Rheumatology, 2-Volume Set, 8th Edition

Edited by Marc C. Hochberg, Ellen M. Gravallese, Josef S. Smolen, Désirée van der Heijde, Michael E. Weinblatt, and Michael H. Weisman, Rheumatology, 8th Edition is a comprehensive, authoritative reference that integrates the scientific foundations of rheumatology with practical, evidence-based clinical guidance. Fully revised and presented in a two-volume format, this leading text reflects the rapid advances shaping rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease care today. Designed for practicing clinicians, trainees, and researchers alike, it delivers accessible, up-to-date content that supports informed decision-making across the full spectrum of rheumatologic practice.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Disease Coverage: Addresses epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, treatment strategies, and long-term management of common and rare rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.
• Clinical Excellence: Includes detailed guidance on physical examination, imaging principles, differential diagnosis, perioperative evaluation, pain management, and therapeutic decision-making.
• Updated Science and Innovation: Features new chapters on pre-clinical disease, comorbidities in rheumatoid arthritis, emerging therapies for systemic sclerosis and osteoarthritis, immune-related adverse events from checkpoint inhibitors, COVID-19 epidemiology in rheumatic disease, and big data analytics.
• Cutting-Edge Insights: Provides updated discussions on systems biology, the microbiome, chronic pain management, reproductive health considerations, and novel therapies for RA, SLE, spondyloarthritis, inflammatory myopathies, and vasculitis.
• User-Friendly Design: Employs a consistent, templated chapter format with concise text and high-quality, large-scale illustrations for efficient learning and reference.
• Expert Editorial Leadership: Showcases contributions from a global team of experts, including new co-editor Dr. Désirée van der Heijde, bringing specialized expertise in imaging, psoriatic arthritis, and clinical epidemiology.
• Enhanced Digital Access: Includes an enhanced eBook with full-text access across devices and instructional videos demonstrating ultrasound techniques for diagnosis and treatment. 

Product Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Elsevier
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 2, 2023
• Edition ‏ : ‎ 8th
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0702081337
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0702081330