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Skills in Rheumatology

  • 1st Edition
  • September 30, 2015
  • Hani Almoallim
  • English
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Scleroderma, An Issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 41-3
  • August 3, 2015
  • Maureen D. Mayes
  • English
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Scleroderma, or systemic sclerosis, is a chronic connective tissue disease generally classified as one of the autoimmune rheumatic diseases. Hardening of the skin is one of the most visible manifestations of the disease. It’s estimated that about 300,000 Americans have scleroderma. About one third of those people have the systemic form of scleroderma. Since scleroderma presents with symptoms similar to other autoimmune diseases, diagnosis is difficult. This issue will cover: The Genetic Basis of SSc: Genetics, Epigenetics, Mechanisms of Pathogenesis – linking fibrosis, vasculopathy and immune dysregulation, The Role of Autoantibodies in Diagnosis and Prognosis/survival; Managing Raynaud’s phenomenon and ischemic ulcers, managing SSc Lung Disease, Monitoring for and Managing Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, and many more!

Lung Disease in Rheumatic Diseases, An Issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 41-2
  • April 13, 2015
  • Aryeh Fischer
  • English
  • Hardback
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The lungs are involved so frequently with rheumatologic problems. This issue will cover Radiology of lung disease in the rheumatic diseases, Histopathology of lung disease in the rheumatic diseases, Determining respiratory impairment, Lung disease in RA, Lung disease in scleroderma, and many more!

Vasculitis in Rheumatic Diseases, An Issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 41-1
  • December 2, 2014
  • Daniel A. Albert
  • English
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Vasculitis is a term for a group of rare diseases that have in common inflammation of blood vessels and there are many types of vasculitis, and they may vary greatly in symptoms, severity and duration. Vasculitis can range from mild to life-threatening and early detection and treatment of severe vasculitis can prevent permanent damage.

Preclinical Rheumatic Disease, An Issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 40-4
  • October 20, 2014
  • Vivian P. Bykerk
  • English
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The ability to intervene at the earliest phases in the pathogenesis of a chronic rheumatic disease caused by auto-inflammatory, autoimmune, or tissue injury mechanisms has th epotential to prevent disease manifestations and consequences, limited loss of quality of life, comorbidity, and costs to society. This issue is dedicated to exploring the stages of rheumatic disease, biologic mechanisms contributing to the pathogenesis along with possible ways to study and screen for persons at risk with the ultimate goal of finding ways to prevent these devastating diseases.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, An Issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 40-3
  • July 22, 2014
  • Ellen M. Ginzler
  • English
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In only the last four years, there have been dramatic changes in the understanding of the immunology, genetic/epigenetic associations, and identification of new targets for therapy in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. The editors have enlisted a superb group of authors to present articles detailing cutting-edge advances in these areas.

Gout and Calcium Crystal Related Arthropathies, An Issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 40-2
  • April 10, 2014
  • Tuhina Neogi
  • English
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Gout is now the most common form of inflammatory arthritis in the United States, with a recent resurgence of research interest in its cause and management. Calcium crystal-related arthritis has also attracted renewed attention, with new nomenclature having been recently elaborated, aiding contemporary research efforts. This topic has never been covered in Rheumatic Disease Clinics and it represents a large content hole. The articles will cover diagnosis, management, emerging therapies and imaging.

Cardiovascular Rheumatic Diseases, An Issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 40-1
  • December 2, 2013
  • Richard D Brasington
  • English
  • Hardback
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Chronic joint pain is often associated with rheumatic diseases, but rheumatic diseases can also cause damage to vital organs including the heart. This articles in this issue will cover cardiac involvement in a variety of rheumatic diseases with discussions abotu clinical presentations and mechanistic aspects.

Pediatric Rheumatology, An Issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 39-4
  • November 12, 2013
  • Andreas Reiff
  • English
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This issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics teaches you the latest developments and best practices in pediatric rheumatology. Guest edited by Andreas Reiff, topics include juvenile arthritis, juvenile spondyloarthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, vasculitis, scleroderma, eye conditions, and more

The Use of Imaging in Inflammatory Joint and Vascular Disorders, An Issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 39-3
  • June 10, 2013
  • Stephen A. Paget
  • English
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This issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics teaches you the latest best practices for using musculoskeletal ultrasound to diagnose and monitor the progression of rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis, and other rheumatic and soft tissue disorders.