A step ahead of everyday practice, Harrison’s includes more than 4700 diseases and disorders - more than any other internal medicine text. Its coverage and updates cannot be matched. It is the best selling medical book in the world (3 million copies sold worldwide) - and now in full colour! Harrison’s is an encyclopaedic reference work covering the practice and science of internal medicine. Beginning with a section on general topics (including evidence-based medicine, screening and prevention of disease, geriatrics and end-of life care), the book proceeds to cardinal manifestations of disease (such as back pain, fever and headache), which remains the most popular section of the book. The core is a comprehensive presentation of over 4700 diseases in the major specialties of internal medicine: oncology and haematology; infectious diseases; cardiology; respiratory; gastroenterology; immune system, connective tissue and joints; endocrinology; and neurology. Full colour content throughout Includes exciting new full colour diagrams and more colour clinical photos. These have been integrated into the text for easy access. High profile editorial board All the editors are world authorities in their respective fields, from Dr Kasper (in Infectious Diseases) to Dr Braunwald (in Cardiology). Part on ‘Cardinal Manifestations of Disease’ (55 chapters) This continues to be one of the most used parts of the book. All the major manifestations, such as fever and rash, are presented in depth and the reader is referred to the disease section for the complete chapter. New part on "Critical Care Medicine" (10 chapters in 3 new sections). This field is extremely important due to the growing number of critical care units (eg cardiac, general medicine, respiratory and neurological) in hospitals. New part on ‘Bioterrorism And Clinical Medicine’ Edited by Dr Anthony Fauci who leads the US government biomedical efforts on national preparedness against bioterrorist attacks. Reflects the clinical method that is most useful for students and clinicians. Defines the practice of medicine - encompassing all the essential aspects - basic science, pathophysiology, clinical signs / symptoms, diagnosis, and up-to-date treatment. (RxPG_Team)