A strong clinical emphasis is present throughout this volume, from the first section of commonly presenting problems through to the section addressing problems shared with a range of other clinical sub-specialties.
For all these reasons, continuous measures of disease activity that comprise a few compointo the totality of the disease (resolution of a jigsaw puzzle). The four nents appear to be more practical for clinical practice and, indeed, ...
This is a handbook of clinical rheumatology that provides practical guidelines to management and diagnosis. It is essential for all specialist registrars and SHO's but will also be of great relevance to general practitioners.
Oxford Textbook of Rheumatology Vol 2
The Oxford Textbook of Rheumatoid Arthritis covers all relevant aspects of the fisease, ranging from basic science, epidemiology, clinical and laboratory assessments, drug and non-drug treatments, and disease outcomes.
Segal B, Thomas W, Rogers T, Leon JM, Hughes P, Patel D, et al. Prevalence, severity, and predictors of fatigue in subjects with primary Sjogren's syndrome. Arthritis & Rheumatology 2008; 59(12): 1780–7. 10. Newton JL, Frith J, ...
This edition also now includes new sections on gout and other crystal arthropathies.
A comprehensive review of inflammatory syndromes and diseases that affect the blood vessels, this volume draws upon authors from all over the world to present informed discussions on all types of vasculitis and related conditions.
The first textbook to cover axial spondyloarthritis in this level of detail from a global perspective, this volume offers a practical and complete resource compiled by a multidisciplinary and multinational team of experts.
Preceded by Textbook of musculoskeletal medicine / edited by Michael Hutson and Richard Ellis, 2006.
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