Kelley's Textbook of Rheumatology: 2-Volume Set
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.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.An entirely new section thoroughly explores Vasculitic Syndromes.
A new section on Special Issues features expanded discussions of alternative treatments and chronic pain management.The section onReconstructive Surgery now features the authorship of Dr. Clement B. Sledge.
Every illustration has been redrawn by a single, outstanding medical illustrator to provide a comprehensible account of all surgical options.The imaging chapter by Dr. Barbara Weissman provides an encyclopedic collection of images on joint pathology.
A new section on Special Issues features expanded discussions of alternative treatments and chronic pain management.The section onReconstructive Surgery now features the authorship of Dr. Clement B. Sledge.
Every illustration has been redrawn by a single, outstanding medical illustrator to provide a comprehensible account of all surgical options.The imaging chapter by Dr. Barbara Weissman provides an encyclopedic collection of images on joint pathology.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0721680089
ISBN13:9780721680088
Release Date:January 2001
Publisher:Saunders
Length:1968 Pages
Weight:14.02 lbs.
Dimensions:4.2" x 8.5" x 11.0"
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Kelley's Textbook of Rheumatology (2-Volume Set)
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
* Most "up-to-date" textbook in the field of Rheumatology at the moment (the other major textbook have not have the updated edition yet * It has excellent introduction on the basic sciences sections and also it has included some of the newer agent for treating rheumatological disease * It still lacks the quality/quantity of illustrations/pictures as compare to Kippel's Rheumatology, but the written sections have make up most of the deficiency * It's is well organized. * Its content is easy to find. * Excellent reference for General Internist/Rheumatolgist as a reference textbook in the practise
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