Cecil essentials of medicine
By: editor-in-chief, Thomas E. Andreoli ; editors, Charles C.J. Carpenter, Robert C. Griggs, Joseph Loscalzo.
Contributors: Andreoli, Thomas E., 1935-; Cecil, Russell L. 1881-1965.
Edition: 6th ed.
Publisher: Saunders
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Philadelphia, Pa
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1184
Subjects: Internal Medicine
Other titles: Essentials of medicine
Description: This book lays the groundwork for effective diagnosis and treatment and encapsulating the core of internal medicine in an easy-to-read format. From recent developments in genetics and immunology to innovations in therapeutic approaches, readers will find concise coverage of today's best concepts and techniques.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Sect. I. Introduction to molecular medicine; title: Sect. II. Decision making in medical practice; title: Sect. III. Cardiovascular disease; title: Sect. IV. Pulmonary and critical care medicine; title: Sect. V. Renal disease; title: Sect. VI. Gastrointestinal disease; title: Sect. VII. Diseases of the liver and biliary system; title: Sect. IX. Oncologic disease; title: Sect. X. Metabolic disease; title: Sect. XI. Endocrine disease; title: Sect. XII. Women's health; title: Sect. XIII. Men's health; title: Sect. XIV. Disease of bone and bone mineral metabolism; title: Sect. XV. Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disease; title: Sect. XVI. Infectious disease; title: Sect. XVII. Bioterrorism; title: Sect. XVIII. Neurologic disease; title: Sect. XIX. The aging patient; title: Sect. XX. Substance abuse.