Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine (Volume 2 ONLY of 2-Volume Set)

Eminently readable, completely current, and dramatically revised, the new fifteenth edition of Harrison's PRINCIPLES OF INTERNAL MEDICINE raises the bar for internal medicine references. Featuring over 90 completely new chapters, HARRISON'S continues to provide the most authoritative record of internal medicine as practiced by the leading experts in the field. And it gives you the one comprehensive database that covers the full spectrum of issues you need to know NOW - basic science, pathophysiology, presenting clinical signs, diagnosis, and the latest treatment guidelines.

More than 90 New Chapters
* Expanded treatment with more algorithms and diagnostic decision trees
* A new feature, Genetic Considerations, describes how new advances affect patient care
* Clinical Guidelines now added throughout, provide evidence-based treatment strategies
* Alternative Medicine...a detailed chapter covers this emerging field
* New Chapter on Late Problems in Patients with Cancer
* New guidelines on Adolesc

Part IX: Disorders of the Respiratory System.

Part X: Disorders of the Kidney and Urinary Tract.

Part XI: Disorders of the Gastrointestinal System.

Part XII: Disorders of the Immune System, connective Tissue, and Joints.

Part XIII: Endocrinology and Metabolism.

Part XIV: Neurologic Disorders.

Part XV: Environmental and Occupational Hazards.

Appendix B: Instructions for Collection and Transport of Specimen Culture.