This standard reference provides the comprehensive information you require for the best diagnosis and treatment of patients with rheumatic disease.  Now includes important new information on immunogenetics, molecular biology, and cellular immunology as related to the origin and treatment of rheumatic diseases, surgery of arthritis, scleroderma, rehabilitation, nuclear antigens, more.

Textbook of Rheumatology

Harris Jr. MD, Edward D.

Ruddy MD, Shaun

Kelley MD, William N.

Sledge,MD, Cleme

Medical Books

W.B.Saunders Co.

This book by 64 of the most prominent experts in the field provides the reader with comprehensive coverage of arthritis surgery. Procedures described in the text include total joint replacement, total joint arthroplasty, synovectomy, prosthetic joint replacement and soft tissue procedures. Techniques for these and other approaches are presented step by step, along with their indications, contra-indications and potential complications. Over 600 explicit illustrations!

Arthritis Surgery

Sledge MD, Clement B.

Harris MD, Edward D.

Medicine

Saunders

Completely updated to reflect the latest advances in the field, the 6th Edition of this masterwork encompasses all of today's best knowledge about arthritis and musculoskeletal diseases. A "who's who" of world authorities document the explosion of new information and new developments that have occurred in rheumatology. Coverage progresses from normal joint biology and recent discoveries about immune and inflammatory responses ... through diagnosis and pharmacology ... to the evaluation and management of all of the individual rheumatologic diseases seen in practice. "Continues to dazzle with its remarkable updating and reformatting to reflect the changing scene." (JAMA, review of the last edition)
<li>48 of the 115 chapters have been completely rewritten by totally new authors. Others have been extensively revised to present the most state-of-the-art information.</li>An entirely new section thoroughly explores Vasculitic Syndromes.<li>A new section on Special Issues features expanded discussions of alternative treatments and chronic pain management.</li>The section onReconstructive Surgery now features the authorship of Dr. Clement B. Sledge.<li>Every illustration has been redrawn by a single, outstanding medical illustrator to provide a comprehensible account of all surgical options.</li>The imaging chapter by Dr. Barbara Weissman provides an encyclopedic collection of images on joint pathology.

Kelley's Textbook of Rheumatology (2-Volume Set)

Budd MD, Ralph C.

Sergent MD, John S.

CD-ROM This version includes the complete text and references PLUS additional colour figures, and two 35-minute video loops. Completely updated to reflect the latest advances in the field, the 6th Edition of this masterwork encompasses all of today's best knowledge about arthritis and musculoskeletal diseases. A "who's who" of world authorities document the explosion of new information and new developments that have occurred in rheumatology. Coverage progresses from normal joint biology and recent discoveries about immune and inflammatory responses...through diagnosis and pharmacology...to the evaluation and management of all of the individual rheumatologic diseases seen in practice.

Kelley's Textbook of Rheumatology CD-ROM

Sledge, Clement B.

Harris, Edward D.

Now, for the first time, Kelley's Textbook of Rheumatology is available as an e-dition. Giving you the resources you are used to while providing you with the updated information you need! This 7th Edition continues to be the most definitive, comprehensive, and well-referenced resource to consult for important facts and analyses of all basic and clinical science in the field of rheumatology. Provides authoritative and encyclopedic coverage of not only the etiology and pathogenesis of the rheumatic diseases, but also of biology of the normal joint, immune and inflammatory responses, evaluation of the patient, musculoskeletal pain and the musculoskeletal exam, diagnostic tests and procedures, clinical pharmacology, and much more.
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<li>Full 2 volume set PLUS access to entire contents online - fully searchable.</li>
<li>Weekly content updates. </li>
<li>Direct links to PubMed.</li>
<li>Over 200 additional 4-color images NOT in the book.</li>
<li>Image library for PowerPoint downloads includes ALL images.</li>
<li> Self-assessment questions for Board review.</li>
</ul>Features new chapters on:<ul>
<li>Antigen Presenting Cells</li>
<li>Synoviocytes</li>
<li>Chondrocytes</li>
<li>Signal Transduction in Rheumatic Diseases</li>
<li>Recruitment of Cells and Angiogenesis</li>
<li>Economic Burden of Rheumatic Diseases</li>
<li>Education of Patients</li>
<li>Anti-Cytokine Therapies</li>
<li>Familial Auto-Inflammatory Syndromes.</li>
</ul> Explores hot topics such as:<ul>
<li>Pediatric Rheumatology </li>
<li>Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome</li>
<li>SLE</li>
<li>The complex roles of cytokines in normal immunity and rheumatic disease</li>
<li>The pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis.</li>
</ul> Includes a bound-in DVD, featuring over an HOUR of video clips of the musculoskeletal examination, abnormal arthroscopic findings, complete image library, and over 300 self-assessment questions for Board review. Your purchase entitles you to access the web site until the next edition is published, or until the current edition is no longer offered for sale by Elsevier, whichever occurs first. If the next edition is published less than one year after your purchase, you will be entitled to online access for one year from your date of purchase. Elsevier reserves the right to offer a suitable replacement product (such as a downloadable or CD-ROM-based electronic version) should access to the web site be discontinued.

Kelley's Textbook of Rheumatology e-dition: Text with Continually Updated Online Reference, 2-Volume Set

Firestein MD, Gary S.

Genovese MD, Mark C.

Staying current in a field that’s advancing rapidly is difficult. Now more than ever, Kelley’s Textbook of Rheumatology, 8th Edition helps you better understand today’s scientific underpinnings of rheumatic diseases, so that you can better manage your patients. With its new full-color design, scholarly approach to scientific concepts, and sweeping updates, you’ll have a source of knowledge at your disposal to help you face even your toughest challenges. And, as an Expert Consult title, this thoroughly updated 8th edition comes with access to the complete contents online, fully searchable―enabling you to consult it rapidly from any computer with an Internet connection.
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<li>Provides access to the complete contents online, fully searchable, enabling you to consult it rapidly from any computer with an Internet connection. </li>
<li>Features state-of-the-art, evidence-based guidance to help you offer your patients the best possible outcomes. </li>
<li>Provides an increased understanding of mechanisms and molecules involved in the pathogenesis of disease. </li>
</ul>
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<li>Includes detailed coverage of the very latest breakthroughs and the newest clinical algorithms to help you gain a thorough understanding of the whys as well as the hows of rheumatic disease management. </li>
<li>Features new expert authors and new chapters that help you identify key effector mechanisms in autoimmune diseases and inflammation and apply the newest therapeutic modalities. </li>
<li>Provides fresh, cutting-edge perspectives from the newest addition to the editorial team, Dr. Iain McInnes. </li>
<li>Offers expanded coverage of imaging modalities so you can diagnose, monitor, and manage rheumatic disease more effectively. </li>
<li>Incorporates a new full-color design―complete with more than 900 full-color illustrations―for quick access to the answers you need.</li>
</ul>

Kelley's Textbook of Rheumatology: 2-Volume Set, Expert Consult: Online and Print

McInnes PhD FRCP FRSE, Iain B.

Staying current in a field that’s advancing rapidly is difficult. Now more than ever, Kelley’s Textbook of Rheumatology, 8th Edition helps you better understand today’s scientific underpinnings of rheumatic diseases, so that you can better manage your patients. With its new full-color design, scholarly approach to scientific concepts, and sweeping updates, you’ll have a source of knowledge at your disposal to help you face even your toughest challenges. And this Expert Consult Premium Edition, includes a companion web site that lets you access this regularly updated, unparalleled guidance where and when you need it most.Includes the entire contents of the book online―fully searchable―as well as access to regular updates • an image library for use in electronic presentations • streaming videos that demonstrate the complete musculoskeletal exam, including abnormal findings and the arthroscopic presentation of diseased joints • links to PubMed • self-assessment questions • and more. Features state-of-the-art, evidence-based guidance to help you offer your patients the best possible outcomes. Provides an increased understanding of mechanisms and molecules involved in the pathogenesis of disease. Includes detailed coverage of the very latest breakthroughs and the newest clinical algorithms to help you gain a thorough understanding of the whys as well as the hows of rheumatic disease management. Features new expert authors and new chapters that help you identify key effector mechanisms in autoimmune diseases and inflammation and apply the newest therapeutic modalities. Provides fresh, cutting-edge perspectives from the newest addition to the editorial team, Dr. Iain McInnes. Offers expanded coverage of imaging modalities so you can diagnose, monitor, and manage rheumatic disease more effectively. Incorporates a new full-color design―complete with more than 900 full-color illustrations―for quick access to the answers you need. Your purchase entitles you to access the web site until the next edition is published, or until the current edition is no longer offered for sale by Elsevier, whichever occurs first. If the next edition is published less than one year after your purchase, you will be entitled to online access for one year from your date of purchase. Elsevier reserves the right to offer a suitable replacement product (such as a downloadable or CD-ROM-based electronic version) should access to the web site be discontinued.

Kelley's Textbook of Rheumatology: Expert Consult Premium Edition: Enhanced Online Features and Print, 2-Volume Set

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