Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, Twentieth Edition (Vol.1 & Vol.2)

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The 20th edition covers everything from cutting-edge topics on the frontiers of medicine such as epigenetics, telomere function, and neurotherapeutics, to the latest breakthroughs in clinical specialties such as hepatitis, immune-based cancer therapies, HIV, and cardiovascular disease.

Following a newly updated—and very helpful—introduction to clinical medicine section, the book follows its now classic subspecialty approach in presenting a wealth of internal medicine information. 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. Stay a step ahead of everyday practice with the most authoritative, comprehensive, and useful guide to the entire spectrum of internal medicine.Thorn, who was editor of the first seven editions of the book and editor in chief of the eighth edition. Jacket Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps.

Page-for-page and dollar-for-dollar, this book continues to be the best universal reference in the field of adult medicine. Medicine has evolved considerably during the 63 years since the first edition, and several entirely new specialties have emerged.McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide --This text refers to the hardcover edition. Of particular note is our coverage of COVID-19, in the trusted and balanced Harrison’s style that students and clinicians worldwide have come to rely upon. As the editors recollect in the preface, “peptic ulcer disease was thought to be caused by stress, nearly every tumor that was not resected led to death, rheumatic heart disease was widely prevalent, and hepatitis B and [human immunodeficiency virus] infection were unknown. Remember if you are unsatisfied in any way with any purchase, we will give you a complete and unconditional refund. These chapters eloquently describe how patients present with common clinical conditions, such as headache, fever, cough, palpitations, or anemia, and provide an overview of typical symptoms, physical findings, and differential diagnosis.