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The uniqueness of this textbook lies in the fact that, it is the FIRST book in the field of allergy addressing in detail the various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The rationale behind presenting this book is to appraise the reader regarding the underlying principles of such procedures and to identify the limitations as well as usefulness in clinical practice. The chapters do include both traditional and modern methodologies representing the global nature of the specialty. Authors have been drawn across the globe to represent the variety of such procedures used in clinical medicine. This textbook will be appealing to medical students, physicians-in-training as well as consultants.

Common Pediatric Diseases: An Updated Review informs the reader about common diseases in children that are encountered by pediatricians and family physicians. Each of the 14 chapters in the volume presents updated information for readers with the aim to give them a current perspective on the topic. This book is a handy and practical compendium for medical students and healthcare professionals involved in general practice and pediatric clinics.The text starts with a quick introduction to pediatric diseases, before progressing towards specific diseases in children. The list of topics in this book includes pediatric rheumatological diseases, common oral diseases, pediatric metabolic syndromes, pediatric epilepsy syndromes, pediatric demyelinating disorder, genetic epileptic encephalopathies (with an algorithmic diagnostic approach), Henoch-Sch amp;amp;ouml;nlein purpura, atopic dermatitis, childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus, Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, PFAPA, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, cervical adenitis syndrome and pediatric hepatoblastoma.[Series Intro]Updates on Pediatric Health and Disease is a comprehensive series of books on infant and adolescent health and diseases. The series features volumes that update readers on current understanding in basic information and advanced clinical practice in pediatric medicine. Neonatology as well as different diseases in all subspecialties of pediatrics, including allergy and immunology, cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, hematology, infectious diseases, nephrology, oncology, pulmonology, rheumatology, neurology, psychiatry and dermatology are represented in each volume.

Real-life primary care case studies• from more than 50 primary care providers, including physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and physicians!101 Primary Care Case Studies offers real-life patient scenarios and critical thinking exercises to help you work through a patient's chief complaint. Through narrative case studies, you will determine how best to diagnose, treat, and manage your patient based on the history of present illness, review of systems, relevant history, and physical examination findings. This workbook will ask probing questions to help you determine differential and most likely diagnoses, diagnostic tests to order, and appropriate patient management strategies using relevant and timely references to support your decisions. The organization of each case study simulates the patient care journey from chief complaint to outcome.Serving as a virtual clinical preceptor, this workbook can be used independently or in a classroom setting. It is accompanied by a robust online student supplement that provides answers to all questions, real outcomes of the cases, and valuable personal insights from the authors on how the patient was successfully managed. Not only will this workbook help you work through patient cases clinically, it will also share important, but often overlooked, bedside manner skills needed to successfully communicate with and care for your patients.Covering conditions across all organ systems and across the lifespan, this workbook is organized by chief complaint, providing an authentic perspective on what to expect in the patient care environment. It even includes information on pathophysiology and how to use ICD-10 and CPT (E/M) codes in your documentation. The book uniquely weaves together both the science and art of medicine by including personal insights into quality and compassionate care.Key FeaturesProvides real-life patient cases from an interprofessional author team of physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and physiciansUses a templated case study design and critical thinking exercises to help you methodically work through various patient scenariosTeaches clinical and bedside manner skills imperative for delivering quality patient careCovers patients across the lifespan, including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populationsOffers additional insight on patient education, medical and legal concerns, and interprofessional collaborationIncludes a robust online student supplement with valuable insights from the authors on how they successfully managed the casesProvides instructors with a table of contents that is filterable by chief complaint, diagnosis, patient population, and organ system•Details changed to protect patient information.

『WHAT'S NEW in 皮膚科学 2020-2021』をお届けします。前回の2018-2019から早くも2年が経過しました。私は編者として全原稿を読ませていただいています。普段結構アンテナは張っているつもりですが、それでもこのあっという間の2年の間に知らなかったことや、ちょっと噂には聞いていたがしっかり調べたことがなかったこと、古い知識のままアップデートできていなかったことなどがたくさん出てきました。つまり、医学の進歩が早い現在、個人の努力では情報収集に限界があるということです。もちろんすべての領域について詳細に知っている必要はありませんし、そんなことは困難ですが、頭の片隅にちょっと置いてあれば、診療しながら気がつくことができ、自分で詳しく調べたり、専門家に相談したりすることができます。一方、まったく知らないと見逃してしまいます。少し知っているのとまったく知らないのとは大きな違いです。本書は先生方の頭の中に新しい知識をコンパクトに補充するのをお手伝いするものです。そのためには、前版の前書きでも書きましたが書きましたが,通読していただいてこそ価値があります。調べ物用ではありませんのでご注意ください。 （常深祐一郎「序文」より抜粋） 『WHAT'S NEW in 皮膚科学』を初めて2016-2017で担当し、この度から、編集業務を宮地良樹先生から引継ぎました。当時、初めての編集業務を宮地先生と行いました。その際、いかに宮地先生が手際よく、そして大所高所から的確に指示されるかを目の当たりにしました。今回、常深先生という素晴らしいパートナーとともに編集をフレッシュな立場から再度行うことができました。2020-2021では宮地先生も含めて3人で珠玉のテーマを選ぶことができたと自負致しております。これを機に宮地先生は勇退されるとのことです。しかしながら、横目にみますと『最新キーワードで読み解く ALL About 皮膚科学』という本があるではないですか！コンセプト的にも似ています。これは宮地先生から常深先生と私への挑戦状かもしれません。次回、2022-2023では常深先生とともに『ALL About 皮膚科学』と切磋琢磨しながらより良い最高の「What's New」を目指していこうと思います。期待してお待ちください！それでは珠玉の逸品をお試しあれ。 （鶴田大輔「序文」より抜粋）

This IADVL textbook focuses on trichology. Hair loss is one among the topmost clinical scenario in outpatient setup of dermatology. It impacts the psychosocial life of sufferers compromising the quality of their life. Adding to the problem is the quackery, which has invaded this field from alternate medical system and beauty industry. Interest and fascination towards trichology has increased over past decade. This book consists of 6 sections such as introduction to trichology, basic trichology, diagnostic trichology, clinical and therapeutic trichology, surgical trichology, and liaison therapy for management of hair disorders, which are further divided into 54 chapters. The book is compounded with systematic approach to a case of hair loss and counseling of hair loss patients with due emphasis on difficult to treat hair loss. The chapters are well-written and easy to read. All the chapters follow uniform format starting with “Key messages” and ending with the “summary or conclusion”. Book lovers will find clinical photographs, flowcharts, tables and illustrations useful in understanding the chapters comprehensively. The chapters like recent advances in pathogenesis with clinico-therapeutic correlation, elaborate section on trichoscopy, updates on evolving and promising therapies, extensive coverage of surgical trichology and cosmetic trichology have all added to the richness of the book. This book will fulfill the purpose of bringing the change in practice of trichology in India and also benefits postgraduates of dermatology.

Psoriatic arthritis, or PsA, is now acknowledged the second most prevalent and important inflammatory arthropathy worldwide. The addition of this new textbook on PsA is a fitting and important inclusion to the Oxford Textbooks in Rheumatology series, written to reflect the significant advances in the field in recent years. With the recent advances in the understanding of pathogenesis, and the development of novel therapies, the Oxford Textbook of Psoriatic Arthritis provides a comprehensive overview of the disease. Each chapter is written by leading clinicians and scientists in the field of psoriatic arthritis, to provide a contemporary view of PsA, and a look into the future directions of research. Covering everything from epidemiology and diagnosis to genetics and pathology, detailed sections on treatment and outcomes provide an invaluable resource for the clinician. The book is also highly illustrated with both clinical images such as x-rays and histological photographs to aid clinical knowledge, and diagrams of the immunology and genetics that underlie the disease. Practical and all-inclusive, with summary boxes to distil the most important information, the Oxford Textbook of Psoriatic Arthritis will prove an invaluable resource for rheumatologists, dermatologists, trainees, and all members of the multidisciplinary team who are interested in recent advances in PsA.

The therapeutic use of ultraviolet radiation for medical purposes has a long history, whether it be sunlight in heliotherapy or artificial lamps in phototherapy, to name a few. The interest in ultraviolet radiation as treatment for various cutaneous diseases increased exponentially in the second half of the twentieth century. UV-based therapies, which include narrowband (NB) UVB, broad-band (BB) UVB, and psoralen and UVA (PUVA), are well-established treatment options for diverse dermatologic conditions such as atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, and psoriasis either as monotherapy or as an adjuvant to systemic therapy. This monography focuses on the principal indications of phototherapy in dermatology.

Significant progress has been acquired in the treatment of rheumatic conditions with the introduction of biologic therapies, which has enabled better control of disease activity and improved patients'long-term outcome. Apart from several biologic treatments already licensed for use in autoimmune rheumatic conditions, numerous other agents are currently under investigation. This rapid expansion of the therapeutic armamentarium requires a critical analysis of individual biologic options and their clinical indications, in order to facilitate the optimal use of these new therapies. The authors felt that a comprehensive book revisiting all the evidence available regarding the efficacy, cost-effectiveness and health implications of the use of biologics in rheumatology was needed in order to integrate the clinical, ethical and socio-economic aspects related to their use. This book is aimed at specialist doctors, trainees, nurses and health professionals working in the field of rheumatology. It critically appraises the level of evidence behind the use of biologic agents in diverse autoimmune diseases, comprising separate chapters which focus on rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, myositis, systemic sclerosis, Sjogren's syndrome, seronegative spondyloarthropathies, psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis, small, medium and large vessel vasculitis, osteoporosis, and interstitial lung disease associated with rheumatic conditions. In addition, the book explores aspects related to the use of biologic agents, such as ethical considerations of consenting patients to take part in clinical trials with biologics, and adolescent and adult rheumatology nurse perspectives related to patients'benefits of biologic therapies. Particular interest is given to the use of biologics during pregnancy and assessment of their infectious risks. A separate chapter explores the off-target benefits associated with the use of anti-TNF therapies. Several chapters include data about cost-effectiveness, and national and international guidelines for the use of biologic agents in different rheumatic conditions.

Psoriasis is the most prevalent autoimmune disease in the U.S. • ~125 million people worldwide have psoriasis. Commonly misunderstood and interpreted as a “cosmetic” problem, psoriasis is a complex and potentially debilitating disease; nearly 60% of people with psoriasis reported their disease to be a large problem in their everyday life. This issue of Dermatologic Clinics devoted exclusively to psoriasis is edited by two leaders of the International Psoriasis Council, Dr Alan Menter and Dr Chris Griffiths. Topics include: Genetics of psoriasis; Immunopathogenesis of psoriasis; Phenotypical expressions of psoriasis; Psoriasis as a systemic disease with multiple comorbidities; Outcomes measures in the assessment of psoriasis in clinical practice and trials; Update on topical therapies for mild to moderate psoriasis; Phototherapy and photochemotherapy (PUVA) for psoriasis; Current and future oral systemic therapies for psoriasis; Current biological therapies for psoriasis; Future biological therapies for psoriasis; Psoriatic arthritis for the dermatologist; Pharmacogenomics and the future of psoriasis therapies. This information that goes to the heart of clinical practice is equally appropriate, beyond dermatologists, for internal medicine clinicians, primary care physicians, bone & joint specialists; hematologists/oncologists, and researchers in genetic targeted therapy development.

The interaction between mind and skin diseases is the focus in psychodermatology. This important subspecialty is the result of the merging of two major medical specialties: psychiatry and dermatology. Research and existing publications in this field are mainly focused on the general population. The increase in life expectation and the increasing number of elderly individuals worldwide is making the geriatrics specialty more and more important.'Geriatric psychodermatology'is a combination of three medical specialties: Geriatrics, Psychiatry and Dermatology. The natural aging changes that occur in the skin can be a psychological challenge for many individuals, as well as various psychodermatological disorders pertaining to the elderly population, causing significant psychological and physical distress and impacting quality of life. This is the first book ever published about this unexplored and eminent topic. This book presents a new perspective of known psychodermatological diseases in elderly populations. Psychological implications, impact on quality of life and holistic and integrated management of psychocutaneous diseases are the main focus of this book. The authors invite you to explore the geriatric psychodermatology field.

In humans, actinic keratosis is the most frequent lesion of the skin initiating a cascade of tumors ending with the squamous cell carcinoma, actinic type. This health problem is increasing worldwide in incidence in the past decades. It is most prevalent in fair-skinned individuals who expose their skin to ultraviolet light from sunshine and artificial sources. The present book provides essential up-to-date information about this common condition. It is presented in a convenient and practical format. This book explains new developments in the understanding of the skin cancer cascade initiated in the field photocarcinogenesis giving rise to actinic keratosis at the source of invasive actinic squamous cell carcinoma and its metastases. Quandaries about nosology, clinical diagnosis, histopathologic assessment, molecular biology advances and management are addressed. This book assembles important new scientific information on all aspects about the skin cancer cascade induced by the environment. It covers the clinical features and epidemiology to support prevention and therapy. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential in the populations at risk. This actinic keratosis survey will be an invaluable reference for all clinical dermatologists and any other physicians and researchers interested in skin cancerology covering the spectrum of chronically sun-exposed skin. The thousand and one facets of actinic keratosis was written to fit the clinical needs of very busy dermatologists, oncologists, skin investigators, pharmacologists, physician assistants and any practitioner caring for patients particularly exposed to a sunny environment.