Kelley and Firestein's textbook of rheumatology by Firestein, Gary S., editor; Gabriel, Sherine E., editor; McInnes, Iain B., editor; O'Dell, James R., editor instant download

Kelley and Firestein's textbook of rheumatology by Firestein, Gary S., editor; Gabriel, Sherine E., editor; McInnes, Iain B., editor; O'Dell, James R., editor instant download

1 online resource :, Consult the definitive resource in rheumatology for an in-depth understanding of scientific advances as they apply to clinical practice. Masterfully edited by Drs. Gary S. Firestein, Ralph C. Budd, Sherine E. Gabriel, Iain B. McInnes, and James R. O'Dell, and authored by internationally renowned scientists and clinicians in the field, Kelley and Firestein's Textbook of Rheumatology, 10th Edition, delivers the knowledge you need for accurate diagnoses and effective patient care. From basic science, immunology, anatomy, and physiology to diagnostic tests, procedures, and specific disease processes, this state-of-the-art reference provides a global, authoritative perspective on the manifestations, diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases, Revised edition of: Kelley's textbook of rheumatology / Gary S. Firestein [and others]. 9th ed. ©2013, Includes bibliographical references and index, Biology of the normal joint -- Synovium -- Cartilage and chondrocytes -- Biology, physiology, and morphology of bone -- Muscle : anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry -- Biomechanics -- Regenerative medicine and tissue engineering -- Proteinases and matrix degradation -- Dendritic cells : general overview and role in autoimmunity -- Mononuclear phagocytes -- Neutrophils -- T lymphocytes -- B cells -- Fibroblasts and fibroblast-like synoviocytes -- Mast cells -- Platelets -- Innate immunity -- Adaptive immunity and organization of lymphoid tissues -- Autoimmunity -- Metabolic regulation of immunity -- Genetics of rheumatic diseases -- Epigenetics of rheumatic diseases -- Complement system -- Prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and related compounds -- Cell recruitment and angiogenesis -- Cytokines -- Principles of signaling -- Immunologic repercussions of cell death -- Experimental models for rheumatoid arthritis -- Neuronal regulation of pain and inflammation -- Clinical research methods in rheumatic disease -- Economic burden of rheumatic diseases -- Assessment of…