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Record Nr.

UNINA9910807964603321

Autore

Weisman Michael H

Titolo

Rheumatoid arthritis / / Michael H. Weisman

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York : , : Oxford University Press, , 2011

©2011

ISBN

0-19-981356-6

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (102 p.)

Collana

Oxford American rheumatology library

Disciplina

616.7/227

Soggetti

Rheumatoid arthritis - Diagnosis

Rheumatoid arthritis - Treatment

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Contents; Acknowledgment; 1 History of Rheumatoid Arthritis; 2 Definition and Classification; 3 Epidemiology; 4 Pathogenesis; 5 Clinical Signs and Symptoms; 6 Comorbidities and Rheumatoid Arthritis; 7 Pregnancy; 8 Outcome Measurement; 9 Laboratory and Imaging Assessments; 10 Differential Diagnosis; 11 Medications to Manage Rheumatoid Arthritis; 12 Economic Impact and Disability Issues; 13 Prognosis; Glossary;  Appendix: Rheumatoid Arthritis Resource Materials; HAQ-DI Disability Index; Index;

Sommario/riassunto

Rheumatoid arthritis is a common but often debilitating disorder. Given the intricate and challenging nature of treating rheumatoid arthritis, it is imperative to educate physicians on the disease's initial symptoms and complications, as well as to provide accurate and up-to-date information regarding effective treatment. Designed to help eradicate misconceptions concerning rheumatoid arthritis and its treatment, this concise volume helps clinicians to understand and then effectively diagnose and treat patients with the condition. Part of the Oxford American Rheumatology Library, this concise