Kelley's Textbook of Rheumatology (2 Vol. Set)

This 7th Edition continues to be the most definitive, comprehensive, and well-referenced resource to consult in Rheumatology. for important facts and analyses of all basic and clinical science in the field of rheumatology. Covering both basic and clinical science, the text provides authoritative and encyclopedic coverage of not only the aetiology and pathogenesis of the rheumatic diseases, but also of biology of the normal joint, immune and inflammatory responses, evaluation of the patient, musculoskeletal pain and the musculoskeletal exam, diagnostic tests and procedures, clinical pharmacology and much more.

Found-in DVD-ROM features:

• Over an hour of video clips of the musculoskeletal examination and abnormal arthroscopic findings.
• Over 200 additional 4-color images NOT in the book..
• Image library for PowerPoint downloads includes all images.
• Self-assessment questions for Board review.

Gary Firestein, MD, is a board-certified rheumatologist who diagnoses and treats patients with autoimmune conditions as well as diseases of the joints, muscles and bones. A professor at UC San Diego School of Medicine, Dr. Firestein is distinguished for his research and serves as director of the Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute and the senior associate vice chancellor for health sciences. Dr. Firestein's research interest focuses on the pathogenesis and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
Dr. Firestein is the recipient of many awards and honors, including the Arthritis Foundation's Jane Wyman Humanitarian Award in 2010 for his contributions to rheumatology; the Arthritis Foundation Lee C. Howley Sr. Prize for Arthritis Research; and the American College of Rheumatology Distinguished Investigator Award. He has been elected to the American Society for Clinical Investigation and the Association of American Physicians. He has served as an editor for the Textbook of Rheumatology for since the 7th edition (2004).