Rheumatoid Arthritis : Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Health Effects

by Madsen, Michael H.

• ISBN13: 9781617619311
• ISBN10: 1617619310
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-03-01
• Publisher: NOVA SCIENCE PUBLISHERS INC

Summary

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory auto-immune disease characterised by progressive joint destruction resulting from chronic synovial inflammation. It leads to various degrees of disability, and ultimately has a profound impact on the social, economic, psychological, and sexual aspects of the patient's life. This book presents current research from across the globe in the study of rheumatoid arthritis, including the relevance of genetic risk factors in rheumatoid arthritis; cervical reconstruction for cervical disorders in rheumatoid arthritis; sub-clinical atherosclerosis in patients with rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis; and hand involvement and quality of life effects on patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Table of Contents

Preface

Pathogenesis Mechanism & Cardiovascular Risk Factors for Arteriosclerosis in Rheumatoid Arthritis: The Importance & Implications of Early Diagnosis

A Review of Neurobiomechanical Changes in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Hand Involvement & its Effects on Quality of Life in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Relevance of Genetic Risk Factors in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Long-Term Results of Computer-Assisted Cervical Reconstruction for Cervical Disorders in Rheumatoid Arthritis

The Impact of Rheumatic Arthritis on Sexual Function

Role of T Cells in Human Osteoclastogenesis-Bone Destruction of Rheumatoid Artritis via Cytokines from T Cells

Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Patients with Rheumatoid & Psoriatic Arthritis

Index

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