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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: the Old and the New

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is an autoimmune disease that can affect any organ system in the body. The disease most commonly causes fatigue, arthritis and skin rash, but it can also cause inflammation and damage in organs such as the kidneys and blood vessels. Join us to hear a review of this challenging chronic illness and what is new for treatments.

Speaker: Christine Thorburn, M.D., PAMF Rheumatology

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http://209.242.151.13/mills/mp3/pa_1107_lupus.mp3

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Books Articles and Newsletters

Age Erasers for Women

This book is designed to show women how they can look and feel younger longer. Medical experts write on metabolism, injury, arthritis and osteoporosis, sexuality, weight loss, etc.

All You Need to Know About Joint Surgery: Get Ready for Surgery, Recovery and an Active New Lefiestyle

Now more than ever, people with painful, debilitating arthritis are having joint replacements and other types of joint surgery. This book describes the newset surgical techniques, easy steps you can take to make surgery more successful, when you should delay surgery, and many tips for a successful recovery.

Arthritis - The Johns Hopkins White Papers, 2007

This White Paper contains the most recent developments and information on osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. A section on rheumatoid disorders is also included. Topics covered include: effect of new osteoarthritis treatments on disease progression, biologic response modifiers, joint replacement, minimally invasive hip-replacement surgery, new knee replacement for women and how acupuncture and behavior therapy help fibromyalgia.

Arthritis Foundation's Guide to Good Living with Osteoarthritis, The

Learn to take control of osteoarthritis and live a full life: simple exercises; medications; herbs and supplements; weight loss; stress management, and more.

Arthritis Foundation's Guide to Pain Management, The

Discover what happens in your body to cause pain, learn to use pain charts to measure your pain's intensity, evaluate the pros and cons of the latest drugs and high-tech treatments, explore natural and alternative options for treating pain, exercise to ease pain and stiffness, create a pain management plan.

Arthritis Help Book, The

This book guides arthritis sufferers in coping with joint pain through tested advice, useful hints, and an emphasis on self-management -- helping people with arthritis and fibromyalgia to achieve their own goals. Includes information on: understanding the different kinds of arthritis and fibromyalgia; proven techniques to reduce pain and increase dexterity; designing an exercise program that matches your needs; finding tips and gadgets that solve common problems; communicating with family, friends, colleagues, and doctors; overcoming fatigue, depression, and other troubling feelings; and ... more

Arthritis in Black and White

This is a book on arthritis as seen on X-ray. Medical reference.

Arthritis: A Take Care of Yourself Health Guide

This book provides information on more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions, such as fibromyalgia and gout. It explains the different ways that joints become painful, and all of the medications, operations, and other remedies available. The author describes each test your doctor might perform, the clues for recognizing harmful treatments, and the steps you can take to prevent or ease arthritis pain.

Atlas of Rheumatology

Reference book on rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis

Cooking with Fragile Hands

This book, written by an occupational therapist, is intended for individuals with conditions such as arthritis or multiple sclerosis which may limit mobility in their hands. It has a large section of recipes, and a section dedicated to hints and tips around the kitchen to make food preparation easier.

Coping with Prednisone* (*and other cortisone-related medicines)

Prednisone and related drugs (glucocorticoids) are used to treat illnesses ranging from asthma and arthritis to kidney disease and organ transplants. While they may be the only treatment for serious or life-threatening illnesses, they may have serious side-effects. The book is a comprehensive guide for patients undergoing treatment, and for healthcare workers and caregivers.

John Hopkins Cookbook Library, The

The doctors and nutritionists at Johns Hopkins have collaborated with chefs and recipe developes to create a library of cookbooks that offer delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes. A series of three books: 1. Recipes for Arthritis 2. Recipes for Weight Loss 3. Recipes for a Healthy Heart

Knees & Hips: A troubleshooting guide to knee and hip pain

This Special Health Report from Harvard Medical School covers a wide range of knee and hip conditions. Topics include overuse injuries, osteoarthritis of the knee and hip, pain treatment, imaging techniques, surgical and non-surgical treatment of knee and hip conditions and preventive strategies.

Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Many Americans live with rheumatoid arthritis, many of them individuals in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. Almost all can and do lead full, satisfying, and highly productive lives. This book is designed to help newly diagnosed individuals and their families deal with the questions and fears and uncertainties they may face. It addresses diagnosic tests, treatment options, progression of the disease, diet, exercise, and much more.

Mayo Clinic on Arthritis

This book focuses on the two most common forms of arthritis: osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. The information is based on regimens used by Mayo Clinic doctors and other health professionals in caring for their patients. Treatments are outlined, and alternative therapies are addressed. Self-management techniques, day-to-day activities, travel, easier ways of cooking, overcoming fatigue and pain are covered.

Mayo Clinic on Chronic Pain

This book focuses on what you can do to manage chronic or recurrent pain from headaches, back pain, arthritis to less common causes of pain. It addresses exercises to reduce pain; mind-body connection; how to improve sleep; complementary and alternative therapies; ways to cope with anger and other emotions; medications, and more.

New Wellness Encyclopedia, The

This reference book provides information on preventing disease and maintaining health and well-being. Topics include: antioxidants, preventing low-back pain, sun protection, passive smoke; vitamin and mineral supplements, managing arthritis pain, cold and flu remedies, etc.

Out of Joint

This book is part memoir, part medical and social history. The story moves from the 1940s to the present, and chronicles the author's experience with arthritis, and combines it with a far-reaching exploration of a socially hidden ailment and of any chronic condition. It discusses little-know medical research and social issues: controversies over arthritis drugs, intense demands concerning disability, and the surprising and the disproportionate number of women affected by chronic illness.

Out of Joint: A Private and Public Story of Arthritis

The author, a prize-winning historian, begins her mornings by casing her joints: Can her ankles take the stairs? Will her fingers open a jar? Peel and Orange? It was not always this way for her. She went to bed one night an active professional and a healthy young mther, and woke up the next morning literally out of joint. With wrists and elbows no longer wotking right, she'd discovered one of the first signs of rheumaoid arthritis. This book is part memoir, part medical and social history. It explores many facets of a chronic condition, and its impact on life.

Pain in Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Juvenile Chronic Arthritis (2nd Ed.)

This Clinical Practice Guideline for the management of arthritis pain is complete with illustrations, tables and algorithms.

Primer on the Rheumatic Diseases

This reference work is a summary of what physicians and students need to know about the rheumatic diseases in an effort to improve the quality of life for people with arthritis.

Strong Women and Men Beat Arthritis

This book is a guide for people with arthritis to reduce pain and disability, increase strength and physical function, improve mood and boost self-confidence. It also addresses a scientifically based eating plan to reduce inflammation; hands-on guide to the latest medications; complementary therapies: which work, and which don't.

Your Personal Guide to Living Well with Fibromyalgia

This book tells you what fibromyalgia is, the causes and the symptoms. It goes on to help you take charge and manage your health: pain control, fatigue, stress, exercise and more.

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Community Support Groups

Arthritis Foundation of San Francisco

Check website for local groups or call 1-800-464-6240 or 415-356-1230
Arthritis Foundation of San Francisco

Arthritis Group: Community Hospital of Los Gatos

Check website for meetings or call (877) 228-3638 for additional information.
Web site

Arthritis Group: El Camino Hospital

Check website for meetings or call 1-800-216-5556
Web site

Arthritis Group:Mills Peninsula Health Care System

Check website for meeting or call 1-800-654-9966.
Web site

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Media & Electronic Resources

5 Steps for Living with Arthritis

This video has information about understanding the condition and ways you can improve your quality of life with arthritis.

PACE: People with Arthritis Can Exercise, Level 2

This tape is of a program of moderate exercise especially designed for people with mild arthritis who get easily fatigued. The exercises are designed to strengthen muscle and improve mobility. REMINDER: Consult with your doctor before beginning any exercise program.

PACE: People with Arthritis Can Exercise, Level I

This video tape is a program of sitting and standing exercises especially designed for people whose everyday activities are impaired by arthritis. REMINDER: consult your doctor before beginning an exercise program.

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Outside Web Sites

American College of Rheumatology

Associated health professionals providing information for treating more than 100 types of arthritis and related disorders of the joints, muscles, and bones.
http://www.rheumatology.org/

Arthritis Groups: Arthritis Foundation

Check web site or call for local groups. 800-464-6240 or 415-356-1230
Web site

Do I have Arthritis?

http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Arthritis/tengo_artritis.asp

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

National Institute of Health's Web site with fact sheets, brochures and fact sheets dealing with rheumatic diseases.
http://www.niams.nih.gov/

PDR's Getting Well Network

Reference site for a number of conditions like breast cancer, allergies, arthritis, depression, ear infections, hypertension and osteoporosis.
http://www.pdr.net/gettingwell/index.html

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Podcasts & Online Video

Osteoarthritis: Beyond Cox-2 Inhibitors

Presented by: David Fischer, M.D., PAMF Rheumatology

Dr. Fischer will discuss the causes and treatments of osteoarthritis, the most common cause of joint problems in adulthood. The focus will be on the risks and benefits of medication, surgery and lifestyle changes.

Click to play file or on a PC: Right mouse click on the name of the file and click "save link as" or MAC: Ctrl-Click and "Download Linked File"


http://209.242.151.13/mills/mp3/Osteoarthritis.mp3

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: the Old and the New

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is an autoimmune disease that can affect any organ system in the body. The disease most commonly causes fatigue, arthritis and skin rash, but it can also cause inflammation and damage in organs such as the kidneys and blood vessels. Join us to hear a review of this challenging chronic illness and what is new for treatments.

Speaker: Christine Thorburn, M.D., PAMF Rheumatology

Click to play file or on a PC: right mouse click on the name of the file and click "save link as" or MAC: Ctrl-Click and "Download Linked File"


http://209.242.151.13/mills/mp3/pa_1107_lupus.mp3

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Video Tape

5 Steps for Living with Arthritis

This video has information about understanding the condition and ways you can improve your quality of life with arthritis.

Osteoarthritis Action Plan, The

Guidelines for the medical management of osteoarthritis. Includes differentiating OA from other conditions, a comprehensive approach to management, nonpharmacologic therapy, pharmacologic therapy, and more aggressive measures.

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