Rheumatology

This reference aims to give the junior doctor the confidence to recognise these and manage emergencies. It is concise, didactic and an excellent complement to the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine. ...Less

Presentation of medical information in a concise, evidence-based, and credible format remains a constant challenge. The vast amount of available knowledge necessitates a committed effort by editors and authors to highlight the new developments while reinforcing the core principles of medicine. To assist physicians in this ongoing challenge, the Department of Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic remains committed to providing continuing professional development to physicians in a timely manner. Mayo Clinic Internal Medicine Board Review, 9th edition, is designed to meet the needs of physicians who are in training and practicing clinicians by updating their knowledge in internal medicine and preparing them for the American Board of Internal Medicine certification and maintenance-of-certification examinations in internal medicine. The book is divided into subspecialty topics, and each chapter or subsection of a chapter is written by authors with wide clinical expertise in the area. Bulleted items address typical clinical scenarios. These scenarios emphasize 2 key points: the diagnosis of diseases by general internists and subspecialists in internal medicine and the predominance of pharmacologic management. Pharmacy review tables list the indications for and adverse effects of drugs and drug-drug interactions, knowledge that is of paramount importance for practicing physicians. ...Less

This resource provides an evidence-based guide for both trainees and consultants in geriatric medicine and those interested in geriatric medicine. Designed in line with the core Royal College curriculum, it provides a comprehensive and relevant guide to the issues seen in everyday geriatric medicine practice across the world. ...Less

This new textbook of rheumatology is aimed primarily at a specialist readership offering easily accessible current evidence based information on the management of rheumatological conditions. The content on management is based on the latest guidelines from the British Society for Rheumatology, the European League against Rheumatism, and the American College of Rheumatology. ...Less

This succinct and practical online reference provides clinicians with an essential understanding of the pathophysiology of pain in fibromyalgia, diagnosis and management techniques of this chronic condition. ...Less

This online reference on osteoporosis serves as a concise guide covering all aspects of the condition, including its causes, diagnosis and current up-to-date therapies. It also includes specific sections covering osteoporosis in certain at-risk patient groups. ...Less

Part of the Oxford Rheumatology Library series, this practical online reference summarizes the important recent developments that have been made in the understanding of the pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of rheumatoid arthritis for the wide audience of clinicians who manage patients with this condition. ...Less

This compact but comprehensive guide to all aspects of hand surgery encompasses the appropriate aspects of plastic surgery, orthopaedic surgery and hand therapy, and rheumatology and biomechanics, providing a single source of information on this specialty. ...Less

This resource seeks to provide the reader with an insight into both which imaging techniques should be applied to particular clinical problems and how the results can be used to determine the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal conditions. ...Less

This resource covers anatomy and physiology before moving on to identification and management of specific rheumatological disorders found in young people. As well as covering common and less common rheumatology problems, there are also chapters on rheumatology investigations and emergencies, designed for quick reference. ...Less