Written by more than 100 eminent pediatricians and scientists from leading medical schools, hospitals, and health centers around the world, this text provides a broad, global view of contemporary pediatrics practice. In 267 chapters, the book encompasses virtually all pediatric subspecialties and covers every problem affecting every organ system. The contributors present practical, scientifically based approaches to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of each clinical problem. Many chapters include actual case histories to reinforce important clinical principles. This is a valuable desk reference and resource for all health care practitioners who treat children, including pediatricians, family physicians, and residents
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I: Genetics Disorders II: Important Inborn Errors of Metabolism III: Developmental, Learning, and Behavioral Disorders IV: Neonatology V: Critical Care VI: Infectious Diseases VII: Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders VIII: Allergic Diseases IX: Pediatric Rheumatology X: Respiratory Disorders XI: Disturbances in Acid-Base Balance and Sodium Disorders XII: Kidney and Urinary Tract Disorders XIII: Blood Diseases XIV: Pediatric Oncology XV: Pediatric Nutrition XVI: Oral and Craniofacial Disorders XVII: Gastrointestinal and Liver Disorders XVIII: Endocrine Disorders XIX: Pediatric Orthopedics XX: Pediatric Neurology XXI: Pediatric Cardiology XXII: Pediatric Ophthalmology XXIII: Pediatric Otolaryngology XXIV: Pediatric Poisoning XXV: Pediatric Burns XXVI: Disorders of the Skin Index
