Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine (6th Edition)

Author: Liu Yucun
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: The new progress detailed in this book seems to be becoming increasingly clear or bright. However, behind this superficial phenomenon lies a darker force, making the prospects less optimistic. The AIDS epidemic is accelerating; the number of diabetes patients is doubling; global warming is introducing new diseases into areas with weak resident immunity—these effects are described in Chapters 9 and 14; faced with the evolution of pathogens, once-trusted antibiotics are becoming ineffective; aviation is spreading entirely new diseases (such as SARS) globally; iatrogenic diseases have never been as common as they are now. More changes include: a small part of basic drugs; a new part of clinical skills; more electrocardiogram content; many new methods reflecting current practice—such as shifting from inclusive (patient-centered care) to rare details (e.g., different manifestations of multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome and their genetic links). There are new mnemonics—usually not too annoying, not too rough. Many rearrangements are evidence-based (e.g., diabetes). However, the most important changes are the difficult part—the numerous subtle changes throughout the book. Gradual updates to knowledge will accumulate like coral, gradually revealing a new appearance.