Main description:

In this first-of-its-kind issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics, guest editor Dr. Bryant R. England brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Environmental Triggers for Rheumatic Diseases. In practical, state-of-the-art articles, top experts examine the connection between some of the most commonly seen rheumatic disease and environmental triggers for the disease.

Contains 13 practice-oriented topics including inhalant and mucosal-related environmental risks for rheumatoid arthritis; lifestyle, hormonal, and microbial-related environmental risks for rheumatoid arthritis; environmental risks for systemic lupus erythematosus; environmental risks for osteoarthritis; targeting environmental risks to prevent rheumatic diseases; and more.

Provides in-depth clinical reviews on environmental triggers for rheumatic diseases, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.

Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Contents:

Epidemiologic Opportunities and Challenges in Studying Environmental Risk Factors for Rheumatic Diseases
Inhalant and Additional Mucosal-Related Environmental Risks for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Lifestyle, Hormonal, and Metabolic Environmental Risks for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Environmental Risks for Spondyloarthropathies
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Risk: The Role of Environmental Factors
Environmental Risks for Systemic Sclerosis
Environmental Risks for Inflammatory Myopathies
Environmental Triggers for Vasculitis
Environmental Triggers of Hyperuricemia and Gout
Environmental Risk Factors for Osteoarthritis: The Impact on Individuals with Knee Joint Injury
Targeting Environmental Risks to Prevent Rheumatic Disease