arthritis

Contents: Benny's Story - What is rheumatoid arthritis? What causes JRA? What's it like to live with this disease? How do we know about JRA? How do we help people with JRA today? What are we learning now?.

Janetta, intrigued by the paper animals her neighbor Mrs. Tsujimoto makes, learns the art of origami and becomes Mrs. Tsujimoto's hands when her arthritis makes it difficult for her to continue.

Describes the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and both conventional and alternative treatments of arthritis.

Discusses the types of arthritis, examination and diagnosis, risk factors, treatment and prognosis, and research about the disease.

Discusses the types of arthritis, the treatment and complications of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, and research related to this disease.

Gives a history of the study of arthritis; indicates whom it strikes; and describes symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, social and economic impact, current research, and future prospects.

Examines the many types of rheumatic diseases, their causes, symptoms, and treatments.