts the discovery of cortisone and pulls the curtain back on the peculiar cast of characters responsible for its advent, including two enigmatic scientists, Edward Kendall and Philip Hench, who went on to receive the Nobel Prize. The book also explores the key role the Mayo Clinic played in fostering cortisone’s development, and looks at drugs that owe their heritage to the so-called “King of Steroids.”

Author : David W. Swanson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2001-09
Category : Chronic pain
ISBN : 9681104374

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Clinica Mayo Sobre Dolor Cronico by David W. Swanson Pdf

Author : Dafna Gladman,Cheryl F. Rosen,Vinod Chandran
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 109 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2013-12
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780199692095

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Psoriatic Arthritis by Dafna Gladman,Cheryl F. Rosen,Vinod Chandran Pdf

Part of the Oxford Rheumatology Library series, this pocketbook summarizes the current understanding of the aetiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of psoriatic arthritis.

Author : William J. Koopman,Dennis W. Boulware,Gustavo R. Heudebert
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0683306480

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Clinical Primer of Rheumatology by William J. Koopman,Dennis W. Boulware,Gustavo R. Heudebert Pdf

Clinical Primer of Rheumatology is designed as a concise, essential reference to aid practitioners in diagnosing and treating rheumatoid diseases. More than 200 photographs and many tables and charts provide easy access to information necessary to identify the cause of a patient's complaint and plan a course of therapy. Recommendations on when to refer a patient to a specialist are clearly indicated in the text. Comprehensive coverage of specific rheumatoid diseases is included along with information on sports and occupational-related pain syndromes.

Author : Mayo Clinic
Publisher : Oxmoor House
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2010-10-26
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1603201599

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The Mayo Clinic Book of Home Remedies by Mayo Clinic Pdf

Many common health problems can be treated with simple remedies you can do at home. Even if the steps you take don't cure the problem, they can relieve symptoms and allow you to go about your daily life, or at least help you until you're able to see a doctor. Some remedies, such as changing your diet to deal with heartburn or adapting your home environment to cope with chronic pain, may seem like common sense. You may have questions about when to apply heat or cold to injuries, what helps relieve the itch of an insect bite, or whether certain herbs, vitamins or minerals are really effective against the common cold or insomnia. You'll find these answers and more in Mayo Clinic Book of Home Remedies. In situations involving your health or the health of your family, the same questions typically arise: What actions can I take that are immediate, safe and effective? When should I contact my doctor? What symptoms signal an emergency? Mayo Clinic Book of Home Remedies clearly defines these questions with regard to your health concerns and guides you to choose the appropriate and most effective response.

Author : Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780190602765

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Mayo Clinic Principles of Shoulder Surgery by Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo Pdf

Mayo Clinic Principles of Shoulder Surgery provides the basic principles and foundational knowledge for this orthopedic specialty in a concise and easy-to-use manner. The book, written by a well-seasoned surgeon with years of experience training residents and fellows, pulls together a comprehensive reference for interdisciplinary use, relevant to many fields including sports medicine, rheumatology, and rehabilitation. Dr. Sanchez-Sotelo covers an array of topics starting with history taking, the physical examination, the use and understanding of advanced imaging techniques, and preforming surgical procedures such as fracture fixation, arthroscopic surgery, tendon transfers, and replacement, all visually enhanced with relevant videos. This book is the perfect resource for all medical libraries, whether you are a student, primary care physician, physical therapist, or allied health professional. Key Features of Mayo Clinic Principles of Shoulder Surgery -Highly illustrated with detailed figures and tables throughout and a key point summary boxes at the end of every chapter to improve comprehension -Includes over 40 videos of the most common procedures performed by an orthopedic surgeon -Each chapter includes a color coded tab to facilitate easy navigation at-a-glance -Organized into concise chapters for quick review

Author : Miriam E. Nelson Ph.D,Kristin Baker,Lawrence Lindner M.A.,Ronenn Roubenoff
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2003-03-04
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0399528563

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Strong Women and Men Beat Arthritis by Miriam E. Nelson Ph.D,Kristin Baker,Lawrence Lindner M.A.,Ronenn Roubenoff Pdf

The New York Times bestselling author of Strong Women Eat Well and fellow Tufts University scientists present a simple plan that has been proven to reduce the pain and immobility caused by arthritis… Strong Women and Men Beat Arthritis shows the direct connection between a strength-training program you can do at home and the reduction—and even prevention—of arthritis symptoms. No other research study using an exercise program has ever showed the results that the Tufts study achieved: a 43% reduction in pain, a 44% improvement in physical function, and a 71% improvement in strength. This book offers all the tools you need—and more: · An exercise program designed specifically to protect the joints and relieve stiffness and soreness · A scientifically based eating plan to reduce inflammation and pain · A hands-on guide to the latest medications · The real story on complementary therapies—which ones work? Which ones don’t? · ...

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Health and Medicine Division,Board on Health Care Services,Committee on Identifying Disabling Medical Conditions Likely to Improve with Treatment
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2020-07-12
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309670951

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Selected Health Conditions and Likelihood of Improvement with Treatment by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Health and Medicine Division,Board on Health Care Services,Committee on Identifying Disabling Medical Conditions Likely to Improve with Treatment Pdf

The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers two programs that provide disability benefits: the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. SSDI provides disability benefits to people (under the full retirement age) who are no longer able to work because of a disabling medical condition. SSI provides income assistance for disabled, blind, and aged people who have limited income and resources regardless of their prior participation in the labor force. Both programs share a common disability determination process administered by SSA and state agencies as well as a common definition of disability for adults: "the inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months." Disabled workers might receive either SSDI benefits or SSI payments, or both, depending on their recent work history and current income and assets. Disabled workers might also receive benefits from other public programs such as workers' compensation, which insures against work-related illness or injuries occurring on the job, but those other programs have their own definitions and eligibility criteria. Selected Health Conditions and Likelihood of Improvement with Treatment identifies and defines the professionally accepted, standard measurements of outcomes improvement for medical conditions. This report also identifies specific, long-lasting medical conditions for adults in the categories of mental health disorders, cancers, and musculoskeletal disorders. Specifically, these conditions are disabling for a length of time, but typically don't result in permanently disabling limitations; are responsive to treatment; and after a specific length of time of treatment, improve to the point at which the conditions are no longer disabling.

Author : Andre J. van Wijnen,Marina S. Ganshina
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Molecular biology
ISBN : 1071609912

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Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis by Andre J. van Wijnen,Marina S. Ganshina Pdf

Author : Amit Sood,Mayo Clinic
Publisher : Da Capo Lifelong Books
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2013-12-24
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780738217130

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The Mayo Clinic Guide to Stress-Free Living by Amit Sood,Mayo Clinic Pdf

In this book, Amit Sood, M.D., M.Sc., a Mayo Clinic specialist in stress and resiliency, reveals how the mind's instinctive restlessness and shortsightedness generate stress and anxiety and presents strategies for living a more peaceful life. Have you ever driven several miles without noticing anything on the road, or read a page in a book without registering any of it? Do the day's worries and disappointments crowd your mind as you're trying to fall asleep at night? Do you feel stressed much of the time and aren't sure how to find peace? This book is based on the highly popular stress management program offered at Mayo Clinic that Dr. Sood developed after two decades of work with tens of thousands of people. Drawing on groundbreaking brain research, Dr. Sood helps you understand the brain's two modes and how an imbalance between them produces unwanted stress. From this basis, you learn skills that will help you: Develop deep and sustained attentionPractice gratitude, compassion and acceptanceLive a meaningful lifeCultivate nurturing relationshipsAchieve your highest potential All of these concepts are weaved into a practical and fun journey that has been tested in numerous scientific studies, with consistently positive results. Take the first step to discover greater peace and joy for you and your loved ones. "Dr. Sood has put together a simple, secular and structured program that is anchored in science, is free of rituals and dogmas, and is accessible to everyone. This book can change your life." -- Dr. Andrew Weil "An important innovative approach to well-being, one we all should know about." -- Dr. Daniel Goleman

Author : Barbara K. Bruce
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2017-01-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1629973890

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The Mayo Clinic Guide to Pain Relief by Barbara K. Bruce Pdf

Author : Pt Jim Johnson
Publisher : Dog Ear Publishing
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1457513838

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Treat Your Own Hand and Thumb Osteoarthritis by Pt Jim Johnson Pdf

Drawing from the latest research, Treat Your Own Hand and Thumb Osteoarthritis is a friendly manual that offers a simple, yet effective program for those who suffer from hand and thumb osteoarthritis. Illustrated with over 100 step-by-step photographs, readers will find easy-to-follow exercises that are designed to make their hands less stiff, much stronger, more coordinated, and less painful. Perhaps best of all, the exercises can be done in the privacy of one's home with little cost or equipment - and they take just a few minutes each day to do. Jim Johnson, P.T. is a physical therapist who has spent over twenty-one years treating both inpatients and outpatients with a wide range of pain and mobility problems. He has written many books based completely on published research and controlled trials including The Sixty-Second Motivator, Treat Your Own Rotator Cuff, The 5-Minute Plantar Fasciitis Solution, Treat Your Own Knee Arthritis, Exercise Beats Depression, Treat Your Own Tennis Elbow, Treat Your Own Achilles Tendinitis, and Treat Your Own Spinal Stenosis. His books have been translated into other languages and thousands of copies have been sold worldwide. Besides working full-time as a clinician in a major teaching hospital and writing books, Jim Johnson is a certified Clinical Instructor by the American Physical Therapy Association and enjoys teaching physical therapy students from all over the United States.