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Arthritis Research: Methods and Protocols, Vol 1 Arthritis Research: Methods and Protocols, Vol 2
Arthritis Research: Methods and Protocols, Vol 1
Edited by Andrew P. Cope
434 pp, $149
Totowa, NJ, Humana Press, 2007
ISBN-13: 978-1-5882-9344-2
Arthritis Research: Methods and Protocols, Vol 2
Edited by Andrew P. Cope
419 pp, $149
Totowa, NJ, Humana Press, 2007
ISBN-13: 978-1-5882-9918-5
JAMA. 2008;299(14):1723-1724.
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The contemporary practice of rheumatology demonstrates the importance and value of translational research, typified by ever-expanding therapeutic options, largely biological-based, which have revolutionized this specialty. A working knowledge of available traditional as well as innovative basic research tools and techniques is certainly a necessity to perform creative bench research. It is also imperative that clinicians involved in translational research be familiar with the basic methods and protocols available to answer pertinent clinical questions. Moreover, the up-to-date clinician would appreciate a reference that succinctly characterizes and explains the evolving complex research techniques and methods used in research and clinical publications.
I believe this multiauthored (largely from outside the United States), 2-volume compendium of arthritis research methods and protocols provides pertinent practical information for the bench researcher as well as for the interested clinician. It is best used as a reference to answer particular research questions and is not meant to be . . . [Full Text of this Article]
Robert J. Quinet, MD, Reviewer
Department of Rheumatology
Ochsner Medical Center
New Orleans, Louisiana
rquinet@ochsner.org
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