Current medical diagnosis & treatment 2018 / [edited by] Maxine A. Papadakis, Stephen J. McPhee, associate editor Michael W. Rabow.
Papadakis, Maxine A.
McPhee, Stephen J.
Rabow, Michael W.
Diagnosis.
Therapeutics. 1665
Medicine Practice.
61 C-95
"A Lange medical book."
"Previous editions copyright 2000 through 2015 by McGraw-Hill Education: copyright 1987 through 1999 by Appleton & Lange; copyright 1962 through 1986 by Lange Medical Publications"--Title page verso.
Includes : Strong emphasis on the practical aspects of clinical diagnosis and patient management throughout the broad fields of internal medicine ; Full review of internal medicine and additional primary care topics, such as gynecology and obstetrics, dermatology, neurology, ophthalmology, geriatrics, and palliative care ; The only text with an annual update on HIV/AIDS and new emerging viral diseases ; Specific disease prevention information ; Medication treatment tables, with indexed trade names and updated prices plus helpful diagnostic and treatment algorithms ; Updated PMID numbers for quick reference ; Many full-color photographs and illustrations.
Here are just a few of the many exciting new additions and updates : New information on Zika, dengue, chikungunya, MERS and other infections ; Two new online chapters: Lesbian & Bisexual Womens Health and Transgender Health & Disease Prevention ; Update on influenza pneumococcal, HPV, and meningococcal vaccines ; Latest information on new therapies for inflammatory bowel disease ; Revised recommendations for cardiovascular prevention methods ; Recent advances in diagnosis and treatment of Clostridium difficile infections ; New FDA approved medications for diabetes mellitus and hypercholesterolemia ; Extensively revised material on alcoholism ; Latest information on treatment options for obesity ; Expanded online Podiatry chapter.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Provides information on the signs, symptoms, epidemiology, etiology, and treatment of more than one thousand diseases and disorders; and includes drug treatment tables, color plates, NAEPP asthma guidelines, and other resources. New additions and updates include information on Zika, dengue, chikungunya, MERS and other infections.
NY : McGraw-Hill,
2018.
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