Oxford American Handbook of Rheumatology

Offers practical, point of care guidance on the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic rheumatologic problems.

This remarkably comprehensive resource covers the full range of the discipline, from new biologic therapies used in the treatment of inflammatory arthritis, to new information on drugs, chronic widespread pain, shoulder/neck pain, and complementary medicine. Its easy-to-use format and organization allows easy access to precise, prescriptive information. Since the first edition's publication, new diagnostic criteria have been introduced for major rheumatic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.

This second edition incorporates the latest diagnostic criteria as well as new therapeutic agents for lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.

New to this edition:

• The latest diagnostic criteria and new therapeutic agents for lupus.
• New rheumatoid arthritis drugs.

Platform:

OvidSP

Publisher:

Oxford University Press

Product Type:

Book

Author:

Seo, Philip

ISBN:

978-0-19-990799-1

Specialty:

• Internal Medicine
• Rheumatology

Language:

English

Edition:

2nd

Pages:

624

Publication Year:

2013

Doody's Star Rating®:

Score:

87