Books for Prep: Rheumatology: Diagnosis and Therapeutics

This completely reorganized and updated resource delivers concise, comprehensive, and authoritative coverage of all aspects of clinical rheumatology--with information relevant to both the trainee and experienced practitioner. Three well-organized sections--Diagnosis, Rheumatic Diseases, and Pharmacopeia for Rheumatic Diseases--address diagnosis and management for a range of adult and pediatric rheumatic disorders, including those of idiopathic, infectious, reactive, inflammatory, autoimmune, degenerative, and mechanical origin. This quick-consult covers the full scope of rheumatologic diagnosis and treatment... . A wide range of diagnostic tests--including ANA, DNA, RF, ANCA and CCP antibody tests--show you what test to order and how to interpret the results. . Disease-specific coverage addresses more than 140 specific rheumatic conditions, their diagnostic criteria, and treatment recommendations. . The latest drugs are described in detail to help you select the best therapy for each patient. . Tabbed pages and alphabetically arranged topics help you find information quickly. . Structured chapter template presents information in a consistent format. . ICD-9 codes in all disease chapters assist in diagnostic coding. . Fast Fact Guide to Patient Assessment on the inside covers puts vital facts at your fingertips. NEW to this Edition... . All new reorganization--a real time saver for the busy trainee or clinician . More consistent presentation for greater accessibility . New entries on pediatric disorders to help treat your young patients . The newest anti-rheumatic drugs, including celecoxib, rofecoxib, meloxicam, valdecoxib, leflunomide, mycophenolate, infliximab, etanercept, adalimumab, anakinra, rituximab and many more!