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Kasper, Dennis L.; Braunwald, Eugene; Fauci, Anthony; Hauser, Stephen; Longo, Dan; Jameson, J. Larry
McGraw Hill
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Internal Medicine
When the first edition of HARRISON'S published in 1950, it forever changed the manner in which medicine was taught and practiced.
HARRISON'S reflects the clinical method that is most useful for students and clinicians. It summarizes the steps in the process of thinking by which a clinician reaches a diagnosis -- these being the recording of the patient's symptoms and signs, the consideration of the various disorders that can give rise to them, and the effective utilization of measures which will support and confirm or alter the first impressions and lead ultimately to a firm diagnosis.
And while much of this edition is new, HARRISON'S 16/E will continue to feature the legendary characteristics that make it the best-selling medical textbook in the world, including:
- Insight from an outstanding group of world-class clinicians and researchers - all recognized authorities in their specialties.
- Cardinal Manifestations of Disease section at the beginning of the book - a HARRISON'S tradition - reviews primary symptoms and correlates them to pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of disease.
- Approach to the Patient feature -- provides practical advice for patient management.
- Graphically highlighted, state-of-the-art Treatment Sections with unparalleled information on indications, contraindications, interactions, specific drugs and dosages.
- Useful, quick-reference algorithms, tables, and figures that assist diagnosis and treatment.
- The latest Clinical Guidelines to help battle disease effectively.
- Genetic Considerations indicated by icons -- so pertinent in today's medical landscape.
HARRISON'S continues to define the practice of medicine - encompassing all the essential aspects -- basic science, pathophysiology, clinical signs/symptoms, diagnosis, and up-to-date treatment.
Students will find it to be the cornerstone of their medical education, and an investment that they will rely on again and again throughout their career - few other resources enjoy such a long shelf life.
Clinicians will find it to be an authoritative reflection of internal medicine as practiced today, from the world authorities in the international medical community -- and an indispensable reference for daily practice.
Please take a minute to review this pre-publication prospectus [prospectus pdf link] and you'll see just some of the important features that highlight the new edition.
HUNDREDS OF DIAGRAMS AND CLINICAL PHOTOS INTEGRATED INTO THE TEXT – FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FULL COLOR
This description refers to the single-volume of Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 16/e.
The Harrison's name is synonymous with internal medicine. HPIM continues to be the most authoritative and #1 selling medical textbook throughout the world. From its unique section on signs and symptoms through to the most comprehensive coverage of most all conditions seen by physician’s, Harrison's is the internal medicine reference of choice. Harrison's 16th Edition features new, expanded, revised and updated material on the key topics in medical practice today. From the latest research findings to up-to-the-minute advances in diagnostic and treatment methodologies, Harrison's puts the facts you need at your fingertips.
The 16th Edition improves on a winning formula with:
- State-of-the-art coverage of over 4,700 diseases and disorders—more than any other internal medicine text – in the areas of oncology and hematology; infectious diseases; cardiology; pulmonology; gastroenterology; clinical immunology; rheumatology; endocrinology; and neurology
- A brand new full color format—665 full color drawings, 175 clinical and laboratory images, and hundreds of boxes, tables, and algorithms that use color to guide you to the information you need ASAP in everyday patient care
- Thorough revision and updates of virtually all chapters
- The addition of key new chapters – including extensive new coverage of Critical Care Medicine
- 145 algorithms for making accurate clinical decisions fast at the point of care
- 1,160 easy-access tables for immediate access to vital information and formulas
- Cardinal manifestations of disease/signs and symptoms in 55 chapters (you’ll find yourself turning to this section over and over again). Here you will find all the major manifestations, such as fever, pain, aches and rash, presented in depth, with a referral that takes you to the disease section for the complete chapter.
Stay a step ahead of everyday practice with the most authoritative, comprehensive, and useful guide to the entire spectrum of internal medicine.
Here's just a sample of some of the important highlights in the NEW 16th edition:
- Brilliant NEW full-color photographs are now integrated throughout the text
- Revitalized, full-color art enhances usefulness of line illustrations, tables, and charts
- Over 4,700 diseases and disorders - more than any other internal medicine text
- Pioneering NEW section on Microbial, Chemical, and Radiation bioterrorism
- Entirely NEW section covers Critical Care Medicine
- Fully integrated section on HIV and other retroviruses and the diseases they cause
- Continued focus on therapy
- Additional clinical guidelines and tables
- Expanded sections on treatment
- Substantially revised Genetics chapters reflecting rapid advances in this field
Every chapter is NEW, or extensively revised and updated:
- NEW chapter on Screening and Prevention of Disease
- NEW chapter on Medical Evaluation of the Surgical Patient
- NEW Chapter on End-of-life care
- NEW chapter on Stem Cell and Gene Transfer in Clinical Medicine
- Entirely re-written chapter on Women's Health
- NEW, state-of-the-art chapter covers The Perimenopause Transition and Hormone Replacement Therapy
- NEW chapter on Unstable Angina and Non-ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
- Latest on classification, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of cholesterol and triglyceride metabolism
- NEW chapter on Acute Respiratory Failure
- NEW Chapter on Cardiogenic Shock and Pulmonary Edema
- NEW coverage of SARS
- Completely revised and updated coverage of HIV/AIDS including therapeutic strategies
- Breakthrough advances in the treatment of viral hepatitis
- NEW chapter on Fibromyalgia, Arthritis Associated with Systemic Disease and Other Arthritides
- Completely revised chapter on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias
- Late-breaking treatment information on multiple sclerosis
- An evidence-based approach to treatment and prevention of stroke
- NEW chapter reviews new interventions in anticoagulation therapy
- NEW chapter on familial Mediterranean fever
- NEW chapter on Diverticular and Vascular Disease of the Bowel
- Revised chapter on Late Complications of Cancer and its Treatment
- NEW chapter on Principles of Radiation Therapy
- MUCH MORE
Harrison's includes an online e-supplement, which is free with every copy. It includes
valuable resources for student study and physician practice, including hundreds of
self-assessment questions, image data-bank, case studies and much more. A password
is packaged inside the book.
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Kasper Dennis L Braunwald Eugene Fauci Anthony Hauser Stephen Longo Dan Jameson J Larry
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