Kategoria BISAC: Medical >> Rheumatology

This essential resource presents the most up-to-date information on scleroderma. A clear and concise synthesis of current concepts in pathogenesis and modern approaches to management, this book is comprised of the authoritative work of international experts. With an integrated multidisciplinary approach to comprehensive care, this book iseasily accessible for health care professionals in many fields. It is a valuable resource for rheumatologists, pulmonologists, cardiologists, gastroenterologists, nephrologists and all those involved in the care of scleroderma patients.

An overview of diagnosis and current management of ankylosing spondylitis.

Presented in a clear, concise format
High quality clinical photos and figures to enhance descriptions and aid diagnosis
Written bywell-known authors in the field

Written by a world-renowned expert in rheumatology this book serves as a refresher for GPs and hospital doctors containing practical diagnostic and treatment advice.

Reviews clinical developments and guidelines, and places them into everyday clinical practice

Stresses the importance of early and aggressive treatment

Concise but comprehensive whilst being loaded with illustrations including imaging examples all presented in pocket sized format

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common and serious inflammatory arthritis, resulting in joint destruction,...

Written by a world-recognised expert in the field of osteoporosis, who has published extensively, and is recognized as a key opinion leader.

Aimed at primary care physicians, rheumatologists, orthopaedic surgeons, geriatricians, endocrinologists, and nurse specialists who wish to keep up to date in the prevention and management of osteoporosis

High quality clinical photos and figures to enhance descriptions and aid diagnosis
Written by a well-known author

During the menopause, both the quantity and quality of bone decline rapidly, leading to a dramatic...

Apley and Solomon s Concise System of Orthopaedics and Trauma is firmly established as the leading introductory textbook of orthopaedic practice and the principles of fracture management. Praised in previous editions for its systematic approach, balanced content and easy-to-read style, the fourth edition has been brought fully up to date with more than 800 illustrations, many new to this edition, providing an invaluable pictorial account of this highly visual subject.

Key features of the Fourth Edition:

• Reflects the changing...

This book provides the reader with a complete and concise introduction to rheumatic illness. While rheumatic disease often manifests itself in conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system, the authors stress that a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach is needed for diagnosis, to aid understanding of rheumatic disease with multisystem involvement.
Rheumatology, A Color Handbook covers epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of each condition. Common forms of arthritis (including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout and others) are covered in addition to...

The Handbook of Clinical Neurology Vol 101: Muscular Dystrophies discusses the pathogenesis and treatment prospects for muscular dystrophies. It summarizes the advances in molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, and other biological sciences, with an emphasis on their application to this group of muscle disorders and to their clinical implications.

Starting with an overview of muscular dystrophies, the book's 16 chapters discuss dystrophinopathies; sarcoglycanopathies; congenital muscular dystrophies; collagen VI-related myopathies; limb-girdle muscular dystrophy 2A;...