Health Topics National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (English)
Health Topics National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (English)
Health Topics National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (English)
This publication
contains general information about Arthritis . It describes what Arthritis is
and how it develops, the causes of Arthritis, and the treatment options for
various forms of Arthritis.
Author(s): National
Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
This book offers
a range of perspectives on pathogenesis, clinical features and treatment of
different rheumatic diseases, with a particular focus on some of the interesting
aspects of Sjogren's syndrome. It contains detailed and thorough reviews by
international experts, with a diverse range of academic backgrounds.
This book will help trainees
become better physicians and scientists, and that it will help practicing
rheumatologists to provide better care, and ultimately, improve the quality of
life of our patients.
In recent years, the treatment of
Rheumatoid Arthritis has undergone tremendous changes due to methotrexate and
biologics in large part. Until a decade ago, avoiding joint destruction in
rheumatoid arthritis was not realistic for rheumatologist. Ideas that have been
described in these articles help the reader to resolve the outstanding issues in
rheumatoid arthritis.