Harrison's rheumatology

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Harrison's rheumatology

editor, Anthony S. Fauci ; associate editor, Carol A. Langford

McGraw-Hill Education, c2017

4th ed.

  • pbk. : alk. paper

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Rheumatology

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Comprises the rheumatology and immunology chapters from Harrison's principles of internal medicine. 19th edition. 2015

Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents of Works

  • Introduction to the immune system / Barton F. Haynes, Kelly A. Soderberg, Anthony S. Fauci
  • The major histocompatibility complex / Gerald T. Nepom
  • Autoimmunity and autoimmune diseases / Betty Diamond, Peter E. Lipsky
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus / Bevra Hannahs Hahn
  • Antiphospholipid syndrome / Haralampos M. Moutsopoulos, Panayiotis G. Vlachoyiannopoulos
  • Rheumatoid arthritis / Ankoor Shah, E. William St. Clair
  • Acute rheumatic fever / Jonathan R. Carapetis
  • Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) and related disorders / John Varga
  • Sjogren's syndrome / Haralampos M. Moutsopoulos, Athanasios G. Tzioufas
  • The spondyloarthritides / Joel D. Taurog, John D. Carter
  • The vasculitis syndromes / Carol A. Langford, Anthony S. Fauci
  • Behcet's syndrome / Haralampos M. Moutsopoulos
  • Relapsing polychondritis / Carol A. Langford
  • Sarcoidosis / Robert P. Baughman, Elyse E. Lower
  • IgG4-related disease / John H. Stone
  • Familial mediterranean fever and other hereditary autoinflammatory diseases / Daniel L. Kastner
  • Polymyositis, dermatomyositis, and inclusion body myositis / Marinos C. Dalakas
  • Approach to articular and musculoskeletal disorders / John J. Cush
  • Osteoarthritis / David T. Felson
  • Gout and other crystal-associated arthropathies / H. Ralph Schumacher, Lan X. Chen
  • Infectious arthritis / Lawrence C. Madoff
  • Fibromyalgia / Leslie J. Crofford
  • Arthritis associated with systemic disease, and other arthritides / Carol A. Langford, Brian F. Mandell
  • Periarticular disorders of the extremities / Carol A. Langford

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[Catalog Copy] Rheumatology - as only Harrison's can cover it Featuring a superb compilation of chapters related to rheumatology that appear in Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, Nineteenth Edition (including content from the acclaimed Harrison's DVD, now appearing in print), this concise, full-color clinical companion delivers the latest knowledge in the field backed by the scientific rigor and authority that have defined Harrison's. Readers will find content from renowned editors and contributors in a carry-anywhere presentation that is ideal for the classroom, clinic, ward, or exam/certification preparation. * Current, thorough coverage of important immunology and rheumatology topics, including the immune system in health and disease, disorders of immune-mediated injury, and disorders of the joints and adjacent tissues * Delivers insights designed to reduce pain, lesson joint and organ damage, and improve overall patient outcomes * Integrates pathophysiology with clinical management * High-yield board review questions make this text ideal for keeping current and preparing for the boards * Content updates, new developments and references since the publication of Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 19e * Helpful appendix of laboratory values of clinical importance [

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