Psoriatic Arthritis: An Issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America, November 2015, Volume 41, Number 4 (Clinics Review Aticles)

Hardcover, xiv + pages 545-767, NOT ex-library. Book looks unread, clean and bright throughout with unmarked text, free of inscriptions and stamps, firmly bound. Issued without a dust jacket. -- This volume provides a comprehensive clinical update on psoriatic arthritis. It offers a detailed review of the distinct clinical domains of the disease, including peripheral and axial arthritis, enthesitis, dactylitis, and skin and nail psoriasis. The work delves into the underlying pathogenesis and genetics of the disease, reviews the latest advances in imaging modalities like ultrasound and MRI, and addresses the management of critical comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease. A central focus is on contemporary therapeutic strategies, covering the use of biologics and targeted synthetic molecules, and the application of 'treat-to-target' approaches. The book serves as an essential state-of-the-art resource for practicing rheumatologists and clinicians.