Current Medical Diagnosis And Treatment 2017

Turn the latest research into improved patient outcomes with the #1 annual guide to internal medicine and clinical practice A Doody's Core Title for 2017! Written by clinicians 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 information 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. Here’s why CMDT is an essential reference for any primary care setting: • Strong emphasis on the practical aspects of clinical diagnosis and patient management throughout the broad fields of internal medicine • Full review of internal medicine and additional primary care topics, such as gynecology and obstetrics, dermatology, neurology, ophthalmology, geriatrics, and palliative care • The only text with an annual update on HIV/AIDS and new emerging viral diseases • Specific disease prevention information • Medication treatment tables, with indexed trade names and updated prices – plus helpful diagnostic and treatment algorithms • Updated PMID numbers for quick reference • Many full-color photographs and illustrations Here are just a few of the many exciting new additions and updates: • New information on Zika, dengue, chikungunya, MERS and other infections • Two new online chapters: Lesbian & Bisexual Women’s Health and Transgender Health & Disease Prevention • Update on influenza pneumococcal, HPV, and meningococcal vaccines • Latest information on new therapies for inflammatory bowel disease • Revised recommendations for cardiovascular prevention methods • Recent advances in diagnosis and treatment of Clostridium difficile infections • New FDA approved medications for diabetes mellitus and hypercholesterolemia • Extensively revised material on alcoholism • Latest information on treatment options for obesity • Expanded online Podiatry chapter

Know what the experts know and incorporate it into your daily practice with the #1 annual guide to internal medicine INCLUDES 7 ONLINE-ONLY CHAPTERS AT NO ADDITIONAL COST! Visit: www.AccessMedicine.com/CMDT A Doody’s Core Title for 2019! Written by clinicians renowned in their respective fields, CMDT offers the most current insight into epidemiology, symptoms, signs, 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 diagnostic 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 •Update of newly emerging infections and their treatments •Specific disease prevention information •Hundreds of medication tables, with indexed trade names and updated prices – plus helpful diagnostic and treatment algorithms •Recent references with PMID numbers •Full-color photographs and illustrations (many new to this edition) HERE ARE SOME OF THE MANY UPDATES AND ADDITIONS: •Revised section on pain management at the end of life •Updated ACC/AHA guidelines for treatment of valvular disease •New ACC/AHA and Hypertension Canada blood pressure guidelines •New FDA approved medications for treatment of breast cancer •New colon cancer screening recommendations from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force •Acclaimed annual update of HIV/AIDS •New classification of epilepsy •Revised recommendations for treating hepatitis C virus-associated kidney disease •Revised chapter on psychiatric disordersNew FDA approved medication for gastric adenocarcinoma •Updated information about treating spinal muscular atrophy

Authoritative clinical guidance on more than 500 diseases and disorders is just seconds away! When every second counts, turn to Quick Answers to Medical Diagnosis & Treatment -- the ultimate on-call and office companion. This streamlined, alphabetically arranged reference delivers evidence-based diagnosis and treatment information on more than 500 diseases and disorders regularly encountered in hospital and outpatient settings. Features: A time-saving bulleted presentation that allows you to immediately access critical information Content derived from CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment, the world's most trusted annually updated internal medicine text Every disease entry includes: Key Features: essentials of diagnosis and general considerations Clinical Findings: symptoms and signs and differential diagnosis Diagnosis: laboratory tests, imaging studies, and diagnostic procedures For most disease entries you'll also find: Treatment: medications, surgery, and therapeutic procedures Outcomes: complications, prognosis, when to refer and when to admit Evidence: up-to-date clinical guidelines, targeted references, and web sites for clinicians and patients A section of pertinent tables and figures that show specific diagnostic and treatment options to help you find the best solution to immediate clinical problems

The most popular annual guide of its kind―fully revised and updated to reflect all new clinical developments in every field of medicine For 60+ years, CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment―the flagship volume of the renowned Lange medical series―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 you to find the answers you need quickly and easily. CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2022 focuses completely on solving practical bedside clinical issues without spending too much time on pathophysiology. It includes full review of all primary care topics, including gynecology, obstetrics, dermatology, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, psychiatry, neurology, toxicology, and urology. You'll find everything you need to know about inpatient and outpatient care, along the with the most relevant diagnostic tools for day-to-day practice.

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

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.