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Cartilage and Osteoarthritis
. Ed(S): Sabatini, Massimo; Pastoureau, Philippe; Ceuninck, Frederic de
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Paperback. Editor(s): Sabatini, Massimo; Pastoureau, Philippe; Ceuninck, Frederic De. Series: Methods in Molecular Medicine. Num Pages: 358 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 154 x 26. Weight in Grams: 638.
Osteoarthritis (OA), the most common form of arthritis, is generally characterized by a slowly progressive degeneration of articular cartilage, particularly in the weight-bearing joints. It has a stronger prevalence in women, and its incidence increases with age. OA is a major and growing health concern in developed countries, owing to steadily increasing life expectancy and the demand for better quality of life. Because of its chronic nature and nonfatal outcome, OA affects the growing population of the elderly over an increasing time span. Moreover, despite its relatively benign character, OA is one of the most disabling diseases; it is responsible ... Read more
Osteoarthritis (OA), the most common form of arthritis, is generally characterized by a slowly progressive degeneration of articular cartilage, particularly in the weight-bearing joints. It has a stronger prevalence in women, and its incidence increases with age. OA is a major and growing health concern in developed countries, owing to steadily increasing life expectancy and the demand for better quality of life. Because of its chronic nature and nonfatal outcome, OA affects the growing population of the elderly over an increasing time span. Moreover, despite its relatively benign character, OA is one of the most disabling diseases; it is responsible ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Humana Press Inc. United States
Number of pages
358
Condition
New
Series
Methods in Molecular Medicine
Number of Pages
358
Place of Publication
Totowa, NJ, United States
ISBN
9781617374500
SKU
V9781617374500
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