Organized around disease clusters, this comprehensive guide to disease information, ranging from causes, signs and symptoms, and diagnosis through treatment and special considerations, has been updated with the latest in original research and practice guidelines and designed to provide a brief yet comprehensive overview of a large array of disease processes. --from publisher description.

Cardiovascular disorders -- Respiratory disorders -- Neurologic disorders -- Gastrointestinal disorders -- Hepatobiliary disorders -- Musculoskeletal disorders -- Renal and urologic disorders -- Immune disorders -- Hematologic disorders -- Metabolic and nutritional disorders -- Endocrine disorders -- Eye disorders -- Ear, nose, and throat disorders -- Skin disorders -- Malignant neoplasms -- Infection -- Trauma -- Genetic disorders -- Obstetric and gynecologic disorders -- Sexual disorders -- Psychiatric disorders.