edited by Maxine A. Papadakis, Stephen J. McPhee, associate editor Michael W. Rabow
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
Fifty-sixth edition
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xiv, 1902 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations (some color) ;
Dimensions
26 cm
GENERAL NOTES
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"A Lange medical book."
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"Previous editions copyright 2000 through 2015 by McGraw-Hill Education: copyright 1987 through 1999 by Appleton & Lange; copyright 1962 through 1986 by Lange Medical Publications"--Title page verso
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Here are just a few of the many exciting new additions and updates : New information on Zika, dengue, chikungunya, MERS and other infections ; Two new online chapters: Lesbian & Bisexual Women's Health and Transgender Health & Disease Prevention ; Update on influenza pneumococcal, HPV, and meningococcal vaccines ; Latest information on new therapies for inflammatory bowel disease ; Revised recommendations for cardiovascular prevention methods ; Recent advances in diagnosis and treatment of Clostridium difficile infections ; New FDA approved medications for diabetes mellitus and hypercholesterolemia ; Extensively revised material on alcoholism ; Latest information on treatment options for obesity ; Expanded online Podiatry chapter
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Includes : Strong emphasis on the practical aspects of clinical diagnosis and patient management throughout the broad fields of internal medicine ; Full review of internal medicine and additional primary care topics, such as gynecology and obstetrics, dermatology, neurology, ophthalmology, geriatrics, and palliative care ; The only text with an annual update on HIV/AIDS and new emerging viral diseases ; Specific disease prevention information ; Medication treatment tables, with indexed trade names and updated prices - plus helpful diagnostic and treatment algorithms ; Updated PMID numbers for quick reference ; Many full-color photographs and illustrations