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Listed in Brandon-Hill as an initial purchase and recommended for the minimal core collection. This two-volume text reflects the evolution of rheumatology from an empirically-based discipline to one that is thoroughly grounded in science. The 113 contributions cover biology of the normal joint, immune and inflammatory responses, evaluation, diagnosis, reconstructive surgery, pharmacology, and various syndromes, disorders, tumors, and diseases. New material includes discussion of dendritic cells, leukotrienes, mast cells, nitric oxide, fibroblasts, cytokines, apoptosis, evidence-based practice, sports medicine, geriatrics, biologic markers, temporomandibular joint disease, and outcomes assessment. Edited by Shaun Ruddy (Virginia Commonwealth U. School of Medicine), Edward D. Harris, Jr. (Stanford U. School of Medicine), and Clement B. Sledge (Brigham and Women's Hospital). Illustrated with b&w images and charts.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Book Description
This 7th Edition continues to be the most definitive, comprehensive, and well-referenced resource to consult for important facts and analyses of all basic and clinical science in the field of rheumatology. Provides authoritative and encyclopedic coverage of not only the etiology and pathogenesis of the rheumatic diseases, but also of biology of the normal joint, immune and inflammatory responses, evaluation of the patient, musculoskeletal pain and the musculoskeletal exam, diagnostic tests and procedures, clinical pharmacology, and much more. This edition features a bound-in DVD-ROM that includes all of the images from the book, additional 4-color images not included in the text, video clips of general examinations (approx. length 45 minutes)and screening examinations (approx. length 30 minutes). Each chapter also has a set of multiple choice questions for use for board review study included on the DVD.

Book Info
Virginia Commonwealth Univ., Richmond. Brandon/Hill Medical List minimal-core and first-purchase selection (#547). Comprehensive text for clinicians and residents. Previous edition, c1997, was authored by William N, Kelley. Includes extensive references and illustrations. DNLM: Rheumatic Diseases.

About the Author
By Edward D. Harris, Jr., MD, George DeForest Barnett Professor, emeritus, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto CA; Academic Secretary to Stanford University, Stanford, CA; Ralph C. Budd, MD, Professor of Medicine; Director, Immunobiology Program, The University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington, VT; Gary S. Firestein, MD, Professor of Medicine, Chief, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA; Mark C. Genovese, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Chief of Clinical Services, Division of Immunology and Rheumatology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA; John S. Sergent, MD, Professor of Medicine and Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Chief Medical Officer, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN; Shaun Ruddy, MD, Elam Toone Professor of Internal Medicine, Microbiology, and Immunology;

FROM THE PUBLISHER

This 7th Edition continues to be the most definitive, comprehensive, and well-referenced resource to consult for important facts and analyses of all basic and clinical science in the field of rheumatology. Provides authoritative and encyclopedic coverage of not only the etiology and pathogenesis of the rheumatic diseases, but also of biology of the normal joint, immune and inflammatory responses, evaluation of the patient, musculoskeletal pain and the musculoskeletal exam, diagnostic tests and procedures, clinical pharmacology, and much more. This edition features a bound-in DVD-ROM that includes all of the images from the book, additional 4-color images not included in the text, video clips of general examinations (approx. length 45 minutes) and screening examinations (approx. length 30 minutes). Each chapter also has a set of multiple choice questions for use for board review study included on the DVD.

KEY FEATURES found-in DVD-ROM features:Over an hour of video clips of the musculoskeletal examination and abnormal arthroscopic findings.Over 200 additional 4-color images NOT in the bookImage library for PowerPoint downloads includes all images. Self-assessment questions for Board review. NEW TO THIS EDITION
Features new chapters on: Antigen Presenting Cells Synoviocytes Chondrocytes Signal Transduction in Rheumatic Diseases Recruitment of Cells and Angiogenesis Economic Burden of Rheumatic Diseases Education of Patients Anti-Cytokine Therapies Familial Auto-Inflammatory Syndromes. Explores hot topics such as: Pediatric Rheumatology Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome SLE The complex roles of cytokines in normal immunity and rheumatic disease The pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis.

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AUTHOR INFORMATION:

Edward D. Harris, Jr., MD, George DeForest Barnett Professor Emeritus, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA; Academic Secretary to Stanford University, Stanford, CA;

Ralph C. Budd, MD, Professor of Medicine; Director, Immunobiology Program, The University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington, VT;

Gary S. Firestein, MD, Professor of Medicine, Chief, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA;

Mark C. Genovese, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Chief of Clinical Services, Division of Immunology and Rheumatology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA;

John S. Sergent, MD, Professor of Medicine and Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Chief Medical Officer, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN;

Shaun Ruddy, MD, Elam Toone Professor of Internal Medicine, Microbiology, and Immunology; Chairman Emeritus, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology, Department of Internal Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond, VA;