Rheumatologic Laboratory Tests
Rheumatologic Laboratory Tests Dalit Ashany Anne R. Bass Keith B. Elkon The laboratory studies outlined in this chapter are helpful in the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases. They should…
Immunology for the Primary Care Physician
Immunology for the Primary Care Physician Mary K. Crow The function of the immune system is to limit damage to the host by micro-organisms. The immune response to an infection…
Thinking Like A Rheumatologist
Thinking Like A Rheumatologist Arthur M. F. Yee KEY POINTS The diagnosis of many rheumatologic disorders is made clinically, and so a detailed medical history and thorough physical examination are…
Musculoskeletal History and Physical Examination
Musculoskeletal History and Physical Examination Stephen A. Paget Charles N. Cornell John F. Beary III The musculoskeletal or locomotor system, like other body systems, can be defined anatomically and assessed…
