Author(s): Maxine A. Papadakis; Stephen J. McPhee; Michael W. Rabow; Kenneth R. McQuaid

Clinical & Internal Medicine

Innovative "Year in Review" table highlights what's new in this edition, Guidelines from the American College of Cardiology/American Heart and European Society of Cardiology, Guidelines from the American Gastroenterological Association about initial trial of empiric iron therapy for patients with iron deficiency anemia, New tables outlining causes of secondary hypertension and updated classification of pulmonary hypertension, Integration of material regarding SARS-CoV-2 throughout the text, New FDA-approved medications for transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia; virally suppressed HIV infection and multidrug-resistant HIV; heart failure; breast cancer; and contraception, New online images in Dermatologie Disorders, Eye & Eyelid Disorders, Blood Disorders, and Blood Vessel & Lymphatic Disorders chapters, For 60+ years, Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 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. This updated edition reflects the latest medical research, advances, treatments, guidelines, and approved medications. Packed with new and revised content, this essential resource includes full review of all internal medicine disciplines. You'll find everything you need to know about adult inpatient and outpatient care, along with the most relevant diagnostic tools for day-to-day practice. Emphasis on the practical aspects of clinical diagnosis and pain management, Coverage of more than 1,000 diseases and disorders, Hundreds of quick-access drug treatment tables, with indexed trade names and updated drug prices, Diagnostic/treatment algorithms present critical information in an at-a-glance format, Recent references provide peer-reviewed, evidence-based information and PMID numbers for quick online access, Annual update on newly emerging viral infections, including SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19, HIV/AIDS, Ebola, and Zika viruses, Hundreds of full-color photographs and illustrations Book jacket.