Issues in Rheumatology Research and Practice

General medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment ofadult diseases. Haematology, is the branch of medicine concerned with the study of the cause,prognosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood. Rheumatology is the study ofrheumatism, arthritis, and other disorders of the joints, muscles, and ligaments. This book is a completeand concise guide to the core areas of this branch that also encourages thinking about the world fromthe patient's perspective, offering a holistic, patient-centred approach. It includes information on anexpanded number of conditions and the new biological therapies used in the treatment of the diseasesand injuries. It contains excellent figures, tables and photographs. It consists of contributions made byinternational experts. Language of the book is lucid. This book will give immense pleasure to the readerand is a good companion to the students and research scholars alike. This book will prove a valuablereference for practitioners, specialists, consultants and students. Scientists and students of this field ingeneral will find this book valuable.