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Known for its full-colour, visually appealing format as well as easy accessibility to must-know information, Illustrated Textbook of Paediatrics provides comprehensive, authoritative coverage of the undergraduate curriculum in paediatrics and child health. The seventh edition of the highly regarded "Sunflower Book" has been updated with new content throughout, while retaining hundreds of high-quality colour images and diagrams, key points, summary boxes, case histories, and more-all designed to help medical students, residents, and trainees approaching specialty exams in paediatrics master the essential content needed in this fast-changing area. Covers all aspects of paediatrics, from examination, normal child development, and emergencies to perinatal, neonatal, and adolescent medicine, including all relevant diseases and disorders Features numerous high-quality images and diagrams, key points, case histories, and summaries to aid understanding and revision Includes recent advances in genetics, immunisation, diabetes and emergency paediatrics, plus a new chapter on practical procedures and interpretation of investigations Addresses the curriculum requirements for undergraduate paediatrics and the MLA (Medical Licensing Assessment) as well as core knowledge for the MRCPCH theory examinations An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud