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BL
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1016526
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b770896
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| Main Entry
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Rouba, Kelly,1980-
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| Title & Author
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Juvenile arthritis : : the ultimate teen guide /\ Kelly Rouba ; illustrations by Geoffrey trapp.
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| Publication Statement
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Lanham, Md. :: Scarecrow Press,, 2009.
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| Series Statement
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It happened to me ;; no. 24
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x, 289 pages :: illustrations ;; 27 cm.
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| ISBN
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0810860554
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: 081086715X
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: 9780810860551
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: 9780810867154
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-280) and index.
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| Contents
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The personal side of juvenile arthritis -- What is juvenile arthritis? -- The bigger picture: arthritis-related and secondary conditions -- Treatment options: from medicine to surgery -- Exercising and maintaining a proper diet -- Physical therapy and occupational therapy -- Managing your physical and mental health -- Moving forward: adapting your life -- Looking toward the future -- Appendix A: assistive devices -- Appendix B: research initiatives.
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| Abstract
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Introduces juvenile arthritis, including how it can happen, treatment options, health management procedures, and the future of arthritis treatment research.
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Rheumatism in children, Popular works.
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Rheumatoid arthritis in children, Popular works.
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Rheumatism in children.
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Rheumatoid arthritis in children.
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| Dewey Classification
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618.92/7227
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| LC Classification
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RJ482.A77R68 2009
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