Rheumatology and Orthopaedics

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Vasculitis Gene V. Ball and S. Louis Bridges, Jr. This is a new edition of the successful textbook providing updated, detailed information on clinical, epidemiologic, pathophysiologic and therapeutic aspects of common and rare forms of vasculitis. 10 January 2008 | £155.00 | Hardback | 648 pages More details and ordering information

Lupus David Isenberg and Susan Manzi Lupus is a disorder in which the body's immune system attacks itself, culminating in disease which can affect multiple organs, including the skin, joints, heart, lungs, kidneys, and central nervous system. Lupus currently affects about 30,000 patients in the UK, 500,000 in the United States and tens of thousands throughout Europe. There have been great advances in research into the genetic background of lupus and new interventions such as stem-cell transplants, and this book provides information for patients, carers and their families on major developments in the understanding of the causes of lupus. 17 January 2008 | £13.99 | Paperback | 112 pages More details and ordering information

Osteoarthritis Nigel K Arden, Elizabeth Arden, and David Hunter Osteoarthritis is a common disorder of the joints that affects more than 2 million people in the UK, and studies suggest that this number will double in the next 20 years. The condition is strongly associated with ageing and is believed to affect up to 30% of people over 60 years of age. There are a number of misconceptions surrounding osteoarthritis and this, combined with the lack of effective drug treatments, often leaves patients dispirited and confused about their condition. Osteoarthritis: The Facts helps patients and their carers better understand their condition with a view towards self-management. 13 March 2008 | £12.99 | Paperback | 208 pages More details and ordering information

Muscular Dystrophy Alan E.H. Emery 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. Written specifically for people with muscular dystrophy and their families, this book answers many of the questions asked about how and why muscular dystrophy occurs, and how it will affect the life of a recently diagnosed child. As well as presenting the reader with advice and an explanation of muscular dystrophy, Muscular Dystrophy: The Factsalso guides the reader towards further information on societies and support groups around the world, and reliable internet resources. 6 March 2008 | £13.99 | Paperback | 160 pages More details and ordering information

Osteoporosis Edited by Gavin Clunie and Richard Keen Part of the Oxford Rheumatology Library and written by one of the co-authors of the Oxford Handbook of Rheumatology, this pocketbook summarizes the latest developments in the management of osteoporosis and serves as a practical resource for trainees in rheumatology, endocrinology and geriatric medicine, as well as general practitioners and paramedical staff involved in osteoporosis care. 20 December 2007 | £5.99 | Paperback | 208 pages More details and ordering information

Pain in Older People Peter Crome, Chris J. Main, and Frank Lally Part of the "Oxford Pain Management Library," this pocketbook will serve as a concise companion for healthcare professionals who manage older patients suffering with pain. Concise chapters will summarise up-to-date research literature in a practical style that will have direct relevance to busy clinicians. 15 November 2007 | £5.99 | Paperback | 200 pages More details and ordering information

Oxford Handbook of Sport and Exercise Medicine Domhnall MacAuley This handbook brings together the common problems and diagnoses in sports and exercise medicine with a focused summary of the latest strategies, management plans, and evidence-based protocols. This is a must-have text for all medics involved in sports and exercise medicine. 21 December 2006 | £29.95 | Flexicover | 872 pages More details and ordering information

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