Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 16th Edition (Hardcover)

by Dennis L. Kasper (Author), Eugene Braunwald (Author), Stephen Hauser (Author), Dan Longo (Author), J. Larry Jameson (Author), Anthony S. Fauci (Author)

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Product Description
THE NEW COLOR OF MEDICINE

HUNDREDS OF DIAGRAMS AND CLINICAL PHOTOS INTEGRATED INTO THE TEXT – FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FULL COLOR

*This description refers to the single-volume of Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 16/e.

The Harrison's name is synonymous with internal medicine. HPIM continues to be the most authoritative and #1 selling medical textbook throughout the world. From its unique section on signs and symptoms through to the most comprehensive coverage of most all conditions seen by physician’s, Harrison's is the internal medicine reference of choice. Harrison's 16th Edition features new, expanded, revised and updated material on the key topics in medical practice today. From the latest research findings to up-to-the-minute advances in diagnostic and treatment methodologies, Harrison's puts the facts you need at your fingertips.

The 16th Edition improves on a winning formula with:
*State-of-the-art coverage of over 4,700 diseases and disorders—more than any other internal medicine text – in the areas of oncology and hematology; infectious diseases; cardiology; pulmonology; gastroenterology; clinical immunology; rheumatology; endocrinology; and neurology
*A brand new full color format—665 full color drawings, 175 clinical and laboratory images, and hundreds of boxes, tables, and algorithms that use color to guide you to the information you need ASAP in everyday patient care
*Thorough revision and updates of virtually all chapters
*The addition of key new chapters – including extensive new coverage of Critical Care Medicine
*145 algorithms for making accurate clinical decisions fast at the point of care
*1,160 easy-access tables for immediate access to vital information and formulas
*Cardinal manifestations of disease/signs and symptoms in 55 chapters (you’ll find yourself turning to this section over and over again). Here you will find all the major manifestations, such as fever, pain, aches and rash, presented in depth, with a referral that takes you to the disease section for the complete chapter.

Stay a step ahead of everyday practice with the most authoritative, comprehensive, and useful guide to the entire spectrum of internal medicine.

About the Author
Dennis L. Kasper, M.D.
William Ellery Channing Professor of Medicine
Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
Harvard Medical School
Director, Channing Laboratory
Department of Medicine
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massaschusetts

Eugene Braunwald, AB, MD, MA (Hon), MD (Hon), ScD (Hon)
Distinguished Hersey Profesor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Chairman, TIMI Study Group
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Boston, Massachussetts

Anthony S. Fauci, MD
Chief, Laboratory of Immunoregulation
Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD

Stephen L. Hauser, MD
Robert A. Fishman Distinguished Professor and Chairman
Department of Neurology
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

Dan L. Longo, MD
Scientific Director
National Institute on Aging
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD

J. Larry Jameson, MD
Irving S. Cutter Professor and Chairman
Department of Medicine
Northwestern University Medical School
Physician-in-Chief, Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL

Without question, HPIM features the highest profile board of editors among the competition (both print and online). All are world-class investigator/clinicians. Each editor meticulously edits every chapter and two editors read overlapping chapters. The usual rotation of editors results in Dennis Kasper (the infectious disease editor) as editor-in-chief for this edition. An exception has been made to the retirement policy so that Dr. Braunwald will stay on the project for one last edition. Dr. Braunwald brings to the book tremendous creative energy, wide knowledge of all areas of medicine and incomparable institutional memory. He will also a key player at all the editorial meetings and will help shape the overall direction for this new edition. Dr. Anthony Fauci is one of the most visible medical names in the world through this past work in the AIDS field and current role in the fight against bioterrorism.

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A free 10 page prospectus highlighting the features of the new Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 16th edition. [5.34mb PDF]

• Hardcover: 2607 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 16 edition (July 23, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071402357
• ISBN-13: 978-0071402354
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.9 x 3.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #125,669 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

• This is item 4 in The Harrison's (  ) Series.

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A TRUE SOURCE OF AUTHORITATIVE CLINICAL INFORMATION, November 9, 2005

By	VALENTINE ODUENYI (Switzerland) - See all my reviews

Indeed, this well-organized and thoroughly illustrated 16th edition of "Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine" provides authoritative information on both medicine and surgery. Its contents show a true reflection of the experience, as well as the extensive individual knowledge of its numerous authors and/or contributors.
This edition not only guaranteed one of the most comprehensive coverage of every aspect of health and medicine, but offers many case-study insights, self-assessment questions (and answers), and diagnostically useful image databank. It also introduced many full color algorithms: in the form of additional scans, charts, and tables. Several chapters and sub-sections did receive remarkable updates: in particular are those dealing with infectious diseases, critical care, cardiology, oncology, and orthopaedics.
Also, the purchase of this book entitles the owner to a free online access to all the latest updates and materials, which became available only after the book has been printed. This free online access is said to remain valid until a newer edition of the book is published. That should be around 2009: which is some four years from the time of this review. The online access code is on a piece of paper embedded inside the book. Be sure not to misplace it!
There is quite a lot of things going for this 2607-paged book that I may end-up writing several pages in an attempt to highlight them all. Still, be assured that its depth of clinical information is simply voracious. But despite this, I do not honestly believe that anyone, (especially a student), who has already acquired the 15th edition need to spend again on this one. The information in the 15th edition is still very useful, as well as being current enough. In fact, anyone who cares to check will notice that the 'older' 15th edition has some twenty-two more pages than this 'newer' 16th edition. And in spite of being a few years older, its educational strength favorably matches those of this one. So, sticking with the 15th-ed until the next edition comes out is what I would suggest. This same suggestion applies to anyone who owns or uses either Kelley's or Cecil Textbook of Medicine, which is not more than five years old. But for all first-time buyers, who are considering this one, I will gladly advise you to proceed with the purchase. It is an investment, which is worth its weight in gold!

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference for medical students, September 13, 2005

By	P. M. Pustinger (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Harrison's is a detailed, robust and in-depth text ideal for medical students. There is no stone unturned. The single book is rather bulky and I therefore recommend purchasing the two volume version.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Renal physiology not as detailed as previous editions, January 11, 2006

By	beth "Free and happy" (FL) - See all my reviews

overall an excellent book, but the section on renal physiology is not as detailed as the previous editions. I felt the book skimed over the new class of loop diuretics; otherwise a good book...as usual.