Includes 6 online-only chapters at no additional cost!

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The #1 annual internal medicine guide that clinicians turn to first―extensively revised and updated

New to the 2016 edition of CMDT 

• New sections on heart failure with preserved ejection fraction; drug-induced lupus; and treatment of hepatitis C virus infection
• Expanded section on treatment for chronic noncancer pain, and rewritten sections on allergic diseases, renal amyloidosis, and staphylococcal bacteremia
• Updated treatment recommendations for diabetes mellitus; for weight loss in obesity; and for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and hairy cell leukemia
• New tables outlining the 2014 AHA/ACC Guidelines for defining severe aortic stenosis and when to operate in chronic severe aortic regurgitation
• Revised recommendations for managing anticoagulation and for dual antiplatelet therapy, plus a new treatment algorithm for pulmonary hypertension
• The latest pharmacologic approaches, including new biologics and anti-integrins for Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis; new medications for metastatic prostate cancer; and a new discussion on the role of antidepressants in managing generalized anxiety disorder
• Learn more at CMDT2016.com!

Why CMDT is the ultimate clinical companion

• Detailed overview of other primary care topics, from gynecology, orthopedics and dermatology to ophthalmology, psychiatry, and neurology
• Only text with annual update on HIV and AIDS
• Specific disease prevention information
• Many decision-speeding diagnostic and treatment algorithms and tables
• Easy access to medication dosages, with trade names indexed and costs updated in each edition
• Current references, with unique identifiers (PubMed, PMID numbers) for rapid downloading of article abstracts and full articles
• CMDT Online (www.AccessMedicine.com/CMDT) provides access to CMDT 2016 plus expanded pathophysiology information and six additional online-only chapters at no additional cost:
  • Chapter e1: Anti-Infective Chemotherapeutic & Antibiotic Agents
  • Chapter e2: Fundamentals of Human Genetics & Genomics
  • Chapter e3: Diagnostic Testing & Medical Decision Making
  • Chapter e4: Information Technology in Patient Care
  • Chapter e5: Integrative Medicine
  • Chapter e6: Podiatric Disorders

In the primary care setting, only one text delivers the ideal balance of clinical practice and research evidence to optimize patient care CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment. Written by top clinicians, this trusted resource spans the fields of internal medicine, reviewing symptoms, signs, epidemiology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment for more than 1,000 diseases and disorders. Turn to any page, and you’ll find concise, evidence-based answers to key questions concerning both in-hospital and ambulatory patient problems. In addition, sections feature a streamlined format that puts the latest diagnostic protocols, prevention strategies, and treatment options right at your fingertips. For more information, visit CMDT2016.com.

About the Author

Maxine Papadakis, MD, Stephen McPhee, MD, and Michael W. Rabow, MD are affiliated with the University of California-San Francisco School of Medicine.

Contents

New! Chapter 1: Disease Prevention & Health Promotion
New! Chapter 2: Common Symptoms
New! Chapter 3: Preoperative Evaluation & Perioperative Management
New! Chapter 4: Geriatric Disorders
New! Chapter 5: Palliative Care & Pain Management
New! Chapter 6: Dermatologic Disorders
New! Chapter 7: Disorders of the Eyes & Lids
New! Chapter 8: Ear, Nose, & Throat Disorders
New! Chapter 9: Pulmonary Disorders
New! Chapter 10: Heart Disease
New! Chapter 11: Systemic Hypertension
New! Chapter 13: Blood Disorders
New! Chapter 14: Disorders of Hemostasis, Thrombosis, & Antithrombotic Therapy
New! Chapter 15: Gastrointestinal Disorders
New! Chapter 16: Liver, Biliary Tract, & Pancreas Disorders
New! Chapter 17: Breast Disorders
New! Chapter 18: Gynecologic Disorders
New! Chapter 19: Obstetrics & Obstetric Disorders
New! Chapter 20: Rheumatologic, Immunologic, & Allergic Disorders
New! Chapter 21: Electrolyte & Acid-Base Disorders
New! Chapter 22: Kidney Disease
New! Chapter 23: Urologic Disorders
New! Chapter 24: Nervous System Disorders
New! Chapter 25: Psychiatric Disorders
New! Chapter 26: Endocrine Disorders
New! Chapter 27: Diabetes Mellitus & Hypoglycemia
New! Chapter 28: Lipid Disorders
New! Chapter 29: Nutritional Disorders
New! Chapter 30: Common Problems in Infectious Diseases & Antimicrobial Therapy
New! Chapter e1: Anti-Infective Chemotherapeutic & Antibiotic Agents
New! Chapter 31: HIV Infection & AIDS
New! Chapter 32: Viral & Rickettsial Infections
New! Chapter 33: Bacterial & Chlamydial Infections
New! Chapter 34: Spirochetal Infections
New! Chapter 35: Protozoal & Helminthic Infections
New! Chapter 36: Mycotic Infections
New! Chapter 37: Disorders Related to Environmental Emergencies
New! Chapter 38: Poisoning
New! Chapter 39: Cancer
New! Chapter e2: Fundamentals of Human Genetics & Genomics
New! Chapter 40: Inherited Disorders Reed
New! Chapter 41: Sports Medicine & Outpatient Orthopedics
New! Chapter 42: Women’s Health Issues
New! Chapter e3: Diagnostic Testing & Medical Decision Making
New! Chapter e4: Information Technology in Patient Care
New! Chapter e5: Integrative Medicine
New! Chapter e6: Podiatric Disorders
New! Appendix: Therapeutic Drug Monitoring & Laboratory Reference Intervals, & Pharmacogenetic Testing