Rheumatism

Author: Li Zhanquan
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: This is a comprehensive review and reference book introducing rheumatic diseases and their related conditions in a Q&A format. The book provides detailed answers on the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, laboratory and ancillary tests, diagnosis and differential diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of various rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, seronegative spondyloarthropathies, Sj?gren's syndrome, polymyalgia rheumatica, and dermatomyositis. The latest diagnostic criteria, treatment guidelines, and new therapeutic methods for various rheumatic diseases are highlighted as key content. Additionally, the book introduces treatments for rheumatic diseases that are of common concern to both doctors and patients, such as joint pain and systemic lupus erythematosus. Furthermore, it addresses issues related to the daily life and rehabilitation of rheumatic patients. This book is characterized by its up-to-date, detailed, and practical content, making it suitable for clinical physicians, particularly those preparing for rheumatology (immunology) professional exams, medical school students, and candidates for rheumatology/immunology graduate programs for review purposes. The book provides comprehensive and detailed answers on the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, laboratory and ancillary tests, diagnosis and differential diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, seronegative spondyloarthropathies, Sj?gren's syndrome, polymyalgia rheumatica, and dermatomyositis.