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Osteoarthritis: A Companion to Rheumatology
Author(s): Leena Sharma MD (Author), Francis Berenbaum (Author)
- Publisher: Mosby
- Publication Date: June 7, 2007
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 296 pages
- ISBN-10: 0323039294
- ISBN-13: 9780323039291
Book Description
This new companion to Hochberg et al.’s Rheumatology masterwork presents current insights into the causes, detection, and therapy of this condition. It provides “one-stop” coverage of scientific and clinical developments, including new concepts in epidemiology and genetics and pathogenic mechanisms · new developments in diagnostic interventions and prevention · and the very latest concepts in treatment.
- Features the work of leading experts in osteoarthritis.
- Presents current diagnostic criteria and knowledge of pathogenic mechanisms.
- Discusses the very latest advances in treatment, including pharmacologic interventions.
- Provides new concepts in epidemiology and genetics of osteoarthritis, including modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors.
Editorial Reviews
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REVIEW OF THE PARENT VOLUME: “Rejoice! The third edition of this outstanding reference work is here…Rheumatology covers all the bases and is the single text one should own if there is a limit on shelf space and budget…A remarkable accomplishment, notable for its comprehensiveness as well as its wisdom.” — JAMA
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“One-stop” coverage of scientific and clinical developments
