Psoriatic Arthritis
Dafna D. Gladman and Vinod Chandran
Price: £12.99 (paper) ISBN-13: 978-0-19-923122-5 Estimated publication date: October 2008 160 pages, Various illus. & line drawings, 196x129 mm
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| Description | | - Includes Key Points at the start of each chapter to quickly summarise important concepts covered in the text
- Features numerous Case Histories and Patient Perspectives which provide practical examples throughout
- Myths and facts boxes highlight common misunderstandings and concrete facts about the condition
- Includes an invaluable resource section with suggested reading and contact information for support groups, plus a glossary of technical terms
| | Psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory arthritis associated with psoriasis. It is characterised by swelling and inflammation in and around the joints as well as inflammation of the skin. While there is currently no cure for psoriatic arthritis, several new treatments are emerging that offer new hope to patients. In this guide for patients, the authors draw on their experience from one of the
largest clinics in the world that is dedicated to understanding and managing patients with psoriatic arthritis, and highlight what is know about the causes and clinical features, along with the emotional impact that this condition has on peoples lives and how to manage it. |
Readership: Patients with psoriatic arthritis, their relatives and caregivers, including general practitioners.
| Authors, editors,
and contributors | Dafna D. Gladman, Professor of Medicine, University of Toronto, Senior Scientist, Toronto Western Research Institute, Director, Psoriatic Arthritis Program, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada and Vinod Chandran, Clinical Research Fellow, Psoriatic Arthritis Program, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
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