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Drawing on the expertise of dozens of medical experts, a new edition of the internationally acclaimed medical reference includes up-to-date information on heart disease, legal issues, medical tests and treatments, drugs, signs and symptoms, diagnoses, resources for additional information, and coverage of such current concerns as anthrax and smallpox. 500,000 first printing.

Front Matter
Preface
Editors and Editorial Board
Consultants
Contributors
Editorial and Production Staff
A Guide for Readers
Understanding Medical Terms

Section 1. Fundamentals
1. Anatomy
2. Genetics
3. The Aging Body
4. Death and Dying

Section 2. Drugs
5. Overview of Drugs
6. Drug Administration, Distribution, and Elimination
7. Pharmacodynamics
8. Factors Affecting Drug Response
9. Drugs and Aging
10. Adverse Drug Reactions
11. Compliance With Drug Treatment
12. Generic Drugs
13. Over-the-Counter Drugs

Section 3. Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders
14. Biology of the Heart and Blood Vessels
15. Diagnosis of Heart Disease
16. Abnormal Heart Rhythms
17. Heart Failure
18. Cardiomyopathy
19. Heart Valve Disorders
20. Heart Tumors
21. Endocarditis
22. Pericardial Disease
23. Low Blood Pressure
24. Shock
25. High Blood Pressure
26. Atherosclerosis
27. Coronary Artery Disease
28. Peripheral Arterial Disease
29. Aortic Aneurysms and Dissection
30. Venous and Lymphatic Disorders

Section 4. Lung and Airway Disorders
31. Biology of the Lungs and Airways
32. Diagnostic Tests for Lung and Airway Disorders
33. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
34. Pulmonary Embolism
35. Bronchitis
36. Bronchiectasis and Atelectasis
37. Obstructive Airway Diseases
38. Occupational Lung Diseases
39. Allergic Diseases of the Lungs
40. Infiltrative Lung Diseases
41. Pneumonia
42. Lung Abscess
43. Cystic Fibrosis
44. Pleural Disorders
45. Lung Cancer

Section 5. Bone, Joint, and Muscle Disorders
46. Bones, Joints, and Muscles
47. Osteoporosis
48. Paget's Disease of Bone
49. Bone Tumors
50. Osteoarthritis
51. Disorders of Joints and Connective Tissue
52. Gout and Pseudogout
53. Bone and Joint Infections
54. Charcot's Joints
55. Disorders of Muscles, Bursas, and Tendons
56. Foot Problems
57. Sports Injuries
58. Exercise and Fitness

Section 6. Brain and Nerve Disorders
59. Biology of the Nervous System
60. Examination and Tests
61. Pain
62. Headaches
63. Vertigo
64. Sleep Disorders
65. Muscle Weakness
66. Muscular Dystrophy and Related Disorders
67. Movement Disorders
68. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders
69. Spinal Cord Disorders
70. Peripheral Nerve Disorders
71. Cranial Nerve Disorders
72. Smell and Taste Disorders
73. Seizure Disorders
74. Stroke and Related Disorders
75. Head Injuries
76. Delirium and Dementia
77. Stupor and Coma
78. Infections of the Brain and Spinal Cord
79. Tumors of the Nervous System

Section 7. Mental Health Disorders
80. Overview of Mental Health Care
81. Psychosomatic Disorders
82. Somatoform Disorders
83. Anxiety Disorders
84. Depression and Mania
85. Suicidal Behavior
86. Eating Disorders
87. Sexuality and Psychosexual Disorders
88. Disorders of the Sexual Function
89. Personality Disorders
90. Dissociative Disorders
91. Schizophrenia and Delusional Disorder
92. Drug Dependence and Addiction

Section 8. Mouth and Dental Disorders
93. Disorders of the Lips, Mouth, and Tongue
94. Tooth Disorders
95. Periodontal Diseases
96. Disorders of the Temporomandibular Joint
97. Urgent Dental Problems
98. Cancer and Other Growths of the Mouth

Section 9. Digestive Disorders
99. Biology of the Digestive System
100. Diagnostic Tests for Digestive Disorders
101. Disorders of the Esophagus
102. Disorders of the Stomach and Duodenum
103. Disorders of the Anus and Rectum
104. Disorders of the Pancreas
105. Indigestion
106. Gastroenteritis
107. Bowel Movement Disorders
108. Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
109. Antibiotic-Associated Colitis
110. Malabsorption Syndromes
111. Diverticular Disease
112. Gastrointestinal Emergencies
113. Cancer and Other Growths of the Digestive System

Section 10. Liver and Gallbladder Disorders
114. Biology of the Liver and Gallbladder
115. Diagnostic Tests for Liver and Gallbladder Disorders
116. Clinical Manifestations of Liver Disease
117. Fatty Liver, Cirrhosis, and Related Disorders
118. Hepatitis
119. Blood Vessel Disorders of the Liver
120. Liver Tumors
121. Gallbladder Disorders

Section 11. Kidney and Urinary Tract Disorders
122. Biology of the Kidneys and Urinary Tract
123. Kidney Failure
124. Nephritis
125. Blood Vessel Disorders of the Kidneys
126. Metabolic and Congenital Kidney Disorders
127. Urinary Tract Infections
128. Urinary Tract Obstruction
129. Neurogenic Bladder
130. Urinary Incontinence
131. Injury to the Urinary Tract
132. Kidney and Urinary Tract Tumors and Cancers

Section 12. Disorders of Nutrition and Metabolism
133. Overview of Nutrition
134. Malnutrition
135. Vitamins and Minerals
136. Water Balance
137. Salt Balance
138. Acid-Base Balance
139. Disorders of Cholesterol and Other Fats
140. Obesity
141. Porphyrias
142. Amyloidosis

Section 13. Hormonal Disorders
143. Endocrine System and Hormones
144. Pituitary Gland Disorders
145. Thyroid Gland Disorders
146. Adrenal Gland Disorders
147. Diabetes Mellitus
148. Hypoglycemia
149. Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndromes
150. Polyglandular Deficiency Syndromes
151. Carcinoid

Section 14. Blood Disorders
152. Biology of Blood
153. Blood Transfusion
154. Anemias
155. Bleeding Disorders
156. White Blood Cell Disorders
157. Leukemias
158. Lymphomas
159. Plasma Cell Disorders
160. Myeloproliferative Disorders
161. Spleen Disorders

Section 15. Cancer
162. Causes and Risks of Cancer
163. Cancer and the Immune System
164. Diagnosis of Cancer
165. Complications of Cancer
166. Cancer Treatment

Section 16. Immune Disorders
167. Biology of the Immune System
168. Immunodeficiency Disorders
169. Allergic Reactions
170. Transplantation

Section 17. Infections
171. Biology of Infectious Disease
172. Immunizations to Prevent Infection
173. Anti-Infective Drugs
174. Infections of the Skin and Underlying Tissue
175. Abscesses
176. Bacteremia and Septic Shock
177. Bacillary Infections
178. Coccal Infections
179. Spirochetal Infections
180. Anaerobic Bacterial Infections
181. Tuberculosis
182. Leprosy
183. Rickettsial Infections
184. Parasitic Infections
185. Fungal Infections
186. Viral Infections
187. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
188. Infections in People With Impaired Defenses
189. Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Section 18. Skin Disorders
190. Biology of the Skin
191. Topical Skin Medications
192. Itching
193. Superficial Skin Disorders
194. Dermatitis
195. Skin Inflammation
196. Blistering Diseases
197. Bedsores
198. Sweating Disorders
199. Sebaceous Gland Disorders
200. Hair Disorders
201. Bacterial Skin Infections
202. Fungal Skin Infections
203. Parasitic Skin Infections
204. Viral Skin Infections
205. Sunlight and Skin Damage
206. Pigment Disorders
207. Noncancerous Skin Growths
208. Skin Cancers

Section 19. Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders
209. Ears, Nose and Throat
210. Hearing Loss and Deafness
211. Outer Ear Disorders
212. Middle and Inner Ear Disorders
213. Disorders of the Nose and Sinuses
214. Throat Disorders
215. Head and Neck Cancers

Section 20. Eye Disorders
216. Eyes and Vision
217. Refractive Disorders
218. Eye Injuries
219. Eye Socket Disorders
220. Eyelid and Tear Gland Disorders
221. Disorders of the Conjunctiva
222. Corneal Disorders
223. Cataracts
224. Disorders of the Uvea
225. Retinal Disorders
226. Glaucoma
227. Optic Nerve Disorders

Section 21. Men's Health Issues
228. Male Reproductive System
229. Disorders of the Penis, Prostate, and Testes
230. Impotence

Section 22. Women's Health Issues
231. Female Reproductive System
232. Hormones and Reproduction
233. Menopause
234. Common Gynecologic Problems
235. Absent or Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
236. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
237. Endometriosis
238. Breast Disorders
239. Cancers of the Female Reproductive System
240. Infertility
241. Family Planning
242. Tests for Genetic Disorders
243. Pregnancy
244. High-Risk Pregnancy
245. Complications of Pregnancy
246. Diseases That Can Complicate Pregnancy
247. Drug Use During Pregnancy
248. Labor and Delivery
249. Complications of Labor and Delivery
250. Postdelivery Period

Section 23. Children's Health Issues
251. Normal Newborns and Infants
252. Problems in Newborns and Infants
253. Infections in Newborns and Infants
254. Birth Defects
255. Mental R...