The Inflammatory Myopathies
(Sprache: Englisch)
This book presents a comprehensive review of the inflammatory myopathies, including dermatomyositis, polymyositis, and inclusion body myositis. Representing the most up-to-date knowledge on this family of diseases, The Inflammatory Myopathies covers...
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This book presents a comprehensive review of the inflammatory myopathies, including dermatomyositis, polymyositis, and inclusion body myositis. Representing the most up-to-date knowledge on this family of diseases, The Inflammatory Myopathies covers clinical presentation, methods of diagnosis, ongoing assessment of clinical course, treatment, and the latest information on pathogenesis. Physical, laboratory, imaging, and serological findings are discussed in the context of chronic disease, complications, and co-morbidities. The role and mechanism of inflammatory response is also explored with reference to emerging humoral and cellular targets for therapeutic intervention. The Inflammatory Myopathies is the gold-standard in the field and a must have resource for rheumatologists, neurologists and all healthcare professionals who treat afflicted patients.
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Representing the most up-to-date knowledge of this family of diseases, this book presents a comprehensive overview of the inflammatory myopathies, including dermatomyositis, polymyositis and inclusion body myositis. The Inflammatory Myopathies covers clinical presentation, diagnosis and classification, ongoing assessment, treatment and pathogenesis. Physical findings, laboratory studies, imaging modalities and biopsy are discussed. The role and mechanism of the inflammatory response is also explored. The Inflammatory Myopathies is the gold-standard in the field, an essential resource for rheumatologists, neurologists and all healthcare professionals who treat afflicted patients.
This book presents a comprehensive review of the inflammatory myopathies, including dermatomyositis, polymyositis, and inclusion body myositis. Representing the most up-to-date knowledge on this family of diseases, The Inflammatory Myopathies covers clinical presentation, methods of diagnosis, ongoing assessment of clinical course, treatment, and the latest information on pathogenesis. Physical, laboratory, imaging, and serological findings are discussed in the context of chronic disease, complications, and co-morbidities. The role and mechanism of inflammatory response is also explored with reference to emerging humoral and cellular targets for therapeutic intervention. The Inflammatory Myopathies is the gold-standard in the field and a must have resource for rheumatologists, neurologists and all healthcare professionals who treat afflicted patients.
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „The Inflammatory Myopathies “
Chapter 1 Evaluation of the PatientLawrence J. KagenChapter 2 Classification of Idiopathic Inflammatory MyopathiesFrederick W. MillerChapter 3 The Inflammatory Milieu: Cells and CytokinesAnn M. Reed and Thomas A. GriffinChapter 4 Juvenile Dermatomyositis: An Update on Clinical and Laboratory FindingsLauren M. PachmanChapter 5 Inclusion Body MyositisLawrence J. KagenChapter 6 The Role of Muscle Biopsy in the Diagnosis of Inflammatory MyopathySakir Humayun GultekinChapter 7 ElectromyographyHans L. CarlsonChapter 8 Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Myopathies and MyositisCarolyn M. SofkaChapter 9 Ultrasound in the Evaluation of the Inflammatory MyopathiesRonald S. Adler and Giovanna GarofaloChapter 10 Serological FindingsIra N. TargoffChapter 11 Antisynthetase SyndromeGalina S. Marder and Robert GreenwaldChapter 12 Pulmonary Manifestations of Inflammatory MyopathyEun Ha Kang and Yeong Wook SongChapter 13 Dermatological Manifestations of DermatomyositisMark KagenChapter 14 The Differential Diagnosis of Inflammatory MyopathyMichael Rubin and Asaf KleinChapter 15 Outcomes and Assessment for Inflammatory Muscle DiseaseLisa G. RiderChapter 16 Muscle Strength and Exercise in Patients with Inflammatory MyopathiesHelene Alexanderson and Ingrid E. LundbergChapter 17 The Risk of Malignancy in Patients with Dermatomyositis and PolymyositisAlan N. Baer and Robert L. WortmannChapter 18 TreatmentStephen J. DiMartino
Bibliographische Angaben
- 2009, 342 Seiten, Maße: 16 x 24,1 cm, Gebunden, Englisch
- Herausgegeben:Kagen, Lawrence J.
- Herausgegeben: Lawrence Kagen
- Verlag: Humana Press
- ISBN-10: 1603278281
- ISBN-13: 9781603278287
- Erscheinungsdatum: 09.07.2009
Sprache:
Englisch
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From the reviews:"This overview of the inflammatory myopathies goes through the pathophysiology, diagnostic testing, imaging, and treatment of these diseases, with up-to-date references. ... The book is written for rheumatologists and possibly neuromuscular specialists ... . This well-written book provides a detailed and current view of the inflammatory myopathies and the evidence-based approach to them. ... the authors and editor have done a laudable job of compiling the most current and pertinent information available." (Chris Phillips, Doody's Review Service, December, 2009)
"In 11 chapters the authors review recent knowledge on the above group of disease, including dermatomyositis. ... With many illustrations, most in color. Of interest to rheumatologists, neurologists and physical therapists." (Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews, Vol. 8 (2), December, 2010)
"This book provides a comprehensive review of the most common and uncommon inflammatory myopathies in eighteen well organized chapters, including a step-by-step review of the skeletal and extra-skeletal manifestations, diagnostic criteria, environmental risk factors, and treatment outcomes. Each chapter is written by an expert in a different medical field ... . Radiologists, rheumatologists, neurologists and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment in afflicted patients should find this book very useful and informative." (American Journal of Neuroradiology, October, 2009)
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