CURRENT Rheumatology: Diagnosis & Treatment

This is the most accessible resource in rheumatology! It covers the entire range of rheumatic conditions. The chapters organized to facilitate access to information. It contains ready answers for primary care providers and specialists managing patients with rheumatic disorders. This is an ideal quick reference for primary care providers, specialists, and trainees. "CURRENT Rheumatology Diagnosis & Treatment" offers up-to-date assessment and management solutions for the entire range of rheumatologic diseases, from soft-tissue problems such as bursitis to common disabling conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. "CURRENT Rheumatology Diagnosis & Treatment" features: problem-oriented approach to low back pain and other common rheumatic symptoms; guide to the use of serological tests; concise, authoritative reviews of rheumatic diseases; chapters on pregnancy in rheumatic disease, the recognition of vasculitis, and other special clinical topics; up-to-date coverage of osteoporosis and glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis; practical guide to current treatments; critical review of complementary and alternative treatments; and avoiding common mistakes and minimizing risks of lawsuit.