Rheumatology – Dr Ahmed Mowafy

Rheumatology – Dr Ahmed Mowafy is a high-yield, clinically structured and exam-oriented resource designed to simplify rheumatologic diseases for medical students, internal medicine trainees and early rheumatology learners. This rheumatology book delivers essential concepts, diagnostic reasoning tools and practical frameworks to understand joint, autoimmune and systemic inflammatory disorders.

The content covers a broad range of key topics including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, spondyloarthropathies, connective tissue diseases, vasculitis, gout, septic arthritis, lupus, inflammatory back pain and seronegative arthritis. Each chapter uses a clear, symptom-based approach that guides learners from clinical presentation to diagnosis and evidence-based management.

1. High-Yield Rheumatology Foundations:
• Structured approach to joint pain, stiffness and swelling
• Differentiating inflammatory vs non-inflammatory patterns
• Easy explanation of autoimmune markers and lab interpretation

2. Diagnostic Reasoning Tools:
• Algorithms for evaluating monoarthritis and polyarthritis
• Clear pathways for diagnosing connective tissue diseases
• Practical interpretation of ANA, RF, anti-CCP and other markers

3. Practical & Exam-Focused Insights:
• OSCE-friendly clinical pearls
• High-yield summaries ideal for final exams
• Management outlines for common rheumatologic emergencies

This rheumatology book makes complex rheumatologic concepts accessible, providing a solid foundation for learners preparing for exams, clinical rotations and early rheumatology practice.