The Oxford Handbook of Rheumatology, 5th edition has been fully reviewed and updated throughout to ensure it continues to be an invaluable guide for students, trainees, consultant rheumatologists, and everyone caring for patients with musculoskeletal disease. This new edition is a fully functional rheumatology handbook for patients from childhood to adulthood.This new edition has been thoroughly revised with updated guidelines on disease management, referencing European,USA and UK guidelines. It includes expanded sections on drug therapeutics and a focus on ''new mode of action'' drugs across the spectrum of Rheumatological Conditions. And now with more detailed indexing and cross-referencing, this edition continues to build on the strengths of the previous editions, while remaining up-to-date, accessible, and useful for the busy clinician. Practically structured, the handbook focuses first on presenting symptoms and then considers key diseases, emergencies, and rare diseases in detail. There is a comprehensive and updated account of assessment, guidelines, and treatment options. Taking a clinical, evidence-based approach, written by experts, and presented in a clear, practical, bullet-point style for rapid reference, this handbook will be your constant companion and a joy to use.
