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Mayo clinic on arthritis / by Chang-Miller, April,editor.(CARDINAL)404816;

Understanding arthritis. Arthritis : common and complex (Who gets arthritis? ; What causes arthritis? ; Common forms of arthritis ; Hopeful outlook) ; Osteoarthritis and other aches and pains (Osteoarthritis ; Other aches and pains) ; Rheumatoid arthritis (Understanding the condition ; A chronic disease ; Juvenile idiopathic arthritis) ; Other inflammatory disorders (Gout ; Pseudogout ; Spondyloarthritis ; Sjogren's syndrome ; Systemic lupus and erythematosus ; Scleroderma ; Polymyositis and dermatomyositis ; Rheumatic fever ; Vasculitis ; Polymyalgia rheumatica ; Moving forward -- Treating arthritis. Medications for arthritis (Different treatment strategies ; Common drug classes ; Arthritis medication guide) ; Surgical treatments (Common types of joint surgery ; Choosing the right procedure ; Things to know before surgery ; New lease on life) ; Complementary and alternative treatments (Choosing a complementary therapy ; Forms of complementary therapy ; Evaluating complementary therapy) ; Promising trends in diagnosis and treatment (Improvements in diagnosis ; Medications ; Gene therapy ; Surgery ; Future horizons) ; Tips on pain control (Treating acute pain ; Professional help for pain) -- Living with arthritis. Protecting your joints (Basics of joint protection ; Assistive devices for daily tasks ; Assistive devices for mobility) ; Being active (Benefits of exercise ; Getting started ; Your weekly workout ; Exercise guide ; Tailoring your program ; Staying motivated) ; Eating a healthy diet (Diet and arthritis ; Reducing artiritis symptoms ; The Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid ; How to get more calcium ; Benefits of a healthy weight ; Strategies for success ; A word about food and drug interactions) ; Your mind and your health (Your body and stress ; Focus on the positive ; Reduce stress ; Learn to relax ; Seek support ; Intimacy and arthritis ; Simplify your life ; Get your rest ; Stay in control) ; Traveling with arthritis (Planning a trip ; Booking a hotel ; What to take ; Mode of transportation ; Touring overseas) ; On the job with arthritis (Know your rights ; Protect your joints ; Commute wisely ; Be friends with your computer ; Keep an open mind ; Job interview tips) ; Where to get more help (Your local library ; Using the Internet).The Mayo Clinic on Managing Arthritis Book 2013 focuses on the 2 most common forms of arthritis -- osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis -- but includes information that may be useful if you have one of the more than 100 other forms of arthritis. Much of the information in this book is based on what Mayo Clinic doctors, nurses and therapists use in caring for their clients. If you have arthritis, you have lots of company. More than 46 million Americans have it, and it's the No. 1 cause of disability in the U.S. The arthritis experts at Mayo Clinic want to help arthritis sufferers reduce their pain and disability by sharing effective treatment strategies based on medical research and practice.

Subjects: Arthritis; Rheumatoid arthritis; Osteoarthritis; Infectious arthritis.; Psoriatic arthritis.;

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Arthritis sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile arthritis, gout, infectious arthritis, and auto-immune disorders associated with arthritis, along with facts about medications ... / by Sutton, Amy L.(CARDINAL)673092;

Includes bibliographical references and index.pt. I. Introduction to arthritis. Understanding the bones, muscles, and joints -- Overview of arthritis and rheumatic diseases -- Statistics on arthritis in the United States -- Risk factors for arthritis : Genetic risk factor for arthritis identified ; Veterans' orthopedic injuries contribute to arthritis ; Weight and joint pain -- Joints affected by arthritis : Arthritis of the shoulder ; Arthritis of the wrist ; Arthritis of the hip ; Arthritis of the knee ; Arthritis of the foot and ankle --pt. II. Types of arthritis, related rheumatic diseases, and other associated medical conditions. Osteoarthritis (OA) : Understanding osteoarthritis ; Spinal stenosis can be caused by OA -- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) : All about RA ; Heart disease and RA -- Childhood arthritis : Questions and answers about childhood arthritis ; Systemic-onset juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (still disease) ; Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and vision loss ; Parenting a child with a chronic illness -- Ankylosing spondylitis -- Behçet disease -- Bone spurs, bursitis, and tendonitis : Bone spurs can cause foot pain ; Bursitis and tendonitis -- Carpal tunnel syndrome -- Fibromyalgia : Questions and answers about fibromyalgia ; Gabapentin shown effective for fibromyalgia pain -- Gout and pseudogout : Gout ; Pseudogout -- Infectious forms of arthritis : Arthritis associated with Lyme disease ; Reactive arthritis ; Septic arthritis -- Lupus -- Myositis -- Osteoporosis : Understanding osteoporosis ; Osteoporosis and arthritis: two common but different conditions ; What people with RA need to know about osteoporosis -- Paget disease of bone -- Polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis -- Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis : Psoriasis ; Psoriatic arthritis -- Scleroderma -- Sjögren syndrome -- Arthritis related to other disorders : Arthritis and human immunodeficiency virus ; Arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease --pt. III. Medical and surgical treatments for arthritis. Your arthritis health care provider : What is a rheumatologist? ; Choosing a doctor ; Physician-patient partnership improves physical functioning ; Tips for talking to your doctor -- Diagnosing and treating arthritis -- Overview of pain medicines for rheumatic diseases -- Osteoarthritis medicines -- Rheumatoid arthritis medicines -- Injections to treat arthritis pain and inflammation : Viscosupplementation and corticosteroid injection ; Botulinum toxin injections and osteoarthritis -- Tools and devices help arthritis patients do everyday tasks -- Help your arthritis treatment work : How patients can prevent arthritis damage ; Heat and cold therapies for arthritis -- Surgical procedures used to treat arthritis : Orthopedic procedures increase dramatically ; Arthroscopic surgery ; Bone fusion surgery -- Understanding joint replacement surgery -- Knee replacement : All about total knee replacement ; Knee replacement rates vary by ethnicity ; Experience is key for knee replacement outcomes -- Other types of joint surgery : Hip replacement ; Shoulder replacement ; Joint revision surgery -- Before, during, and after joint replacement --pt. IV. Arthritis self-management: strategies to reduce pain and inflammation. Questions and answers about arthritis pain -- Tips on dealing with your pain : Pain management tips ; Joint protection: what is it and why is it important? -- Lifestyle changes to manage pain -- Arthritis and sleep deprivation -- Weight management and arthritis -- Exercise and arthritis : Questions and answers about arthritis and exercise ; Yoga promotes physical fitness and joint health ; Water aerobics can benefit people with arthritis -- Nutrition and arthritis : Eating right with arthritis ; Psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and gluten intolerance: is there a connection? -- Herbs, dietary supplements, and arthritis : Glucosamine and chrondroitin fare no better than placebo in slowing arthritis damage ; Effectiveness of glucosamine and chrondroitin depends on level of arthritis pain ; Flaxseed and flaxseed oil ; Omega-3 fatty acids ; Thunder God vine ; S-adenosylmethionine and methyl sulfonyl methane -- Complementary and alternative medicine for arthritis : Arthritis patients skeptical of conventional medical practices likely to use alternative medicine ; Acupuncture relieves arthritis pain and improves function ; Chiropractic care aids patients with chronic, pain-related conditions ; Massage therapy for managing arthritis pain --pt. V. Living with arthritis. Depression and arthritis : Depression may be underdiagnosed in people with arthritis ; Symptoms of depression in people with arthritis -- Stress and arthritis : Coping with arthritis stress ; Stress management for caregivers -- Maintaining independence : Modifying your home for independence ; Avoiding falls and fractures ; Gadgets can make life with arthritis easier ; Driving when you have arthritis -- Relationships and arthritis : A spouse can ease the pain of arthritis ; Sexuality and arthritis -- Starting a family : pregnancy and arthritis -- Financial, employment, and legal concerns : Financial planning questions for people with rheumatic disease ; Work and legal rights if you're disabled by arthritis --pt. VI. Additional help and information. Glossary of terms related to arthritis and rheumatic diseases -- Directory of organizations that help people with arthritis and their families."Provides basic consumer health information about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for major forms of arthritis, along with self-care tips and coping strategies. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--Provided by publisher.

Subjects: Arthritis;

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Arthritis sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, childhood arthritis, gout, fibromyalgia, spinal stenosis, lupus, infectious arthritis, and auto-immune disorders associated with arthritis, along with facts about medications ... / by Jones, Keith(Editor at Omnigraphics, Inc.),editor.(CARDINAL)789878;

Includes bibliographical references and index.Understanding bones -- Overview of arthritis and rheumatic diseases -- Statistics on arthritis in the United States -- Risk factors for arthritis -- Common joints affected by arthritis -- Osteoarthritis -- Spinal stenosis -- Rheumatoid arthritis -- Arthritis and comorbidities -- Childhood arthritis -- Ankylosing spondylitis -- Behçet disease -- Bone spurs, bursitis, and tendonitis -- Carpal tunnel syndrome -- Fibromyalgia -- Gout -- Fibrous dysplasia -- Infectious forms of arthritis -- Lupus -- dermatomyositis -- Osteoporosis -- Osteopetrosis -- Paget disease of bone -- Osteogenesis imperfecta -- Polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis -- Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis -- Scleroderma -- Sjögren syndrome -- Other related arthritic disorders -- Your arthritis health care provider -- Medical treatments for osteoarthritis -- Drug therapy for rheumatoid arthritis -- Surgical procedures used to treat arthritis -- Types of joint surgeries -- Help your arthritis treatment work -- Self-management programs for arthritis -- How to manage pain through exercise -- Healthy eating and arthritis -- Herbs, dietary supplements, and arthritis -- Complementary health approaches for arthritis -- Depression and arthritis -- Stress management and arthritis -- Managing arthritis at any age -- Maintaining independence -- Sexuality in later life -- Pregnancy-related health concerns -- Arthritis and the work place -- Glossary of terms related to arthritis -- Directory of organizations that help people with arthritis and their families.Provides basic consumer health information about the risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, childhood arthritis, gout, fibromyalgia, spinal stenosis, lupus, infectious arthritis, and autoimmune disorders associated with arthritis. Gives facts about medications, surgical procedures, and self-care techniques to manage pain and disability, and tips on living independently with arthritis.

Subjects: Arthritis;

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The Cleveland Clinic guide to arthritis / by Clough, John D.(CARDINAL)516964; Cleveland Clinic Foundation.(CARDINAL)744422;

What's all this about arthritis? -- Rheumatoid arthritis -- Osteoarthritis -- Gout -- Ankylosing spondylitis and reactive arthritis -- Psoriatic arthritis -- Adult Still's disease and juvenile chronic polyarthritis -- Systemic lupus erythematosus -- Infectious arthritis -- Enteropathic arthritis, or inflammatory bowel disease -- Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) -- Fibromyalgia.

Subjects: Arthritis;

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Arthritis : a Cleveland clinic guide / by Clough, John D.(CARDINAL)516964;

Preface -- What's all this about arthritis? -- Rheumatoid arthritis -- Osteoarthritis -- Gout -- Ankylosing spondylitis and reactive arthritis -- Psoriatic arthritis -- Adult still's disease and juvenile chronic polyarthritis -- Systemic lupus erythematosus -- Infectious arthritis -- Enteropathic (inflammatory bowel disease) arthritis -- Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) -- Fibromyalgia -- Appendix A: participation in clinical trials -- Appendix B: drug equivalency table (currently available drugs) -- Appendix C: glossary.

Subjects: Case studies.; Arthritis; Arthritis;

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Vitamin D : maximizing minerals / by Pedersen, Stephanie.(CARDINAL)645681;

Subjects: Vitamin D in human nutrition.; Vitamin D; Vitamin D;

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Adult bipolar disorders : understanding your diagnosis & getting help / by Waltz, Mitzi.(CARDINAL)528632;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 340-345) and index.

Subjects: Bipolar disorder.; Depression, Mental.; Affective disorders.;

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Dr. Pitcairn's complete guide to natural health for dogs & cats by Pitcairn, Richard H.(CARDINAL)525981; Pitcairn, Susan Hubble.(CARDINAL)526005;

This is an expanded edition of the classic natural pet-care book by veterinarian Richard H. Pitcairn and his wife Susan - both renowned specialists in chemical-free nutrition, treatment and natural healing for pets. This guide will help you select the most compatible dog or cat for your own lifestyle - and show you how to provide the very best in companionship, healing, nutrition and lifelong care.--Back cover

Subjects: Cats.; Cats; Cats; Dogs.; Dogs; Dogs; Dogs;

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Surviving schizophrenia : a manual for families, patients, and providers / by Torrey, E. Fuller(Edwin Fuller),1937-(CARDINAL)124130;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 453-520) and index.1. The inner world of madness : view from the inside -- Alterations of the senses -- Inability to interpret and respond -- Delusions and hallucinations -- Altered sense of self -- Changes in emotions -- Changes in movements -- Changes in behavior -- Decreased awareness of illness -- The black-red disease -- Recommended further reading -- 2. Defining schizophrenia : view from the outside -- Official criteria for diagnosis -- Subtypes of schizophrenia -- Delusional disorders -- Schizotypal, schizoid, paranoid, and borderline personality disorders -- Schizoaffective disorder and manic-depressive illness -- "Manicdephrenia" -- Recommended further reading -- 3. Conditions sometimes confused with schizophrenia -- A "split personality" -- Psychosis caused by street drugs -- Psychosis caused by prescription drugs -- Psychosis caused by other diseases -- Psychosis caused by head trauma -- Psychosis with mental retardation -- Infantile autism -- Antisocial personality disorders and sexual predators -- Culturally sanctioned psychotic behavior -- Recommended further reading -- 4. Onset, course, and prognosis -- Childhood precursors -- Onset and early symptoms -- Childhood schizophrenia -- Postpartum schizophrenia -- Late-onset schizophrenia -- Predictors of outcome -- Male-female differences -- Possible courses : ten years later -- Possible courses : thirty years later -- The "recovery model" -- Causes of death : why do people with schizophrenia die at a younger age? -- Recommended further reading --12. Commonly asked questions -- Does schizophrenia change the underlying personality? -- Are people with schizophrenia responsible for their behavior? -- Does schizophrenia affect the person's IQ? -- Should people with schizophrenia drive vehicles? -- How do religious issues affect people with schizophrenia? -- Should you tell people that you have schizophrenia? -- Genetic counseling : what are the chances of getting schizophrenia? -- Why do some adopted children develop schizophrenia? -- What will happen when the parents die? -- Recommended further reading -- 13. Schizophrenia in the public eye -- Schizophrenia in the movies -- Schizophrenia in literature -- Schizophrenia, creativity, and famous people -- The problem of stigma -- Recommended further reading -- 14. Dimensions of the disaster -- How many people have schizophrenia in the United States? -- Where are they? -- Do some groups have more schizophrenia than others? -- Is schizophrenia increasing or decreasing? -- Is schizophrenia of recent origin? -- Deinstitutionalization : a cradle for catastrophe -- What is the cost of schizophrenia? -- Recommended further reading -- 15. Issues for advocates -- Congress, state government, and the politics of neglect -- Scientologists, anti-psychiatrists, and "consumer survivors" -- NIMH and research funding -- Educating the public -- Decreasing stigma -- Improving services -- How to organize for advocacy -- Recommended further reading -- Appendix A. An annotated list of the best and the worst books on schizophrenia -- Appendix B. Useful Web sites on schizophrenia / Judy Miller -- Appendix C. Other useful resources on schizophrenia.5. Research findings on the causes of schizophrenia -- The normal brain -- The brain with schizophrenia -- The disease if familial -- There may be neurochemical changes -- There are structural and neuropathological changes -- There are neuropsychological deficits -- There are neurological abnormalities -- There are electrical abnormalities -- There are immunological and inflammatory abnormalities -- Individuals with schizophrenia are born disproportionately in the winer and spring -- Individuals with schizophrenia are born and/or raised disproportionately in urban areas -- Other abnormalities : pregnancy and birth complications, minor physical anomalies, and an absence of rheumatoid arthritis -- What parts of the brain are affected? -- When does the brain damage begin? -- Recommended further reading -- 6. Theories about the causes of schizophrenia -- Genetic theories -- Neurochemical theories -- Developmental theories -- Infectious and immune theories -- Nutritional theories -- Endocrine theories -- Stress theories -- Obsolete theories -- Masturbation and demons -- Bad mothers -- Bad families -- Bad cultures -- Thomas Szasz -- Ronald Laing -- recommended further reading -- 7. The treatment of schizophrenia : non-medication aspects -- How to find a good doctor -- What is an adequate diagnostic workup? -- Hospitalization : voluntary and involuntary -- Alternatives to hospitalization -- Payment for treatment and insurance parity -- Outpatient treatment and managed care -- Services for children -- Services in rural areas -- Counseling, or supportive "psychotherapy" -- Insight-oriented psychotherapy -- Cognitive behavioral therapy -- Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) -- Dietary treatments -- Herbal treatments -- Experimental treatments : TMS and VNS -- Recommended further reading --8. The treatment of schizophrenia : medications -- First-generation antipsychotics -- Adverse effects -- Second-generation antipsychotics -- Adverse effects -- Clozapine (Clozaril, Leponex) -- Olanzapine (Zyprexa) -- Risperidone (Risperdal) -- Quetiapine (Seroquel) -- Ziprasidone (Geodon) -- Aripiprazole (Abilify) -- Which antipsychotic should you try? : the influence of the pharmaceutical industry on prescribing patterns -- Which antipsychotic should you try? : the bottom line -- Interactions of antipsychotics with other medications -- Other drugs to try if antipsychotics fail -- New medications on the horizon -- Drug prices and the use of generics -- Medications for early treatment or prevention -- The medication-savvy consumer and family -- Recommended further reading -- 9. The rehabilitation of schizophrenia -- Money and food -- Housing -- Employment -- Friendship and social skills training -- Medical and dental care -- Quality of life measures -- The need for asylum -- Recommended further reading -- 10. Ten major problems -- Cigarettes and coffee -- Alcohol and street drugs -- Sex, pregnancy, and AIDS -- Victimization -- Confidentiality -- Medication noncompliance -- Assisted treatment -- Assaultive and violent behavior -- Arrest and jail -- Suicide -- Recommended further reading -- 11. How can patients and families survive schizophrenia? -- The right attitude -- The importance of education -- Survival strategies for patients -- Survival strategies for families -- Effects of schizophrenia on siblings, children, and spouses -- Minimizing relapses -- Recommended further reading --

Subjects: Schizophrenia;

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Healthy teens, body and soul : a parent's complete guide to Adolescent health / by Marks, Andrea,M.D.(CARDINAL)673500; Rothbart, Betty.(CARDINAL)520992;

Subjects: Teenagers; Adolescent psychology.;

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