Newly Edited Clinical Medicine Q&A Series: Rheumatology

Author: Li Zhanquan
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: This is a review and reference book that comprehensively introduces rheumatic diseases and their related conditions in a question-and-answer 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, polymyositis, 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 patients' joint diseases and systemic lupus erythematosus, which are of common concern to both doctors and patients. Furthermore, it addresses issues related to the daily lives 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 faculty and students, as well as candidates for rheumatology/immunology graduate programs for review purposes.