Rheumatic Diseases: Diagnosis and Management

Dear Colleagues,

Rheumatic disease treatment paradigms are becoming increasingly complex. Recognition of new autoimmune and autoinflammatory conditions, side effects related to immunotherapy, and complications arising from post-pandemic-related symptoms coupled with the burgeoning landscape of biologic therapies together with various immunomodulators targeting alternative inflammatory pathways has enabled for a plethora of new approaches targeting many longstanding conditions. Our increased knowledge base gives afflicted individuals more options; however, it also increases the complexity of treatment decisions for practitioners. The goal of this Special Issue is to focus on selected areas in rheumatology and provide evidence-based approaches to diagnosis and/or management for these conditions.

Prof. Dr. Kevin V. Hackshaw
Guest Editor

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