Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2009

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The #1 annually updated text in internal medicine — trusted, authoritative, and essential to daily practiceA Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE!5 STAR DOODY'S REVIEWThis book has the benefit of being updated yearly and thus has stood the test of time for recognizing what is helpful and what works. It is well worth the price and a great addition to a primary care practitioner's library.—Doody's Review ServiceCMDT delivers the most current insights into signs, symptoms, epidemiology, etiology, and treatment for over 1,000 diseases and disorders. Turn to any topic, and you'll find on-the-spot, evidence-based answers that reflect the most recent developments in diagnosis and treatment. This concise, authoritative reference gets you up to speed—fast—on the latest medical advances, prevention strategies, cost-effective treatments, and more.Putting you and the experts on the same page:Comprehensive coverage of inpatient and outpatient care, focusing on the diagnostic tools relevant to your day-to-day practiceFull review of all primary care topics, including gynecology, obstetrics, dermatology, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, psychiatry, neurology, toxicology, and urologyOnly text with an annual review of advances in HIV treatmentEssentials of Diagnosis for most diseases/disordersHundreds of quick-access drug treatment tables, with indexed trade names and updated drug pricesICD codes featured on inside coversDiagnostic and treatment algorithms present important information in an at-a-glance styleUp-to-date references provide peer-reviewed, evidence-based informationNew to this edition:Color insert expanded to 16 pagesLatest developments in HIV infection, including new drugs, recommended treatment regimens, and antiretroviral drug resistanceAll new chapter on hemostasis and antithrombotic therapyCompletely revamped End of Life Chapter, now called Palliative Care & Pain Management to reflect its new emphasisSections on asthma (includes 2007 NAEPP guidelines) and palpitationsMore algorithms throughout and increased coverage of Canadian and International Guidelines