Rheumatoid Arthritis [Paperback]

Rheumatoid arthritis is a common but often debilitating disorder. Given the intricate and challenging nature of treating rheumatoid arthritis, it is imperative to educate physicians on the disease's initial symptoms and complications, as well as to provide accurate and up-to-date information regarding effective treatment. Designed to help eradicate misconceptions concerning rheumatoid arthritis and its treatment, this concise volume helps clinicians to understand and then effectively diagnose and treat patients with the condition.

Part of theOxford American Rheumatology Library, this concise guide serves as a practical, user-friendly reference for rheumatologists and other healthcare professionals. The book provides an overview of rheumatoid arthritis, including its epidemiology, symptoms, signs, and pathophysiology. Using the most current information available, the author evaluates both traditional and innovative treatment methods. A thorough glossary defines key terms and the appendix includes related resource information - associations, journals and doctors/researchers - all devoted to the study and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

Chapter 1: History of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Chapter 2: Definition and Classification
Chapter 3: Epidemiology
Chapter 4: Pathogenesis
Chapter 5: Clinical Signs and Symptoms
Chapter 6: Comorbidities and RA
Chapter 7: Pregnancy
Chapter 8: Outcome Measurement
Chapter 9: Laboratory and Imaging Assessments
Chapter 10: Differential Diagnosis
Chapter 11: Medications Used to Manage RA
Chapter 12: Economic Impact and Disability Issues
Chapter 13: Prognosis
Glossary
Appendix: Rheumatoid Arthritis Resource Materials

Michael H. Weisman, MD, is Director of the Division of Rheumatology at Cedar-Sinai Medical Center, Professor of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California, Los Angeles, and Professor Emeritus of Medicine at University of Californial0