CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2009 (LANGE CURRENT Series) [Paperback]

Stephen J. McPhee (Author), Maxine Papadakis (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071591249 | ISBN-13: 978-0071591249 | Publication Date: October 2, 2008 | Edition: 48

The #1 annually updated text in internal medicine -- trusted, authoritative, and essential to daily practice

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"This book has the benefit of being updated yearly and thus has stood the test of time for recognizing what is helpful and what works. It is well worth the price and a great addition to a primary care practitioner's library."--Doody's Review Service

CMDT delivers the most current insights into signs, symptoms, epidemiology, etiology, and treatment for over 1,000 diseases and disorders. Turn to any topic, and you'll find on-the-spot, evidence-based answers that reflect the most recent developments in diagnosis and treatment. This concise, authoritative reference gets you up to speed--fast--on the latest medical advances, prevention strategies, cost-effective treatments, and more.

Putting you and the experts on the same page:

• Comprehensive coverage of inpatient and outpatient care, focusing on the diagnostic tools relevant to your day-to-day practice
• Full review of all primary care topics, including gynecology, obstetrics, dermatology, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, psychiatry, neurology, toxicology, and urology
• Only text with an annual review of advances in HIV treatment
• “Essentials of Diagnosis” for most diseases/disorders
• Hundreds of quick-access drug treatment tables, with indexed trade names and updated drug prices
• ICD codes featured on inside covers
• Diagnostic and treatment algorithms present important information in an at-a-glance style
• Up-to-date references provide peer-reviewed, evidence-based information

New to this edition:

• Color insert expanded to 16 pages
• Latest developments in HIV infection, including new drugs, recommended treatment regimens, and antiretroviral drug resistance
• All new chapter on hemostasis and antithrombotic therapy
• Completely revamped End of Life Chapter, now called Palliative Care & Pain Management to reflect its new emphasis
• Sections on asthma (includes 2007 NAEPP guidelines) and palpitations
• More algorithms throughout and increased coverage of Canadian and International Guidelines

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About the Author

Stephen J. McPhee, M.D. and Maxine Papadakis, M.D. are professors of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1728 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 48 edition (October 2, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071591249
• ISBN-13: 978-0071591249
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.2 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #282,408 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Stephen J. McPhee, MD: Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco. Dr. McPhee is the author of CMDT, CMDT 2001 CD-ROM, and Pocket Guide to Diagnostic Tests.

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars concise and readable review/ update book, May 28, 2009

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This review is from: CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2009 (LANGE CURRENT Series) (Paperback)

I had a prior edition of this book and was very satisfied with it. As a general review it is fast and detailed enough. I was taking the USMLE tests back then. Now I am doing my residency training, and I am in Psychiatry; but I still need an updated source to review about other problems that my patients may have. It is not as detailed and slow to read as other texts (Farreras-Rozman, Harrison) and still does the job.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An affordable and compact alternative, December 8, 2008

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Although not fancy by any means, the Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment (CMDT) is a fantastic portable referance for primary care providers. It is easy to use and read with various invaluable tables and charts. For the price, the CMDT is a great first choice. The CMDT is considered the Physician Assistants' and Nurse Practitioners' "bible" for passing certification exams.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Inaccurate, November 30, 2009

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This review is from: CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2009 (LANGE CURRENT Series) (Paperback)

On the topic of ME (CFS) almost every statement was false or misleading. For example, evidence for the only two general treatments recommended, CBT and GET, is inconsistent at best and these interventions certainly have greatly increased morbidity in many cases. Clinicians are told to tell patients that most patients recover. Yet, recovery rates in studies are generally 4-8%. A high incidence of child abuse is cited, but the study relied upon (Heim) has been widely discredited (see journal articles by Prof. Leonard Jason).