
Dictionary of Rheumatology
Springer (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 28. November 2015
Book
Hardback
VIII, 357 pages
978-3-319-21334-7 (ISBN)
Description
This dictionary provides a comprehensive list of the terms and definitions commonly used in clinical rheumatology and osteology, and the new edition has been extended to include more than 50 additional entries. The book contains systematic descriptions relating to diseases of the locomotor apparatus, including osteoporosis, and important laboratory findings; special reference is made to the immunological parameters, which are essential for correct definition of rheumatologic disorders. Another focus is the general principles of pharmacological treatment, including biologicals and modern therapy. Information is also provided on individual disorders in the field of mineral metabolism and metabolic osteopathies and basic issues in rheumatic surgery. General entries are included from the fields of physical medicine and physiotherapy, including a system of functional assessment. The Dictionary of Rheumatology will be of value for medical students and all who are training in this specialty.
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Edition
2nd ed. 2016
Language
English
Place of publication
Cham
Switzerland
Publishing group
Springer International Publishing
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional/practitioner
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
VIII, 357 p.
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 160 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
784 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-319-21334-7 (9783319213347)
DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-21335-4
Schweitzer Classification
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Jozef Rovenský | Juraj Payer | Manfred Herold
Dictionary of Rheumatology
Book
08/2016
2nd Edition
Springer
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Jozef Rovenský | Juraj Payer | Manfred Herold
Dictionary of Rheumatology
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11/2015
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Jozef Rovensky | Juraj Payer
Dictionary of Rheumatology
Book
12/2008
Springer
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