| Discipline:  | Musculoskele |  | Subject Definition:  | Rheumatic Diseases-Handbooks |  | NLM Class:  | WE 39 |  | LC Class:  | RC927 |  | Abstract:  | This 3rd edition includes information updates plus 5 new chapters. An extensive Pharmacology Section gives fingertip access to critical drug prescribing information. This section provides typical drug dosing (FDA and TPD approved and off-label uses), available trade and generic formulations, dosing in renal and hepatic failure, safety in pregnancy and lactation, Canadian and US trade names, mechanism of action, and metabolism. A Comprehensive Rheumatic Disease Section is concise, organized, and packed with essential lists and information providing instant reminders of hard-to-remember yet vitally important clinical information. Find all of the Classification Criteria (with references) in one place followed by a detailed approach to the Rheumatology Laboratory.  |  
																		 
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