CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2019
Written by clinicians renowned in their respective fields, CMDT offers the most current insight into epidemiology, symptoms, signs, and treatment for more than 1,000 diseases and disorders. For each topic, you’ll find concise, evidence-based answers to questions about hospital and ambulatory medicine. This streamlined clinical companion is the fastest and easiest way to keep abreast of the latest diagnostic advances, prevention strategies, and cost-effective treatments.
HERE ARE SOME OF THE MANY UPDATES AND ADDITIONS:
- Revised section on pain management at the end of life
- Updated ACC/AHA guidelines for treatment of valvular disease
- New ACC/AHA and Hypertension Canada blood pressure guidelines
- New FDA approved medications for treatment of breast cancer
- New colon cancer screening recommendations from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force
- Acclaimed annual update of HIV/AIDS
- New classification of epilepsy
- Revised recommendations for treating hepatitis C virus-associated kidney disease
- Revised chapter on psychiatric disordersNew FDA approved medication for gastric adenocarcinoma
- Updated information about treating spinal muscular atrophy
