Kelley's textbook of rheumatology
By: editors, Edward D. Harris, Jr. ... [et al.] ; electronic editor, Shaun Ruddy.
Contributors: Harris, Edward D., 1937-; Ruddy, Shaun.; Kelley, William N., 1939-
Edition: 7th ed.
Publisher: Elsevier/Saunders; Elsevier; Elsevier Health Sciences; Brand: Saunders
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Philadelphia, Pa
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1916
Subjects: Rheumatic Diseases; Arthritis
Other titles: Textbook of rheumatology; Rheumatology
Description: Provides authoritative and encyclopedic coverage of not only the etiology and pathogenesis of the rheumatic diseases, but also of biology of the normal joint, immune and inflammatory responses, evaluation of the patient, musculoskeletal pain and the musculoskeletal exam, diagnostic tests and procedures, clinical pharmacology, and much more. This edition features a DVD-ROM that includes all of the images from the book, additional 4-color images not included in the text, video clips of general examinations (approx. length 45 minutes)and screening examinations (approx. length 30 minutes). Each chapter also has a set of multiple choice questions for use for board review study included on the DVD.
Notes: "Vol 1 P/N 9997637941"--Cover p. 4, v. 1.

"Vol 2 P/N 999763795X"--Cover p. 4, v. 2.

"Part number 9996002837"--CD-ROM.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

System requirements for accompanying CD-ROM: Windows: PC based Pentium III 500 MHZ CPU (w/MMX) or faster; Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP; Macintosh: Power PC G3 300 MHZ, I-MAC, I-Book; Macintosh OS X.
Table of contents: title: Vol. 1. Structure and function of bone, joints, and connective tissue; title: Cells involved in autoimmune diseases and inflammation; title: Effector mechanisms in autoimmunity and inflammation; title: Broad issues in the approach to rheumatic diseases; title: Evaluation of generalized and localized symptoms; title: Diagnostic tests and procedures in rheumatic diseases; title: Modalities of therapy in rheumatic interventions; title: v. 2. Rheumatoid arthritis; title: Spondyloarthropathies; title: Systemic lupus erythematosus and related syndromes; title: Mixed connective tissue disease, scleroderma, and inflammatory myopathies; title: Vasculitis; title: Crystal-induced inflammation; title: Bone, cartilage, and heritable connective tissue disorders; title: Rheumatic diseases of childhood; title: Infection and arthritis; title: Arthritis accompanying systemic diseases; title: The common ground of rheumatology and orthopaedic surgery.