Kelley's Textbook of Rheumatology 2-Vol Set with Expert Consult Online by Gary S. Firestein, Shaun Ruddy, John S. Sergent, Ralph C. Budd, Iain B. McInnes

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Staying current in a field that's advancing rapidly is difficult. Now more than ever, Kelley's Textbook of Rheumatology, 8th Edition helps you better understand today's scientific underpinnings of rheumatic diseases, so that you can better manage your patients. With its new full-color design, scholarly approach to scientific concepts, and sweeping updates, you'll have a source of knowledge at your disposal to help you face even your toughest challenges. And, as an Expert Consult title, this thoroughly updated 8th edition comes with access to the complete contents online, fully searchable—enabling you to consult it rapidly from any computer with an Internet connection.

• Provides access to the complete contents online, fully searchable, enabling you to consult it rapidly from any computer with an Internet connection.
  
• Features state-of-the-art, evidence-based guidance to help you offer your patients the best possible outcomes.
  
• Provides an increased understanding of mechanisms and molecules involved in the pathogenesis of disease.

• Includes detailed coverage of the very latest breakthroughs and the newest clinical algorithms to help you gain a thorough understanding of the whys as well as the hows of rheumatic disease management.
  
• Features new expert authors and new chapters that help you identify key effector mechanisms in autoimmune diseases and inflammation and apply the newest therapeutic modalities.
  
• Provides fresh, cutting-edge perspectives from the newest addition to the editorial team, Dr. Iain McInnes.
  
• Offers expanded coverage of imaging modalities so you can diagnose, monitor, and manage rheumaticdisease more effectively.
  
• Incorporates a new full-color design—complete with more than 900 full-color illustrations—for quick access to the answers you need.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer:Chris Phillips, MD (Washington University Medical Center)
Description:The eighth edition of Kelley's Textbook of Rheumatology updates the 2005 version with a wealth of expanding knowledge in the field. It provides an authoritative and comprehensive overview of the basic and clinical science aspects of rheumatology.
Purpose:The purpose is to provide scholarly rigor to the field of rheumatology and to offer definitive reviews of scientific advances as they apply to clinical medicine. These are worthy objectives which the editors meet in full with the help of a group of well known and respected authors. Each chapter has been updated to reflect recent pertinent advances.
Audience:This is clearly a definitive reference to rheumatology which may be found useful by medical students, fellows, and practitioners. Most chapters are authored by one of the scientists or clinicians considered to be the definitive authority in that field.
Features:The book covers the breadth of the field of rheumatology, from basic science and immunology, to musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology, to diagnostic tests and procedures, then to each individual disease process. Each subject is covered in great detail, with up-to-date references and research. Each chapter begins with a summary of salient highlights which may guide readers through the chapter. Full color illustrations with high quality images and x-rays add to the authoritative nature of the book.
Assessment:This is the latest edition of the definitive resource for the field of rheumatology, as demonstrated by its expert authors, up-to-date information,and user-friendly format. As the field is constantly changing, this update is quite welcome.

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