CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2020

CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment is the most comprehensive, reliable, and timely reference available to answer common questions that arise in everyday clinical practice. Readers will find authoritative, evidence-based coverage of more than 1,000 diseases and disorders along with a concise, yet thorough synopsis of diagnosis and treatment.

Written in a clear, easy-to-read style, this trusted classic covers all aspects of outpatient and inpatient care and includes discussion of new developments and breakthroughs in medicine. Presented in full colour, CMDT covers every aspect of general medicine, with an emphasis on prevention and cost-effective strategies.

You’ll find authoritative, evidence-based coverage of more than 1,000 diseases and disorders including concise, yet thorough synopsis of diagnosis and treatment. Presented in full-color, this single source reference has been fully updated with the latest developments and breakthroughs in medicine, guidelines, references, drug prices, and more. This essential clinical companion features:

 • A strong emphasis on the practical aspects of clinical diagnosis and patient management

• Detailed review of all internal medicine disciplines, including geriatrics, preventive medicine, and palliative care, plus gynecology and obstetrics, dermatology, ophthalmology, neurology, psychiatry, and more

• An annual update on HIV/AIDS and other new, emerging viral infections

 • Specific information regarding disease prevention and prognosis

• Medication treatment tables, with indexed trade names and updated prices

• Key recent references on each topic with PMID numbers for quick online access

 • Many full-color photographs, tables, figures and other illustrations Here are some of the many updates and additions:

 • Extensive updating of tables and images

• New FDA-approved medication for multiple sclerosis

 • New summary of recommended FDA treatment regimens for hepatitis C

 • U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations for osteoporosis, prostate cancer, ovarian cancer, and cervical cancer

• Extensive update of immune modulation therapy and adjuvant treatments of breast cancer

 • Targeted therapies for advanced non-small cell lung cancers

• Thoroughly revised chapter on viral and rickettsial infections, including recent measles, polio, and acute flaccid paralysis outbreaks, and on related immunizations

• Clarification of the appropriate role of opioids and buprenorphine formulations in chronic pain management

• Revised section on health care for sexual and gender minority patients

 • Information on new biologic agents for asthma, and many other disorders

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Authors

Preface

1. Disease Prevention & Health Promotion

2. Common Symptoms

3. Preoperative Evaluation & Perioperative Management

4. Geriatric Disorders

5. Palliative Care & Pain Management

6. Dermatologic Disorders

7. Disorders of the Eyes & Lids

8. Ear, Nose, & Throat Disorders

9. Pulmonary Disorders

10. Heart Disease

11. Systemic Hypertension

12. Blood Vessel & Lymphatic Disorders

13. Blood Disorders

14. Disorders of Hemostasis, Thrombosis, & Antithrombotic Therapy

15. Gastrointestinal Disorders

16. Liver, Biliary Tract, & Pancreas Disorders

17. Breast Disorders

18. Gynecologic Disorders

19. Obstetrics & Obstetric Disorders

20. Rheumatologic, Immunologic, & Allergic Disorders

21. Electrolyte & Acid-Base Disorders

22. Kidney Disease

23. Urologic Disorders

24. Nervous System Disorders

25. Psychiatric Disorders

26. Endocrine Disorders

27. Diabetes Mellitus & Hypoglycemia

28. Lipid Disorders

29. Nutritional Disorders

30. Common Problems in Infectious Diseases & Antimicrobial Therapy

31. HIV Infection & AIDS

32. Viral & Rickettsial Infections

33. Bacterial & Chlamydial Infections

34. Spirochetal Infections

35. Protozoal & Helminthic Infections

36. Mycotic Infections

37. Disorders Related to Environmental Emergencies

38. Poisoning

39. Cancer

40. Genetic & Genomic Disorders

41. Sports Medicine & Outpatient Orthopedics

42. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Health

Index