Rheumatology

This completely reorganized and updated resource delivers concise, comprehensive, and authoritative coverage of all aspects of clinical rheumatology—with information relevant to both the trainee and experienced practitioner.

Three well-organized sections—Diagnosis, Rheumatic Diseases, and Pharmacopeia for Rheumatic Diseases—address diagnosis and management for a range of adult and pediatric rheumatic disorders, including those of idiopathic, infectious, reactive, inflammatory, autoimmune, degenerative, and mechanical origin.

This quick-consult covers the full scope of rheumatologic diagnosis and treatment...

• A wide range of diagnostic tests—including ANA, DNA, RF, ANCA and CCP antibody tests—show you what test to order and how to interpret the results.
• Disease-specific coverage addresses more than 140 specific rheumatic conditions, their diagnostic criteria, and treatment recommendations.
• The latest drugs are described in detail to help you select the best therapy for each patient.
• Tabbed pages and alphabetically arranged topics help you find information quickly.
• Structured chapter template presents information in a consistent format.
• ICD-9 codes in all disease chapters assist in diagnostic coding.
• Fast Fact Guide to Patient Assessment on the inside covers puts vital facts at your fingertips.

NEW to this Edition...

• All new reorganization—a real time saver for the busy trainee or clinician
• More consistent presentation for greater accessibility
• New entries on pediatric disorders to help treat your young patients
• The newest anti-rheumatic drugs, including celecoxib, rofecoxib, meloxicam, valdecoxib, leflunomide, mycophenolate, infliximab, etanercept, adalimumab, anakinra, rituximab and many more!