Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine: 15th Edition, 2-Volume Set (Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine)

This is the first book in a two-volume set. Eminently readable, completely current, and dramatically revised, the new fifteenth edition of Harrison's PRINCIPLES OF INTERNAL MEDICINE raises the bar for internal medicine references. Featuring over 90 completely new chapters, HARRISON'S continues to provide the most authoritative record of internal medicine as practiced by the leading experts in the field. And it gives you the one comprehensive database that covers the full spectrum of issues you need to know NOW - basic science, pathophysiology, presenting clinical signs, diagnosis, and the latest treatment guidelines. More than 90 New Chapters * Expanded treatment with more algorithms and diagnostic decision trees * A new feature, Genetic Considerations, describes how new advances affect patient care * Clinical Guidelines now added throughout, provide evidence-based treatment strategies * Alternative Medicine...a detailed chapter covers this emerging field * New Chapter on Late Problems in Patients with Cancer * New guidelines on Adolescent Health Care * The latest in Gene Therapy with a new chapter on Screening, Prevention, and Counseling for Genetic Disorders * New chapter on Infertility and Fertility Control * Neurobiology of Disease highlights numerous advances made during "The disease of the Brain" * Late-breaking treatment information on multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's and more * A new color atlas of malaria-infected red blood cells This is the second book in a two-volume set. Eminently readable, completely current, and dramatically revised, the new fifteenth edition of Harrison's PRINCIPLES OF INTERNAL MEDICINE raises the bar for internal medicine references. Featuring over 90 completely new chapters, HARRISON'S continues to provide the most authoritative record of internal medicine as practiced by the leading experts in the field. And it gives you the one comprehensive database that covers the full spectrum of issues you need to know NOW - basic science, pathophysiology, presenting clinical signs, diagnosis, and the latest treatment guidelines. More than 90 New Chapters * Expanded treatment with more algorithms and diagnostic decision trees * A new feature, Genetic Considerations, describes how new advances affect patient care * Clinical Guidelines now added throughout, provide evidence-based treatment strategies * Alternative Medicine...a detailed chapter covers this emerging field * New Chapter on Late Problems in Patients with Cancer * New guidelines on Adolescent Health Care * The latest in Gene Therapy with a new chapter on Screening, Prevention, and Counseling for Genetic Disorders * New chapter on Infertility and Fertility Control * Neurobiology of Disease highlights numerous advances made during "The Disease of the Brain" * Late-breaking treatment information on multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's and more * A new color atlas of malaria-infected red blood cells Publisher's Description: Eminently Readable, Completely Current, And Dramatically Revised, The New Fifteenth Edition Of Harrison's Principles Of Internal Medicine Raises The Bar For Internal Medicine References. Featuring Over 90 Completely New Chapters, Harrison's Continues To Provide The Most Authoritative Record Of Internal Medicine As Practiced By The Leading Experts In The Field. And It Gives You The One Comprehensive Database That Covers The Full Spectrum Of Issues You Need To Know Now - Basic Science, Pathophysiology, Presenting Clinical Signs, Diagnosis, And The Latest Treatment Guidelines. Introduction To Clinical Medicine -- Cardinal Manifestations And Presentation Of Disease -- Genetics And Disease -- Clinical Pharmacology -- Nutrition -- Oncology And Hematology -- Infectious Diseases -- Disorders Of The Cardiovascular System -- Disorders Of The Respiratory System -- Disorders Of The Kidney And Urinary Tract -- Disorders Of The Gastrointestinal System -- Disorders Of The Immune System, Connective Tissue, And Joints -- Endocrinology And Metabolism -- Neurologic Disorders -- Environmental And Occupational Hazards. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. -- Expanded treatment with more algorithms and diagnostic decision trees-- A new feature, Genetic Considerations, describes how new advances affect patient care-- Clinical Guidelines now added throughout, provide evidence-based treatment strategies-- Alternative Medicine...a detailed chapter covers this emerging field-- New chapter on Late Problems in Patients with Cancer-- New guidelines on Adolescent Health Care-- The latest in Gene Therapy with a new chapter on Screening, Prevention, and Counseling for Genetic Disorders-- New chapter on Infertility and Fertility Control-- Neurobiology of Disease highlights numerous advances made during "The Decade of the Brain"-- Late-breaking treatment information on multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease. Alzheimer's and more-- A new color atlas of malaria-infected red blood cells This book is a treatise on all disorders & treatments in medicine. It is an authoritative & exhaustive book..basically a Bible for students of medicine. Each topic is authored by an expert in the field.It was first written & edited by Dr Harrison & Later By Dr Eugene Brunwald,Dr Isselbacher, Dr Fausi, Dr Kasper & other luminaries in the medical field. The more recent editions have been supplimented by a CD ROM with videos of examination & various test procedures which helps a physician to arrive at a diagnosis & treat the patient. Seeking to reflect modern medical practice, this volume explores strategies for understanding, diagnosing and managing disease. It reports key advances seen across the areas of internal medicine and discusses a wide range of topical issues, including ethics, disease prevention and genetics. Patients with disease of the respiratory system generally present because of symptoms, an abnormality on a chest radiograph, or both.