Rheumatology

The lungs are involved so frequently with rheumatologic problems. This issue will cover Radiology of lung disease in the rheumatic diseases, Histopathology of lung disease in the rheumatic diseases, Determining respiratory impairment, Lung disease in RA,...

In only the last four years, there have been dramatic changes in the understanding of the immunology, genetic/epigenetic associations, and identification of new targets for therapy in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. The editors have enlisted a superb group...

The ability to intervene at the earliest phases in the pathogenesis of a chronic rheumatic disease caused by auto-inflammatory, autoimmune, or tissue injury mechanisms has th epotential to prevent disease manifestations and consequences, limited loss of...

Gout is now the most common form of inflammatory arthritis in the United States, with a recent resurgence of research interest in its cause and management. Calcium crystal-related arthritis has also attracted renewed attention, with new nomenclature...

Osteoporosis is a common, underdiagnosed, and undertreated condition, complicated by fractures which lead to significant mortality and morbidity. The prevalence of osteoporotic fractures in postmenopausal women exceeds the combined prevalence of breast...

Translational Inflammation links laboratory and clinical data within primary and secondary care to clinical research data and offers a holistic and innovative approach to chronic inflammation and ageing. Understanding the role of inflammation as a part...

This timely and evocative issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics explores important current and controversial topics in the treatment of osteoporosis. And it answers some tough questions! Here are some examples. How long do I treat my patient? Is there a...

Guest edited by Jonathan Kay, this issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics will cover the latest research and evidence surrounding the diagnosis, treatment and management of rarely seen rheumatic diseases.Book InformationISBN 9781455773831Author Jonathan...

This issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics teaches you the latest best practices for using musculoskeletal ultrasound to diagnose and monitor the progression of rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis, and other rheumatic and soft tissue disorders.Book...

Osteoarthritis is the leading cause of disability among older adults affecting upward of 1 in 8 adults. This issue will cover epidemiology, imaging, disease management and modification, and many more topics.Book InformationISBN 9781455773282Author David...

Edited by Drs. Jack Cush and Kathryn Dao, this issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America addresses one of the most significant issues facing the rheumatologist today--drug safety in a changing world where rheumatoid arthritis (RA) severity is...

This issue features internationally renowned experts who have provided their expertise on a variety of topics related to the importance of vitamin D. It was not until feed back loops were identified between Vitamin D production and parathyroid hormone,...

This issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America provides foundational and in-depth information about paraneoplastic and cancer treatment-related rheumatic disorders, in which every practicing rheumatologist should be well-versed. Topics covered...

There are numerous monographs devoted to rheumatoid arthritis. What sets this issue apart is that it keeps an eye to the future. Topics explored include measurement of RA disease activity today and in the future; epidemiology of RA - implications for...

This issue brings the rheumatologist on the current thinking on treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, with an eye to the future. Topics covered include B cell biology and related therapies; glutamate receptor biology and its clinical significance...

This issue of the Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America brings the rheumatologist up to date on the latest practices in quantitative assessment of common musculoskeletal conditions. Topics covered include quantitative measures of rheumatic diseases...

This issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Andrew Bomback and Meghan Sise, will cover several key aspects of Renal Involvement in Rheumatic Diseases. The Consulting Editor for the series is Dr. Michael Weisman. The topics discussed in...

Focusing on the key essentials you need to know, Axial Spondyloarthritis provides a quick, expert overview of axSpA from a clinical perspective. This concise resource by Drs. Philip Mease and Muhammad Khan presents practical recommendations and...

Concise and clinically focused, Gout, by Drs. Naomi Schlesinger and Peter E. Lipsky, provides a one-stop overview of recent developments regarding this common form of inflammatory arthritis. Impacting an estimated 8.3 million people in the U.S. alone,...

This issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics focuses on Genetics. Article topics cover: Genetic Influences on Susceptibility and Severity of Rheumatoid Arthritis; HLA-disease associations in rheumatoid arthritis; Autoinflammatory Syndromes as a Model of...

Corticosteroids represent the most important and frequently used class of anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant agents in the management of many rheumatological conditions. Included in this issue will be articles on the following topics: Glucocorticoid...

This issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics is devoted to Sjogren's Disease. The articles will include everything from the Use of Biologics, Autoantibodies, and Genetics, to Proteomics of Saliva/Tears, Parotid Biopsy, Use of Ultrasound, and many more!Book...

Fam's Musculoskeletal Examination and Joint Injection Techniques provides cutting-edge content and clear, clinical advice on joint injection techniques and performing the musculoskeletal exam. George V. Lawry, Hans J. Kreder, Gillian Hawker, and Dana...

The only definitive guide in two volumes for physiotherapists on the assessment and treatment of cervical spine disorders. Essential Guide to the Cervical Spine is a two-volume, highly illustrated comprehensive guide to assessing, understanding and...

Vasculitis is a term for a group of rare diseases that have in common inflammation of blood vessels and there are many types of vasculitis, and they may vary greatly in symptoms, severity and duration. Vasculitis can range from mild to life-threatening...

Guest edited by Drs. Jeffrey Curtis, Kevin Winthrop and Kaleb Michaud, this issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics will cover several key areas of interest related to Technology and Big Data in Rheumatology. This issue is one of four selected each year by...

This issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics includes articles such as: Imaging of inflammatory arthritis in adults: status and perspectives on the use of ultrasound, radiographs, and magnetic resonance imaging; Imaging of inflammatory arthritis in children:...

Guest edited by Dr. Daniel Aletaha, this issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics will cover "Treat to Target in Rheumatic Diseases" with a focus on rationale and results. This issue is one of four selected each year by our series Consulting Editor, Dr...

Rheumatic disease is a major cause of morbidity and disability in the Western world. There have been major developments in our understanding of the causes of rheumatic disease and in their treatment during the last half-century, and there are relatively...

This issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Sindhu Johnson, will cover Advances in Epidemiologic Methods to Study Rheumatic Diseases. This unique volume will discuss the following topics, among others: Minimal clinically important...

This issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, guest edited by Drs. James D. Katz and Brian Walitt of the NIH, is devoted to Rheumatic Diseases in Older Adults. Articles in this outstanding issue include Rheumatology Pharmacotherapy Pearls for the General...

Some people with psoriasis can also develop psoriatic arthritis, when the immune system attacks the joints as well, causing inflammation. Like psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis symptoms flare and subside, vary from person to person, and even change...

Part of the "What Do I Do Now?" series, Peripheral Nerve and Muscle Disease uses a case-based approach to cover common and important topics in the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular disorders. Each chapter provides an overview of the approach to...

Intervertebral disc degeneration is one of the major causes of lower back pain for which the common therapeutic interventions are not efficient. A search for alternative therapies for lower back pain and intervertebral disc degeneration includes...

Gout has become increasingly prevalent in recent years, and is now the most common form of inflammatory arthritis. There have been significant developments in our understanding of the basic biology of gout over the last decade, and major advances in...

Osteoporosis is the most common bone disease and is associated with pathological fractures that can lead to significant morbidity. It represents an economic burden to the health care system, directly linked to an ageing population. Guidelines on...

This issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Alfred Kim and Zahi Touma, will discuss a number of key topics surrounding Lupus. This issue is one of four selected each year by series Consulting Editor, Dr. Michael Weisman. Topics discussed...

The proceedings of the fourth Canadian conference on research in the rheumatic diseases held in Toronto in October 1970, this volume includes some 50 papers based on recent research carried out in Canada, the US, and abroad. The papers centre on two main...

In this issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics, guest editor Brian F. Mandell brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Rheumatology pearls for the primary care physician. Provides in-depth reviews on the latest updates in Rheumatology pearls...

With guidance from Consulting Editor, Dr. Kevin Loughlin, Dr. Deepak Kapoor has created a state-of-the-art issue devoted to the future of the urologist's clinical practice. Expert authors have contributed clinical review articles on the following topics:...