Rheumatology Current Research And Clinical Aspects

Author : Mary Kellar
Publisher : American Medical Publishers
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2021-11-16
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1639274774

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Rheumatology: Current Research and Clinical Aspects by Mary Kellar Pdf

Rheumatology is the study and practice of medical immunology which is concerned with the management of rheumatic diseases. More than 200 different disorders fall under rheumatic diseases. These include rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, back pain and tendinits, besides others. Many of these conditions are degenerative and in some cases, fatal. The field of rheumatology is evidence-driven and new treatment modalities are being explored. Most rheumatic diseases are managed with a prescription of NSAIDs, analgesics, disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs, monoclonal antibodies and steroids. Physiotherapy and occupational therapy offer innovative solutions to the management of these disorders and improvement of the quality of life. A major research direction in rheumatology is the understanding of the role of autoimmunity in rheumatic diseases, and the association of the immune system with joints and bones. The objective of this book is to give a general view of the different areas of rheumatology and rheumatological disorders. The various studies that are constantly contributing towards evolution of this field are examined in detail. It includes contributions of experts and scientists which will provide innovative insights into rheumatology.

Author : Jerome H. Herman
Publisher : Ardent Media
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0842271082

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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Theoretical and Clinical Aspects by Jerome H. Herman Pdf

Author : Rohini Handa
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789813348851

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Clinical Rheumatology by Rohini Handa Pdf

Clinical Rheumatology is a book written by a clinician for clinicians. It covers all the essential clinical aspects of Rheumatology in an engaging, clear, and concise manner, thereby fulfilling an unmet need. The focus of this book is to cover clinically pertinent and practically relevant issues while pruning unnecessary detail. Patient photographs, tables, and boxes enhance readability. The bedside clinical and investigative approach is discussed in a lucid fashion illustrated by clinical photographs, flowcharts, and algorithms. The evidence-based treatment is spelt out in an easy to comprehend fashion. Key messages have been listed at the beginning of each chapter. The book is intended for undergraduate and postgraduate medical students, residents, fellows, and clinicians who want to gain practical knowledge and clinical insight into rheumatic diseases. The book is likely to appeal to internists, rheumatologists, physiatrists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, as well as orthopaedic surgeons. They will find their day to day questions answered in a knowledge format that can be applied straight away. Senior clinicians will find it a ready reckoner and a handy manual to refresh and update their knowledge. Basic scientists will find it useful to gain clinical insight into the rheumatic diseases they research without being intimidated by the size of the text. Teachers will find it full of helpful teaching messages. Clinical Rheumatology is a must-have book for all those who deal with rheumatic musculoskeletal diseases.

Author : J.-Y. Reginster,J.-P. Pelletier,J. Martel-Pelletier,Y. Henrotin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 790 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783642600265

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Osteoarthritis by J.-Y. Reginster,J.-P. Pelletier,J. Martel-Pelletier,Y. Henrotin Pdf

Musculoskeletal diseases are rapidly becoming a major health concern. The incidence of osteoarthritis, the most common arthritic disorder, is increasing steadily due to the graying of the world population. This disease is responsible of human life, a time in for significant morbidity, particularly in the second half which the quality of life is of primary importance. The aim of this publication is to bring to physicians and scientists a comprehensive overview of the field, from molecules to men. The direct costs related to osteoarthritis have been increasing steadily over the years and will soon be comparable to those of other major illnesses, such as cardiovascular diseases. This, of course, does not take into account all of the other costs related to the disease which often cannot be simply calculated in dollars and cents. There has been a great deal of renewed interest in osteoarthritis in the last few decades. This has been brought on by the need to improve our knowledge of all aspects of the disease, especially with regard to its etiopathogenesis and treatment. The most recent findings and developments on the structural, bio chemical, biomechanical and molecular changes observed in clinical and ex perimental osteoarthritis are presented in this book.

Author : Haralampos M. Moutsopoulos,Evangelia Zampeli,Panayiotis G. Vlachoyiannopoulos
Publisher : Springer
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-13
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783319716046

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Rheumatology in Questions by Haralampos M. Moutsopoulos,Evangelia Zampeli,Panayiotis G. Vlachoyiannopoulos Pdf

This book covers all fields in rheumatology and aims to help readers comprehend, familiarize and evaluate their knowledge of the subject area. It contains short questions and concise answers on definitions, pathogenetic aspects, clinical and laboratory manifestations, differential diagnosis and the management of all rheumatic diseases. The book also provides questions and answers on major aspects of basic immunology, valuable for understanding underlying immunological mechanisms of autoimmune rheumatic diseases. Illustrations and images help present information in a clear and schematic way.

Author : Doruk Erkan,Michael D. Lockshin
Publisher : Springer
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2017-06-09
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783319554426

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Antiphospholipid Syndrome by Doruk Erkan,Michael D. Lockshin Pdf

This new edition is a comprehensive and updated resource on antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), which is an autoimmune disorder. In APS, the body recognizes certain normal components of blood and/or cell membranes as foreign substances and produces antibodies (antiphospholipid antibodies) against them. APS is associated with recurrent clotting events (thrombosis) including premature stroke, repeated miscarriages, phlebitis, venous thrombosis, and pulmonary thromboembolism. It is also associated with low platelet or blood elements that prevent bleeding. Recently, however, even more disease states have been linked with APS, including premature heart attack, various cardiac valvular abnormalities, skin lesions, kidney disease, abnormal involuntary movement/chorea, diseases that mimic multiple sclerosis, and vascular diseases of the eye that can lead to visual loss and blindness. The International Congress on Antiphospholipid Antibodies, held every 3 years, is the venue where representatives from different disciplines gather to discuss the recent advances in APS. The conference intends to cover basic aspects of APS, such as pathogenesis, origins, genetics, intracellular and molecular events, the role of infections, as well as traditional and non-traditional clinical manifestations associated with antiphospholipid antibodies. The 15th Congress took place in September 2016. A novel aspect of the Congress was that multiple teams, chaired by Scientific Planning Committee members, used evidence-based literature reviews and expert discussions to answer specific pre-defined APS-related questions. These teams included points of view from experts in rheumatology, hematology, cardiovascular medicine, obstetrics, neurology, and immunology. The Scientific Planning Committee members also chaired the congress sessions and supervised completion of the reports that are the bases of the chapters of this book. In addition, there are two chapters included specifically written for APS patients. Much like the previous volume, dedicated to the 13th International Congress on Antiphospholipid Antibodies (April 2010), this up-to-date and comprehensive work gathers invaluable insights from a multidisciplinary team of world-renowned experts and represents the authoritative resource on causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of APS.​​

Author : David S. Newcombe
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012-10-12
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781447142645

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Gout by David S. Newcombe Pdf

Gout: Basic Science and Clinical Practice is a thoroughly researched comprehensive text which covers all important aspects of gout, including its genetics, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management. Gout is probably the most common rheumatic disease after osteoarthritis and is becoming more common with the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in the US, and in many other countries. Only about 10% of patients with gout are treated by rheumatologists and this often leads to inadequate diagnosis and treatment in general medical practice. Written by an expert in the field this book is valuable reference for rheumatologists and others in the medical profession who are interested in understanding and managing this important disease.

Author : National Library of Medicine (U.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1442 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Medicine
ISBN : UOM:39015074107650

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Current Catalog by National Library of Medicine (U.S.) Pdf

First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.

Author : Hani Almoallim,Mohamed Cheikh
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 562 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-01-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789811583230

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Skills in Rheumatology by Hani Almoallim,Mohamed Cheikh Pdf

This Open Access book presents practical approaches to managing patients affected by various rheumatological diseases, allowing readers to gain a better understanding of the various clinical expressions and problems experienced by these patients. Discussing rheumatology from an organ systems perspective, it highlights the importance ofdetailed musculoskeletal examinations when treating patients affected by rheumatological diseases. The book first explores the latest diagnostic approaches and offers key tips for accurate musculoskeletal examinations before addressing the various treatment modalities, with a particular focus on the most common joints involved in rheumatoid arthritis: the wrists and the metacarpophalangeal joints (2nd and 3rd). Featuring easy-to-understand flow diagrams and explaining the common medical problems associated with rheumatic disease, such as shortness of breath and anemia, it is not only a valuable resource to rheumatologists, but will also appeal to medical students, junior residents, and primary healthcare physicians.

Author : Helen E. Foster,Paul A. Brogan
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012-06-14
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780191645334

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Paediatric Rheumatology by Helen E. Foster,Paul A. Brogan Pdf

Paediatric Rheumatology is an indispensible resource for the identification and management of specific rheumatological disorders. As well as covering common and rare rheumatological problems, there are also chapters on investigations and emergencies, designed for quick reference. The handbook includes dedicated topics on systemic diseases affecting rheumatology; the relevant clinical guidelines and information needed for a rheumatologist to successfully management a young patient; and, a coloured section for guidance on rash-related investigations. Paediatric Rheumatology is also fully endorsed by the British Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology and the UK Paediatric Rheumatology Clinical Studies Group.

Author : Yuri Nakasato,Raymond L. Yung
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2011-06-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781441957924

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Geriatric Rheumatology by Yuri Nakasato,Raymond L. Yung Pdf

The first book dedicated explicitly to the care of elderly patients with rheumatic diseases, this comprehensive resource is a practical guide for navigating the medical concerns of these complex patients. While patients over 65 years of age comprise roughly 15% of the population, they consume about 50% of rheumatology resources. This book presents current clinical practices with an eye toward achieving economically sustainable models of care. The world’s leading authorities have come together to cover the full spectrum of rheumatic diseases, the immune system in aging, and ultrasound evaluation and arthrocentesis. The book also addresses the milieu of co-morbidities that the clinician may encounter with an older patient, as well as the accompanying concerns about multiple pharmacologic therapies and drug interactions. Bringing in experts from a wide array of subspecialties, the editors present the essentials of multidisciplinary care, an approach which is the hallmark of geriatrics and which naturally translates into the field of gerontorheumatology. Designed for primary care physicians and rheumatology consultants, Geriatric Rheumatology is an invaluable guide to caring for this rapidly growing patient population.

Author : Paul Emery
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Rheumatoid arthritis
ISBN : 141602767X

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Early Rheumatoid Arthritis by Paul Emery Pdf

This issue covers the latest developments in the understanding of rheumatoid arthritis at the early stage. Treatments such as with newer biologic agents and conventional disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs are reviewed. Also included are articles on imaging modalities as a means of identifying those in the early stages and monitoring response to treatment.

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Health and Medicine Division,Board on Health Care Services,Committee on Identifying Disabling Medical Conditions Likely to Improve with Treatment
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2020-07-12
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309670951

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Selected Health Conditions and Likelihood of Improvement with Treatment by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Health and Medicine Division,Board on Health Care Services,Committee on Identifying Disabling Medical Conditions Likely to Improve with Treatment Pdf

The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers two programs that provide disability benefits: the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. SSDI provides disability benefits to people (under the full retirement age) who are no longer able to work because of a disabling medical condition. SSI provides income assistance for disabled, blind, and aged people who have limited income and resources regardless of their prior participation in the labor force. Both programs share a common disability determination process administered by SSA and state agencies as well as a common definition of disability for adults: "the inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months." Disabled workers might receive either SSDI benefits or SSI payments, or both, depending on their recent work history and current income and assets. Disabled workers might also receive benefits from other public programs such as workers' compensation, which insures against work-related illness or injuries occurring on the job, but those other programs have their own definitions and eligibility criteria. Selected Health Conditions and Likelihood of Improvement with Treatment identifies and defines the professionally accepted, standard measurements of outcomes improvement for medical conditions. This report also identifies specific, long-lasting medical conditions for adults in the categories of mental health disorders, cancers, and musculoskeletal disorders. Specifically, these conditions are disabling for a length of time, but typically don't result in permanently disabling limitations; are responsive to treatment; and after a specific length of time of treatment, improve to the point at which the conditions are no longer disabling.

Author : Marc C. Hochberg,Alan J. Silman,Josef S. Smolen,Michael E. Weinblatt,Michael H. Weisman,Ellen M Gravallese
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 1808 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2018-01-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780702073069

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Rheumatology E-Book by Marc C. Hochberg,Alan J. Silman,Josef S. Smolen,Michael E. Weinblatt,Michael H. Weisman,Ellen M Gravallese Pdf

Thoroughly revised and updated, the 7th Edition of Rheumatology remains a leading text in this fast-changing field, keeping you abreast of recent advances in medications, therapies, clinical trials, and much more. Dr. Mark Hochberg and his team of expert authors and editors cover everything you need to know -- from basic scientific principles to practical clinical management strategies, all in a user-friendly, accessible manner.

Author : Jozef Rovensky,Burkhard F. Leeb,Howard Bird,Viera Štvrtinová,Richard Imrich
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 93 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2010-05-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783211993590

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Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis by Jozef Rovensky,Burkhard F. Leeb,Howard Bird,Viera Štvrtinová,Richard Imrich Pdf

In the present monograph, we offer current insights into polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arthritis. Both diseases are typical for advanced age, and their incidences increase with aging. Both diseases are a center point of interest not only for rheu- tologists, gerontologists, ophthalmologists or neurologists, but also for general prac- tioners. Early diagnosis and rapid treatment, mainly with glucocorticoids can save one of the most precious senses-vision. Damage to other organs (heart, aorta, co- nary arteries, liver, lungs, kidneys), which are supplied by the arteries affected by ischemic syndrome in the setting of giant cell arthritis, has serious consequences as well. Late diagnosis of giant cell arthritis can have fatal consequences for affected patients. It is a matter of fact that the human population is aging. Therefore, more attention has to be paid not only to diagnosis, clinical course and treatment of rheumatic d- eases in elderly, but also to their genetic, immunologic, endocrinologic, chronobiologic mechanisms, and state-of-the-art diagnostic modalities. I am convinced that the int- disciplinary research of the diseases will allow us to diagnose and treat the rheumatic diseases even faster and more effectively in the future.