Rheumatoid arthritis /

Rheumatoid arthritis /

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Author / Creator:	Weisman, Michael H.
Imprint:	Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2011.
Description:	1 online resource (v, 89 pages)
Language:	English
Series:	Oxford American rheumatology library Oxford American rheumatology library.
Subject:	Rheumatoid arthritis -- Diagnosis. Rheumatoid arthritis -- Treatment. Arthritis, Rheumatoid -- diagnosis. Arthritis, Rheumatoid -- drug therapy. Outcome Assessment, Health Care. Diagnosis, Differential. Rheumatoid arthritis -- Diagnosis. Rheumatoid arthritis -- Treatment. Electronic books.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11215827

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ISBN:	9780199813568 0199813566 1306266203 9781306266208 9780199754212 0199754217
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index. Print version record.
Summary:	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 the Oxford American Rheumatology Library, this concise.
Other form:	Print version: Weisman, Michael H. Rheumatoid arthritis 9780199754212

Table of Contents:

History of rheumatoid arthritis
Definition and classification
Epidemiology
Pathogenesis
Clinical signs and symptoms
Comorbidities and rheumatoid arthritis
Pregnancy
Outcome measurement
Laboratory and imaging assessments
Differential diagnosis
Medications used to manage RA
Economic impact and disability issues
Prognosis.