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This latest edition continues the tradition of excellence of previous editions with comprehensive, authoritative coverage of rheumatic disease from basic scientific principles to practical points of clinical management. Internationally renowned authors deliver essential information on the definition of a disease, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical findings, differential diagnosis, and disease management. A consistent style and lavishly illustrated full-color format presents you with comprehensive clinical and scientific information in a lucid, logical, user-friendly manner. This e-dition includes the printed text as well as access to the complete contents online, fully searchable, plus weekly content updates, links to PubMed and CrossRef, outcome measurement tools, classification criteria, self assessment tools, and more. A must have for all practitioners in the field! Find complete coverage of all major disorders of the musculoskeletal system in complete, self-contained chapters. Get fresh insights and perspectives on rheumatic disease with 30% new contributors. Stay ahead of the curve with new chapters addressing principles of innate immunity, signal transduction, pharmacogenetics, and more. Incorporate the very latest principles of immunobiology and inflammatory processes into your decision making. Use the new section on Imaging in Rheumatic Disease to get the very latest information on the role of various imaging modalities in the diagnosis and management of disease progression. Take advantage of unprecedented reference power with this multimedia E-dition with access to the complete contents online, fully searchable, plus weekly content updates, links to PubMed and CrossRef, downloadable illustrations, outcome measurement tools, classification criteria, self assessment tools, and more. Your purchase entitles you to access the web site until the next edition is published, or until th