This new companion to Hochberg et al.'s Rheumatology masterwork focuses on the momentous recent advances in our understanding of the genetics and immunology of psoriatic and reactive arthritis, and their implications for diagnosis and management. Leading international authorities explore new concepts in genetic and pathogenic mechanisms and early diagnosis; provide comprehensive, well-illustrated coverage of clinical features; evaluate the very latest therapeutic options, including biologics; and discuss clinical outcome measures.
Reviews
REVIEW OF THE PARENT VOLUME: "Rejoice! The third edition of this outstanding reference work is here…Rheumatology covers all the bases and is the single text one should own if there is a limit on shelf space and budget…A remarkable accomplishment, notable for its comprehensiveness as well as its wisdom." (JAMA)
Features
Examines the very latest pathogenic mechanisms and diagnostic criteria, providing the necessary tools for early diagnosis and monitoring of disease progression.
Offers comprehensive coverage of the clinical manifestations of psoriatic and reactive arthritis, including a ‘mini atlas’ of color plates.
Examines the pros and cons of the available therapeutic options, including the very latest biological as well as traditional therapies.
Includes practical discussions of clinical outcome measures, delivering ongoing tools for assessment of function, disease activity, and quality of life.
Sommario
Psoriatic Arthritis
1. Epidemiology
2. Historical Aspects of the Disease
3. Clinical features
A. Psoriasis B. Synovitis C. Enthesopathy D. Extra-articular manifestations E. Bone disease
4. Diagnostic criteria
5. Natural History, Prognosis and Socioeconomic aspects
6. Psoriasis: Etiopathogenesis
7. Pathogenesis of PsA
8. Angiogenesis in PsA
9. Genetics of Ps and PsA
10. Imaging in PsA
A. Traditional X-Rays and X-Ray Outcomes B. Ultrasound evaluation C. MRI Evaluation for Diagnosis, Disease Activity and Outcome D. Imaging Scoring Systems for Clinical Trials and Outcomes
11. Clinical Outcome measures in PsA
A. Assessment of Function B. Disease Activity C. Quality of Life Treatment of the Disease a) Traditional Treatments Prior to Biologics incl Non-pharmacological intervention b) Biologic Treatments
12. Management of Psoriasis
Reactive arthritis
1. Epidemiology
2. Historical Aspects of the Disease
3. Clinical features and diagnostic criteria
4. Spectrum of ReA
5. Enteric infections and arthritis
6. Chlamydia-induced arthritis
7. Synovitis
8. Natural history, prognosis, socioeconomic aspects, quality of life
9. Pathogenesis of ReA
10. Genetics of ReA
11. Imaging in ReA
A. Radiographs and outomes B. MRI evaluation for diagnosis, disease activity and outcome C. Imaging scoring systems for clinical trials and outcomes
12. Outcome measures in ReA
13. Treatment of the Disease
A. Traditional Treatments Prior to Biologics incl Non-pharmacological intervention B. Biologic Treatments
