"A Lange medical book."

"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

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

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

Chapter 1. Disease prevention & health promotion -- Chapter 2. Common symptoms -- Chapter 3. Preoperative evaluation & perioperative management -- Chapter 4. Geriatric disorders -- Chapter 5. Palliative care & pain management -- Chapter 6. Dermatologic disorders -- Chapter 7. Disorders of the eyes & lids -- Chapter 8. Ear, nose, & throat disorders -- Chapter 9. Pulmonary disorders -- Chapter 10. Heart disease -- Chapter 11. Systemic hypertension -- Chapter 12. Blood vessel & lymphatic disorders -- Chapter 13. Blood disorders -- Chapter 14. Disorders of hemostasis, thrombosis, & antithrombotic therapy -- Chapter 15. Gastrointestinal disorders -- Chapter 16. Liver, biliary tract & pancreas disorders -- Chapter 17. Breast disorders -- Chapter 18. Gynecologic disorders -- Chapter 19. Obstetrics & obstetric disorders -- Chapter 20. Rheumatologic, immunologic, & allergic disorders -- Chapter 21. Electrolyte & acid-base disorders -- Chapter 22. Kidney disease -- Chapter 23. Urologic disorders -- Chapter 24. Nervous system disorders -- Chapter 25. Psychiatric disorders -- Chapter 26. Endocrine disorders -- Chapter 27. Diabetes mellitus & hypoglycemia -- Chapter 28. Lipid disorders -- Chapter 29. Nutritional disorders -- Chapter 30. Common problems in infectious diseases & antimicrobial therapy -- Chapter 31. HIV infection and AIDS -- Chapter 32. Viral & rickettsial infections -- Chapter 33. Bacterial & chlamydial infections -- Chapter 34. Spirochetal infections -- Chapter 35. Protozoal & helminthic infections -- Chapter 36. Mycotic infections -- Chapter 37. Disorders related to environmental emergencies -- Chapter 38. Poisoning -- Chapter 39. Cancer --Chapter 40. Inherited disorders -- Chapter 41. Sports medicine & oupatient orthopedics -- e1. Anti-infective hemotherapeutic & antibiotic agents -- e2. Fundamentals of human genetics -- Chapter 40. Clinical genetic disorders -- Chapter 41. Sports medicine & outpatient orthopedics -- e3. Diagnostic testing & medical decision making -- e4. Information technology in patient care -- e5. Integrative medicine -- e6 Podiatric disorders --e7. Women's health issues -- e8. Lesbian & bisexual women's health -- e9. Transgender health & disease prevention -- e10. Appendix: Therapeutic drug monitoring & laboratory reference intervals