Current Medical Diagnosis And Treatment Digital Edition 2005

Author : Stephen J. McPhee,Maxine A. Papadakis
Publisher : McGraw-Hill/Appleton & Lange
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2004-10
Category : Diagnosis
ISBN : 0071453334

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CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment Digital Edition 2005 by Stephen J. McPhee,Maxine A. Papadakis Pdf

The #1 annually updated text in internal medicine! Includes 6 online-only chapters at no additional cost! Go to: www.AccessMedicine.com/CMDT The book that puts the latest research where it belongs . . . into your practice Written by clinicians renowned in their respective fields, CMDT offers the most current insight into symptoms, signs, epidemiology, and treatment for more than 1,000 diseases and disorders. For each topic, you'll find concise, evidence-based answers to questions about hospital and ambulatory medicine. This streamlined clinical companion is the fastest and easiest way to keep abreast of the latest medical advances, prevention strategies, and cost-effective treatments. Features and content critical to clinical practice: Strong emphasis on the practical aspects of clinical diagnosis and patient management in all fields of internal medicine Full review of all internal medicine and primary care topics, including gynecology and obstetrics, dermatology, neurology, ophthalmology, geriatrics, and palliative care The only text with an annual review of advances in HIV treatment Specific disease prevention information Drug treatment tables, with indexed trade names and updated prices - plus helpful diagnostic and treatment algorithms Recent references with PMID numbers Six online-only chapters available at no additional cost Full-color photographs and illustrations NEW TO THIS EDITION: New chapter on Sports Medicine Outpatient Orthopedics Extensive revision of medical and surgical conditions of pregnancy Updated coverage of evaluating fertility in women, immunization requirements, and the use and safety of nonsteroidal and anti-inflammatory drugs Extensive revision of Kidney Disease chapter New topics include snoring a selection of common musculoskeletal problems such as subacromial impingement syndrome, rotator cuff tear, anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus injuries, patellofemoral pain syndrome, and inversion and eversion ankle sprains New online-only chapter on Women's Health Issues S.I. units used throughout Visit CMDT2012.com or join the conversation at #CMDT.

Author : Maxine A. Papadakis,Stephen J. McPhee,Michael W. Rabow,Kenneth R. McQuaid
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 1874 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2022-09-09
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781264687749

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CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2023 by Maxine A. Papadakis,Stephen J. McPhee,Michael W. Rabow,Kenneth R. McQuaid Pdf

A Doody's Core Title for 2023! The #1 annual internal medicine guide―extensively revised and updated The most popular annual guide of its kind, this updated edition of the flagship title of the LANGE medical book brand presents the most important diagnostic and treatment recommendations as well as the most useful new clinical developments in every field of adult medicine. For 60+ years, CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment has been delivering the authoritative information that students, residents, and clinicians need to build their medical knowledge, expertise, and confidence. Written by top experts in their fields, this unmatched guide enables you to find the answers you need quickly and easily. It provides: Coverage of more than 1,000 diseases and disorders Comprehensive approach to patient care, focusing on diagnostic tools for day-to-day practice Hundreds of drug treatment tables for quick access to indexed trade names and updated drug prices Diagnostic and treatment algorithms to present important information at a glance Carefully curated, updated references to provide peer-reviewed, evidence-based information, and PMID numbers for quick online access Annual update on dynamic viral infections, including SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 and HIV/AIDS Hundreds of full-color photographs, illustrations, and algorithms

Author : Stephen J. McPhee,Maxine A. Papadakis
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 1783 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2009-10-23
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780071714723

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CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2010, Forty-Ninth Edition by Stephen J. McPhee,Maxine A. Papadakis Pdf

The #1 annually updated text in internal medicine! The annual classic that puts research where it belongs...into your practice Written by clincians renowned in their respective fields, CMDT offers the most current insights into symptoms, signs, epidemiology, and treatment for more than 1,000 diseases and disorders. For each topic you'll find concise, evidence-based answers to questions regarding both hospital and ambulatory medicine. This streamlined reference is the fastest and easiest way to keep abreast of the latest medical advances, prevention strategies, cost-effective treatments, and more. As an added bonus, this is the first edition to offer additional material online at no additional cost. Chapters on anti-infective chemotherapeutic and antibiotic agents, diagnostic testing and medical decision making, basic genetics, and information technology in patient care care be found at www.AccessMedicine.com/CMDT! More information on patient care in less text: A strong focus on the clinical diagnosis and patient management tools essential to daily practice Broad range of internal medicine and primary care topics, including gynecology and obstetrics, dermatology, neurology, and ophthalmology The only text with an annual HIV infection update Hundreds of drug treatment tables, with indexed trade names and updated prices -- plus helpful diagnostic and treatment algorithms Recent references with PMID numbers for fast access to abstracts or full-text articles ICD-9 codes are listed on the inside covers Four online-only chapters available at no additional cost at www.AccessMedicine.com/CMDT NEW TO THIS EDITION: New topics include H1N1 influenza A, acute knee pain, vaccine safety, neuromyelitis optica, and Chikungunya fever Expanded 24-page color insert Rewritten Cancer chapter by new authors New ACC/AHA Task Force Guidelines for management of congenital heart disease in pregnant women Major revision of antithrombotic therapy

Author : Maxine A. Papadakis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2021 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Medical
ISBN : 8829927325

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Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment by Maxine A. Papadakis Pdf

Author : Gene Quinn,Nathaniel Gleason,Maxine A. Papadakis,Stephen J. McPhee
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2013-08-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780071799782

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CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment Study Guide by Gene Quinn,Nathaniel Gleason,Maxine A. Papadakis,Stephen J. McPhee Pdf

Case-based coverage of 80 must-know diseases and disorders Add the expertise of CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment to your exam review! For more than 70 years, professors, students, and clinicians have trusted LANGE for high-quality, current, concise medical information in a convenient, affordable, portable format. Whether for coursework, clerkships, USMLE prep, specialty board review, or patient care, there's a LANGE book that guarantees success. Derived from CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment, the world's most popular annual medical book, this unique study guide delivers case analysis of 80 of the most common topics in internal medicine. It provides a comprehensive and well organized synopsis of each topic, making it an essential study partner for a variety of examinations, including the USMLE Step 2, medicine clerkship shelf exams, ABIM internal medicine boards and recertification exams, adult and family nurse practitioner certification examination, and physician assistant national certifying exam. For practitioners, this quick reference covers patient care for 80 of the clinical problems they are most likely to encounter in daily practice. Each topic covered in CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment Study Guide is presented in a consistent, easy-to-read, in-depth manner that emphasizes problem solving. The topics were carefully selected based on their importance to the field of internal medicine and are designed to enhance your ability to think through a typical case in a logical, step-by-step fashion. Each topic includes a typical patient presentation and: Learning Objectives Salient Features Symptoms and Signs Differential Diagnosis Laboratory, Radiology, and Procedural Findings Treatment Outcomes When to Refer and When to Admit PubMed references to the most current and pertinent MEDLINE articles There is no easier or faster way to sharpen your understanding of key concepts in clinical reasoning and problem solving, and to brush up on essential clinical facts than this one-of-a-kind case-based review. CASE-BASED COVERAGE THAT SPANS THE FULL SPECTRUM OF INTERNAL MEDICINE Skin Disorders Pulmonary/Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders Heart/Hypertension/Lipid Disorders Hematologic Disorders Gastrointestinal/Liver/Pancreas Disorders Gynecologic/Urologic Disorders Musculoskeletal Disorders Kidney/Electrolyte Disorders Nervous System/Psychiatric Disorders Endocrine/Metabolic Disorders Infectious Disorders

Author : Maxine A. Papadakis,Stephen J. McPhee,Michael W. Rabow,Kenneth R. McQuaid,Monica Gandhi
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 1905 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2023-09-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781265556242

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CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2024 by Maxine A. Papadakis,Stephen J. McPhee,Michael W. Rabow,Kenneth R. McQuaid,Monica Gandhi Pdf

The #1 annually updated general medical text—presents the most important diagnostic and treatment recommendations as well as the most useful new clinical developments in every field of adult medicine. For more than six decades, CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment has been delivering the authoritative information students, residents, and clinicians need to build their medical knowledge, expertise, and confidence. Written by top experts in their fields, this unmatched guide is formatted in a way that enables readers to find the answers they need quickly and easily. CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2024 reflects the latest developments in medicine, guidelines, references, and more. You’ll find authoritative, evidence-based coverage of more than 1,000 diseases and disorders along with a concise, yet thorough synopsis of diagnosis and treatment. This trusted classic covers all aspects of outpatient and inpatient care and includes discussion of new developments and breakthroughs in medicine. CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2024 features: A comprehensive approach to patient care, focusing on the diagnostic tools relevant to daily practice Coverage of more than 1,000 diseases and disorders Hundreds of drug treatment tables for quick access to indexed trade names Annual updates to topics in all chapters in a consistent format, drugs, tables, and images Year in Review highlighting the many topics with significant clinical changes over the last year Essentials of Diagnosis for most diseases/disorders Diagnostic and treatment algorithms present complex information in an at-a-glance style Hundreds of full-color photos and illustrations New to this edition: Latest USPSFT recommendations for cardiovascular risk prevention Significant new opioid prescribing guidelines from the CDC Clarification on the distinction between uncontrolled hypertensive and hypertension emergency Latest classification of lymphomas released by the WHO Recommendations for the initiation and titration of treatment for chronic hypertension in pregnancy Current treatment guidelines and medications for H pylori infection Classification of the role, dosing, and potential risks of JAK inhibitors and anti-23 antibody (Risankizumab) in the treatment of IBD Updates that underscore the growing utility of combination treatments for high LDL levels, especially among high and very high-risk patients The WHO revision of the pathological classification of renal cell carcinoma to assist with prognosis prediction and treatment decisions

Author : Maxine Papadakis,Stephen J. McPhee,Michael W. Rabow
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 1904 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780071824910

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CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2015 (eBook) by Maxine Papadakis,Stephen J. McPhee,Michael W. Rabow Pdf

To deliver the best care to your patients, turn to the #1 annually updated guide in internal medicine and clinical practice. The 2015 Edition is packed with important NEW information! For more than 70 years, professors, students, and clinicians have trusted LANGE for high-quality, current, concise medical information in a convenient, affordable, portable format. Whether for coursework, clerkships, USMLE prep, specialty board review, or patient care, there's a LANGE book that guarantees success. NEW TO THIS EDITION: Latest 2014 American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology guidelines for anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation, and indications for interventions in valvular heart disease Update on the epidemic of opioid-based prescription drug abuse, misuse and overdose, and new section on opioids for chronic, noncancer pain Revised treatment options for Helicobacter pylori and chronic hepatitis C Latest hypertension information from 2013 UK National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence and US Joint National Committee (JNC8) Reports Discussion of which patients benefit from statins, and indications for high vs. moderate intensity statins, based on 2014 AHA/ACC guidelines Scoring tools for assessing the severity of acute pancreatitis Revised psychiatric diagnoses in accordance with the Diagnostic Statistical Manual’s 5th edition No other text links practice and research like CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment! Written by clinicians renowned in their fields, this trusted annual text offers the most current insight into symptoms, signs, epidemiology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment for more than 1,000 diseases and disorders. You'll find concise, evidence-based answers to questions about both hospital and ambulatory problems. The streamlined format of each section in this clinical companion is the fastest, easiest way to keep abreast of the latest diagnostic advances, prevention strategies, and cost-effective treatments. Here's why CMDT is essential to your clinical practice: Strong emphasis on the practical aspects of clinical diagnosis and patient management throughout the broad fields of internal medicine Full review of other relevant primary care topics, including obstetrics/gynecology, dermatology, neurology, urology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, geriatrics, women’s health, and palliative care Hundreds of medication treatment tables, with indexed trade names and updated prices Many helpful diagnostic and treatment algorithms Only text with an annual review of advances in HIV treatment Recent references with PMID numbers for easy online access Many full-color photographs and illustrations

Author : Stephen J. McPhee,Maxine A. Papadakis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1867 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Diagnosis
ISBN : OCLC:1125378907

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2012 Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment by Stephen J. McPhee,Maxine A. Papadakis Pdf

Author : Lawrence M. Tierney,Stephen J. McPhee,Maxine A. Papadakis
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Scientific, Technical & Medical
Page : 1887 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2004-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0071436928

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Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2005 by Lawrence M. Tierney,Stephen J. McPhee,Maxine A. Papadakis Pdf

The text covers all aspects of outpatient and inpatient care as well as authoritative descriptions of new developments in medicine. It includes information on more than 1,000 diseases and disorders with an emphasis on prevention and cost-effective treatment, updated information on drug dosages, and updated therapeutic options in HIV.

Author : Stephen J. McPhee,Maxine A. Papadakis,Michael W. Rabow
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 1841 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2010-11-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780071767637

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CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2011 by Stephen J. McPhee,Maxine A. Papadakis,Michael W. Rabow Pdf

The 50th Anniversary Edition of the World’s Most Popular Annual General Medicine Book – Celebrated with a New Full-Color Design Includes 5 online-only chapters at no additional cost at www.AccessMedicine.com/CMDT Your first place to turn for current developments that promise better patient care Written by clinicians renowned in their respective fields, CMDT offers the most current insight into symptoms, signs, epidemiology, and treatment for more than 1,000 diseases and disorders. For each topic you’ll find concise, evidence-based answers to questions regarding both hospital and ambulatory medicine. This streamlined clinical companion is the fastest and easiest way to keep abreast of the latest medical advances, prevention strategies, cost-effective treatments, and more. MORE usable patient-care information in LESS text: A strong focus on the clinical diagnosis and patient management tools essential to daily practice Full review of all internal medicine and primary care topics, including gynecology and obstetrics, dermatology, neurology, and ophthalmology The only text with an annual review of advances in HIV treatment Hundreds of drug treatment tables, with indexed trade names and updated prices – plus helpful diagnostic and treatment algorithms Recent references with PMID numbers for fast access to abstracts or full-text articles ICD-9 codes listed on the inside covers Five online-only chapters available at no additional cost at www.AccessMedicine.com/CMDT NEW to this edition: Full-color photos and illustrations integrated with text throughout book, including much expanded dermatology and ophthalmology images Newly introduced topics: E. coli O145, floppy iris syndrome, and expanded coverage of H1N1 influenza A New information: emerging role for B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) as marker of early left ventricular myocardial failure, new approaches to correction of aortic stenosis and to aortic regurgitation in Marfan syndrome, risks of typical and atypical antipsychotic medications, and new hypoglycemic agents Substantial update on cardiology and hypertension, including use of stents and cardiac resynchronization therapy with biventricular pacemaker insertion, recent ACC/AHA criteria for appropriateness of coronary revascularization, use of prasugrel and clopidogrel compared with aspirin in prevention of stent thrombosis, dronedarone and catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation and dabigatran versus warfarin in prevention of atrial fibrillation-related stroke, as well as guidelines for developing an antihypertensive regimen Updated information on pathogenesis and treatment of immune and drug-induced thrombocytopenia, new investigational anticoagulants such as rivaroxaban and idraparinux, risk stratification and prophylactic regimens for deep venous thrombosis and venous thromboembolism, and a prognostic model for pulmonary emboli Expanded information on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, treatment of pharyngitis and laryngitis, approaches to the diagnosis of syphilis, diagnosis and complications with borreliosis and its coinfections, acute and chronic viral hepatitides, amyloidosis, treatment and prognosis of venous stasis ulcers, and therapy for heat stroke and burns Substantially updated treatment sections: HIV infections and AIDS and advances in therapy for breast cancer in women Updated section on immunization requirements New CMDT Online chapter on Sports Medicine and Outpatient Orthopedics

Author : Jeannette South-Paul,Samuel C. Matheny,Evelyn L. Lewis
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Medical
Page : 758 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2007-09-04
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015073888490

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CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment in Family Medicine, Second Edition by Jeannette South-Paul,Samuel C. Matheny,Evelyn L. Lewis Pdf

The most convenient, authoritative overview of family medicine and primary care -- completely updated and expanded! A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE! Praise for an earlier edition--"This portable, 700 page paperback is an excellent reference for practitioners caring for patients in ongoing settings. Information is complete, yet readily accessible. Information is prioritized well, making it easy to locate information rapidly. It will be a cost-effective addition to the shelves of thousands of hardworking family doctors. 5 STARS!"--Doody's Review Service Great for USMLE Step 3 review, board certification, and maintenance or recertification Concise, evidence-based coverage of the diseases and syndromes most commonly seen in clinical practice Organized according to the developmental lifespan, beginning with childhood and adolescence, focusing on the reproductive years, and progressing through adulthood and senior years -- includes end-of-life issues Complementary and alternative treatments included where appropriate Recommendations for both immediate and ongoing management strategies Numerous algorithms, charts, and tables encapsulate important information Conservative and pharmacologic therapies Patient education information Sections on Therapeutics, Genetics, and Prevention; Psychosocial Disorders; and Physician-Patient Issues NEW chapter patient-centered medicine

Author : Lawrence M. Tierney (Jr.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1673 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Diagnosis
ISBN : 0071287345

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Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2008 by Lawrence M. Tierney (Jr.) Pdf

Author : Maxine A. Papadakis,Stephen J. McPhee,Michael W. Rabow
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 1968 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2012-09-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780071781831

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CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2013 by Maxine A. Papadakis,Stephen J. McPhee,Michael W. Rabow Pdf

The #1 bestselling annual guide to internal medicine—now completely updated! Learn from the experts – and accelerate your clinical decision making Internationally acclaimed for its scholarship, conciseness, full-color presentation, and encyclopedic scope, CMDT puts the latest research where it belongs . . . into your practice. The new edition of this streamlined clinical companion delivers at-a-glance summaries of the signs, symptoms, epidemiology, etiology, and treatment options for more than 1,000 diseases and disorders. Practitioners in both the hospital and ambulatory settings rely on CMDT to keep up with new medical advances, prevention strategies, and cost-effective therapies. Here’s why CMDT is essential to clinical practice: Covers the fundamentals of clinical diagnosis and patient management in all fields of internal medicine A-to-Z survey of all primary care topics, including gynecology and obstetrics, dermatology, neurology, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, psychiatry, neurology, toxicology, urology, geriatrics, orthopedics, and palliative care The only text with an annual update on the treatment of HIV infection and AIDS Easy-to-navigate design with numerous figures and tables Drug treatment tables, with indexed trade names and updated costs in each section Current references—with PubMed and PMID numbers “Essentials of Diagnosis” callouts for most diseases/disorders ICD-9 codes listed on inside covers NEW TO THIS EDITION: New chapter on Women’s Health Issues Extensively revised chapters: “Viral & Rickettsial Infections,” “Disorders Related to Environmental Factors,” and “Blood Disorders” Coverage of critical developments in anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapy, antihypertensive therapy, hematology, neurology, infectious disease, and cardiovascular medicine Important updates in oncology, including breast cancer treatment options, new lung cancer screening protocols, and cervical screening recommendations New risk assessment model for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and DVT preventive therapies following hip or knee replacement Recent CDC guidelines on adult and adolescent immunizations and the treatment of sexually transmitted infections Overview of new medications, including ivacaftor, eltrombopag, romiplostim, and eculizumab Extensive revision of the section on rhabdomyolysis New section on peripheral artery aneurysms

Author : Stephen J. McPhee,Michael W. Rabow,Maxine A. Papadakis
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education / Medical
Page : 1920 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-09
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1260455289

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CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2020 by Stephen J. McPhee,Michael W. Rabow,Maxine A. Papadakis Pdf

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The #1 annually updated general medical text – delivering the diagnostic tools most relevant to daily practice CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment is the most comprehensive, reliable, and timely reference available to answer common questions that arise in everyday clinical practice. Readers will find authoritative, evidence-based coverage of more than 1,000 diseases and disorders along with a concise, yet thorough synopsis of diagnosis and treatment. Written in a clear, easy-to-read style, this trusted classic covers all aspects of outpatient and inpatient care, and also includes discussion of new developments and breakthroughs in medicine. Presented in full color, CMDT covers every aspect of general medicine, with an emphasis on prevention and cost-effective strategies. •Market: Internal medicine practitioners (77,000), family physicians (74,000), internal medicine residents (23,000), family medicine residents (8,000), nurse practitioners (100,000), physician assistants (34,000), medical students (70,000), nurse practitioner students (5,500/yr), physician assistant students (3,000/yr.)•Up-to-date references provide peer-reviewed, evidence-based information •The only text with an annual review of the advances made in HIV treatment•Detailed overview of other primary care topics, from gynecology, orthopedics and dermatology to ophthalmology, psychiatry, and neurology•Updated throughout with the latest breakthroughs and developments, guidelines, references, drug prices, approved drugs, and more •Includes acclaimed online content

Author : Maxine A. Papadakis,Stephen J. McPhee,Michael W. Rabow
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 1921 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780071845106

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CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2016 by Maxine A. Papadakis,Stephen J. McPhee,Michael W. Rabow Pdf

Includes 6 online-only chapters at no additional cost! Visit AccessMedicine.com/CMDT The #1 annual internal medicine guide that clinicians turn to first—extensively revised and updated New to the 2016 edition of CMDT New sections on heart failure with preserved ejection fraction; drug-induced lupus; and treatment of hepatitis C virus infection Expanded section on treatment for chronic noncancer pain, and rewritten sections on allergic diseases, renal amyloidosis, and staphylococcal bacteremia Updated treatment recommendations for diabetes mellitus; for weight loss in obesity; and for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and hairy cell leukemia New tables outlining the 2014 AHA/ACC Guidelines for defining severe aortic stenosis and when to operate in chronic severe aortic regurgitation Revised recommendations for managing anticoagulation and for dual antiplatelet therapy, plus a new treatment algorithm for pulmonary hypertension The latest pharmacologic approaches, including new biologics and anti-integrins for Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis; new medications for metastatic prostate cancer; and a new discussion on the role of antidepressants in managing generalized anxiety disorder Learn more at CMDT2016.com! Why CMDT is the ultimate clinical companion Detailed overview of other primary care topics, from gynecology, orthopedics and dermatology to ophthalmology, psychiatry, and neurology Only text with annual update on HIV and AIDS Specific disease prevention information Many decision-speeding diagnostic and treatment algorithms and tables Easy access to medication dosages, with trade names indexed and costs updated in each edition Current references, with unique identifiers (PubMed, PMID numbers) for rapid downloading of article abstracts and full articles CMDT Online (www.AccessMedicine.com/CMDT) provides access to CMDT 2016 plus expanded pathophysiology information and six additional online-only chapters at no additional cost: Chapter e1: Anti-Infective Chemotherapeutic & Antibiotic Agents Chapter e2: Fundamentals of Human Genetics & Genomics Chapter e3: Diagnostic Testing & Medical Decision Making Chapter e4: Information Technology in Patient Care Chapter e5: Integrative Medicine Chapter e6: Podiatric Disorders In the primary care setting, only one text delivers the ideal balance of clinical practice and research evidence to optimize patient care CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment. Written by top clinicians, this trusted resource spans the fields of internal medicine, reviewing symptoms, signs, epidemiology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment for more than 1,000 diseases and disorders. Turn to any page, and you'll find concise, evidence-based answers to key questions concerning both in-hospital and ambulatory patient problems. In addition, sections feature a streamlined format that puts the latest diagnostic protocols, prevention strategies, and treatment options right at your fingertips. For more information, visit CMDT2016.com.