Jessie R. Groothuis Knihy

Popular Current format gives user the most comprehensive and up-to-date information available in a concise, quickly accessible form. -- One of the best-selling books in the CURRENT series, second only to Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment. -- Two brand new chapters in this edition. -- Chapter authors are widely-know authorities in their subspecialty areas. This complete and practical reference provides up-to-date clinical information on the ambulatory and inpatient medical care of children from birth through infancy and adolescence. New chapters include information on HIV and other Retroviral infections and Diabetes Mellitus. Extensive tables and figures offer quick access to important information such as anti-infective agents, drug dosages, immunization schedules, differential diagnoses, and developmental screening tests.

The 11th edition of this thoroughly revised classic provides the most current, practical information for the care of children from birth through adolescence. With new chapters on Emergencies and Accidents, Immunizations, Childhood Cancer, among other topics, and coverage of the growth and development of the healthy child. A handy and reliable reference for parents.