Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis - Question and Answer - Volume 5
Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis - Question and Answer - Volume 5

Author: Dr. Chandrashekara. S

Publisher: ChanRe

Published: 2015-07-01

Total Pages: 90

ISBN-13: 819227246X

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Volume -5 focuses on two drugs ‘Sulfasalazine’ and ‘Hydroxychloroquine’. They have been in clinical use for over 50 years and they were the recommended first choice for managing rheumatoid arthritis prior to the introduction of methotrexate aggressive therapy and pyramidal approach in DMARD prescription. The lack of further studies and probable bias in the clinical trials toward biologics have made these drugs less preferred in routine clinical practice. The present volume provides the most up-to-date information regarding the current status, safety and efficacy, adverse events, and the precautionary measures to be adopted while prescribing these drugs

Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis - Question and Answer - Diagnosis to DMARDs
Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis - Question and Answer - Diagnosis to DMARDs

Author: Dr. Chandrashekara. S

Publisher: ChanRe

Published: 2016-01-01

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 8192272494

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Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory autoimmune disease, which may result in severe disabilities and deformities if not diagnosed early and managed with adequate dose of DMARDs. The early diagnosis is often impaired by initial atypical presentations and its close mimic to other autoimmune rheumatic diseases. From the point of diagnosis to treatment of the disease, the practicing rheumatologist confronts various challenges. With an intention to address such challenges and to develop a quick reference guide for all clinicians, author started publishing the question and answer series on rheumatoid arthritis since 2012. The answers provided are substantiated by well-accepted guidelines, literature evidence and clinical experience. These answers can assist decision making in diverse clinical circumstances. Author has made a sincere attempt to make the complied volume more scenario-oriented.

Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis - Question and Answer - Volume 7
Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis - Question and Answer - Volume 7

Author: Dr. Chandrashekara. S

Publisher: ChanRe

Published: 2021-10-01

Total Pages: 54

ISBN-13: 8195241514

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The seventh volume of the book series focuses on the use of tofacitinib for managing rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The book may serve as a clinical guide to assist healthcare professionals for using the drug safely and effectively, thereby to improve the prescription practice. In the past one decade, tofacitinib has emerged as a potent target synthetic (ts) DMARD for managing RA. The availability of the generic form in global markets has improved its accessibility and clinical use. The drug though very effective in the management of RA, has narrow therapeutic to toxicity ratio. The drug needs to be prescribed with caution. There are set guidelines and pre-introduction evaluation of the drug for safety and probable adverse events. The guidelines and recommendations provided in this book may help to clarify the uncertainties related to tofacitinib prescription. To improve the patient’s compliance, it is critical that the physician provides all the necessary information to the patient. Additionally, the clinician should have thorough knowledge on managing special circumstances, including drug-related complications. The content includes a brief introduction of the drug, followed by questions and answers explaining different clinical scenarios. The author has attempted to address almost all plausible clinical scenarios involved in the RA management using tofacitinib.

Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis - Question & Answer - Volume 3
Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis - Question & Answer - Volume 3

Author: Dr. Chandrashekara. S

Publisher: ChanRe

Published: 2013-11-01

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 8192272427

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The third volume of the book series has focused on the use of methotrexate (MTX) for managing rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The book is written with an intention to develop a clinical guide to assist healthcare professionals for using the drug safely and effectively, thereby to improve the prescription practice. In the past two decades, MTX has emerged as the gold standard DAMRD treatment for managing RA. The prescription of MTX has also changed significantly based on the accumulated experience from clinical practice. However, the assessment of the prescription patterns indicates the lack of evidence-based guidelines for prescribing the drug. The guidelines and recommendations provided in this book may help to clarify the uncertainties related to MTX prescription. To improve the patients’ compliance, it is critical that the physician should provide necessary information about the drug to the patient. Additionally, the clinician should have thorough knowledge on managing special circumstances, including the development of drug-related complications. The content includes a brief introduction of the drug, followed by questions and answers explaining different clinical scenarios. The author has attempted to address almost all plausible clinical scenarios involved in the RA management using MTX.

Rheumatology in Questions
Rheumatology in Questions

Author: Haralampos M. Moutsopoulos

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-02-13

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 3319716042

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This book covers all fields in rheumatology and aims to help readers comprehend, familiarize and evaluate their knowledge of the subject area. It contains short questions and concise answers on definitions, pathogenetic aspects, clinical and laboratory manifestations, differential diagnosis and the management of all rheumatic diseases. The book also provides questions and answers on major aspects of basic immunology, valuable for understanding underlying immunological mechanisms of autoimmune rheumatic diseases. Illustrations and images help present information in a clear and schematic way.

Rheumatoid Arthritis E-Book
Rheumatoid Arthritis E-Book

Author: Marc C. Hochberg

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2008-11-07

Total Pages: 462

ISBN-13: 0323071023

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First Prize, Orthopaedics and Rheumatology, BMA Awards 2009 This state-of-the-art reference provides current insights into the etiology, diagnosis and management of rheumatoid arthritis. Leading international authorities in RA examine all of the latest scientific and clinical developments in understanding and managing this challenging disease, including new concepts in pathogenesis, epidemiology, risk factors, imaging, clinical outcomes and treatment. It’s the guidance you need to offer optimal care to your patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Presents the work of leading international experts in rheumatoid arthritis for guidance you can trust. Provides the very latest understanding of the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis, including molecular pathways/mechanisms, and genetic and environmental factors that instigate and drive the disease. Includes comprehensive coverage of clinical features of rheumatoid arthritis including articular, peri-articular and extra-articular manifestations, comorbidities, and outcome measures—disease activity, joint assessment, imaging, and more—for expert diagnosis and monitoring of disease progression. Examines evidence-based treatment options—including traditional and biologic DMARDs and combination therapies—as well as promising therapies on the horizon, placing up-to-date guidance on disease modifying or disease controlling agents at your fingertips.

Rheumatoid Arthritis RA. Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis. How to Effectively Cope with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis RA. Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis. How to Effectively Cope with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Author: Robert Rymore

Publisher: Imb Publishing

Published: 2014-05

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 9781909151567

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Millions of people are suffering from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and are looking for pain relief and treatments. Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful and distressing condition that blights the lives of sufferers. The aim of this book is to explain the many different treatments and remedies that are available to sufferers. Arthritis in general and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) in particular have stopped making headlines in the newspapers or medical journals for almost two decades now. This doesn't mean that the disease has stopped confronting people or there is somewhat less number of people being affected from it. The truth is people have accepted it as a harsh reality of life and now they are trying to deal with it. This book is aimed for people who want to make necessary adjustments in their life that can enable them to live a full life despite having RA. By learning more about rheumatoid arthritis, it's causes and the steps that can be taken to better manage the condition, the reader can learn about the various methods that are available to treat and manage rheumatoid arthritis more effectively. This is another very informative book by Robert Rymore. He continues with his interest in writing medical educational guides. This guide is intended to be a tool, one that will give you a lot of helpful information and hopefully some pain relief.