The ultimate on-the-spot resource, this volume features authoritative yet concise guidelines on pathophysiology, clinical signs, diagnosis and management of all internal medicine disorders. Expanded treatment is given to algorithms and diagnostic decision trees. Two-volume set. 1,500 illustrations, 200 in full color.
This description refers to the single-volume edition of a leading medical textbook synonymous with internal medicine. It remains the most authoritative and best-selling resource worldwide. Featuring a unique section on signs and symptoms, it offers comprehensive coverage of nearly all conditions encountered by physicians. The latest edition includes expanded and updated material on key medical topics, incorporating the most recent research findings and advances in diagnostics and treatment methodologies. Improvements include state-of-the-art coverage of over 4,700 diseases and disorders across various specialties, including oncology, infectious diseases, cardiology, and more. The new full-color format enhances learning with 665 illustrations, 175 clinical images, and numerous tables and algorithms designed for quick reference in everyday patient care. Virtually all chapters have been thoroughly revised, with the addition of new chapters on Critical Care Medicine. It features 145 algorithms for rapid clinical decision-making and 1,160 easy-access tables for vital information. The section on cardinal manifestations of disease provides in-depth coverage of major symptoms, guiding users to relevant disease chapters. This resource is essential for staying ahead in the practice of internal medicine.