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Known for its concise, easy-to-read writing style and comprehensive coverage, Cecil Essentials of Medicine has been a favorite of students, residents, and instructors through nine outstanding editions. This revised 10th Edition continues the tradition of excellence with a focus on high-yield core knowledge of key importance to anyone entering or established in the field of internal medicine. Fully revised and updated by editors Edward J. Wing and Fred J. Schiffman, along with other leading teachers and experts in the field, Cecil Essentials remains clinically focused and solidly grounded in basic science. New focus on high-yield, core knowledge necessary for clerkships or residencies in medicine, with concise, complete coverage of the core principles of medicine and how they apply to patient care. Each section describes key physiology and biochemistry, followed by comprehensive accounts of the diseases of the organ system or field covered in the chapters. Full-color design enhances readability and retention of concepts, while numerous imaging videos cover cardiovascular disease, endoscopy, sphincterotomy, and more. Superb images and photographs vividly illustrate the appearance and clinical features of disease. New chapters cover Women's Cancer and Transitions in Care from Children to Adults with Pulmonary Disease. Student Consult features include web-only extras, additional figures and tables, clinical photos, radiologic images, video procedures, imaging studies, and audio recordings. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

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Author:   Edward J. Wing (Professor of Medicine; The Warren Alpert Medical School; Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island) ,  Fred J. Schiffman
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Edition:   10th edition
Weight:   3.380kg
ISBN:  

9780323722711

ISBN 10:   0323722717
Pages:   1248
Publication Date:   05 July 2021
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By:   9780443287916
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

I Introduction to Medicine 1. Introduction to Medicine II Cardiovascular Disease 2. Structure and Function of the Normal Heart and Blood Vessels 3. Evaluation of the Patient with Cardiovascular Disease 4. Diagnostic Tests and Procedures in the Patient with Cardiovascular Disease 5. Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy 6. Congenital Heart Disease 7. Valvular Heart Disease 8. Coronary Heart Disease 9. Cardiac Arrhythmias 10. Pericardial and Myocardial Disease 11. Other Cardiac Topics 12. Vascular Diseases and Hypertension III Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine 13. Lung in Health and Disease 14. General Approach to Patients with Respiratory Disorders 15. Evaluating Lung Structure and Function 16. Obstructive Lung Diseases 17. Interstitial Lung Diseases 18. Pulmonary Vascular Diseases 19. Disorders of the Pleura, Mediastinum, and Chest Wall 20. Respiratory Failure 21. Transitions in Care from Pediatric to Adult Providers for Individuals with Pulmonary Disease IV Preoperative and Postoperative Care 22. Preoperative and Postoperative Care V Renal Disease 23. Renal Structure and Function 24. Approach to the Patient with Renal Disease 25. Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders 26. Glomerular Diseases 27. Major Nonglomerular Disorders of the Kidney 28. Vascular Disorders of the Kidney 29. Acute Kidney Injury 30. Chronic Kidney Disease VI Gastrointestinal Disease 31. Common Clinical Manifestations of Gastrointestinal Disease: Abdominal Pain 32. Common Clinical Manifestations of Gastrointestinal Disease: Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage 33. Common Clinical Manifestations of Gastrointestinal Disease: Malabsorption 34. Common Clinical Manifestations of Gastrointestinal Disease: Diarrhea 35. Endoscopic and Imaging Procedures 36. Esophageal Disorders 37. Diseases of the Stomach and Duodenum 38. Inflammatory Bowel Disease 39. Diseases of the Pancreas VII Diseases of the Liver and Biliary System 40. Laboratory Tests in Liver Disease 41. Jaundice 42. Acute and Chronic Hepatitis 43. Acute Liver Failure 44. Cirrhosis of the Liver and Its Complications 45. Disorders of the Gallbladder and Biliary Tract VIII Hematologic Disease 46. Hematopoiesis and Hematopoietic Failure 47. Clonal Disorders of the Hematopoietic Stem Cell 48. Disorders of Red Blood Cells 49. Clinical Disorders of Neutrophils 50. Disorders of Lymphocytes 51. Normal Hemostasis 52. Disorders of Hemostasis: Bleeding 53. Disorders of Hemostasis: Thrombosis IX Oncologic Disease 54. Cancer Biology and Etiologic Factors 55. Cancer Epidemiology and Cancer Prevention 56. Principles of Cancer Therapy 57. Lung Cancer 58. Gastrointestinal Cancers 59. Genitourinary Cancers 60. Breast Cancer 61. Gynecological Cancer 62. Other Solid Tumors (Head and Neck, Sarcomas, Melanoma, Unknown Primary) 63. Complications of Cancer and Cancer Treatment X Endocrine Disease and Metabolic Disease 64. Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis 65. Thyroid Gland 66. Adrenal Gland 67. Male Reproductive Endocrinology 68. Diabetes Mellitus, Hypoglycemia 69. Obesity 70. Malnutrition, Nutritional Assessment, and Nutritional Support in Adult Patients 71. Disorders of Lipid Metabolism XI Women's Health 72. Women's Health Topics XII Men's Health 73. Men's Health Topics XIII Diseases of Bone and Bone Mineral Metabolism 74. Normal Physiology of Bone and Mineral Homeostasis 75. Disorders of Serum Minerals 76. Metabolic Bone Diseases 77. Osteoporosis XIV Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disease 78. Approach to the Patient with Rheumatic Disease 79. Rheumatoid Arthritis 80. Spondyloarthropathies 81. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 82. Systemic Sclerosis 83. Systemic Vasculitis 84. Crystal Arthropathies 85. Osteoarthritis 86. Nonarticular Soft Tissue Disorders 87. Rheumatic Manifestations of Systemic Disorders and Sjögren's Syndrome XV Infectious Disease 88. Host Defenses Against Infection 89. Laboratory Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases 90. Fever and Febrile Syndromes 91. Bacteremia and Sepsis Syndromes 92. Infections of the Central Nervous System 93. Infections of the Head and Neck 94. Infections of the Lower Respiratory Tract 95. Infections of the Heart and Blood Vessels 96. Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infections 97. Intra-Abdominal Infections 98. Infectious Diarrhea 99. Infections Involving Bones and Joints 100. Infections of the Urinary Tract 101. Health Care-Associated Infections 102. Sexually Transmitted Infections 103. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection 104. Infections in the Immunocompromised Host 105. Infectious Diseases of Travelers: Protozoal and Helminthic Infections XVI Neurologic Disease 106. Neurologic Evaluation of the Patient 107. Disorders of Consciousness 108. Disorders of Sleep 109. Cortical Syndromes 110. Dementia and Memory Disturbances 111. Major Disorders of Mood, Thoughts, and Behavior 112. Autonomic Nervous System Disorders 113. Headache, Neck and Back Pain, and Cranial Neuralgias 114. Disorders of Vision and Hearing 115. Dizziness and Vertigo 116. Disorders of the Motor System 117. Congenital, Developmental, and Neurocutaneous Disorders 118. Cerebrovascular Disease 119. Traumatic Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury 120. Epilepsy 121. Central Nervous System Tumors 122. Demyelinating and Inflammatory Disorders 123. Neuromuscular Diseases: Disorders of the Motor Neuron and Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Disease 124. Muscle Diseases 125. Neuromuscular Junction Disease XVII Geriatrics 126. The Aging Patient XVIII Palliative Care 127. Palliative Care XIX Alcohol and Substance Use 128. Alcohol and Substance Use

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"""This edition continues the tradition of extraordinary excellence in defining the standard of medical care for which Cecil Essentials of Medicine is renowned."" ©Doody's Review Service, 2022, Vincent F Carr, DO, MSA, FACC, FACP (Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences) Doody's Score: 4 Stars!"

This edition continues the tradition of extraordinary excellence in defining the standard of medical care for which Cecil Essentials of Medicine is renowned. (c)Doody's Review Service, 2022, Vincent F Carr, DO, MSA, FACC, FACP (Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences) Doody's Score: 4 Stars!

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