Book DescriptionArthritis Without Pain is a timely publication about a long-awaited breakthrough for arthritis pain a category of drugs called TNF blockers The miracle of TNF blockers is this: they work Nearly two of every threepatients who try these medications get lasting relief from joint pain and inflammation Known as biologic DMARDs, овкпг these high-tech drugs inhibit the action of tumor necrosis factor (TNF), a protein that contributes to joint damage associated with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis Arthritis Without Pain examines the science behind the TNF blockers Enbrel®, Remicade® and Humira™, offers practical advice for their use, and explores the real-life experience of patients who take them Written by noted Dallas rheumatologist Scott J Zashin, M D , in collaboration with healthcare writer Laurie Hesser, Arthritis Without Pain gives patients the knowledge to take charge of their arthritis, move past the pain, and get back to a more active life Learn about TNF blockers and how they work Compare TNF blockers with methotrexate and other arthritis drugs Take a five-minute self-test to see if you are a candidate for anti-TNF therapy Understand the differences between Enbrel®, Remicade® and Humira™ Know what to ask before therapy and what to expect during therapy Gain insight into how biologic drugs are manufactured and why they need special handling Learn how uninsured/underinsured patients may still have access to these medications Read about other patients experiences with these life-changing drugs With the latest information on types of arthritis, standard treatments, lab tests and clinical trials, Arthritis Without Pain is a comprehensive guide to TNF blockers and the state of arthritis treatment today.  Wilhelm2004 г 280 стр ISBN 0975406000.