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Andreoli (chair, Department of Internal Medicine; physiology, University of Arkansas College of Medicine) has added new sections on men's health and bioterrorism, plus new boxes on emerging and future scientific developments that will impact clinical management, to this sixth edition of a text for students of internal medicine, as well as house officers, family practitioners, and physicians in other disciplines. Each section begins with a description of the physiology and biochemistry of the system or field to be considered, followed by accounts of the diseases of the organ system or field in question. This edition makes more use of four-color illustrations, tables, and algorithms for evaluating the functions of different systems.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


Book Info
Univ. of Arkansas, Little Rock. Brandon/Hill Medical List selection (#322). Presents the core knowledge of internal medicine providing a state-of-the-art foundation for diagnosis and treatment. Features new chapters on men's health and bioterrorism. Highlights new scientific developments in clinical management. Full-color design. Previous edition: c2001. Softcover.


About the Author
Thomas E. Andreoli, MD, MACP, Professor and The Nolan Chair, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Arkansas College of Medicine, Little Rock, AK; Joseph Loscalzo, MD, PhD, Wade, Professor and Chair, Department of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Physician-in-Chief, Boston Medical Center, Director, Whitaker Cardiovascular Institute, Boston, MA; Charles C. J. Carpenter, MD, MACP, Professor of Medicine, Director, International Health Institute, Brown, University School of Medicine, Providence, RI; and Robert C. Griggs, MD, Chair, Department of Neurology, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY

ANNOTATION

The book contains predominantly color illustrations, with some black-and-white illustrations.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

For over twenty years, Cecil Essentials of Medicine has been a trusted and respected name in medicine. The new, 6th Edition carries on this legacy, laying the groundwork for effective diagnosis and treatment and encapsulating the core of internal medicine in an easy-to-read format. Now in full-color with new full-color figures and clinical photographs! The 6th edition features a new section on Men's Health, a new chapter on Bioterrorism and includes "Future Trends" boxes to highlight the scientific developments that will soon impact the clinical management of disease. Also includes FREE access for one year to a Multimedia Edition with full online access to both Cecil Essentials (for the life of the edition) and Cecil's Textbook of Medicine! Includes fully searchable text, PDA access to Cecil Mobile, Continuous Updates, "Cecil's Weekly Challenge" and much more!

New to edition:
Access to a single cecilmedicine.com website - a unified gateway to Cecil Essentials of Medicine content and Cecil Textbook of Medicine content and PDA downloads. Presents new material on molecular diagnostics and the molecular therapies now being used in practice. Offers a new section, Men's Health, that covers erectile function and dysfunction, common tumors (penile, testicular, and prostate), and general health issues. Includes a new chapter on Bioterrorism, in the Infectious Disease section. Incorporates "Future Trends" boxes to highlight the scientific developments that will soon impact the clinical management of disease. Uses an all-new full-color design, with new full-color figures and clinical photographs, to enhance readability and to better illustrate the presentation of common diseases. Updates all of the references to focus on key journal articles. Features the expertise of seven new section editors. Offers a succinct yet complete review of biology and pathophysiology at the beginning of each organ system section. Makes reference simple with a consistent style, format, and organization for each chapter. Uses pathophysiologic, diagnostic, and therapeutic algorithms to facilitate decision-making. Features hundreds of full-color illustrations, tables, and graphs that clarify important concepts and bring the subject matter to life.

SYNOPSIS

Andreoli (chair, Department of Internal Medicine; physiology, University of Arkansas College of Medicine) has added new sections on men's health and bioterrorism, plus new boxes on emerging and future scientific developments that will impact clinical management, to this sixth edition of a text for students of internal medicine, as well as house officers, family practitioners, and physicians in other disciplines. Each section begins with a description of the physiology and biochemistry of the system or field to be considered, followed by accounts of the diseases of the organ system or field in question. This edition makes more use of four-color illustrations, tables, and algorithms for evaluating the functions of different systems. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

FROM THE CRITICS

Mark E. Hroncich

This abbreviated textbook of internal medicine provides an overview of the pathophysiology, presentation, and evaluation of internal medicine problems. This third edition replaces the 1990 edition. The purpose is to provide a concise yet comprehensive text of internal medicine topics. The book accomplishes this goal well. This book fulfills a need for internal medicine students at certain levels of training. This book is written for third- and fourth-year medical students and first- and second-year internal medicine residents. The editors target this audience well with contributors who are credible authorities on the subjects. The book is well organized and is without excessive overlap. The tables and illustrations are liberally provided and enhance and simplify the text. The references are very current and of good quality. The organization of the book makes information easy to find. This is a readable textbook of medicine. It is well written and comprehensive. The chapters of the book are rounded out with excellent tables and charts. The references are strong and current. It would be an excellent accompaniment to a student on a junior or senior medicine clerkship or an early house officer on a medicine rotation. There is enough new material in this book to warrant replacing previous editions.

Patrick Tosetti

This is the fourth edition of an abbreviated text of internal medicine that provides an overview of the pathophysiology, presentation, and evaluation of internal medicine problems. Its purpose is to provide a concise summary of the core elements of internal medicine. The book admirably serves its most likely audience of students and medical residents. It should also be a useful reference for non-internal medicine practitioners. The standard Cecil Textbook of Medicine or one of its counterparts (e.g. Harrison's) would better serve internists and specialists. The book is organized by organ system, covering the majority of diseases encountered in the practice of internal medicine. Most sections begin with a general description of common manifestations of diseases of that system. Many sections present a short review of physiology and a summary of diagnostic tests. The chapters end with a list of references that are short and often old. Readers will need to refer to the larger Cecil for a useful list. Cecil Essentials is an excellent choice for medical students and internal medicine residents. The scope is broad, but it is easy to read and not overwhelming. It is among the top choices of medical students with whom I have worked. It would be an excellent addition for those learning internal medicine.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Patrick Tosetti, MD (University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine)Description: This is the fourth edition of an abbreviated text of internal medicine that provides an overview of the pathophysiology, presentation, and evaluation of internal medicine problems. Purpose: Its purpose is to provide a concise summary of the core elements of internal medicine. Audience: The book admirably serves its most likely audience of students and medical residents. It should also be a useful reference for non-internal medicine practitioners. The standard Cecil Textbook of Medicine or one of its counterparts (e.g. Harrison's) would better serve internists and specialists. Features: The book is organized by organ system, covering the majority of diseases encountered in the practice of internal medicine. Most sections begin with a general description of common manifestations of diseases of that system. Many sections present a short review of physiology and a summary of diagnostic tests. The chapters end with a list of references that are short and often old. Readers will need to refer to the larger Cecil for a useful list. Assessment: Cecil Essentials is an excellent choice for medical students and internal medicine residents. The scope is broad, but it is easy to read and not overwhelming. It is among the top choices of medical students with whom I have worked. It would be an excellent addition for those learning internal medicine.

RATING

3 Stars from Doody

ACCREDITATION

Andreoli, Thomas E., MD, MACP (Univ of Arkansas); Bennett, J. Claude, MD, MACP (Univ of Alabama at Birmingham); Carpenter, Charles C. J., MD, MACP (Brown Univ); Plum, Fred, MD (Cornell Medical Center)