John H. Klippel Bücher

A comprehensive textbook for health-care professionsl and students covering the rheumatic diseases, including arthritis, lupus, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia and more.

This comprehensive resource is organized by clinical subspecialty, featuring an introductory section on basic organ system principles, a laboratory tests section with differential diagnoses, and a detailed examination of various disease entities. The fifth edition introduces significant innovations, including three new section editors and 160 new contributors. It boasts over 1,000 photos, illustrations, and algorithms, with nearly 400 new visuals. The book emphasizes quick access to essential information through tables and algorithms, facilitating understanding and treatment of each disease entity. It includes a new eight-chapter section on essential skills for internists and introduces chapters on clinical practice guidelines, medical informatics, managed care, interventional cardiac catheterization, injury prevention, women's health, chronic fatigue syndrome, and common eye and ENT problems. Additionally, "When to Refer" boxes offer guidance for specialist referrals. This edition is heavily illustrated with 1,300 visuals, enhancing its utility as a quick-reference guide for differential diagnoses and management strategies.