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1 CONTENTS A Guide for Readers xxxix Understanding Medical Terms xli SECTION 1 FUNDAMENTALS 1 1 The Human Body 2 2 Genetics 8 3 Making the Most of Health Care 17 4 Prevention 28 5 Exercise and Fitness 38 6 Rehabilitation 45 7 Death and Dying 57 8 Legal and Ethical Issues 67 SECTION 2 DRUGS 75 9 Overview of Drugs Administration and Kinetics of Drugs Drug Dynamics Factors Affecting Response to Drugs Adverse Drug Reactions Adherence to Drug Treatment Trade-Name and Generic Drugs Over-the-Counter Drugs 104 SECTION 3 DIGESTIVE DISORDERS Biology of the Digestive System Symptoms and Diagnosis of Digestive Disorders Esophageal Disorders Peptic Disorders Gastroenteritis Hiatus Hernia, Bezoars, and Foreign Bodies Pancreatitis Malabsorption Inflammatory Bowel Diseases 168 vii

2 viii Contents 26 Clostridium difficile Induced Colitis Diverticular Disease Irritable Bowel Syndrome Anal and Rectal Disorders Tumors of the Digestive System Gastrointestinal Emergencies 201 SECTION 4 LIVER AND GALLBLADDER DISORDERS Biology of the Liver and Gallbladder Diagnostic Tests for Liver, Gallbladder, and Biliary Disorders Manifestations of Liver Disease Fatty Liver, Cirrhosis, and Related Disorders Hepatitis Blood Vessel Disorders of the Liver Tumors of the Liver Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders 242 SECTION 5 KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DISORDERS Biology of the Kidneys and Urinary Tract Symptoms and Diagnosis of Kidney and Urinary Tract Disorders Kidney Failure Dialysis Kidney Filtering Disorders Blood Vessel Disorders of the Kidneys Tubular and Cystic Kidney Disorders Urinary Incontinence Obstruction of the Urinary Tract Urinary Tract Infections Injury to the Urinary Tract Cancers of the Kidney and Urinary Tract 311 SECTION 6 HEART AND BLOOD VESSEL DISORDERS Biology of the Heart and Blood Vessels Symptoms and Diagnosis of Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders High Blood Pressure Low Blood Pressure Shock 350

3 Contents ix 57 Heart Failure Cardiomyopathy Abnormal Heart Rhythms Heart Valve Disorders Infective Endocarditis Pericardial Disease Heart Tumors Atherosclerosis Coronary Artery Disease Peripheral Arterial Disease Aneurysms and Aortic Dissection Venous Disorders Lymphatic Disorders 440 SECTION 7 LUNG AND AIRWAY DISORDERS Biology of the Lungs and Airways Symptoms and Diagnosis of Lung Disorders Rehabilitation for Lung and Airway Disorders Acute Bronchitis Pneumonia Abscess in the Lungs Asthma Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Sleep Apnea Pulmonary Embolism Bronchiectasis Atelectasis Environmental Lung Diseases Interstitial Lung Diseases Allergic and Autoimmune Diseases of the Lungs Pleural Disorders Pulmonary Hypertension Respiratory Failure and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Cancer of the Lungs 528 SECTION 8 BONE, JOINT, AND MUSCLE DISORDERS Biology of the Musculoskeletal System Symptoms and Diagnosis of Musculoskeletal Disorders 538

4 x Contents 91 Osteoporosis Paget s Disease of Bone Osteonecrosis Bone and Joint Tumors Bone and Joint Infections Joint Disorders Autoimmune Disorders of Connective Tissue Vasculitic Disorders Gout and Pseudogout Hand Disorders Foot Problems Muscular Dystrophies and Related Disorders Muscle, Bursa, and Tendon Disorders 615 SECTION 9 BRAIN, SPINAL CORD, AND NERVE DISORDERS Biology of the Nervous System Diagnosis of Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders Pain Headaches Dizziness and Vertigo Sleep Disorders Brain Dysfunction Delirium and Dementia Stupor and Coma Seizure Disorders Stroke Head Injuries Tumors of the Nervous System Infections of the Brain and Spinal Cord Prion Diseases Movement Disorders Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders Spinal Cord Disorders Low Back and Neck Pain Peripheral Nerve Disorders Autonomic Nervous System Disorders Cranial Nerve Disorders 835

5 Contents xi SECTION 10 MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS Overview of Mental Health Care Somatoform Disorders Anxiety Disorders Mood Disorders Suicidal Behavior Eating Disorders Personality Disorders Dissociative Disorders Schizophrenia and Delusional Disorder Sexuality 895 SECTION 11 DISORDERS OF NUTRITION AND METABOLISM Overview of Nutrition Undernutrition Vitamins Minerals and Electrolytes Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome Cholesterol Disorders Water Balance Acid-Base Balance Porphyrias 975 SECTION 12 HORMONAL DISORDERS Biology of the Endocrine System Pituitary Gland Disorders Thyroid Gland Disorders Adrenal Gland Disorders Diabetes Mellitus Hypoglycemia Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndromes Carcinoid Tumors 1018 SECTION 13 BLOOD DISORDERS Biology of Blood Symptoms and Diagnosis of Blood Disorders 1023

6 xii Contents 155 Blood Transfusion Anemia Bleeding and Clotting Disorders White Blood Cell Disorders Plasma Cell Disorders Leukemias Lymphomas Myeloproliferative Disorders Spleen Disorders 1071 SECTION 14 CANCER Overview of Cancer Symptoms and Diagnosis of Cancer Prevention and Treatment of Cancer 1086 SECTION 15 IMMUNE DISORDERS Biology of the Immune System Immunodeficiency Disorders Allergic Reactions Autoimmune Disorders Transplantation 1128 SECTION 16 INFECTIONS Biology of Infectious Disease Immunization Bacterial Infections Bacteremia, Sepsis, and Septic Shock Antibiotics Tuberculosis Leprosy Rickettsial and Related Infections Parasitic Infections Fungal Infections Viral Infections Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection Sexually Transmitted Diseases 1264

7 Contents xiii SECTION 17 SKIN DISORDERS Biology of the Skin Diagnosis and Treatment of Skin Disorders Itching and Noninfectious Rashes Acne Pressure Sores Sweating Disorders Hair Disorders Pigment Disorders Blistering Diseases Parasitic Skin Infections Bacterial Skin Infections Fungal Skin Infections Viral Skin Infections Sunlight and Skin Damage Noncancerous Skin Growths Skin Cancers Nail Disorders 1337 SECTION 18 MOUTH AND DENTAL DISORDERS Biology of the Mouth Lip and Tongue Disorders Salivary Gland Disorders Mouth Sores Mouth Growths Tooth Disorders Periodontal Diseases Temporomandibular Disorders Urgent Dental Problems 1371 SECTION 19 EAR, NOSE, AND THROAT DISORDERS Biology of the Ears, Nose, and Throat Hearing Loss and Deafness Outer Ear Disorders Middle and Inner Ear Disorders Nose, Sinus, and Taste Disorders Throat Disorders Nose and Throat Cancers 1406

8 xiv Contents SECTION 20 EYE DISORDERS Biology of the Eyes Symptoms and Diagnosis of Eye Disorders Refractive Disorders Injuries to the Eye Eyelid and Tearing Disorders Conjunctival and Scleral Disorders Corneal Disorders Cataract Uveitis Glaucoma Retinal Disorders Optic Nerve Disorders Eye Socket Disorders 1462 SECTION 21 MEN S HEALTH ISSUES Male Reproductive System Penile and Testicular Disorders Prostate Disorders Sexual Dysfunction in Men 1482 SECTION 22 WOMEN S HEALTH ISSUES Female Reproductive System Symptoms and Diagnosis of Gynecologic Disorders Sexual Dysfunction in Women Menopause Menstrual Disorders and Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding Endometriosis Fibroids Vaginal Infections Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Pelvic Floor Disorders Breast Disorders Noncancerous Gynecologic Abnormalities Cancers of the Female Reproductive System Violence Against Women 1581

9 Contents xv 249 Infertility Family Planning Detection of Genetic Disorders Normal Pregnancy High-Risk Pregnancy Pregnancy Complicated by Disease Pregnancy and Drug Use Complications of Pregnancy Normal Labor and Delivery Complications of Labor and Delivery Postdelivery Period 1665 SECTION 23 CHILDREN S HEALTH ISSUES Newborns and Infants Problems in Newborns Birth Defects Chromosomal and Genetic Abnormalities Problems in Infants and Very Young Children Preschool and School-Aged Children Behavioral and Developmental Problems in Young Children Adolescents Problems in Adolescents Bacterial Infections Viral Infections Respiratory Disorders Cystic Fibrosis Digestive Disorders Neurologic Disorders Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders Eye Disorders Bone Disorders Hereditary Connective Tissue Disorders Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Diabetes Mellitus Hereditary Metabolic Disorders Hereditary Periodic Fever Syndromes Childhood Cancers Learning and Developmental Disorders Cerebral Palsy 1856

10 xvi Contents 286 Mental Retardation/Intellectual Disability Mental Health Disorders Social Issues Affecting Children and Their Families Child Neglect and Abuse 1879 SECTION 24 OLDER PEOPLE S HEALTH ISSUES The Aging Body Aging and Drugs Provision of Care Health Care Coverage for Older People Long-Term Care Coping With Changes Related to Aging Driving Falls Elder Mistreatment 1934 SECTION 25 INJURIES AND POISONING First Aid Burns Fractures Sports Injuries Heat Disorders Cold Injuries Radiation Injury Electrical and Lightning Injuries Drowning Diving and Compressed Air Injuries Altitude Illness Poisoning Bites and Stings 2015 SECTION 26 SPECIAL SUBJECTS The Science of Medicine and Clinical Trials Medical Decision Making Common Imaging Tests Hospital Care Surgery Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2059

11 Contents xvii 318 Medicinal Herbs and Nutraceuticals Drug Use and Abuse Travel and Health Amyloidosis Disorders of Unknown Cause 2109 APPENDIXES 2113 I Weights and Measures 2113 II Common Medical Tests 2116 III Drug Names: Generic and Trade 2124 IV Resources for Help and Information 2151 INDEX 2165

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