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

By Marc C. Hochberg, Michael H. Weisman, Josef S. Smolen, et al.

Book Overview

This latest edition continues the tradition of excellence of previous editions with comprehensive, authoritative coverage of rheumatic disease from basic scientific principles to practical points of clinical management. Internationally renowned authors deliver essential information on the definition of a disease, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical findings, differential diagnosis, and disease management. A consistent style and lavishly illustrated full-color format presents you with comprehensive clinical and scientific information in a lucid, logical, user-friendly manner. A must have for all practitioners in the field Take advantage of the bonus CD 'image library' with all illustrations and tables downloadable to PowerPoint.Find complete coverage of all major disorders of the musculoskeletal system in complete, self-contained chapters.Get fresh insights and perspectives on rheumatic disease with 30% new contributors.Stay ahead of the curve with new chapters addressing principles of innate immunity, signal transduction, pharmacogenetics, and more.Incorporate the very latest principles of immunobiology and inflammatory processes into your decision making.Use the new section on Imaging in Rheumatic Disease to get the very latest information on the role of various imaging modalities in the diagnosis and management of disease progression.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0323033644
• ISBN13: 9780323033640
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Mosby
• Length: 2166 Pages
• Weight: 8.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 12.5" x 4.5" x 11.0"