Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics [With CDROM]

"Very comprehensive...Carries on the long tradition of excellence that has sustained it as a standard in its field for many years." (Journal of the American Board of Family Practice, review of 15th Edition). "Highly recommended." (JAMA, review of 16th Edition). The 17th Edition of this best-selling, classic text provides state-of-the-art coverage of all medical and surgical disorders in children. Readers will find complete, authoritative information on genetics, endocrinology, etiology, epidemiology, pathology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and prognosis. Several new contributors have been added, and the text has been revised and updated, including substantial revisions to sections on allergic disorders, the upper and lower respiratory tracts, neoplastic diseases and tumors, diabetes mellitus in children, neuromuscular disorders, behavioral and psychologic disorders, and the ear. This classic text has been enhanced with redrawn artwork, additional tables and boxes to highlight key points, and an enhanced two-color design.