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 Preface 

Current Rheumatology Diagnosis and Treatment is the only rheumatology textbook written with the practicing clinician foremost in mind. The book is a practical guide to the diagnosis and management of the complete range of rheumatological problems encountered in clinical medicine, from common musculoskeletal complaints to complex, multi-organ system inflammatory diseases. 
Distinguishing Features
Thoroughly-illustrated and detailed "How To" chapter on the aspiration and injection of joints. 
Practical chapters devoted to the evaluation of common musculoskeletal symptoms. 
Concise, authoritative reviews of major rheumaticbreak diseases. 
Consistent format that facilitates access to clinicalbreak information. 
Thorough guide to medications used in the treatment of rheumatic disease, including the latest biologicbreak therapies. 
Unique chapters on clinical topics of special interest, including: 
Common rheumatologic problems encountered by the hospitalist: Pearls & Myths 
Pregnancy and rheumatic disease 
The red eye 
Immune-mediated sensorineural hearing loss 
Common running injuries 
Rheumatic complaints in the patient with HIV 
Complementary and alternative therapies 
Minimizing lawsuits and others legal entanglements
Guidance in minimizing lawsuits and other legal entanglements.
Intended Audience
Primary care physicians will appreciate the books problem-oriented approach to musculoskeletal symptoms and its emphasis on the clinical features, laboratory findings, differential diagnosis, and treatment of specific rheumatic diseases. 
Rheumatologists will find the book to be a quick, reliable, and up-to-date reference. 
For other specialists the book will serve as a primary textbook in rheumatology. 
Fellows, house officers, and medical students will appreciate this engaging introduction to clinical rheumatology. 
Physician assistants and nurse practitioners will find the book sufficiently comprehensive to guide their care of patients with rheumatic disease. 
The book will prove to be invaluable for those studying for board certification or recertification in rheumatology.