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Behçet’s Syndrome has seen great strides over the last two decades in the availability of new treatments and the understanding of underlying pathogenesis. Only 30 years ago the majority of particularly young men with Behçet’s lost total eye sight, now only a minority do. This book covers the most recent developments in the basic and clinical aspects of Behçet’s Syndrome. International authorities have collaborated to offer their diverse expert knowledge on the multiple affected organs and systems, including the skin, the eye, the brain,the lungs and not the least the gastrointestinal and the locomotor systems. A special chapter is devoted to juvenile disease. The definitive resource on Behçet’s Syndrome, this book is well suited for rheumatologists, dermatologists, ophthalmologists, neurologists, and health professionals caring for Behçet’s patients. ... Read more

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This monograph fills a wide information gap for the clinician and researcher alike. Containing numerous clinical photographs, statistical data, and concise descriptions of the initial mucocutaneous symptoms, it will help the clinician to understand and identify the disease. Other manifestations of BD in such systems as the cardiac, vascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, to name a few, are also described. In addition, the book surveys the drugs and other therapeutic modalities known to have beneficial effects. Lastly, the book's synopsis of the pathogenic and immunologic features of the disease will be useful to scientists interested in the research aspects of BD. ... Read more

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Pictures worth a thousand words
This book has the best collection of Behcet's-related pictures (skin lesions, etc) that you'll find in one place. If you've wondered what a pathergy reaction looks like, for example, or erythema nodosum, this book is an excellent resource. Warning -- if you're a BD patient AND a parent (and you can afford this book in the first place), it's not something to leave lying around the house for your kids to find: some pictures are horrific and might even give *adults* nightmares. If you're a doctor, this book will give you a basic overview of Behcet's -- but there's more detailed info on clinical research and outcomes in the "Contemporary Synopsis on Behcet's" (for info up to 1989) and the "Essential Guide to Behcet's" (for info up till 2002).

If you have Behcet's Disease, take this book to your doctor!
This book is aimed at physicians treating people with Behcet's Disease, a rare autoimmune vasculitis.I think its best features are the many pages of close-up color photos of what Behcet's Disease can do to your body and skin.Take this book to your doctor(s) if a diagnosis of Behcet's Disease is being considered!It's expensive, but you simply can't get this type of resource elsewhere. ... Read more

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This 320-page classic reference book on Behcet's Diseaseis available once again -- reprinted by Joanne Zeis with permissionfrom Futura Publishing in a new paperback version, with all the textand photos of the original edition. The comprehensive contents includechapters on immunology, diagnostic criteria, hematologic aspects,pathogenesis, pathology, musculoskeletal manifestations, andmiscellaneous clinical manifestations (including the effects ofBehcet's on the following body systems: cardiac, vascular, renal,pulmonary, GI, hepatic, splenic, pancreatic, genitourinary,dermatologic, and neurologic). ... Read more

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This book, the Proceedings of the 10th International Conferenceon Behcet's Disease, held 27-29 June 2002, in Berlin, Germany,presents the state-of-the-art in historical perspectives,epidemiology, diagnostic criteria, prognostic parameters, methods forassessment of disease activity and quality of life, clinicalinvestigation, etiopathology including the genetics and immunology ofthe disease, basic research, therapeutics, and physician-to-patientrelations. Furthermore the manuscripts arising from a patient /physician session have also been included. Reports of the intensiveexchange among expert physicians and patient representatives onscientific and personal levels which took place during the conferencemay also be of great advantage for our patients and their families. ... Read more

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The above mentioned conference was hosted in Paris, following on from the Mayo Clinic. Behçet's disease remains mysterious, despite the increasing interest of researchers, reflected in the 200 communications selected for this publication. Numerous previously held beliefs about the disease are disputed or contradicted, following on from the conference. For example, the disease was previously described as a disease limited to the Mediterranean basin, whereas it is in fact omnipresent, as is demonstrated by papers from more than 20 countries across the globe. Described as being seven times more likely to affect men, in fact the disease afflicts women more often in epidemiological surveys and takes a more minor form. Behçet's disease can begin in childhood, even though it was believed to be a disease of young adults. In spite of the absence of biologic or histologic markers, Behçet's disease has international classification cri ... Read more

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Behçet's Disease (BD) is one of the most-studied systemic disorders characterized by an occlusive vasculopathy of multiple organs. The etiology and pathogenesis of BD are still unclear, but there is evidence for genetic, immunologic and infectious factors in the onset and throughout the course of the disease. Immunology of Behçet's Disease highlights various aspects of BD. After an epidemiological overview, the clinical presentation of ocular and non-ocular symptoms of BD are summarized. The immunopathological changes reflect a chronic vasculitis of arterioles, venules and capillaries. The role of T-cells, but also of NK-T-cells, secreted cytokines and neutrophils is covered. For years microorganisms have been under investigation as initiating BD and, in particular, immune reactions against various microbial heat shock proteins could be an important etiological factor. It has been shown that the pathogenic gene involved in the development of BD is pinpointed to HLA-B51. Finally, the treatment of BD is discussed in detail, including new options like anti-TNF-alpha-antibodies and interferon-alpha. Immunology of Behçet's Disease summarizes our knowledge regarding the most important factors that induce or trigger BD and will stimulate research in the field and help to initiate new ideas. ... Read more

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Ninety-three papers presented at the Fifth International Conference on Behcets' Disease held at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, September 1989, are organized within four sections: diagnostic criteria and epidemiology; clinical manifestations ocular,, neurological, vascular and pulmonary, cu ... Read more

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"You Are Not Alone: 15 People with Behcet's" is a book wheremen, women and children from the US and Canada share their experiencesliving with Behcet's Disease. This publication has the support andapproval of the American Behcet's Disease Association. Each person's first symptoms and disease progression are covered, as well as treatments in use, and other medical problems that may be related to this chronic illness. This is the only book available on Behcet's to describe symptoms and treatments in language easily understood by the layperson. ... Read more

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A Wonderful Book for People Affected by Behcet's
So you've just been given the diagnosis of Behcet's Disease, a rare autoimmune rheumatic condition that seemingly no one has ever heard of before.I have the disease myself, and I enjoyed reading how others like me are coping.This book offers in-depth personal stories of Americans who deal with Behcet's Disease on a daily basis and can help you feel less alone.Check out Joanne Zeis's other books and resources too for the best patient information available! ... Read more

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This up-to-date and comprehensive set of two CD-ROM discs provides a superb collection of official Federal government documents on the subject of Behcet's Syndrome. Behcet's syndrome is a disease that involves inflammation of the blood vessels. It causes problems in many parts of the body. The most common symptoms are: sores in the mouth; sores on the sex organs; other skin sores; swelling of parts of the eye; pain, swelling and stiffness of the joints. More serious problems can include meningitis, blood clots, inflammation of the digestive system and blindness.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. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, and portable - everything you need to know, from the federal sources you trust. This thoroughly researched collection presents vital information from many authoritative sources: Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the relevant institute for this disease, and others.In addition to the comprehensive disease-specific coverage, this disc set also includes our Medical Encyclopedia, a $19.95 value! The Encyclopedia presents a collection of official documents about a wide range of medical topics, diseases, illnesses, health and wellness. There is vital information from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Cancer Institute, and more. Topics covered include: major diseases, including cancer, heart and vascular disease, stroke, blood diseases and disorders, lung diseases, and neurological disorders such as dementia and epilepsy * CDC Health Topics A to Z, Foodborne Illnesses, Infants and Children, Injuries, Occupational Health, Older Adults, Women * CDC Travelers' Health - Destinations, Vaccinations, Diseases, Mosquito, Tick, Food, Water, Clinics, Yellow Book, Children, Airplanes, Cruise Ships, Special Needs, Relief Workers, * Dietary Guidelines * NIH A to Z from abnormalities to X-rays.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 67 of the best sites for medical information! Built-in weblinks let you quickly check for the latest clinical updates directly from the government and the best commercial portals, news sites, reference/textbook/non-commercial portals, and health organizations. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Skin & Allergy News, published by International Medical News Group on July 1, 2003. The length of the article is 5505 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: Behcet's syndrome may respond to infliximab. (Six Cases).
Author: Nancy Walsh
Publication: Skin & Allergy News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2003
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 34Issue: 7Page: 35(1)

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This up-to-date and comprehensive set of two CD-ROM discs provides a superb collection of official Federal government documents on the subject of Behcet's Syndrome. Behcet's syndrome is a disease that involves inflammation of the blood vessels. It causes problems in many parts of the body. The most common symptoms are: sores in the mouth; sores on the sex organs; other skin sores; swelling of parts of the eye; pain, swelling and stiffness of the joints. More serious problems can include meningitis, blood clots, inflammation of the digestive system and blindness.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. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, and portable - everything you need to know, from the federal sources you trust. This thoroughly researched collection presents vital information from many authoritative sources: Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the relevant institute for this disease, and others.In addition to the comprehensive disease-specific coverage, this disc set also includes our Medical Encyclopedia, a $19.95 value! The Encyclopedia presents a collection of official documents about a wide range of medical topics, diseases, illnesses, health and wellness. There is vital information from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Cancer Institute, and more. Topics covered include: major diseases, including cancer, heart and vascular disease, stroke, blood diseases and disorders, lung diseases, and neurological disorders such as dementia and epilepsy * CDC Health Topics A to Z, Foodborne Illnesses, Infants and Children, Injuries, Occupational Health, Older Adults, Women * CDC Travelers' Health - Destinations, Vaccinations, Diseases, Mosquito, Tick, Food, Water, Clinics, Yellow Book, Children, Airplanes, Cruise Ships, Special Needs, Relief Workers, * Dietary Guidelines * NIH A to Z from abnormalities to X-rays.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 67 of the best sites for medical information! Built-in weblinks let you quickly check for the latest clinical updates directly from the government and the best commercial portals, news sites, reference/textbook/non-commercial portals, and health organizations. ... Read more

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Please there's free info available and a chat !
Please there is free information about Behcet's Disease, Behcet's Syndrome (BD) available. You can find it on the internet, or by contacting a teaching hospital's library. There is a chat with times listed available at [...] where there are individual that can help you.

There are also other leads available at the American Behcet's Disease Association's website. So please don't throw your money out the window for this free information available at your finger tips.

PLEASE don't waste your money on this CD set!!!
It's rare that a Behcet's resource has made me this angry (unless you consider my review of The Official Patient's Sourcebook on Behcet's Disease: A Revised and Updated Directory for the Internet Age by Icon Health Publications.)

What do you get for your $25? One CD that's supposedly filled with Behcet's-related information, and a second CD with the company's "Medical Encyclopedia." Let's look at the BD-related CD first. It contains 4 main files:

1) "Behcet Syndrome": This section is 244 pages long, which sounds great until you take a closer look. Less than 10 of these pages include direct information on Behcet's. Most of the pages are screenshots: lists of links to websites found by searching the government's MedlinePlus dot gov database. And many of the links lead to info for vasculitic diseases that are NOT Behcet's. What's in the other 234 pages of this section? There are 175 pages of screen shots of clinical trials, directly pulled from the clinicaltrials dot gov database. Only FOUR out of the 38 clinical trials that are listed directly relate to Behcet's. The remainder of the listed clinical trials are for "vasculitis" studies, and these studies weren't screened in advance before being dumped into this document. What else explains including studies where the "Exclusion Criteria" for the study is "Behcet's Disease"? (i.e., if you have Behcet's, you CAN'T join this clinical trial).

What's in the other 50 or so pages of this section? More than a few blank screen shots, and screen shots of pages from other U.S. government health-related websites (primarily NINDS).

2) The second section of this CD is a 75-page "Guide to Leading Medical Websites." Each page is a screen shot of the home pages of different health-related sites: WebMD, MedlinePlus, etc.

3) The third section is 3405 pages directly pulled from the NIAMS website (the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases). It includes all of the NIAMS health booklets that are already free to the public online -- including NIAMS' free PDF, "Questions and Answers about Behcet's Disease." Go to NIAMS dot NIH dot gov and search for this booklet yourself.

4) The fourth section is an unbelievable waste of disc space for this product's intended audience: patients looking for BD info. It's 13,635 pages directly pulled from the NIGMS website (National Institute of General Medical Sciences). Out of morbid curiosity, I did a search on "Behcet's" in this section. No surprise -- Behcet's isn't mentioned once on any of the pages.

What about the second CD? (The "Medical Encyclopedia")
Once again, there's a whole CD filled with screen shots from government websites: specifically from the National Institutes of Health, the National Cancer Institute, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. I'm not saying that info from these sites isn't valuable (it is), but you can get all of it yourself, for free, by going to these websites yourself.

I'm amazed that PM Medical Health News (who put this set together) says that this product is meant for patients, physicians, and nurses. Smart patients will stay away from this CD (and its sister product, "The Empowered Patient's Complete Reference: Behcet's Syndrome," which I don't expect to be any better than this one). And physicians and nurses have absolutely no need for the "Ultimate Medical Guide to Behcet's Syndrome." They already know how to find all of this information on their own.

One last comment -- Click on the "Author" link at the top of the page (PM Medical Health News). You'll be brought to 950+ very similar CDs created by this publisher, on a huge variety of health issues and diseases. I'm guessing that all of these CDs are almost identical. Like Icon Health Publications, PM Medical Health News has figured out how to capitalize on desperate patients who are looking for information on their rare illness.

I'm only giving a single star because there's no option for "zero" stars.

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This up-to-date and comprehensive set of two CD-ROM discs provides a superb collection of official Federal government documents on the subject of Behcet's Syndrome. Behcet's syndrome is a disease that involves inflammation of the blood vessels. It causes problems in many parts of the body. The most common symptoms are: sores in the mouth; sores on the sex organs; other skin sores; swelling of parts of the eye; pain, swelling and stiffness of the joints. More serious problems can include meningitis, blood clots, inflammation of the digestive system and blindness.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. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, and portable - everything you need to know, from the federal sources you trust. This thoroughly researched collection presents vital information from many authoritative sources: Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the relevant institute for this disease, and others.In addition to the comprehensive disease-specific coverage, this disc set also includes our Medical Encyclopedia, a $19.95 value! The Encyclopedia presents a collection of official documents about a wide range of medical topics, diseases, illnesses, health and wellness. There is vital information from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Cancer Institute, and more. Topics covered include: major diseases, including cancer, heart and vascular disease, stroke, blood diseases and disorders, lung diseases, and neurological disorders such as dementia and epilepsy * CDC Health Topics A to Z, Foodborne Illnesses, Infants and Children, Injuries, Occupational Health, Older Adults, Women * CDC Travelers' Health - Destinations, Vaccinations, Diseases, Mosquito, Tick, Food, Water, Clinics, Yellow Book, Children, Airplanes, Cruise Ships, Special Needs, Relief Workers, * Dietary Guidelines * NIH A to Z from abnormalities to X-rays.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 67 of the best sites for medical information! Built-in weblinks let you quickly check for the latest clinical updates directly from the government and the best commercial portals, news sites, reference/textbook/non-commercial portals, and health organizations. ... Read more

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Think twice before buying this Behcet's "resource"
I recently purchased and reviewed the "sister" CD to this product (the "21st Century Ultimate Medical Guide to Behcet's Syndrome - Authoritative Clinical Information for Physicians and Patients (Two CD-ROM Set). Unfortunately "The Empowered Patient's Complete Reference to Behcet's Syndrome" has been created by the same group as the Ultimate Medical Guide (i.e. PM Medical Health News, also listed under "Progressive Management"). By following the publisher's links, you can see that PM Medical Health News is selling more than 950 CDs on OTHER illnesses and diseases, too.

According to the publisher, "Our CD-ROMs are privately-compiled collections of official public domain U.S. government files and documents." In other words, they're selling a collection of nothing more than SCREEN SHOTS of information that's readily available for free on government websites. From what I've seen on their other Behcet's CDs, they include very little information that's directly related to BD.

Please take a couple of minutes to read my other review (follow the link in my first paragraph above), and think twice before giving $25 of your hard-earned money to this group. There are better Behcet's resources out there, and this isn't one of them. ... Read more

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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Medicine.

Consultthe second edition of this authoritative, comprehensive, in-depthmedical guide for information on more than 1,700 medical topics inlanguage accessible to adult laypersons. Presented in a singlealphabetical sequence, articles range in length from one or twoparagraphs for minor topics, to several pages or more for major topics.Disease/disorder articles typically cover definition; description;causes and symptoms; diagnosis; treatments; prevention; and more.Test/treatment articles typically cover definition; purposes;precautions; preparation; risks; normal and abnormal results; and muchmore. This second edition includes more than 200 new entries, 300updated entries, approximately 650 color images and illustrations, anda comprehensive subject index. New features include biographical andhistorical sidebars throughout the text.

Disease/disorder articles contain some or all of the following sections:

• Definitions -- brief dictionary-style definition of the disorder
• Descriptions -- overview of the disorder; who gets it and why
• Causes & symptoms -- process, substance or organism thatproduces the condition; any risk factors that increase susceptibilityto the condition; signs and symptoms of the disease
• Diagnosis -- overview of procedures and tests used todiagnose the condition; how the test is done; who should be tested andwhen; time required; cost; whether it's typically covered by insurance
• Treatments -- overview of conventional methods of care ormanagement of the condition, such as drugs, surgeries, physicaltherapy, etc.
• Alternative treatments -- overview of alternative/complementary therapies that may be used to treat the condition
• Prognosis -- probable outcome of the disease
• Preventions -- what actions can be taken to prevent the condition from occurring

Test/treatment articles contain some or all of the following sections:

• Definitions -- brief dictionary-style definition of the test/treatment
• Purposes -- why and when this test/treatment is prescribed
• Precautions -- when this test/treatment should not be prescribed
• Descriptions -- overview of the test/treatment including cost,length of time required, procedures followed, whether typically coveredby insurance
• Preparation -- pre-test treatment procedures, if any
• Aftercare -- post-test treatment procedures, if any
• Risks -- any complications/side effects commonly associated with the test/treatment
• Normal results -- for tests, describes the normal values; for treatments, describes the anticipated outcomes
• Abnormal results -- defines abnormal test values

Published/Released: December 2001

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This digital document is an article from Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed., brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.The length of the article is 516 words.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.The third edition of this authoritative, comprehensive, in-depth medical guide features information on medical topics in language accessible to adult laypersons. Disease/disorder articles typically cover definition; description; causes and symptoms; diagnosis; treatments; prevention; and more. Test/treatment articles typically cover definition; purposes; precautions; preparation; risks; normal and abnormal results; and much more. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Ear, Nose and Throat Journal, published by Vendome Group LLC on January 1, 2010. The length of the article is 2705 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Nasal mucosal involvement in Behcet disease: a study of its incidence and characteristics in 400 patients.(ORIGINAL ARTICLE)(Clinical report)
Author: Farhad Shahram
Publication: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2010
Publisher: Vendome Group LLC
Volume: 89Issue: 1Page: 30(4)

Article Type: Clinical report

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This digital document is an article from Skin & Allergy News, published by International Medical News Group on May 1, 2005. The length of the article is 669 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: Look past ulcers to diagnose Behcet's, aphthosis.(Clinical Rounds)
Author: Jane Salodof MacNeil
Publication: Skin & Allergy News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 2005
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 36Issue: 5Page: 42(1)

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This digital document is an article from Pamphlet by: Nat'l Inst. of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases, published by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases on January 15, 1999. The length of the article is 3683 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: Questions and Answers About Behcet's Disease.(Pamphlet)
Publication: Pamphlet by: Nat'l Inst. of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases (Pamphlet)
Date: January 15, 1999
Publisher: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Page: 1

Article Type: Pamphlet, Topic Overview

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by Thomson Gale on September 1, 2005. The length of the article is 678 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: Complex aphthosis easily mistaken for Behcet's.(Skin Disorders)
Author: Jane Salodof MacNeil
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 35Issue: 17Page: 41(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.