disorders commonly seen in inpatient and ambulatory settings. Bulleted text, tables, and algorithms enable you to grasp what you need to know in moments. You'll also find a new two-color design, making it easier to find the facts you need?when you need them.Hands on information that is truly germane to patient management. CDC guidelines on post-exposure HIV prophylaxis and hepatitis C diagnosis and treatment.Treatment options beyond standard guidelines, for assistance when the usual protocols fail.Provides evidence-based guidelines and number needed to treat (NNT) and number needed to harm (NNH) when available.Features an expanded herbal formulary, highlighting drug-herb interactions and the evaluation of the effectiveness of herbal therapies.Offers new information on SARS and West Nile virus.Incorporates a new section on Long-Term Care.Discusses clotting and platelet disorders and the evaluation of serum total protein in an expanded hematology section.Offers additional adult immunization information.Uses a new two-color design, making it easier to find the facts you need?fast.

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