Among the most accessible references materials in the field of rheumatology, Current Diagnosis and Treatment in Rheumatology is now available in an updated second edition.

This new edition offers additional features to the already succinct and authoritative collection of information pertaining to a complete range of rheumatic conditions, ranging from soft tissue problems to common disabling conditions like rheumatoid arthritis.

This second edition offers an increased number of illustrations, a new chapter on “Pearls in Hospital Rhuematology,” expanded coverage of clinical geriatrics and a larger number of international contributors.

Company: McGraw-Hill Professional
Product: Current Diagnosis and Treatment in Rheumatology

A Stimulating Addition
Medi-Stim, Inc. offers a new line of conductive garments for use with electrotherapy stimulation.

The product line includes gloves, socks, sleeves, electrodes, the Medi-Stim thoracic vest and low back braces.
These garments are reportedly ideal for stimulating areas that are hard or impossible to treat with normal electrodes, according to Medi-Stim. The company adds that the conductive garments are also useful aids when clinicians are treating patients who are sensitive to pre-gelled electrodes.

The company points out that the garments are made with silver, Dacron or nylon threads. Clinicians can use them with TENS, NMES, high-volt, interferential and microcurrent stimulators to more effectively treat chronic and arthritic pain, carpal tunnel, edema and neuropathies, according to Medi-Stim.
The company claims the garments are also reimbursed by most insurers.

Company: Medi-Stim, Inc.
Product: Conductive Garment Line

New Screening Tool For Osteoporosis
With the integration of the OsteoGram Bone Mineral Density (BMD) measurement software into Medstrat’s echoSYSTEM PACs software suite, practitioners now have an additional aid in the screening, diagnosis and monitoring of osteoporosis.

The echoSYSTEM PACs software suite already provides clinicians with a simple, effective and affordable means of identifying at-risk individuals, according to the manufacturer of the software.

Company: Medstrat, Inc.
Product: OsteoGram Bone Mineral Density measurement software

Knee Brace Line Offers Key Benefits
To accommodate individual patient needs, VQ Orthocare’s new line of Catalyst knee braces are designed to improve the overall brace experience.

Available in three configurations, the braces offer design innovation that facilitates accomadation of individual anatomies, according to VQ Orthocare. The company says the braces provide improved fit, range of motion, suspension and comfort.

In field surveys of the product, most patients were able to bend their leg into a deep flexion or full squatting position without pinching, pain or brace resistance, according to the product manufacturer.

VQ Orthocare says the Catalyst brace includes an auto-conform aluminum thigh shell that provides the increased stability and custom fit required for contact sports.

Company: VQ Orthocare
Product: Catalyst Knee Brace

New Gel Relieves Deep Muscle Pain
Practitioners looking for a greaseless pain reliever for deep muscle pain can now turn to a newly introduced gel.

The menthol-based pain reliever offers fast, temporary relief of minor aches and pains caused by arthritis, sports injuries and assorted aching, according to Geritrex, the manufacturer of the gel.

Geritrex says the gel penetrates deep into muscle joints, providing relief that, in most cases, lasts for hours.
Unlike other pain relievers that may be pungent or greasy, Mineral Freez Gel offers a pleasant fragrance and greaseless consistency, according to the company.

Manufacturer: Geritrex
Product: Mineral Freez Gel

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