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Hannelore Helbing-Sheafe’s constant struggle with her health was a powerful motivator to investigate possible ways to help herself and others.The focus of her practice was always on finding the cause of the problem and instructing patients in using correct nutrients and/or natural medicine and therapy to correct and reverse existing health problems.Her main focus has been to seek balance in all body systems.Connective Tissue Diseases - Holistic Therapy Options provides valuable information about holistic therapy options for patients afflicted with connective tissue (collagen) problems.Detailed information is given regarding current medical diagnostic procedures and treatment, followed by holistic therapy options.The book also provides details about the multiple, complexing symptoms experienced during this illness.Connective Tissue Diseases - Holistic Therapy Options is an education on 'Nature's Pharmacy'. It promises no miracle cures; instead, it lists natural substances that soothe pain, improve circulation, repair and restore connective tissue to normal function, reverse illness to a more manageable level and give the chronically ill patient quality of life and hope. ... Read more

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This sourcebook has been created for patients who have decided to make education and Internet-based research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it also tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to dermatomyositis, from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on dermatomyositis. Following an introductory chapter, the sourcebook is organized into three parts. PART I: THE ESSENTIALS; Chapter 1. The Essentials on Dermatomyositis: Guidelines; Chapter 2. Seeking Guidance; Chapter 3. Clinical Trials and Dermatomyositis; PART II: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND ADVANCED MATERIAL; Chapter 4. Studies on Dermatomyositis; Chapter 5. Patents on Dermatomyositis; Chapter 6. Books on Dermatomyositis; Chapter 7. Multimedia on Dermatomyositis; Chapter 8. Periodicals and News on Dermatomyositis; Chapter 9. Physician Guidelines and Databases; Chapter 10. Dissertations on Dermatomyositis; PART III. APPENDICES; Appendix A. Researching Your Medications; Appendix B. Researching Alternative Medicine; Appendix C. Researching Nutrition; Appendix D. Finding Medical Libraries; Appendix E. Your Rights and Insurance; ONLINE GLOSSARIES; DERMATOMYOSITIS GLOSSARY; INDEX. Related topics include: Idiopathic inflammatory myopathy. ... Read more

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"Finally, comprehensive information in one book we all - mother, father, and patient - can understand with information to relieve the angst of countless questions and sleepless nights." - Jacquelyne DenUyl, mother of Eric, juvenile dermatomyositis."Everything you need to know has been carefully put together here in this one source. If your child has myositis and you want the best possible results, you need to read this book!" - Thomas J. A. Lehman, MD, Chief, Division of Pediatric Rheumatology, Hospital for Special Surgery in NY, and Author of "It's Not Just Growing Pains.""This gem of a book is a great resource to educate, remove some of the fears, and provide hope for anyone faced with living with this disease." - John H. Klippel, MD, President and CEO, Arthritis Foundation.This comprehensive resource for patients, families, and healthcare providers has been written and edited by medical experts in juvenile myositis. It summarizes much of what is known about this rare but serious autoimmune disease in which the body's own defense system attacks muscle and other healthy tissues. It is an indispensable resource for families of children with myositis and their healthcare teams. By reading this book, you will: 1. Learn what juvenile myositis (JM) is and how to explain it to children; 2. Understand the symptoms of JM, tests used to diagnose it, and how to find medical help; 3. Find strategies to help your child adjust to physical limitations and to cope with JM as a family; 4. Understand treatment options and how health professionals track your child's progress; 5. Gain information on different aspects of JM, including long-term outcomes; and, 6. Discover a number of resources to assist you in the fight against your child's myositis.Proceeds from the sale of this book will help fund further research into juvenile myositis. ... Read more

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I'm 19 and I've had DM since I was 2. This book (edited by my doctor Lauren Pachman) is extremely informative and has everything you need to correctly help you or your child. I highly recommend this book to anybody that has Myositis or anybody that is a parent or family member of somebody with any form of Myositis. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Skin & Allergy News, published by Thomson Gale on July 1, 2007. The length of the article is 673 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Be alert to cancers in dermatomyositis patients.(Clinical Rounds)
Author: Nancy Walsh
Publication: Skin & Allergy News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 38Issue: 7Page: 41(1)

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by Thomson Gale on August 1, 2007. The length of the article is 636 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Watch dermatomyositis patients for cancers and organ involvement.(Skin Disorders)
Author: Nancy Walsh
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 37Issue: 15Page: 21(1)

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This digital document is an article from Skin & Allergy News, published by International Medical News Group on April 1, 2004. The length of the article is 711 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Dermatomyositis Dx: consider the cutaneous: quality of life concerns.(Clinical Rounds)
Author: Diana Mahoney
Publication: Skin & Allergy News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2004
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 35Issue: 4Page: 31(1)

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Targeted to patients, their families and allied health students, The Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders provides in-depth coverage of neurological diseases and disorders, including stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson disease, Tourette Syndrome, Alzheimer's disease, cerebral palsy, vertigo, amnesia and epilepsy. Related topics include communication aids, electric personal assistive mobility devices, medications for treating neurological diseases and conditions, understanding the needs of Alzheimer patient caregivers and more. This two-volume set provides an alternative to resources that either fail to explore neurological disease in any depth and or do so at a level not appropriate for students and general readers.

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In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading."Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so.Download Description
This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to dermatomyositis. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to dermatomyositis. If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on April 15, 2004. The length of the article is 988 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Skin changes give clues to dermatomyositis dx; beyond Bohan and Peter?(Clinical Rounds)
Author: Diana Mahoney
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 15, 2004
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 34Issue: 8Page: 38(1)

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This up-to-date electronic book on CD-ROM provides the best collection available anywhere of official Federal government information and documents on the subject of myositis including dermatomyositis and polymyositis. This CD-ROM uses next-generation search technology that allows complete indexing and makes all files on the disc fully searchable. For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material.

This thoroughly researched collection presents vital information from many authoritative sources: National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Combined Health Information Database (CHID), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS). Contents include clinical and medical information, with information on signs, symptoms, testing, diagnosis, treatment, research, and more.

In addition, as a bonus we have included an encyclopedic collection of general medical and health documents - thousands of pages with extensive material from the NIH on hundreds of diseases and health topics from A to Z, along with government consumer healthcare tips, disease prevention programs, dietary guidelines, and travelers' health information. Since navigating the Internet to find additional non-governmental medical information can be confusing, we've also provided our exclusive "Guide to Leading Medical Websites" with updated links to 73 of the best sites for medical information! By using weblinks on the CD-ROM, you can quickly check for the latest clinical updates directly from the government.

This CD-ROM has over 32,000 pages reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software and Reader software is included. Advanced search and indexing features are built into our reproduction, providing a complete full-text index. This enables the user to search all the files on the disk at one time for words or phrases using just one search command! The Acrobat cataloging technology adds enormous value and uncommon functionality to this impressive collection of government documents and material. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, comprehensive, and portable!

Our CD-ROMs are privately-compiled collections of official public domain U.S. government files and documents - they are not produced by the federal government. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work, utilizing the benefits of the Acrobat format to uniformly present thousands of pages that can be rapidly reviewed or printed without untold hours of tedious searching and downloading. This book-on-a-disc makes a superb reference work and educational tool for patients and their families, physicians, and other medical professionals. (Information on this CD-ROM is NOT a substitute for professional medical advice; of course, readers are urged to consult with a professional health care provider for any suspected illness.) ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Internal Medicine News, published by International Medical News Group on June 1, 2004. The length of the article is 971 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Dermatomyositis diagnosis: look for skin clues.(Dermatology)
Author: Diana Mahoney
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 1, 2004
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 37Issue: 11Page: 28(1)

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This digital document is an article from Skin & Allergy News, published by Thomson Gale on July 1, 2007. The length of the article is 701 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Assessment tools prove useful in juvenile Dermatomyositis.(Clinical Rounds)
Author: Sharon Worcester
Publication: Skin & Allergy News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 38Issue: 7Page: 40(1)

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Avoiding hard-to-understand medical jargon, the four-volume Gale Encyclopedia of Childrens Health uses language that parents can understand, while still providing enough depth to benefit today's health science students. The set provides in-depth coverage of pediatric diseases and disorders, along with issues related to physical and cognitive/behavioral development.

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This digital document is an article from Skin & Allergy News, published by Thomson Gale on September 1, 2005. The length of the article is 1021 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Know the signs of dermatomyositis and systemic lupus erythematosus: in children, overlooking or misinterpreting certain dangerous symptoms can be lethal.(Clinical Rounds)
Author: Doug Brunk
Publication: Skin & Allergy News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 36Issue: 9Page: 29(1)

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This digital document is an article from Skin & Allergy News, published by Thomson Gale on July 1, 2007. The length of the article is 525 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Data may change treatment for juvenile dermatomyositis.(Clinical Rounds)
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication: Skin & Allergy News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 38Issue: 7Page: 40(1)

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This digital document is an article from Southern Medical Journal, published by Thomson Gale on July 1, 2006. The length of the article is 1826 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Dermatomyositis and esophageal cancer.(Case Report)(medical research)(includes related article "Key Points" and "Diagnosis of dermatomyositis and polymyositis" table)
Author: Imran Iftikhar
Publication: Southern Medical Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 99Issue: 7Page: 777(3)

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This digital document is an article from Dermatology Nursing, published by Jannetti Publications, Inc. on April 1, 1998. The length of the article is 7178 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the author: The cutaneous manifestations of rheumatic diseases are extremely numerous and varied. A discussion is presented concerning the recognition and management of the most common cutaneous changes seen in the three major rheumatic diseases of interest to dermatology nurses -- lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis/polymyositis, and scleroderma/systemic sclerosis.

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Title: Cutaneous manifestations of rheumatic diseases: lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, scleroderma. (continuing education series with quiz)
Author: Richard D. Sontheimer
Publication: Dermatology Nursing (Refereed)
Date: April 1, 1998
Publisher: Jannetti Publications, Inc.
Volume: v10Issue: n2Page: p81(17)

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