Expert Guide to Rheumatology
Contributors: Arthur M.F. Yee (Editor); Stephen A. Paget (Editor)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: American College of Physicians
Published: October 30, 2004
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 494
ISBN-13: 9781930513556
Subjects: Rheumatology; Medicine / General; Medical / Rheumatology; Medical; Medical / Nursing; Arthritis; Connective tissues; Diseases; Rheumatism
First sentence: Patients often ask questions such as "Why did I get rheumatoid arthritis?" or "What exactly is the drug doing for my lupus?"
Description: Designed to provide the practicing physician with expert advice presented in a clear, concise, and practical format. Following a discussion of the general clinical approach to rheumatic diseases, the major disorders are described under several groupings: erosive inflammatory arthropathies, collagen vascular diseases, vasculitides, infections, and degenerative diseases. The final sections consider common symptoms and comorbidities and summarize the latest findings in the pharmacological treatment of inflammatory rheumatic conditions. Problem-based approaches to diagnosis and management are emphasized throughout. Tables and figures abstract and illuminate the clearly written text. Case presentations provide instructive examples of every-day patients and situations seen in the office setting.