Written by experts in the field
Contains self-assessment exercises
Fully revised edition with over 100 new Q&As
Immunology and Rheumatology in Questions, 2nd Edition addresses through short and concise questions-and-answers (Q&As) on one hand all major aspects of basic clinical and laboratory immunology necessary for understanding underlying immunological mechanisms of autoimmune rheumatic diseases. The majority however of Q&As in this book presents in a laconic way definitions, pathogenetic aspects, clinical and laboratory manifestations, differential diagnosis and the management of all categories of rheumatic diseases including systemic autoimmune, autoinflammatory, metabolic and degenerative. Furthermore, in separate sections of this manual Q&As addressing rheumatic manifestations from other organ systems are included. Finally, a chapter is devoted to treatment of rheumatic diseases analyzing indications and side-effects of different therapeutic modalities with illustrations and diagrams utilized throughout the book to present the information in a clear and schematic way.
In this fully revised second edition, more than 120 new Q&As have been added and the answers to more than 90 Q&As has been modified after having critically incorporated all new knowledge generated in the past three years in the field of rheumatology, in an effort to bridge classical and current evidence-based knowledge and to present didactic and credible information. This book is valuable to test and acquire knowledge not only for rheumatologists but for every specialist in internal medicine, family practice, physical/rehabilitation medicine and orthopedic surgery.
Author(s): Haralampos M. Moutsopoulos, Evangelia Zampeli, Panayiotis G. Vlachoyiannopoulos, Jacques-Olivier Pers
Edition: 2
Publisher: Springer
Year: 2021
Language: English
Tags: Immunology; Rheumatology; Internal Medicine; Autoimmune Diseases; rehabilitation medicine; orthopedic surgery
Preface
Introduction
Contents
Part I: An Introductory Approach to Autoimmune Disorders
1: Basic Immunology
Suggested Reading
2: Autoimmune Rheumatic Disorders: Pathogenetic and Laboratory Aspects
References
Suggested Reading
Part II: Autoimmune Rheumatic (Connective Tissue) Diseases
3: Inflammatory Arthritides
References
Suggested Reading
4: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease and Antiphospholipid Syndrome
References
5: Inflammatory Muscle Disease
References
6: Sjögren’s Syndrome, IgG4-Related Disorders
References
7: Systemic Sclerosis
References
8: Vasculitides and Related Diseases
References
9: Autoinflammatory Syndromes
References
Part III: Rheumatic Disorders and Manifestations in Various Organs, Systems and Disciplines
10: The Skin, the Eyes, and the Ears in Rheumatic Diseases
References
Suggested Reading
11: Rheumatic Disorders Associated with Metabolic, Endocrine, and Hematological Diseases
References
12: Bone, Cartilage, and Soft Tissue Disorders
References
13: Rheumatic Manifestations: A Compilation
References
Part IV: Treatment and Management of Rheumatic Diseases
14: Medications, Therapeutic Modalities, and Regimens Used in the Management of Rheumatic Diseases
Main Therapeutic Agents Used in Rheumatic Diseases: Mode of Action, Specific Side-Effects, and Considerations
Therapeutic Agents in Pregnancy and Lactation
Vaccination Recommendations for Patients with Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases
Therapeutic Modalities and Regimens for Inflammatory Arthritides
Therapeutic Modalities and Regimens for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Therapeutic Modalities and Regimens for Inflammatory Muscle Disease
Therapeutic Modalities and Regimens for Sjögren’s Syndrome and IgG4-Related Disorders
Therapeutic Modalities and Regimens for Systemic Sclerosis
Therapeutic Modalities and Regimens for Vasculitides and Related Diseases
Therapeutic Modalities and Regimens for Crystal Arthritides, Osteoarthritis, and Fibromyalgia
Therapeutic Modalities and Regimens for Osteoporosis
References
Index
