The Merck Manual of Medical Information, 2nd Edition; The World's Most Widely Used Medical Reference - Now In Everyday Language

by Mark H. Beers

• ISBN13: 9780911910353
• ISBN10: 0911910352
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-04-29
• Publisher: MERCK

Summary

Merck - a world leader in breakthrough medical research - has a long tradition of providing medical information to doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals. Perhaps the best evidence of Merck's dedication is The Merck Manual, the trusted medical reference doctors have used most since 1899. Although it is one of the most widely used sources of medical information in the world, it isn't written for the general public. The Merck Manual of Medical Information - Second Home Edition is completely revised and contains virtually all of the same information in The Merck Manual but in easy-to-understand, everyday language with a reader friendly format. The Second Home Edition is generously illustrated and covers all the important diseases and health issues that health-conscious readers want and need to know. Written by nearly 200 medical experts, the Second Home Edition has been completely revised and updated with some new features and recent developments in health and medicine.

Table of Contents

A Guide for Readers	xxxv
Understanding Medical Terms	xxxvii
Section 1 FUNDAMENTALS	1	(7)
1 The Human Body
Mark H. Beers, MD	2	(6)
2 Genetics
Andrew J. Fletcher, MB, BChir	8	(8)
3 The Aging Body
Richard W. Besdine, MD	16	(5)
4 Communicating With Health Care Professionals
Marjorie A. Bowman, MD, MPA	21	(4)
5 Prevention
Mirza I. Rahman, MD, MPH and Albert A. Rundio, Jr., PhD	25	(6)
6 Exercise and Fitness
Steven Jonas, MD, MPH	31	(5)
7 Rehabilitation
Masayoshi Itoh, MD, MPH and Mathew H. M. Lee, MD	36	(9)
8 Death and Dying
Joanne Lynn, MD	45	(8)
9 Legal and Ethical Issues
Nancy Neveloff Dubler, LLB	53	(7)
Section 2 DRUGS 59
10 Overview of Drugs
G. Victor Rossi, PhD	60	(4)
11 Drug Administration and Kinetics
Thomas N. Tozer PhD	64	(5)
12 Drug Dynamics
G. Victor Rossi, PhD	69	(4)
13 Factors Affecting Response to Drugs
Daniel A. Hussar, PhD	73	(6)
14 Drugs and Aging
Mark Monane, MD	79	(3)
15 Adverse Drug Reactions
G. Victor Rossi, PhD	82	(4)
16 Compliance With Drug Treatment
Daniel A. Hussar, PhD	86	(2)
17 Trade-Name and Generic Drugs
Harold Silverman, PharmD	88	(5)
18 Over-the-Counter Drugs
Daniel A. Hussar, PhD	93	(10)
19 Medicinal Herbs and Nutraceuticals
Ara DerMarderosian, PhD	103	(10)
Section 3 HEART AND BLOOD VESSEL DISORDERS	113	(130)
20 Biology of the Heart and Blood Vessels
Paul H. Tansey, MD	114	(4)
21 Symptoms and Diagnosis of Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders
Paul H. Tansey, MD	118	(13)
22 High Blood Pressure
George L. Bakris, MD	131	(10)
23 Low Blood Pressure
Lewis A. Lipsitz, MD	141	(7)
24 Shock
Scott Manaker, MD, PhD	148	(2)
25 Heart Failure
Malcolm Arnold, MD	150	(8)
26 Cardiomyopathy
Paul H. Tansey, MD	158	(5)
27 Abnormal Heart Rhythms
L. Brent Mitchell, MD	163	(12)
28 Heart Valve Disorders
Paul H. Tansey, MD	175	(9)
29 Infective Endocarditis
Lawrence L. Pelletier, Jr., MD	184	(3)
30 Pericardial Disease
Brian D. Hofft, MD	187	(4)
31 Heart Tumors
M. Jay Goodkind, MD	191	(3)
32 Atherosclerosis
Jules Y T. Lam, MD	194	(5)
33 Coronary Artery Disease
J. Wayne Warpica, MD	199	(17)
34 Peripheral Arterial Disease
Alan T. Hirsch, MD	216	(10)
35 Aneurysms and Aortic Dissection
John W. Hallett, Jr., MD	226	(5)
36 Venous Disorders
Ronald Dee, MD	231	(8)
37 Lymphatic Disorders
Ronald Dee, MD	239	(4)
Section 4 LUNG AND AIRWAY DISORDERS	243	(90)
38 Biology of the Lungs and Airways
Joseph D. Brain, scD	244	(4)
39 Symptoms and Diagnosis of Lung Disorders
Richard G. Masson, MD	248	(11)
40 Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Bartolome R. Celli, MD	259	(3)
41 Bronchitis
Gordon L. Snider, MD	262	(2)
42 Pneumonia
John G. Bartlett, MD	264	(8)
43 Lung Abscess
John G. Bartlett, MD	272	(2)
44 Asthma
Richard J. Martin, MD	274	(7)
45 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Gordon L. Snider, MD	281	(4)
46 Pulmonary Embolism
James K. Alexander, MD	285	(4)
47 Bronchiectasis
Anne L. Davis, MD	289	(3)
48 Atelectasis
Anne L. Davis, MD	292	(2)
49 Occupational Lung Diseases
David Christiani, MD	294	(7)
50 Infiltrative Lung Diseases
Talmadge E. King, Jr., MD	301	(7)
51 Allergic Diseases of the Lungs
Hal B. Richerson, MD	308	(4)
52 Pleural Disorders
Steven A. Sahn, MD	312	(5)
53 Cystic Fibrosis
Beryl J. Rosenstein, MD	317	(5)
54 Pulmonary Hypertension
Harrison W. Farber, MD	322	(3)
55 Respiratory Failure
Richard G. Masson, MD	325	(1)
56 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
B. Taylor Thompson, MD	326	(2)
57 Lung Cancer
Waun Ki Hong, MD	328	(5)
Section 5 BONE, JOINT, AND MUSCLE DISORDERS	333	(98)
58 Biology of the Musculoskeletal System
Walter H. Ettinger, MD	334	(5)
59 Symptoms and Diagnosis of Musculoskeletal Disorders
Michael Jacewicz, MD	339	(4)
60 Osteoporosis Lawrence
G. Raisz, MD	343	(3)
61 Paget's Disease of Bone
Roy D. Altman, MD	346	(2)
62 Fractures
Tobin N. Gerhart, MD	348	(11)
63 Bone Tumors
Douglas J. Pritchard, MD	359	(3)
64 Avascular Necrosis of the Bone
Thomas M. Zizic, MD	362	(2)
65 Bone and Joint Infections
Maren L. Mahowald, MD	364	(3)
66 Osteoarthritis
Roy D. Altman, MD	367	(3)
67 Rheumatoid Arthritis and Other Types of Inflammatory Arthritis
H. Ralph Schumacher, Jr., MD	370	(8)
68 Autoimmune Disorders of Connective Tissue
H. Ralph Schumacher, Jr., MD	378	(8)
69 Vasculitic Disorders of Connective Tissue
H. Ralph Schumacher, Jr., MD	386	(5)
70 Gout and Pseudogout
Daniel J. McCarty, MD	391	(4)
71 Hand Disorders
David R. Steinberg, MD	395	(8)
72 Foot Problems
Kendrick Alan Whitney, DPM	403	(9)
73 Muscular Dystrophy and Related Disorders
Michael Rubin, MD	412	(3)
74 Disorders of Muscles, Bursas, and Tendons
Alfonse T. Masi, MD, DrPH	415	(4)
75 Sports Injuries
Pekka Mooar, MD	419	(12)
Section 6 BRAIN, SPINAL CORD, AND NERVE DISORDERS	431	(166)
76 Biology of the Nervous System
Steven A. Goldman, MD, PhD	433	(6)
77 Diagnosis of Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders
Michael Jacewicz, MD	439	(8)
78 Pain
Russell K. Portenoy, MD	447	(9)
79 Headaches
Jeffrey B. Reich, MD	456	(5)
80 Dizziness and Vertigo
Michael Jacewicz, MD	461	(6)
81 Sleep Disorders
Gabriele M. Barthlen, MD	467	(8)
82 Brain Dysfunction
Norman R. Relkin, MD, PhD	475	(5)
83 Delirium and Dementia
Edward R. Marcantonio, MD	480	(10)
84 Stupor and Coma
John J. Caronna, MD	490	(5)
85 Seizure Disorders
Daniel L. Menkes, MD	495	(7)
86 Stroke
John J. Caronna, MD	502	(11)
87 Head Injuries
John J. Caronna, MD	513	(6)
88 Tumors of the Nervous System
William R. Shapiro, MD	519	(10)
89 Infections of the Brain and Spinal Cord
Michael Jacewicz, MD	529	(12)
90 Prion Diseases
Pierluigi Gambetti, MD	541	(3)
91 Movement Disorders
David Eidel berg, MD	544	(12)
92 Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders
Brian R. Apatoff, MD, PhD	556	(5)
93 Spinal Cord Disorders
Michael Rubin, MD	561	(7)
94 Low Back Pain
Jerome B. Posner, MD	568	(7)
95 Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Michael Rubin, MD	575	(13)
96 Cranial Nerve Disorders
Michael Rubin, MD	588	(6)
97 Smell and Taste Disorders
Michael Jacewicz, MD	594	(3)
Section 7 MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS	597	(64)
98 Overview of Mental Health Care
Glen O. Gabbard, MD	598	(3)
99 Somatoform Disorders
Katharine A. Phillips, MD	601	(4)
100 Anxiety Disorders
John H. Greist, MD and James W. Jefferson, MD	605	(8)
101 Depression and Mania
Norman Sussman, MD	613	(9)
102 Suicidal Behavior
Robert M. A. Hirschfeld, MD	622	(2)
103 Eating Disorders
Albert J. Stunkard, MD	624	(3)
104 Sexuality
George R. Brown, MD	627	(4)
105 Personality Disorders
John Gunderson, MD	631	(5)
106 Amnesia and Related Disorders
Richard P. Kluft, MD	636	(4)
107 Schizophrenia and Delusional Disorder
Wayne s. Fenton, MD	640	(6)
108 Drug Use and Abuse
Marc Galanter, MD	646	(15)
Section 8 MOUTH AND DENTAL DISORDERS	661	(32)
109 Biology of the Mouth
Linda P. Nelson, DMD, MScD	661	(3)
110 Lip and Tongue Disorders
Robert B. Cohen, DMD	664	(2)
111 Salivary Gland Disorders
Robert B. Cohen, DMD	666	(1)
112 Mouth sores
Robert B. Cohen, DMD	667	(3)
113 Growths in the Mouth
Robert B. Cohen, DMD	670	(4)
114 Tooth Disorders
David F. Murchison, DDS	674	(7)
115 Periodontal Diseases
James T. Ubertalli, DMD	681	(4)
116 Temporomandibular Disorders
Noshir R. Mehta, DMD	685	(5)
117 Urgent Dental Problems
J. D. Overton, DDS	690	(3)
Section 9 DIGESTIVE DISORDERS	693	(92)
118 Biology of the Digestive system
Douglas A. Drossman, MD	694	(5)
119 Symptoms and Diagnosis of Digestive Disorders
Douglas A. Drossman, MD and Nicholas J. Shaheen, MD, MPH	699	(7)
120 Disorders of the Esophagus
Joel E. Richter, MD	706	(5)
121 Peptic Disorders
William D. Chet', MD	711	(8)
122 Gastroenteritis
Thomas G. Boyce, MD	719	(8)
123 Hiatus Hernia, Bezoars, and Foreign Bodies
William D. Chet', MD	727	(2)
124 Pancreatitis
Eugene P. DiMagno, MD	729	(5)
125 Malabsorption Atenodoro
Marciano R. Ruiz, Jr., MD	734	(4)
126 Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
David B. Sachar, MD and Jacob S. Walfish, MD	738	(7)
127 Antiobiotic-Associated Colitis
David B. Sachar, MD and Jacob S. Walfish, MD	745	(2)
128 Diverticular Disease
Ronald G. Tompkins, MD, ScD and John T. Schulz III, MD, PhD	747	(3)
129 Bowel Movement Disorders
Sidney F. Phillips, MD	750	(9)
130 Disorders of the Anus and Rectum
Norman Sohn, MD	759	(5)
131 Tumors of the Digestive System
Elliot M. Livstone, MD	764	(12)
132 Gastrointestinal Emergencies
Ronald G. Tompkins, MD, ScD	776	(9)
Section 10 LIVER AND GALLBLADDER DISORDERS	785	(34)
133 Biology of the Liver and Gallbladder
Jerome B. Simon, MD	786	(2)
134 Diagnostic Tests for Liver and Gallbladder Disorders
Eldon A. Shaffer, MD	788	(3)
135 Clinical Manifestations of Liver Disease
Jerome B. Simon, MD	791	(6)
136 Fatty Liver, Cirrhosis, and Related Disorders
Eldon A. Shaffer, MD	797	(5)
137 Hepatitis
Jerome B. Simon, MD	802	(4)
138 Blood Vessel Disorders of the Liver
Eldon A. Shaffer, MD	806	(4)
139 Liver Tumors
Jerome B. Simon, MD	810	(3)
140 Gallbladder Disorders
Eldon A. Shaffer, MD	813	(6)
Section 11 KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DISORDERS	819	(60)
141 Biology of the Kidneys and Urinary Tract
Ralph E. Cutler, MD	820	(3)
142 Symptoms and Diagnosis of Kidney and Urinary Tract Disorders
Ralph E. Cutler, MD	823	(5)
143 Kidney Failure
Ralph E. Cutler, MD	828	(9)
144 Nephritis
Ralph E. Cutler, MD	837	(7)
145 Blood Vessel Disorders of the Kidneys
Stewart Shankel, MD	844	(5)
146 Tubular and Cystic Kidney Disorders
Peter C. Brazy, MD	849	(8)
147 Urinary Incontinence
Joseph G. Ouslander, MD and H. Roger Hadley, MD	857	(5)
148 Urinary Tract Obstruction
Glenn M. Preminger, MD	862	(4)
149 Urinary Tract Infections
Stewart Shankel, MD	866	(6)
150 Injury to the Urinary Tract
Noel A. Armeakas, MD	872	(3)
151 Cancers of the Kidney and Urinary Tract
David A. Swanson, MD	875	(4)
Section 12 DISORDERS OF NUTRITION AND METABOLISM	879	(58)
152 Overview of Nutrition
Amy Lee, MD	880	(7)
153 Undernutrition
David R. Thomas, MD	887	(3)
154 Vitamins
Larry E. Johnson, MD, PhD	890	(10)
155 Minerals and Electrolytes
Larry E. Johnson, MD, PhD and James L. Lewis III, MD	900	(14)
156 Obesity
Albert J. Stunkard, MD	914	(6)
157 Disorders of Cholesterol
Anne Carol Goldberg, MD	920	(7)
158 Water Balance
James L. Lewis III, MD	927	(3)
159 Acid-Base Balance
James L. Lewis III, MD	930	(3)
160 Porphyrias
Karl E. Anderson, MD	933	(4)
Section 13 HORMONAL DISORDERS	937	(40)
161 Biology of the Endocrine System
John E. Morley, MB, BCh	937	(3)
162 Pituitary Gland Disorders
Ian M. Chapman, MBBS, PhD	940	(8)
163 Thyroid Gland Disorders
Lewis E. Braverman, MD	948	(8)
164 Adrenal Gland Disorders
Ashley B. Grossman, MD	956	(6)
165 Diabetes Mellitus
Nir Barzilai, MD	962	(8)
166 Hypoglycemia
Nir Barzilai, MD	970	(2)
167 Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndromes
Patricia A. Daly, MD and Lewis Landsberg, MD	972	(2)
168 Carcinoid Tumors
Courtney M. Townsend, Jr., MD	974	(3)
Section 14 BLOOD DISORDERS	977	(54)
169 Biology of Blood
Eugene P. Frenkel, MD	978	(1)
170 Symptoms and Diagnosis of Blood Disorders
Steven U. Kroft, MD	979	(3)
171 Blood Transfusion
Harold S. Kaplan, MD and Donna L. Skerrett, MD	982	(5)
172 Anemia
Eugene P. Frenkel, MD	987	(8)
173 Bleeding and Clotting Disorders
Joel L. Moake, MD	995	(6)
174 White Blood Cell Disorders
Mary Territo, MD	1001	(5)
175 Plasma Cell Disorders
James R. Berensop, MD	1006	(4)
176 Leukemias
Charles A.Schiffer,MD	1010	(6)
177 Lymphomas
Arthur T. Skarin, MD and Arnold S. Freedman, MD	1016	(7)
178 Myeloproliferative Disorders
Steven M. Fruchtman, MD	1023	(4)
179 Spleen Disorders
Harry S. Jacob, MD	1027	(4)
Section 15 CANCER	1031	(18)
180 Overview of Cancer
Eugene P. Frenkel, MD	1031	(4)
181 Symptoms and Diagnosis of Cancer
David G. Pfister, MD and Timothy Aliff, MD	1035	(7)
182 Prevention and Treatment of Cancer
Bruce A. Chabner, MD and Elizabeth Chabner Thompson, MD, MPH	1042	(7)
Section 16 IMMUNE DISORDERS	1049	(36)
183 Biology of the Immune System
Dhavalkumar D. Patel, MD, PhD	1049	(8)
184 Immunodeficiency Disorders
E. Richard Stiehm, MD	1057	(6)
185 Allergic Reactions
Elizabeth A. Erwin, MD and Thomas A. E. Platts-Mills, MD	1063	(10)
186 Autoimmune Disorders
Philip L. Cohen, MD	1073	(2)
187 Transplantation
Paul S. Russell, MD	1075	(10)
Section 17 INFECTIONS	1085	(100)
188 Biology of Infectious Disease
Gerald L. Mandell, MD	1086	(6)
189 Immunization
Fred H. Rubin, MD	1092	(3)
190 Bacterial Infections
Paul D. Hoeprich, MD	1095	(23)
191 Bacteremia, Sepsis, and Septic Shock
Lowell S. Young, MD	1118	(2)
192 Antibiotics
Matthew E. Levison, MD	1120	(5)
193 Tuberculosis
Edward A. Nardell, MD	1125	(5)
194 Leprosy
Robert H. Gelber, MD	1130	(2)
195 Rickettsial and Ehrlichial Infections
William A. Petri, Jr., MD, PhD	1132	(3)
196 Parasitic Infections
Richard D. Pearson, MD	1135	(13)
197 Fungal Infections
John E. Edwards, Jr., MD	1148	(6)
198 Viral Infections
Spotswood L. Spruance, MD	1154	(14)
199 Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
J. Allen McCutchan, MD	1168	(8)
200 Sexually Transmitted Diseases
J. Allen McCutchan, MD	1176	(9)
Section 18 SKIN DISORDERS	1185	(58)
201 Biology of the Skin
Matthew J. Stiller, MD	1186	(2)
202 Diagnosis and Treatment of Skin Disorders
Matthew J. Stiller, MD	1188	(3)
203 Itching and Noninfectious Rashes
Matthew J. Stiller, MD	1191	(13)
204 Acne
Matthew J. Stiller, MD	1204	(4)
205 Pressure Sores
Marilyn Wright, MS, MPH	1208	(2)
206 Sweating Disorders
Matthew J. Stiller, MD	1210	(1)
207 Hair Disorders
Matthew J. Stiller, MD	1211	(3)
208 Pigment Disorders
Matthew J. Stiller, MD	1214	(2)
209 Blistering Diseases
Matthew J. Stiller, MD	1216	(2)
210 Parasitic Skin Infections
Barbara Braunstein Wilson, MD	1218	(2)
211 Bacterial Skin Infections
E. Dale Everett, MD	1220	(5)
212 Fungal Skin Infections
Barbara Braunstein Wilson, MD	1225	(3)
213 Viral Skin Infections
Barbara Braunstein Wilson, MD	1228	(2)
214 Sunlight and Skin Damage
Matthew J. Stiller, MD	1230	(3)
215 Noncancerous Skin Growths
Ercem S. Atillasoy, MD	1233	(5)
216 Skin Cancers
Ercem S. Atillasoy, MD	1238	(5)
Section 19 EARS, NOSE, AND THROAT DISORDERS	1243	(32)
217 Biology of the Ears, Nose, and Throat
Harold C. Pillsbury III, MD and Austin S. Rose, MD	1244	(3)
218 Hearing Loss and Deafness
Robert J. Ruben, MD	1247	(6)
219 Outer Ear Disorders
Itzhak Brook, MD	1253	(2)
220 Middle and Inner Ear Disorders
Bruce J. Gantt, MD	1255	(7)
221 Disorders of the Nose and Sinuses
Rodney J. Schlosser, MD and David W. Kennedy, MD	1262	(5)
222 Throat Disorders
Robert J. Ruben, MD	1267	(4)
223 Nose and Throat Cancers
Richard V. Smith, MD	1271	(4)
Section 20 EYE DISORDERS	1275	(46)
224 Biology of the Eyes
James Garrity, MD	1276	(2)
225 Symptoms and Diagnosis of Eye Disorders
Kathryn Colby, MD, PhD	1278	(8)
226 Refractive Disorders
Melvin I. Roat, MD	1286	(4)
227 Eye Injuries
Kathryn Colby, MD, PhD	1290	(2)
228 Eyelid and Tear Gland Disorders
Mitchell H. Friedlaender, MD	1292	(4)
229 Disorders of the Conjunctiva and Sclera
Mitchell H. Friedlaender, MD	1296	(3)
230 Corneal Disorders
Melvin I. Roat, MD	1299	(4)
231 Cataract
Kathryn Colby, MD, PhD	1303	(2)
232 Uveitis
Melvin I. Roat, MD	1305	(1)
233 Glaucoma
Annette Terebuh, MD and Josie Terebuh, MD	1306	(3)
234 Retinal Disorders
Scott Steidl, MD	1309	(6)
235 Optic Nerve Disorders
James Garrity, MD	1315	(2)
236 Eye Socket Disorders
James Garrity, MD	1317	(4)
Section 21 MEN'S HEALTH ISSUES	1321	(20)
237 Male Reproductive System
Ralph E. Cutler, MD	1321	(3)
238 Disorders of the Penis and Testes
Paul Lui, MD	1324	(5)
239 Prostate Disorders
Paul Lui, MD	1329	(6)
240 Sexual Dysfunction
Fran E. Kaiser, MD	1335	(6)
Section 22 WOMEN'S HEALTH ISSUES	1341	(140)
241 Biology of the Female Reproductive system
Pamela A. Moalli, MD, PhD	1343	(6)
242 Symptoms and Diagnosis of Gynecologic Disorders
Paula J. Adams Hillard, MD	1349	(7)
243 Menopause
Susan L. Hendrix, DO	1356	(5)
244 Menstrual Disorders and Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
Susan L. Hendrix, DO	1361	(8)
245 Endometriosis
Robert W. Rebar, MD	1369	(3)
246 Fibroids
Susan L. Hendrix, DO	1372	(2)
247 Vaginal Infections
Susan L. Hendrix, DO	1374	(3)
248 Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Susan L. Hendrix, DO	1377	(2)
249 Pelvic Floor Disorders
Susan L. Hendrix, DO	1379	(3)
250 Sexual Dysfunction
Susan L. Hendrix, DO	1382	(5)
251 Breast Disorders
Victor G. Vogel, MD	1387	(14)
252 Cancers of the Female Reproductive system
Hervy E. Averette, MD	1401	(9)
253 Violence Against Women
Norah C. Feeny, PhD	1410	(4)
254 Infertility
Robert W. Rebar, MD	1414	(5)
255 Family Planning
Daniel R. Mishell, Jr., MD	1419	(10)
256 Detection of Genetic Disorders
Sherman Elias, MD	1429	(5)
257 Normal Pregnancy
Michael F. Greene, MD	1434	(10)
258 High-Risk Pregnancy
Michael F. Greene, MD	1444	(14)
259 Drug Use During Pregnancy
Michael R. Foley, MD	1458	(6)
260 Normal Labor and Delivery
David B. Acker, MD	1464	(6)
261 Complications of Labor and Delivery
David B. Acker, MD	1470	(6)
262 Postdelivery Period
David B. Acker, MD	1476	(5)
Section 23 CHILDREN'S HEALTH ISSUES	1481	(166)
263 Normal Newborns and Infants
Ruth A. Lawrence, MD	1483	(11)
264 Problems in Newborns
Arthur E. Kopelman, MD	1494	(17)
265 Birth Defects
Gregory S. Liptak, MD, MPH	1511	(16)
266 Chromosomal and Genetic Abnormalities
Gregory S. Liptak, MD, MPH	1527	(4)
267 Problems in Infants and Very Young Children
Elizabeth J. Palumbo, MD	1531	(7)
268 Normal Preschool and School-Aged Children
Eve R. Colson, MD, Yasmin Suzanne N. S^nturias, MD, and Francoise Thierfelder, MD	1538	(5)
269 Behavioral and Developmental Problems in Young Children
Nancy Ebbesmeyer Lanphear, MD	1543	(9)
270 Normal Adolescents
Cheryl M. Kodjo, MD, MPH	1552	(3)
271 Problems in Adolescents
Cheryl M. Kodjo, MD, MPH	1555	(6)
272 Bacterial Infections
Geoffrey A. Weinberg, MD	1561	(7)
273 Viral Infections
Mary T. Caserta, MD	1568	(15)
274 Respiratory Disorders
John T. McBride, MD	1583	(3)
275 Digestive Disorders
Thomas M. Rossi, MD	1586	(7)
276 Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders
John D. Norante, MD	1593	(7)
277 Eye Disorders
J. Raymond Buncie, MD	1600	(3)
278 Bone Disorders
H. Ralph Schumacher, Jr., MD	1603	(4)
279 Hereditary Connective Tissue Disorders
H. Ralph Schumacher, Jr., MD	1607	(5)
280 Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
H. Ralph Schumacher, Jr., MD	1612	(1)
281 Diabetes Mellitus
Nicholas Jospe, MD	1613	(3)
282 Hereditary Disorders of Metabolism
Nicholas Jospe, MD	1616	(6)
283 Childhood Cancers
David N. Konones, MD	1622	(2)
284 Cerebral Palsy
Hart Peterson, MD	1624	(2)
285 Mental Retardation
Stephen Brian Sulkes, MD	1626	(4)
286 Mental Health Disorders
John P. Glazer, MD	1630	(8)
287 Social Issues Affecting Children and Their Families
Moira Szilagyi, MD	1638	(5)
288 Child Neglect and Abuse
Ann S. Botash, MD	1643	(4)
Section 24 ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES	1647	(48)
289 Burns
John F. Burke, MD	1648	(4)
290 Heat Disorders
Charles S. Houston, MD	1652	(2)
291 Cold Injuries
Charles S. Houston, MD	1654	(3)
292 Radiation Injury
Tracey Schefter, MD	1657	(4)
293 Electrical and Lightning Injuries
Mary Ann Cooper, MD	1661	(4)
294 Near Drowning
Norman L. Dean, MD	1665	(1)
295 Diving and Compressed Air Injuries
Alfred A. Bove, MD, PhD	1666	(6)
296 Altitude Illness
Charles s. Houston, MD	1672	(2)
297 Poisoning
William O. Robertson, MD	1674	(7)
298 Bites and Stings
Barry steven Gold, MD	1681	(6)
299 First Aid
Justin L. Kaplan, MD	1687	(8)
Section 25 SPECIAL SUBJECTS	1695	(26)
300 Medical Decision Making
Thomas V. Jones, MD, MPH	1695	(3)
301 Surgery
Robert G. Johnson, MD	1698	(6)
302 Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Brian M. Berman, MD and John A. Astin, PhD	1704	(4)
303 Travel and Health
Daniel Levinson, MD	1708	(7)
304 Amyloidosis
Alan S. Cohen, MD	1715	(1)
305 Familial Mediterranean Fever
Stephen E. Goldfinger, MD	1716	(1)
306 Diseases of Unknown Cause
Margaret-Mary G. Wilson, MD	1717	(4)
APPENDIXES	1721	(48)
I Weights and Measures	1721	(3)
II Common Medical Tests	1724	(8)
III Drug Names: Generic and Trade	1732	(24)
IV Resources for Help and Information	1756	(13)
INDEX	1769