Download or read book Scleroderma An Issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics written by Maureen D. Mayes and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-08-03 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scleroderma, or systemic sclerosis, is a chronic connective tissue disease generally classified as one of the autoimmune rheumatic diseases. Hardening of the skin is one of the most visible manifestations of the disease. It's estimated that about 300,000 Americans have scleroderma. About one third of those people have the systemic form of scleroderma. Since scleroderma presents with symptoms similar to other autoimmune diseases, diagnosis is difficult. This issue will cover: The Genetic Basis of SSc: Genetics, Epigenetics, Mechanisms of Pathogenesis - linking fibrosis, vasculopathy and immune dysregulation, The Role of Autoantibodies in Diagnosis and Prognosis/survival; Managing Raynaud's phenomenon and ischemic ulcers, managing SSc Lung Disease, Monitoring for and Managing Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, and many more!
Download or read book Scleroderma Best Approaches to Patient Care An Issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America E Book written by Tracy M. Frech and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2023-04-11 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic. - Contains 15 practice-oriented topics including how treatment approaches should change when there is arthritis, myositis, and/or sicca syndrome; the roles of occupational therapy, physical therapy, wound care, and nutritional support; mental health considerations in patients with scleroderma; the best approaches to vaccination, bone health, and cancer screening; the best ways to teach the next generation of rheumatologists about scleroderma; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on scleroderma, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
Download or read book Cancer and Rheumatic Diseases An Issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America E Book written by John Davis and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-08-03 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics, guest edited by Dr. John Davis, will discuss Cancer and Rheumatic Diseases. This issue is one of four selected each year by series Consulting Editor, Dr. Michael Weisman. Topics discussed in this issue include, but are not limited to: rheumatic drugs and malignancy potential, biologic drugs and cancer, methotrexate and cancer, managing rheumatoid arthritis with cancer, Sjogren's Syndrome and cancer, lupus and cancer, scleroderma and cancer, cancer and spondylarthritis, and cancer immunotherapy.
Download or read book Scleroderma written by Henry Scammell and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2003 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scleroderma, which affects as many as 400,000 Americans, starts off like skin cancer, but is far more deadly. This edition provides information about the best therapy for this disease, including the second clinical trial of the only therapy to report reversal and remission of this deadly disease.
Download or read book The Giants of Rheumatology An Issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America E Book written by Michael H. Weisman and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2023-11-16 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this special issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics, guest editor Dr. Michael H. Weisman oversees a unique and celebratory collection of articles honoring The Giants of Rheumatology. Hand-chosen authors in the field celebrate the most influential rheumatologists throughout the years, in commemoration of the 50th volume of Rheumatic Disease Clinics. - Contains 18 inspiring and informative articles on Naomi Rothfield, Nathan Zvaifler, Dan McCarty, Morris Ziff, Gerald Rodnan, Carl Pearson, Walter Bauer and Marian Ropes, Barbara Ansell and Eric Bywaters; and many more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on psychiatric and behavioral emergencies, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
Download or read book Imaging in Rheumatology An Issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America written by Robert M. Fairchild and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2024-10-17 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics, guest editors Drs. Robert M. Fairchild and Kaitlin A. Quinn bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Imaging in Rheumatology. Top experts cover key topics such as CNS imaging in rheumatic disease; axial imaging in spondyloarthritis; imaging challenges and developments in large-vessel vasculitis; imaging in peripheral inflammatory arthritis; imaging in juvenile idiopathic arthritis; and more. - Contains 11 relevant, practice-oriented topics including advances in imaging in crystalline arthritis; imaging of the salivary gland in rheumatic disease; imaging in inflammatory bowel disease; cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in rheumatic disease; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on imaging in rheumatology, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
Download or read book Environmental Triggers for Rheumatic Diseases An Issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America E Book written by Bryant R. England and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2022-11-06 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this first-of-its-kind issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics, guest editor Dr. Bryant R. England brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Environmental Triggers for Rheumatic Diseases. In practical, state-of-the-art articles, top experts examine the connection between some of the most commonly seen rheumatic disease and environmental triggers for the disease. - Contains 13 practice-oriented topics including inhalant and mucosal-related environmental risks for rheumatoid arthritis; lifestyle, hormonal, and microbial-related environmental risks for rheumatoid arthritis; environmental risks for systemic lupus erythematosus; environmental risks for osteoarthritis; targeting environmental risks to prevent rheumatic diseases; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on environmental triggers for rheumatic diseases, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
Download or read book Corticosteroids An Issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America written by Marcy B. Bolster and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-01-19 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 use in intra-articular and soft tissue injections, corticosteroids and osteoporosis, corticosteroids in lupus, ANCA associated vasculitis, and many more!
Download or read book Patient Reported Outcomes in Rheumatic Diseases An Issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America written by Jennifer L. Barton and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-05-27 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue is devoted to patient reported outcomes and their impact in the study of rheumatic diseases and the authors will also discuss PROs and vulnerable populations with rheumatic disease; technology, electronic health records and PROs: past, present and future; the promise of PROMIS – a uniform approach to PROs across rheumatic diseases, quality measures and PROs and how they relate and the importance of PROs in delivering quality care in the rheumatic diseases, and many more exciting articles.
Download or read book The Scleroderma Book written by Maureen D. Mayes and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2005-05 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The ultimate resource for patients and their families seeking to gain a better understanding of this complex disease."--Back cover.
Download or read book Skills in Rheumatology written by Hani Almoallim and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-01-05 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Practical Management of Systemic Sclerosis in Clinical Practice written by Marco Matucci-Cerinic and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-12-18 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a practical guide for managing a variety of problems encountered by the clinician in managing patients with systemic sclerosis. Chapters take a problem-orientated approach to help the reader cut through potential barriers that can arise when working with different medical specialities. Management strategies for a broad range of conditions, including pericardial and pleural effusion, sicca syndrome, calcinosis and watermelon stomach, are presented. Practical Management of Systemic Sclerosis in Clinical Practice describes a range of problems and clinical items encountered by a variety of medical professionals who encounter these patients. It is a valuable resource for rheumatologists, immunologists, specialist nurses and primary care professionals.
Download or read book Netter s Head and Neck Anatomy for Dentistry E Book written by Neil S. Norton and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-09-13 with total page 715 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A concise and visual guide to clinically relevant anatomy for dentistry, Netter's Head and Neck Anatomy for Dentistry is an effective text for class and exam preparation, as well as a quick review in professional practice. Concise text, high-yield tables, clinical correlations, and review questions combine to make this new edition a perfect choice for learning and remembering the need-to-know structures, relationships, and concepts, while beautiful illustrations created in the Netter tradition enhance your visual mastery of the material. You may also be interested in: A companion set of flash cards, Netter's Advanced Head & Neck Anatomy Flash Cards, 3rd Edition. - Over 100 multiple-choice questions complete with explanations help you assess your knowledge of the material and prepare for exams. - Identify clinically relevant anatomy with Netter illustrations and new art created in the Netter tradition. - Concise text and high-yield tables offer fast access to important facts. - Procedures coverage gives context and clinical meaning to the anatomy. - Expanded, up-to-date coverage on dental implants, cone beam imaging, and mandible osteology. - Beautiful new illustrations by Carlos Machado, MD, of the TMJ, articular disc pathology, infratemporal fossa, pterygopalatine fossa, and maxillary artery. - Interactive eBook included with print purchase, which includes access to the full text, interactive images, case studies, additional assessment questions, video clips from cone beam CTs, and a rotatable 3D skull.
Download or read book Lung Disease in Rheumatic Diseases An Issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics written by Aryeh Fischer and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-06-14 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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, Lung disease in scleroderma, and many more!
Download or read book Skin Manifestations in Rheumatic Disease written by Marco Matucci-Cerinic and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-09-11 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rheumatologic diseases are highly associated with clinical symptoms of the skin, nails, and mucosal membranes. This book provides the practicing rheumatologist with a rapid, easy to consult reference to help interpret the nature of these cutaneous lesions and then quickly decide upon the appropriate follow-up tests. Utilizing an abundance of informative photographs, it contains all of the essential information needed for early diagnosis and treatment. This comprehensive guide properly orients the practitioner within the challenging world of rheumatologic disorders of the skin and gives insight into when consultation with a dermatologist is advisable.
Download or read book Cardiovascular complications of chronic rheumatic diseases An Issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America E Book written by M. Elaine Husni︎ and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2022-11-24 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics, guest editors Drs. M. Elaine Husni︎ and George A. Karpouzas bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Cardiovascular Complications of Chronic Rheumatic Diseases. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as primary and secondary atherosclerotic cardiovascular (ASCVD) risk prevention in the rheumatic disease, pro-thrombotic and pro-atherogenic anti-phospholipid antibodies, recommendations for the use of NSAIDs and CVD risk, and more. - Contains 9 relevant, practice-oriented topics including atherosclerotic cardiovascular risk stratification in the rheumatic diseases; subclinical atherosclerosis evaluation across various vascular territories; lessons from heart and large vessel biopsies in patients with and without autoimmune rheumatic disease; the role of lipoprotein levels and function in atherosclerosis associated with autoimmune rheumatic diseases; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on cardiovascular complications of chronic rheumatic diseases, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
Download or read book Highlights of Interdisciplinary Care in Rheumatology An Issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America written by Anisha Dua and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2024-06-29 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics, guest editors Anisha Dua and Jeffery A. Sparks bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Interdisciplinary Care in Rheumatology. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as Systemic Diseases and Heart Block; Prospects of Disease-Modifying Osteoarthritis Drugs; The Role of Psychology in Pediatric Rheumatic Diseases; and more. - Contains 10 relevant, practice-oriented topics including Imaging of Pulmonary Manifestations of Connective Tissue Disease; Connective Tissue Disease Associated Interstitial Lung Disease; Newer Immunosuppressants for Rheumatologic Disease; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on Interdisciplinary care, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
