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The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy

The long-awaited 20th edition of one of medicine's bestselling references, completely revised and updated, offers easy access to the information clinicians need for accurate and effective diagnosis and therapy.

Robert S. Porter (Editor-in-chief)

9780911910421

Hardback, published 27 March 2018

3500 pages
28 x 19 x 13.4 cm, 0.666 kg

"The readability and relevance to clinical practice is outstanding"

Back by popular demand: the world's most widely-used medical reference, now in its 20th edition. The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy has been thoroughly updated and expanded with a larger trim size to include 40% new and revised content, including 36 new chapters with more than 200 tables and 100 figures.

Packed with essential information on diagnosing and treating medical disorders, this comprehensive guide was written by a team of renowned medical experts. It is intended for everyday use by healthcare professionals to ensure delivery of the best care to their patients. The new Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy makes it easy to find the right information at the moment it's needed, with the help of section thumb tabs. It is a must-have for medical students, residents, practicing physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals.

  • New larger trim 7 3/4 x 9 1/4 to accommodate 40% new content

  • 36 completely new chapters

  • Revised and expanded chapters in Cardiovascular, Genitourinary, Gynecologic, Neurologic, Pregnancy, and Infants and Children

  • Pediatrics and trauma section significantly revised and expanded

  • Key Points summarize the facts at-a-glance

  • New Pearls & Pitfalls highlight noteworthy medical info and areas of caution

  • 16-page full-color insert aids visual recognition of skin, eye, and oral disorders

Guide for Readers

Abbreviations

Editors and Editorial Board

Consultants

Contributors

1 Nutritional Disorders

2 Gastrointestinal Disorders

3 Hepatic and Biliary Disorders

4 Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders

5 Pulmonary Disorders

6 Critical Care Medicine

7 Cardiovascular Disorders

8 Ear, Nose, and Throat, and Disorders

9 Dental Disorders

10 Eye Disorders

11 Dermatologic Disorders

12 Hematology and Oncology

13 Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders

14 Immunology; Allergic Disorders

15 Infectious Diseases

16 Psychiatric Disorders

17 Neurologic Disorders

18 Genitourinary Disorders

19 Gynecology and Obstetrics

20 Pediatrics

21 Geriatrics

22 Clinical Pharmacology

23 Injuries; Poisoning

24 Special Subjects

Appendixes

Ready Reference Guides

Normal Laboratory Values

Trade Names of Some Commonly Used Drugs

Index

Subject Areas: Clinical & internal medicine [MJ]
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