The full content of the Rheumatology section of Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 16e --supplemented with exam/board review questions, brand new pathophysiological drawings, and clinical photographs -- and edited by one of the most respected immunologists in the world as well as the entire Harrison's team of world renowned authorities.
Description
Everything you would expect from Harrison's-and more!
Featuring the contents of the Rheumatology section of Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 16th Edition-enhanced with important updates, new and annotated references, new illustrations, and self-assessment/exam review Questions and Answers-this next-generation resource is perfect for the backpack, the wards, and in all clinical situations. Also great for students!
Offering ease of use? the expertise of renowned editors and contributors? an expanded collection of great illustrations and clinical photographs? Harrison's famed coverage of disease mechanisms? invaluable guidelines for ensuring diagnostic accuracy? and state-of-the-art treatment strategies- leads the way.
Harrison's Rheumatology delivers:State-of-the-artcoverage of rheumatologic diseases and disorders
More than 100 full-color drawings and clinical and laboratory images
Expert, easy to use algorithms for making clinical decisions at the point of care
Complete coverage of disease presentations, signs, and symptoms, and differential diagnosis
Authoritative coverage of conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lupus, sarcoidosis, vasculitis, and more
Multiple-choice Q&As for self-assessment and exam preparation and review
Key Features
Maintains Harrison's great focus on the pathophysiologic mechanisms underlying rheumatologic diseases, essential to understanding the approach to the patient and management options
Includes the renowned Harrison's chapter, Introduction to the Immune System, as well as other great Harrison's chapters on the immune system in health and disease
Includes complete coverage of disease presentations, signs and symptoms, and differential diagnosis
Provides thorough coverage of lupus, the vasculitis syndromes, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatic fever, sarcoidosis, osteoarthritis, gout, fibromyalgia, and more in 21 comprehensive chapters
Features a handy new portable format; more than 100 brand new radiographic illustrations and enhanced colour drawings; Harrison's popular clinical algorithms; updated content and new references; and Rheumatology Q&A from the Harrison's Self -Assessment guide
Author Biography
Anthony S. Fauci, MD, Chief, Laboratory of Immunoregulation
Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Reviews
Reviews
[REVIEWER'S EXPERT OPINION]
Tammy P Cheng, MD(Barnes-Jewish Hospital)
**Description**
Harrison's Rheumatology provides a worthy reference in the field of rheumatology with individual chapters written by leading experts in clinical rheumatology.
This book provides a fairly comprehensive overview of rheumatological disorders.
**Purpose**
The purpose of Harrison's Rheumatology is to provide an updated introduction to clinical immunology and rheumatology. This book provides an important contribution to the field of internal medicine and rheumatology.
**Audience**
Primarily written for trainees in rheumatology, as well as practitioners seeking an updated introduction on rheumatology, this book provides authoritative information on relevant immunological principles and the diagnoses of rheumatic diseases.
**Features**
Harrison's Rheumatology covers a wide variety of connective tissue disorders cared for by rheumatologists. The information is concise yet thorough enough for a well-rounded introduction to rheumatology. This book provides excellent color illustrations and concise basic-science pathogenic mechanisms. Compared to other noted works for introductory rheumatology such as Primers in Rheumatic Diseases or Current Diagnosis and Treatment in Rheumatology, Harrison's Rheumatology fills a needed gap for a concise and well-referenced overview of rheumatology. One minor drawback is that this book does not delve into the details of therapeutic management.
**Assessment**
I think that this book is a very worthy contribution to the field of rheumatology. The authors did a very nice job of discussing the various differentials to be considered in the diagnoses of rheumatic disorders. This provides a helpful reference for clinicians in general internal medicine, as well as trainees rotating through rheumatology.
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Weighted Numerical Score: 90 - 4 Stars!
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