Book Description
Cecil Textbook of Medicine has been one of the world's most trusted medical references since its original publication in 1927. In the 22nd edition of this classic text, more than 450 renowned authorities present the very latest clinic knowledge augmented by a superb new full 4-color design and internal navigation system. Here you'll continue to find comprehensive coverage of the scientific foundations and biological basis of disease processes; an introduction to clinical practice protocols; current concepts of pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment -- all presented by distinguished experts in a new user friendly, graphically appealing 4-color format. The core of the text continues to encompass the disorders of the major organ systems, including the approach to the patient, clinical manifestations, diagnostic procedures, and treatment strategies. Text includes a bonus CD-ROM with full text and images with a link to the website.
Book Info
Univ. of California, San Francisco. Brandon/Hill Medical List first-purchase selection (#328). A trusted medical references, this edition includes new evidence-based summaries in therapy sections highlighting Grade A evidence. Features a new full-color design and employs an internal navigation system. Previous edition: c2000. Two-volume set also available. DNLM: Medicine.
Cecil Textbook of Medicine: Single Volume FROM THE PUBLISHER
Cecil Textbook of Medicine has been one of the world's most trusted medical references since its original publication in 1927. In the 22nd edition of this classic text, more than 450 renowned authorities present the very latest clinic knowledge augmented by a superb new full 4-color design and internal navigation system. Here you'll continue to find comprehensive coverage of the scientific foundations and biological basis of disease processes; an introduction to clinical practice protocols; current concepts of pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment -- all presented by distinguished experts in a new user friendly, graphically appealing 4-color format. The core of the text continues to encompass the disorders of the major organ systems, including the approach to the patient, clinical manifestations, diagnostic procedures, and treatment strategies. Text includes a bonus CD-ROM all of the text's illustrations, tables, and algorithms.
SYNOPSIS
Goldman & Ausiello: Cecil Textbook of Medicine (Single
Volume), 22nd ed.
By Lee Goldman, MD, Julius Krevans
Distinguished Professor and Chairman, Department of Medicine, Associate Dean for
Clinical Affairs, University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine,
San Francisco, CA; and Dennis
Ausiello, MD, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital,
Boston, MA
Cecil's Textbook of Medicine has been
one of the world's most trusted medical references since its original
publication in 1927. In the 22nd edition of this classic text, more than 450
renowned authorities present the very latest clinic knowledge augmented by a
superb new full 4-color design and internal
navigation system. Here you'll continue to find comprehensive coverage of the
scientific foundations and biological basis of disease processes; an
introduction to clinical practice protocols; current concepts of
pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment -- all presented by distinguished
experts in a new user friendly, graphically appealing 4-color format. The core
of the text continues to encompass the disorders of the major organ systems,
including the approach to the patient, clinical manifestations, diagnostic
procedures, and treatment strategies. Text includes a bonus CD-ROM with full
text and images with a link to the website.
New to edition
A new section on clinical
pharmacology provides sound theoretical basis for pharmacotherapy critical to
medical practice
New evidence-based medicine
summaries in therapy sections provide Grade A (randomized controlled trial)
evidence, including reference sources, for the leading current therapeutic and
management recommendation.
The expanded oncology section
provides thorough coverage of all key cancers, including completely new
coverage of some cancers (eg, testicular cancer)
New full 4-color design permits the
addition of hundreds of new color photos as well as the integration of old
photos into the text at the appropriate point (rather than as color plates far
away from the chapter)
Unique internal navigation system,
including diagnostic and 'clinical syndrome' algorithms and treatment summary
tables designed for optimal and timely retrieval of information
Comprehensive coverage of
pathogenesis (including molecular genetics), diagnosis, and therapy to explain
"why" behind the "how"
Flow diagrams facilitating the best
approach to diagnosis and treatment of the most common complaints and
diseases
FROM THE CRITICS
JAMA
Goldman and Ausiello have given the 22nd edition of this venerable textbook a 21st-century remodelling, which sets a new standard that others are sure to follow. (September 8, 2004-Vol 292, No. 10)
RATING
4 Stars! from Doody
ACCREDITATION
Youmans, Julian R., MD, PhD (UC Davis)
The contributors represent the specialties of neurosurgery, pediatric neurosurgery, neurology, radiology, and surgery. Most are from academic medical centers in the U.S., with some from Europe, Canada, and Japan. Institutions prominently represented include UC Davis, Univ of Cincinnati, UCSF, Univ of Toronto, and Univ of Florida.