The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy by Mark H. Beer, Robert S. Porter, Thomas V. Jones

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The world's most widely used medical reference now features expanded clinical focus on each category of disorder, as well as more specific guidance on patient examinations. The thoroughly revised and updated 18th Edition is packed with essential information on diagnosing and treating medical disorders to help medical professionals deliver the best care to their patients. This handy, compact guide was written by a team of clinicians for everyday use. Designed for maximum clinical utility, the new Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy makes it easy to find the right information, right when it is needed. It is a must-have for medical students, residents, practicing physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals. Featuring:

• All new "approach" chapters
• All-new abstract summaries
• 341 total chapters
• 34 completely new chapters
• 69 new illustrations
• New cross-referencing
• Two-color presentation
• Brand new content on: critical care medicine, metabolic syndrome, acute lung injury, biological warfare and terrorism, SARS, smallpox, and more

Doody Review Services

Reviewer:Sally Ling, M.D.;FACP (University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine)
Description:This popular medical book covers all standard subspecialty and general medicine areas with up-to-date and succinctly written chapters. The 8½ x 5 inch desk top book is loaded with useful information.
Purpose:This is intended to be a complete resource that is as up-to-date as a print publication can be. Updated information is available free of charge on the Merck Manual website. There will always be a place for a book of this nature. The authors met their objectives.
Audience:The book is for healthcare practitioners interested in reading up on selected topics, or in rapidly accessing information to use at the bedside or office.
Features:Chapters cover systems or disciplines including nutritional disorders, critical care medicine, and clinical pharmacology to name a few. The topics are addressed by pathophysiology, etiology, symptoms and signs, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment and prevention.
Assessment:This book is a treasure that will be used again and again. The authors have presented the information very effectively. It is an enjoyable read.

Library Journal

This reference for diagnosing and treating medical and psychological disorders has been a standard for more than a century. In the present revised and updated edition, to which 300-plus medical doctors have contributed content reflecting the latest research and reports of clinical experience, 34 new chapters cover critical-care medicine, biological warfare, terrorism, SARS, and bird flu. Two color diagrams and appendixes showing the metric system, centigrade-to-Fahrenheit equivalences, and the trade names of commonly used drugs have also been added. Some information, such as injuries and the medical aspects of travel, has been rearranged in chapters on "special subjects" rather than being dispersed throughout the text. Between three and five thematically organized pages are devoted to each of the entries. According to the Merck web site (www.Merck.com), an online version of this edition will be posted in August, with users able to request email updates. Bottom Line The Professional Guide to Diseases (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005. 8th ed.) also covers diseases and conditions, but this information quickly becomes outdated. The Manual, made handier by the thumb tabs, is essential for academic and health libraries.-Margaret K. Norden, Marymount Univ., Arlington, VA Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

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