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The source of choice for concise and easy-to-use guidance on the latest advances in therapeutics. More than 300 leading practitioners from 15 countries describe their preferred techniques for managing hundreds of common disorders affecting every organ system. With more than 90% new authorship, each chapter offers fresh perspectives on the hottest topics. Each condition (nearly 300) is addressed by an international authority with extensive experience specific to the topic. Extensive index facilitates rapid recovery of information. Consistent, logical organization enables readers to find and retrieve therapeutic information quickly Selected by librarians as a "first-purchase selection" on the Brandon/Hill selected list of books and journals for the small medical library. Updated yearly under the expert editorial leadership of Drs. Rakel and Bope-making this one of the most trusted resources worldwide More than 90% new authorship provides all new approaches to therapy. Information on recently approved and soon-to-be-approved drugs, as well timely information on herbal products. Revised appendix includes Body Mass Indicator table. Offers up-to-date information on hot topics such as bioterrorism immunization practices HIV disease acute bronchitis sleep apnea tuberculosis acute leukemia in adults and children diabetes mellitus obesity osteoporosis impotence Parkinsonism rehabilitation of the stroke patient rheumatoid arthritis diseases of the breast menopause. Features new information on Anthrax