Current Diagnosis

By Rex B. Conn MD, Jack W. Snyder MD PhD, William Z. Borer MD

The New Volume of this classic resource delivers the very latest diagnostic methods for a comprehensive set of disorders Concise, authoritatively written articles describe both the most effective approach to the investigation of a clinical problem and the most direct route to the diagnosis of a specific condition. Superb coverage of all of today's diagnostic procedures--including history, physical findings, imaging studies, and laboratory tests--provide readers with practical, state-of-the-art guidance.
Features up-to-date perspectives with two new co-editors and fresh approaches from contributing authors - 95% of whom are new to Volume 9 Diagnostic procedures which have become outmoded have been replaced by more effective measures.
Reflects changes in medical practice with new coverage of "Hot Topics" including domestic violence, computer-assisted diagnosis, tests of respiratory function, the diagnostic approach to respiratory disease, disorders of the eye, sports medicine, cardiovascular risk factors, several new articles on nutrition, and much more Makes clinical information easy to find with an extensive index and thorough cross-referencing.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0721658431
• ISBN13: 9780721658438
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 1344 Pages
• Weight: 6.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.5" x 2.0" x 9.0"