Psoriatic Arthritis and Psoriasis. Pathology and Clinical Aspects

Descripcion

Educational advancement in the field of psoriatic arthritis which this book will provide is consistent with GRAPPA’s aims and objectives leading to a productive synergy. GRAPPA (Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis), is recognized world wide as the leading international society for the study and promotion of awareness of psoriatic arthritis. GRAPPA is an association of leading rheumatologists, dermatologists, representatives of patient service leagues and other stakeholders focused on psoriasis and PsA.?Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) ranks with rheumatoid arthritis and axial spondyloarthritis as one of the most prevalent inflammatory arthropathies worldwide. There is now a significant global awareness among Rheumatologists, Dermatologists, Internal Medicine Specialists, Gastroenterologists, General Practitioners, Family Practitioners, Physiotherapists, Nurse Specialists, Immunogeneticists and many other Health Care Professionals with regards to the importance of psoriatic arthritis.

Feature

• This book will contain cross-sectional anatomic photographs and schematic diagrams to assist the reader in recognizing variations in anatomy
• The authors are leaders in the field of Psoriatic Arthritis and members of GRAPPA (Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis)
• The book will reflect information about the exciting advances in the understanding of the genetics, pathophysiology and clinical presentation of Psoriatic Arthritis

Contents

1. Historical Aspects.- 2. Epidemiological Aspects.- 3. Pathological and Genetic Aspects.- 4. Clinical Aspects.- 5. Imaging.- 6. Laboratory Tests.- 7. Management Aspects.