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For four decades, physicians and other healthcare providers have trusted Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases to provide expert guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of these complex disorders. The 9th Edition continues the tradition of excellence with newly expanded chapters, increased global coverage, and regular updates to keep you at the forefront of this vitally important field. Meticulously updated by Drs. John E. Bennett, Raphael Dolin, and Martin J. Blaser, this comprehensive, two-volume masterwork puts the latest information on challenging infectious diseases at your fingertips.

• Provides more in-depth coverage of epidemiology, etiology, pathology, microbiology, immunology, and treatment of infectious agents than any other infectious disease resource.

• Features an increased focus on antibiotic stewardship; new antivirals for influenza, cytomegalovirus, hepatitis C, hepatitis B., and immunizations; and new recommendations for vaccination against infection with pneumococci, papillomaviruses, hepatitis A, and pertussis.

• Covers newly recognized enteroviruses causing paralysis (E-A71, E-D68); emerging viral infections such as Ebola, Zika, Marburg, SARS, and MERS; and important updates on prevention and treatment of C. difficile infection, including new tests that diagnose or falsely over-diagnose infectious diseases.

• Offers fully revised content on bacterial pathogenesis, antibiotic use and toxicity, the human microbiome and its effects on health and disease, immunological mechanisms and immunodeficiency, and probiotics and alternative approaches to treatment of infectious diseases.

• Discusses up-to-date topics such as use of the new PCR panels for diagnosis of meningitis, diarrhea and pneumonia; current management of infected orthopedic implant infections; newly recognized infections transmitted by black-legged ticks in the USA: Borrelia miyamotoi and Powassan virus; infectious complications of new drugs for cancer; new drugs for resistant bacteria and mycobacteria; new guidelines for diagnosis and therapy of HIV infections; and new vaccines against herpes zoster, influenza, meningococci.

• PPID continues its tradition of including leading experts from a truly global community, including authors from Australia, Canada and countries in Europe, Asia, and South America.

• Includes regular updates online for the life of the edition.

• Features more than 1,500 high-quality, full-color photographs―with hundreds new to this edition.

• Enhanced eBook version included with purchase, which allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

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

• 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

The fully revised second edition of the Encyclopedia of Heart Diseases is an ideal resource for practicing clinicians and researchers. Available in print, online, and with dual access, it is a clear and comprehensive aggregation of the most crucial information and essential data on cardiovascular diseases and therapeutics.

Comprised of over 95 entries with regular online updates, the Encyclopedia of Heart Diseases is fully referenced, and major points of interests are hyperlinked to complementary sections. Each entry is logically and superbly written, providing accurate core knowledge of pathogenesis, pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnostic techniques, and management strategies. Specific detail is paid to technological advances in imaging and diagnostics. Therapy focused entries give powerful insights into not only prescribing drug regimens, but also into the controversies surrounding their use.

This major reference work is invaluable for all those involved in the care of cardiovascular patients. From the front-line practitioner to the basic science researcher to the student in training, the Encyclopedia of Heart Diseases offers an astute authoritative guide to navigating an immense body of fascinating information. From the trainee to the internist and cardiologist, all will find it useful. It is an essential resource for medical libraries and academic institutions worldwide.

From the Foreword:

So, what would we want from an encyclopedia on heart disease? Ideally, a book would be comprehensive, yet concise, and be practically oriented, and explain pathophysiology and treatment. In addition, it should be accessible online so that it can be accessed at the bedside or anywhere.

Dr. Khan has written exactly such a book. Encyclopedia of Heart Diseases is comprehensive, yet concise, and very practically oriented. Importantly, it takes a step-by-step approach, walking the reader through a thoroughpathophysiology of conditions, their evaluation and treatment. For therapies, he provides the mechanism of the drug, its doses, side effects and clinical efficacy.

...A terrific online resource with all the information you need!

- Christopher P. Cannon, MD, TIMI Study Group, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA

A Doody's Core Title for 2023!

The bestselling, go-to guide to the dermatologic conditions most often encountered in primary care―updated to reflect the latest developments in the field

For more than three decades, Fitzpatrick’s Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology has remained one of the bestselling dermatology books in the world. This concise, quick-reference guide has virtually defined the field for thousands of physicians, dermatology residents, and medical students. Covering the most essential content on skin problems, this updated ninth edition combines laser-precise color images of skin lesions along with an overview of epidemiology and pathophysiology, and detailed information on diagnosis and treatment.

Features:

• Extensively revised and expanded with new material
• Complete update of etiology, pathogenesis, management, and therapy
• Over 1,000 full-color images
• Color-coded 4-part organization facilitates review at a glance
• ICD-10 codes are included for each disease
• Many images highlight skin disease in different ethnic populations
• Bonus Content: Online videos

The Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations, Dr. Frank H. Netter’s decades of work devoted to depicting each of the major body systems, has been updated and brought into modern context. The second edition of the legendary "green books" offers Netter’s timeless work, now arranged and enhanced by modern text and radiologic imaging contributed by field-leading doctors and teachers from world-renowned medical institutions, and supplemented with new illustrations created by master artist-physician, Carlos Machado, and other top medical illustrators working in the Netter tradition.

The Complete Package includes all 9 volumes (14 books):

The Cardiovascular System

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

The Integumentary System

The Musculoskeletal System

The Nervous System

The Reproductive System

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Gain a quick understanding of complex topics―each addressed on 1-2 pages-- from a concise text-atlas format that provides a context bridge between primary and specialized medicine.

Clearly see the connection between basic and clinical sciences with an integrated overview of normal structure and function as it relates to pathologic conditions.

Apply a visual approach--with the classic Netter art, updated illustrations, and modern imaging--to normal and abnormal body function and the clinical presentation of the patient.

Tap into the perspectives of renowned editors and contributors that reflect the current global consensus.

Approx. 2600 illustrations (2300 in full color)

Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022and 2023!


For more than 30 years, health care providers have turned to The Only EKG Book You’ll Ever Need for Dr. Malcolm S. Thaler’s clear and concise guidance on EKG use in everyday practice. Ideal for readers at all levels of experience, the tenth edition of this straightforward, highly visual resource presents must-know information on using an EKG to diagnose cardiac and non-cardiac conditions, with numerous EKG strips, clear illustrations, clinical examples, and case studies throughout. From cover to cover, Dr. Thaler’s commitment to “keeping simple things simple and making complicated things easy to understand” helps you learn and understand how to best use an EKG in actual clinical settings.

• Provides more than 200 EKG strips, including many new to this edition

• Includes updated clinical scenarios and case studies, step-by-step instructions, newly clarified concepts, and high-quality illustrations throughout

• Uses a lighthearted, lively writing style designed to be compelling and minimize confusion of principles discussed

• Outlines processes for identifying and interpreting arrhythmias, myocardial infarctions, hypertrophy, atrial fibrillation, and other disorders

• Advises on the dangers of over-reliance on computer interpretations and includes many other practical considerations that other books leave out
   

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Improving healthcare and staying healthy is one of the most discussed and important issues in our society. Technology has played and will play an important role in many aspects of the healthcare system, and it offers new and better ways to solve the key health problems of the new century.

This book describes valued contributions of technology for improving hospital and home healthcare, and gives a perspective on how they will influence critical aspects of future medical care. It provides an overview and discussion of trends, presents the state-of-the-art of important research areas, and highlights recent breakthrough results in selected fields, giving an outlook on game-changing developments in the coming decades.

The material is arranged in 6 parts and a total of 31 chapters. The healthcare areas addressed are: General advances and trends in healthcare technology, diagnostic imaging, integration of imaging and therapy, molecular medicine, medical information technology and personal healthcare.

The leading textbook of hospital medicine – completely updated to reflect today’s challenges

A Doody’s Core Title for 2022!

Since its publication in 2012, Principles and Practice of Hospital Medicine, Second Edition has become the field’s premier resource. Comprehensive, authoritative, and practical, this landmark text provides a solid grounding in clinical, organizational, and administrative areas central to the practice of hospital medicine.

The Second Edition has been completely updated to reflect the evolving practice responsibilities of hospitalists. Examples include value-based medicine, expanded surgical content, bedside clinical reasoning, and a new segment devoted to rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. This edition also features a more accessible and streamlined full-color design enriched by more than 600 illustrations. Each clinical chapter opens with boxed Key Clinical Questions that are addressed in the text and summarized in hundreds of tables. Case studies demonstrate how to apply this information specifically to the management of hospitalized patients.

Representing the expertise of more than two hundred renowned contributors, Principles and Practice of Hospital Medicine, Second Edition is logically divided into six sections:

• The Specialty of Hospital Medicine and Systems of Care
• Medical Consultation
• Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Care
• The Approach to the Patient at the Bedside
• Diagnostic Testing and Procedures
• Clinical Conditions in the Inpatient Setting

Principles and Practice of Hospital Medicine, Second Edition is essential reading for clinicians who strive to optimize inpatient care and sharpen their leadership skills.