[PDF] Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine Dennis L. Kasper, Eugene Braunwald, Stephen Hauser, Dan Longo, J. Larry Jameson, Anthony S. Fauci

THE NEW COLOR OF MEDICINEHUNDREDS OF DIAGRAMS AND CLINICAL PHOTOS INTEGRATED INTO THE TEXT – FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FULL COLOR*This description refers to the single-volume of Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 16/e.The Harrison’s name is synonymous with internal medicine. HPIM continues to be the most authoritative and #1 selling medical textbook throughout the world. From its unique section on signs and symptoms through to the most comprehensive coverage of most all conditions seen by physician’s, Harrison’s is the internal medicine reference of choice. Harrison’s 16th Edition features new, expanded, revised and updated material on the key topics in medical practice today. From the latest research findings to up-to-the-minute advances in diagnostic and treatment methodologies, Harrison’s puts the facts you need at your fingertips.The 16th Edition improves on a winning formula with:*State-of-the-art coverage of over 4,700 diseases and disorders-more than any other internal medicine text – in the areas of oncology and hematology; infectious diseases; cardiology; pulmonology; gastroenterology; clinical immunology; rheumatology; endocrinology; and neurology*A brand new full color format-665 full color drawings, 175 clinical and laboratory images, and hundreds of boxes, tables, and algorithms that use color to guide you to the information you need ASAP in everyday patient care*Thorough revision and updates of virtually all chapters*The addition of key new chapters – including extensive new coverage of Critical Care Medicine*145 algorithms for makingaccurate clinical decisions fast at the point of care*1,160 easy-access tables for immediate access to vital information and formulas*Cardinal manifestations of disease/signs and symptoms in 55 chapters (you’ll find yourself turning to this section over and over again). Here you will find all the major manifestations, such as fever, pain, aches and rash, presented in depth, with a referral that takes you to the disease section for the complete chapter.Stay a step ahead of everyday practice with the most authoritative, comprehensive, and useful guide to the entire spectrum of internal medicine.Dennis L. Kasper, M.D.William Ellery Channing Professor of MedicineProfessor of Microbiology and Molecular GeneticsHarvard Medical SchoolDirector, Channing LaboratoryDepartment of MedicineBrigham and Women’s HospitalBoston, MassaschusettsEugene Braunwald, AB, MD, MA (Hon), MD (Hon), ScD (Hon)Distinguished Hersey Profesor of MedicineHarvard Medical SchoolChairman, TIMI Study GroupBrigham and Women’s HospitalBoston, MassachussettsAnthony S. Fauci, MDChief, Laboratory of ImmunoregulationDirector, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesNational Institutes of HealthBethesda, MDStephen L. Hauser, MDRobert A. Fishman Distinguished Professor and ChairmanDepartment of NeurologyUniversity of California, San FranciscoSan Francisco, CADan L. Longo, MDScientific DirectorNational Institute on AgingNational Institutes of HealthBethesda, MDJ. Larry Jameson, MDIrving S. Cutter Professor and ChairmanDepartment of MedicineNorthwestern University Medical SchoolPhysician-in-Chief, Northwestern Memorial HospitalChicago, ILWithout question, HPIM features the highest profile board of editors among the competition (both print and online). All are world-class investigator/clinicians. Each editor meticulously edits every chapter and two editors read overlapping chapters. The usual rotation of editors results in Dennis Kasper (the infectious disease editor) as editor-in-chief for this edition. An exception has been made to the retirement policy so that Dr. Braunwald will stay on the project for one last edition. Dr. Braunwald brings to the book tremendous creative energy, wide knowledge of all areas of medicine and incomparable institutional memory. He will also a key player at all the editorial meetings and will help shape the overall direction for this new edition. Dr. Anthony Fauci is one of the most visible medical names in the world through this past work in the AIDS field and current role in the fight against bioterrorism.