In this issue of "Bracco 1 for the doctor" the main topic è gout, a metabolic disease, characterised by recurring attacks of arthritis (pain, redness and swelling in the joints) caused by the deposition of uric acid crystals in the joints.
Place of publication
Milano
Extent
Quantity:
1
Reference code
Reference code:
b. 1, fasc. 1
Structure
"To the Physicians of Italy," preface edited by Fulvio Bracco (p. 3-I)
Gout (p. 4-I)
Primary gout (p. 4-I)
Acute gouty arthritis (p. 6-I)
Chronic joint gout (p. 7-I)
Gout nephropathy (p. 7-I)
Uratic deposits (p. 7-I)
Visceral gout (p. 8-I)
Diagnosis (p. 8-I)
Affinities between gout and other metabolic diseases (p. 10-I)
Pathogenetic mechanism of gout (p. 12-I)
The substantive error (p. 15-I)
The topic of therapy (p. 18-I)
Technical features
21 p. ill. ; 34x16 cm - in cardboard case
Notes
Editor-in-Chief: Tullio Bracco
Editor: Ketto Cattaneo
Layout: Mario Scheichenbauer
Drawings and graphics: Lido Picarelli
Realisation: Inter-Vis studio
On the cover: "Chronic joint gout" image of sub-cartilaginous tophaceous deposits (see page 7-I).
Advertising for Merck-Bracco pharmaceuticals featured in the issue: Gerobion and Dacortilen.
Bi-monthly publication.
