CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2020

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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 annual internal medicine guide that clinicians turn to first―extensively revised and updated A  Doody's Core Title for 2020!  CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment is the most comprehensive, reliable, and timely reference available to answer common questions that arise in everyday clinical practice. Written by clinicians renowned in their respective fields, this trusted classic offers expert advice on all aspects of outpatient and inpatient medical care. You’ll find authoritative, evidence-based coverage of more than 1,000 diseases and disorders including concise, yet thorough synopsis of diagnosis and treatment. Presented in full-color, this single source reference has been fully updated with the latest developments and breakthroughs in medicine, guidelines, references, drug prices, and more.   This essential clinical companion features: A strong emphasis on the practical aspects of clinical diagnosis and patient managementDetailed review of all internal medicine disciplines, including geriatrics, preventive medicine, and palliative care, plus gynecology and obstetrics, dermatology, ophthalmology, neurology, psychiatry, and moreAn annual update on HIV/AIDS and other new, emerging viral infectionsSpecific information regarding disease prevention and prognosis Medication treatment tables, with indexed trade names and updated pricesKey recent references on each topic with PMID numbers for quick online accessMany full-color photographs, tables, figures and other illustrations.  Here are some of the many updates and additions: Extensive updating of tables and imagesNew FDA-approved medication for multiple sclerosisNew summary of recommended FDA treatment regimens for hepatitis CU.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations for osteoporosis, prostate cancer, ovarian cancer, and cervical cancer Extensive update of immune modulation therapy and adjuvant treatments of breast cancerTargeted therapies for advanced non-small cell lung cancersThoroughly revised chapter on viral and rickettsial infections, including recent measles, polio, and acute flaccid paralysis outbreaks, and on related immunizationsClarification of the appropriate role of opioids and buprenorphine formulations in chronic pain management Revised section on health care for sexual and gender minority patientsInformation on new biologic agents for asthma, and many other disorders Cover Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2020 Copyright Contents Authors Preface 1 Disease Prevention & Health Promotion 2 Common Symptoms 3 Preoperative Evaluation & Perioperative Management 4 Geriatric Disorders 5 Palliative Care & Pain Management 6 Dermatologic Disorders 7 Disorders of the Eyes & Lids 8 Ear, Nose, & Throat Disorders 9 Pulmonary Disorders 10 Heart Disease 11 Systemic Hypertension 12 Blood Vessel & Lymphatic Disorders 13 Blood Disorders 14 Disorders of Hemostasis, Thrombosis, & Antithrombotic Therapy 15 Gastrointestinal Disorders 16 Liver, Biliary Tract, & Pancreas Disorders 17 Breast Disorders 18 Gynecologic Disorders 19 Obstetrics & Obstetric Disorders 20 Rheumatologic, Immunologic, & Allergic Disorders 21 Electrolyte & Acid-Base Disorders 22 Kidney Disease 23 Urologic Disorders 24 Nervous System Disorders 25 Psychiatric Disorders 26 Endocrine Disorders 27 Diabetes Mellitus & Hypoglycemia 28 Lipid Disorders 29 Nutritional Disorders 30 Common Problems in Infectious Diseases & Antimicrobial Therapy 31 HIV Infection & AIDS 32 Viral & Rickettsial Infections 33 Bacterial & Chlamydial Infections 34 Spirochetal Infections 35 Protozoal & Helminthic Infections 36 Mycotic Infections 37 Disorders Related to Environmental Emergencies 38 Poisoning 39 Cancer 40 Genetic & Genomic Disorders 41 Sports Medicine & Outpatient Orthopedics 42 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Health Index