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Univ. College of London, U.K. Text covering a wide range of key issues of unresolved debate in rheumatology, including: etiology, clinical conundrums, methods of treatment and side-effects of therapy. For the medical student and clinician.

Controversies in Rheumatology

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A new edition of an established research-based text on one of the fastest growing topics in nursing: nurses dealing with this complex subject need to be kept up to date and this book written by a team of expert rheumatology nurses fills that role.

The book’s emphasis is on addressing the patients’ problems, assessing the effects of the disease both on the body and psychologically and suggesting treatments best suited to the individual patient. It encourages nurses to work in partnership with the patients and their carers, adopting a holistic approach to care.

• Edited by an acknowledged international expert in the development of the specialty
• Covers the needs of all nurses involved with rheumatology patients both in hospital and at home
• Research-based and completely updated to include the latest developments in treatments available

Rheumatology Nursing: A Creative Approach

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This new companion to Hochberg et al.’s Rheumatology masterwork presents current insights into the causes, detection, and therapy of this condition. It provides “one-stop” coverage of scientific and clinical developments, including new concepts in epidemiology and genetics and pathogenic mechanisms · new developments in diagnostic interventions and prevention · and the very latest concepts in treatment.

• Features the work of leading experts in osteoarthritis.
• Presents current diagnostic criteria and knowledge of pathogenic mechanisms.
• Discusses the very latest advances in treatment, including pharmacologic interventions.
• Provides new concepts in epidemiology and genetics of osteoarthritis, including modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors.

Osteoarthritis: A Companion to Rheumatology

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This new companion to Hochberg et al.’s Rheumatology masterwork focuses on the momentous recent advances in our understanding of the genetics and immunology of psoriatic and reactive arthritis, and their implications for diagnosis and management. Leading international authorities explore new concepts in genetic and pathogenic mechanisms and early diagnosis; provide comprehensive, well-illustrated coverage of clinical features; evaluate the very latest therapeutic options, including biologics; and discuss clinical outcome measures.

• Examines the very latest pathogenic mechanisms and diagnostic criteria, providing the necessary tools for early diagnosis and monitoring of disease progression.
• Offers comprehensive coverage of the clinical manifestations of psoriatic and reactive arthritis, including a ‘mini atlas’ of color plates.
• Examines the pros and cons of the available therapeutic options, including the very latest biological as well as traditional therapies.
• Includes practical discussions of clinical outcome measures, delivering ongoing tools for assessment of function, disease activity, and quality of life.

Psoriatic and Reactive Arthritis: A Companion to Rheumatology

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City Hospital, Nottingham, UK. Text of physical examination and history-taking techniques emphasizing rheumatological conditions. Includes joint aspiration and periarticular/articular injection techniques. For residents in rheumatology and orthopedics. Halftone line drawings. Previous edition: c1992. Includes a new chapter on the assessment of disability.

Rheumatology Examination and Injection Techniques

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This is a textbook for medical students covering orthopaedics, trauma and rheumatology, offering both core information regarding what the student needs to know about these subject areas and an extensive series of cases with questions and answers that illustrate the thinking behind common everyday practice. The package also offers online access to the text and images, plus an additional 80 interactive MCQs and answers (on www.studentconsult.com).

• Provides a comprehensive overview of musculoskeletal medicine and surgery perfectly tailored for the busy medical student
• Illustrated in full colour throughout
• Succinct coverage of essential topics helps aid understanding whilst avoid unnecessary detail thus saving time
• Uniform style of chapters throughout allows readers to easily scan through for the information required
• Useful summary boxes outline the main points of each condition including aetiology, pathology, epidemiology, clinical features, investigations, management and prognosis
• 100 case histories with questions illustrate the range of clinical problems that students will encounter during their clinical placements
• Direct linking of cases to chapters so that readers can refer back to sections of core text whenever required, or look up cases relevant to a particular chapter
• Online access to the text and images, plus 80 interactive MCQs and answers, on www.studentconsult.com

Textbook of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rheumatology: With STUDENT CONSULT Access

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Fibromyalgia is a common condition affecting 2-4% of the population. It is characterized by chronic widespread pain, fatigue, depression, and anxiety. Due to the absence of objective diagnostic tests and an overlap with other conditions, there is often a significant delay in diagnosis. It is therefore vital that clinicians can recognize the condition and diagnose early to avoid anxiety and frustration for the patient.

This concise, practical handbook helps rheumatologists and general practitioners diagnose patients and best manage patients with fibromyalgia.

Fibromyalgia Syndrome

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Consistently lauded for its comprehensiveness and full-color color presentation, the latest edition of Rheumatology by Marc C. Hochberg, MD, MPH et al. continues the tradition of excellence of previous editions. Designed to meet the needs of the practicing clinician, it provides extensive, authoritative coverage of rheumatic disease from basic scientific principles to practical points of clinical management in a lucid, logical, user-friendly manner. Access the complete contents online – fully searchable with monthly content updates, links to PubMed and CrossRef, outcome measurement tools, classification criteria, self assessment tools, and more.

• Find the critical answers you need quickly and easily thanks to a consistent, highly user-friendly format covering all major disorders of the musculoskeletal system in complete, self-contained chapters.

Get trusted perspectives and insights from chapters co-authored by internationally renowned leaders in the field, 25% of whom are new to this edition.

• Track disease progression and treat patients more effectively with the most current information, including 22 new chapters on genetic findings, imaging outcomes, and cell and biologic therapies as well as rheumatoid arthritis and SLE.
• Incorporate the latest findings about pathogenesis of disease; imaging outcomes for specific diseases like RA, osteoarthritis, and spondyloarthropathies; cell and biologic therapies; and other timely topics.

Search the full text online at expertconsult.com with monthly content updates, a downloadable image collection, outcome measurement tools, classification criteria, self assessment tools, and more.

Fully revised, the new edition of the celebrated Hochberg is a must-have for every rheumatologist.

Rheumatology, 2-Volume Set: EXPERT CONSULT – ENHANCED ONLINE FEATURES AND PRINT

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Second author, H. Ralph Schumacher, Jr. is with Univ. of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Experts on the diagnosis and management of various conditions have chosen key papers and described and evaluated its strengths, weaknesses, and its contribution to the field. All papers have been previously published in journals.

Classic Papers in Rheumatology

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Drug therapy management is a key topic for all nurses caring for patients with a rheumatologic condition. With nurses now required to prescribe, administer, monitor and review medication, this volume will help nurses develop their knowledge, skills and self-confidence to provide these services, while also advising on the benefits and risks of medication. This much-awaited second edition has been revised to address the changing face of clinical practice and distinct advances in this field, providing vital information on the latest drug treatments such as biological agents that suppress the disease and initiate remission, it will also advise on the use of selective and non-steroidal inflammatory drugs.

Content is organised into comprehensive sections, with succinct chapters that discuss:

• Rheumatologic conditions
• Drug therapy
• The role of the nurse
• Patient education and adherence to drug therapy.

In addition, new material explores biologic therapies; management of non-steroidal drugs; nurse prescribing; management of chronic pain; and case studies to inform clinical decision-making regarding drug therapy.

Drug Therapy in Rheumatology Nursing