Harrison's Rheumatology, Second Edition
2nd Edition
Published on 16. June 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-0-07-174143-9 (ISBN)
Description
Rheumatology--with all the authority of HARRISON'S
A Doody's Core Title for 2011!
Featuring the chapters on rheumatology that appear in Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e, this compact clinical companion delivers the latest knowledge in the field, backed by the scientific rigor and reliability that have defined Harrison's. Inside you'll find coverage that reflects the expertise of renowned editors and contributors--presented in a carry-anywhere format that makes it ideal for the classroom, the wards, or exam/certification preparation.Features:
Current, thorough coverage of need-to-know immunology and rheumatology topics, including the immune system in health and disease, disorders of immune-mediated injuries, and disorders of the joints and adjacent tissuesIntegration of pathophysiology with clinical management topics in each of the disease-oriented topicsHelpful appendix of laboratory values of clinical importance60+ high-yield questions and answers drawn from Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine Self-Assessment and Board Review, 17eContent and reference updates since the publication of Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e23 chapters written by physicians who have made seminal contributions to the body of knowledge in their areas of expertise
The Harrison's specialty series is written by the world-renowned author team who brought you Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e:
Anthony S. Fauci, MD
Eugene Braunwald, MD
Dennis L. Kasper, MD
Stephen L. Hauser, MD
Dan L. Longo, MD
J. Larry Johnson, MD, PhD
Joseph Lascalzo, MD, PhD
A Doody's Core Title for 2011!
Featuring the chapters on rheumatology that appear in Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e, this compact clinical companion delivers the latest knowledge in the field, backed by the scientific rigor and reliability that have defined Harrison's. Inside you'll find coverage that reflects the expertise of renowned editors and contributors--presented in a carry-anywhere format that makes it ideal for the classroom, the wards, or exam/certification preparation.Features:
Current, thorough coverage of need-to-know immunology and rheumatology topics, including the immune system in health and disease, disorders of immune-mediated injuries, and disorders of the joints and adjacent tissuesIntegration of pathophysiology with clinical management topics in each of the disease-oriented topicsHelpful appendix of laboratory values of clinical importance60+ high-yield questions and answers drawn from Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine Self-Assessment and Board Review, 17eContent and reference updates since the publication of Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e23 chapters written by physicians who have made seminal contributions to the body of knowledge in their areas of expertise
The Harrison's specialty series is written by the world-renowned author team who brought you Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e:
Anthony S. Fauci, MD
Eugene Braunwald, MD
Dennis L. Kasper, MD
Stephen L. Hauser, MD
Dan L. Longo, MD
J. Larry Johnson, MD, PhD
Joseph Lascalzo, MD, PhD
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
786 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-174143-9 (9780071741439)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Anthony S. Fauci, MDChief, Laboratory of ImmunoregulationDirector, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesNational Institutes of Health. In 2008, Dr. Fauci was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation's highest civil award.
Content
Contributors
Preface
SECTION I: THE IMMUNE SYSTEM IN HEALTH AND DISEASE
1. Introduction to the Immune System, Barton F. Haynes, Kelly A. Soderberg, Anthony S. Fauci
2. The Major Histocompatibility Complex, Gerald T. Nepom
3. Autoimmunity and Autoimmune Diseases, Peter E. Lipsky, Betty Diamond
SECTION II: DISORDERS OF IMMUNE-MEDIATED INJURY
4. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Bevra Hannahs Hahn
5. Rheumatoid Arthritis, Peter E. Lipsky
6. Acute Rheumatic Fever, Jonathan R. Carapetis
7. Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma) and Related Disorders, John Varga
8. Sjogren's Syndrome, Haralampos M. Moutsopoulos
9. The Spondyloarthritides, Joel D. Taurog
10. The Vasculitis Syndromes, Carol A. Langford, Anthony S. Fauci
11. Behcet's Syndrome, Haralampos M. Moutsopoulos
12. Relapsing Polychondritis, Carol A. Langford, Bruce C. Gilliland
13. Sarcoidosis, Robert P. Baughman, Elyse E. Lower
14. Familial Mediterranean Fever, Daniel L. Kastner
15. Amyloidosis, David C. Seldin, Martha Skinner
16. Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, and Inclusion Body Myositis, Marinos C. Dalakas
SECTION III: DISORDERS OF THE JOINTS AND ADJACENT TISSUES
17. Approach to Articular and Musculoskeletal Disorders, John J. Cush, Peter E. Lipsky
18. Osteoarthritis, David T. Felson
19. Gout and Other Crystal-Associated Arthropathies, H. Ralph Schumacher, Lan X. Chen
20. Infectious Arthritis, Lawrence C. Madoff
21. Fibromyalgia, Carol A. Langford, Bruce C. Gilliland
22. Arthritis Associated with Systemic Disease and Other Arthritides, Carol A. Langford, Bruce Gilliland
23. Periarticular Disorders of the Extremities, Carol A. Langford, Bruce Gilliland
Appendix
Laboratory Values of Clinical Importance, Alexander Kratz, Michael A. Pesce, Daniel J. Fink
Review and Self-Assessment
Charles Wiener, Gerald Bloomfield, Cynthia D. Brown, Joshua Schiffer, Adam Spivak
Index
Preface
SECTION I: THE IMMUNE SYSTEM IN HEALTH AND DISEASE
1. Introduction to the Immune System, Barton F. Haynes, Kelly A. Soderberg, Anthony S. Fauci
2. The Major Histocompatibility Complex, Gerald T. Nepom
3. Autoimmunity and Autoimmune Diseases, Peter E. Lipsky, Betty Diamond
SECTION II: DISORDERS OF IMMUNE-MEDIATED INJURY
4. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Bevra Hannahs Hahn
5. Rheumatoid Arthritis, Peter E. Lipsky
6. Acute Rheumatic Fever, Jonathan R. Carapetis
7. Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma) and Related Disorders, John Varga
8. Sjogren's Syndrome, Haralampos M. Moutsopoulos
9. The Spondyloarthritides, Joel D. Taurog
10. The Vasculitis Syndromes, Carol A. Langford, Anthony S. Fauci
11. Behcet's Syndrome, Haralampos M. Moutsopoulos
12. Relapsing Polychondritis, Carol A. Langford, Bruce C. Gilliland
13. Sarcoidosis, Robert P. Baughman, Elyse E. Lower
14. Familial Mediterranean Fever, Daniel L. Kastner
15. Amyloidosis, David C. Seldin, Martha Skinner
16. Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, and Inclusion Body Myositis, Marinos C. Dalakas
SECTION III: DISORDERS OF THE JOINTS AND ADJACENT TISSUES
17. Approach to Articular and Musculoskeletal Disorders, John J. Cush, Peter E. Lipsky
18. Osteoarthritis, David T. Felson
19. Gout and Other Crystal-Associated Arthropathies, H. Ralph Schumacher, Lan X. Chen
20. Infectious Arthritis, Lawrence C. Madoff
21. Fibromyalgia, Carol A. Langford, Bruce C. Gilliland
22. Arthritis Associated with Systemic Disease and Other Arthritides, Carol A. Langford, Bruce Gilliland
23. Periarticular Disorders of the Extremities, Carol A. Langford, Bruce Gilliland
Appendix
Laboratory Values of Clinical Importance, Alexander Kratz, Michael A. Pesce, Daniel J. Fink
Review and Self-Assessment
Charles Wiener, Gerald Bloomfield, Cynthia D. Brown, Joshua Schiffer, Adam Spivak
Index