Inflammation and Rheumatic Diseases: The Molecular Basis of Novel Therapies - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3131330910 ISBN 13: 9783131330918

Publisher: Thieme Publishing Group, 2003

Synopsis

- A sensible synthesis of therapy and practice: This book is a useful guide for students, physicians in continuing education and practitioners who want to keep abreast of the latest developments in rheumatology. - Up-to-date basic knowledge: The chapters on the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis and the biochemistry of inflammation present the latest research results in this field and are illustrated by a wealth of charts and tables. There follows practical and critical information on all drug groups that are currently used in the treatment of inflammatory rheumatic diseases and osteoarthritis. - Rational drug therapy: A separate chapter is dedicated to new and promising future therapies. Finally, the book provides clear and concise information on currently recommended therapies for the most common rheumatic diseases.

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Synopsis

This work is a useful guide for students, physicians in continuing education and practitioners who want to keep abreast of the latest developments in rheumatology. The chapters on the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis and the biochemistry of inflammation present the latest research results in this field and are illustrated by a wealth of charts and tables. There follows practical and critical information on all drug groups that are currently used in the treatment of inflammatory rheumatic diseases and osteoarthritis. A separate chapter is dedicated to new and promising future therapies. Finally, the book provides clear and concise information on currently recommended therapies for the most common rheumatic diseases.

Edition details

• Publisher: Thieme Publishing Group
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3131330910
• ISBN 13: 9783131330918
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 139
• Editor: Brune Kay, Laufer Stefan, Gay Steffen