Gout: Diagnosis and Management of Gouty Arthritis and HyperuricemiaThe new 2nd edition provides an overview of gout and its etiology, along with specific information about clinical features and diagnosis of gout. Management of acute gouty arthritis is covered in detail, as well as dietary and nonpharmacologic treatment appraoches. Pharmacologic uric acid-lowering therapy is detailed, and therapeutic algorithms are provided to assist in formulating a disease management plan. |
Other editions - View all
Gout: Diagnosis and Management of Gouty Arthritis and Hyperuricemia Robert Terkeltaub,N. Lawrence Edwards No preview available - 2016 |
Gout: Diagnosis and Management of Gouty Arthritis and Hyperuricemia Robert Terkeltaub,N. Lawrence Edwards No preview available - 2013 |
Gout: Diagnosis and Management of Gouty Arthritis and Hyperuricemia Robert Terkeltaub,N. Lawrence Edwards No preview available - 2010 |
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