OWL: Patient Information/Arthritis

Ankylosing Spondylitis Patient Information ACR

American College of Rheumatology — 2002-01-09 10:29:07 GMT

Fact Sheet; Type "Ankylosing Spondylytis" [without quotes] in search box at this Web Site for additional information.

Ankylosing Spondylitis Patient Information from DePuy

DePuy Spine — 2004-09-28 10:29:07 GMT

Overview of this spinal arthritic condition includes anatomy (with diagrams), causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.

Arthritis MD

Arthritis MD — 2007-07-16 10:29:07 GMT

Arthritis MD - Trusted Information from doctors who care
Arthritis M.D., your online source for arthritis information and treatment options, has a vast information network of medical doctors and research students who have put forth an immense effort to bring you the most current arthritis research and lend you their experience to help you learn more about this very complex disease.
Articles signed by the author (usually M.D.) with his/her institutuion

Arthritis Symptoms

Rusty Ford — 2003-09-26 10:29:07 GMT

Information on over 100 types of arthritis and the drugs and procedures used to treat them.

Arthritis Symptoms

Rusty Ford — 2008-06-14 10:29:07 GMT

Information on over 100 types of arthritis and hundreds of other types of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
Focus on complimentary and alternative medicine (OWL editor)

Bursitis.org

Andrew Stephens — 2007-07-14 10:29:07 GMT

The bursa is what cushions the tendon and thereby helps prevent friction between the tendon and the bone. Unfortunately, constant rubbing of the tendon over the bone with high amounts of repetitive arm, shoulder, hip, knee and ankle motion can lead to enough friction of the bursa itself to cause the inflammation and irritation of the bursa called bursitis.

Fibromyalgia Patient Education Centre

Not Available — 2007-05-14 10:29:07 GMT

Medscape Patient Education Resources

HLA B27

2006-09-03 10:29:07 GMT

University of Maryland

Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs NSAIDs

2006-11-09 10:29:07 GMT

Definition Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are medications other than corticosteroids that relieve pain, swelling, stiffness, and inflammation. Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers

Osteoarthritis Patient Education Center

Not Available — 2007-05-14 10:29:07 GMT

Medscape Patient Education Center on Osteoarthritis

Paget's Disease

University of Washington Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine — 2002-01-09 10:29:07 GMT

Overview of this bone disorder including information on cause, facts and myths, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Patients Guide to Ankylosis Spondylitis

2006-09-03 10:29:07 GMT

University fo Maryland

Reiter's Syndrome

2006-09-03 10:29:07 GMT

In Ankylosing Spondylitis Diary and Diet Research - the Chronicles of Zark

Reiter's Syndrome Resources

2006-09-03 10:29:07 GMT

Reiters

2006-09-03 10:29:07 GMT

University of Washington