Economic Evaluation Of Prophylactic Treatment With Misoprostol In Osteoarthritic Patients Treated With Nsiads

Traditional textbooks in this field have emphasized the basic sciences of pathology, biochemistry and physiology. Evidence-based Gastroenterology and Hepatology covers all the major diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver, utilizing clinical epidemiology to present the strongest and most current evidence for interventions. This second edition is edited and written by leading gastroenterologists from around the world, each chapter summarizes the evidence so that better informed decisions will be made about which treatments to offer to patients. It provides practising Gastroenterologists and Surgeons with clear information regarding the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic diseases, giving clear evidence and experience-based material that is immediately relevant to clinical practice. Also contains a list of recommended reading at the end of each chapter. Take a look at up to date information at www.evidbasedgastro.com

Compiled by Cochrane collaborators and members of OMERACT (Outcome Measures in Rheumatology), Evidence-based Rheumatology is an essential resource for evidence-based medicine as applied to the musculoskeletal disorders. The introductory section covers the principles of evidence-based medicine in rheumatology, followed by clinical chapters covering all the major disorders. Each chapter includes non-drug therapy, drug therapy, and consumer evidence-based summaries. Evidence-Based Series: Evidence-based Rheumatology, part of the acclaimed series BMJ Evidence-based medicine textbooks that have revolutionised clinical medicine literature, comes with a fully searchable CD-ROM of the whole text. The text is kept up to date online at www.evidbasedrheum.com Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

The third edition of this publiction attempts to be the most comprehensive, authoritative rheumatology text, designed to meet the complete needs of all practicing and academic rheumatologists as well as all arthritis related health care professionals and scientists interested in disorders of the musculoskeletal system. The book is firmy grounded on modern medical science, integrating the relevant basic biology with current clinical practice.

In recent years, a number of new developments have greatly enhanced our understanding of the aetiology, pathogenesis, and management of osteoarthritis. Understanding of the mechanism of cartilege breakdown has advanced, and new evidence from animal models have shown that the development and progression of osteoarthritis can be prevented or retarded pharmacologically. With more and more cases of this disease being seen each year, there are extensive research programs underway to find effective treatments for this disease. Osteoarthrities brings together an international team of acclaimed experts on this prevalent disease to provide a comprehensive textbook examining all aspects of this increasingly common condition. Included amongst others, are sections describing the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis, its clinical features, and the standard approaches to diagnosis. There are also sections covering in depth, the management of OA, and the prospects for pharmacological treatments of joint breakdown in ostoarthritis. While being an important text for rheumatologists and orthopedic surgeons, it will also be of great interest to physical therapists, radiologists, pathologists, epidemiologists, and general practitioners. Extensive illustrated, and incorporating the most recent advances in OA research, Osteoarthritis is the definitive work in this highly important disease.

Now in its revised, updated Fifth Edition, The Cleveland Clinic Intensive Review of Internal Medicine offers thorough preparation for board certification and recertification exams in internal medicine. It is written by distinguished Cleveland Clinic faculty and serves as the syllabus for the Cleveland Clinic's esteemed internal medicine board review course. Clinical vignettes and bulleted lists throughout the book highlight key clinical points. This edition also includes boxed "Points to Remember". Board simulations appear at the end of each section. An updated mock board exam containing over 200 multiple-choice questions appears at the end of the book. A companion Website will offer an interactive question bank with 200 additional questions.