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Detailed Table of Contents
Currently, Sections 1-22; Anatomical Drawings; and About the Book are live. Sections will be added monthly until the book is complete.
1. Fundamentals
  1. The Human Body
  2. Genetics
  3. The Aging Body
  4. Communicating With Health Care Professionals
  5. Prevention
  6. Exercise and Fitness
  7. Rehabilitation
  8. Death and Dying
  9. Legal and Ethical Issues

2. Drugs
  10. Overview of Drugs
  11. Drug Administration and Kinetics
  12. Drug Dynamics
  13. Factors Affecting Response to Drugs
  14. Drugs and Aging
  15. Adverse Drug Reactions
  16. Compliance With Drug Treatment
  17. Trade-Name and Generic Drugs
  18. Over-the-Counter Drugs
  19. Medicinal Herbs and Nutraceuticals

3. Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders
  20. Biology of the Heart and Blood Vessels
  21. Symptoms and Diagnosis of Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders
  22. High Blood Pressure
  23. Low Blood Pressure
  24. Shock
  25. Heart Failure
  26. Cardiomyopathy
  27. Abnormal Heart Rhythms
  28. Heart Valve Disorders
  29. Infective Endocarditis
  30. Pericardial Disease
  31. Heart Tumors
  32. Atherosclerosis
  33. Coronary Artery Disease
  34. Peripheral Arterial Disease
  35. Aneurysms and Aortic Dissection
  36. Venous Disorders
  37. Lymphatic Disorders

4. Lung and Airway Disorders
  38. Biology of the Lungs and Airways
  39. Symptoms and Diagnosis of Lung Disorders
  40. Pulmonary Rehabilitation
  41. Bronchitis
  42. Pneumonia
  43. Lung Abscess
  44. Asthma
  45. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
  46. Pulmonary Embolism
  47. Bronchiectasis
  48. Atelectasis
  49. Occupational Lung Diseases
  50. Infiltrative Lung Diseases
  51. Allergic Diseases of the Lungs
  52. Pleural Disorders
  53. Cystic Fibrosis
  54. Pulmonary Hypertension
  55. Respiratory Failure
  56. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
  57. Lung Cancer

5. Bone, Joint, and Muscle Disorders
  58. Biology of the Musculoskeletal System
  59. Symptoms and Diagnosis of Musculoskeletal Disorders
  60. Osteoporosis
  61. Paget's Disease of Bone
  62. Fractures
  63. Bone Tumors
  64. Avascular Necrosis of the Bone
  65. Bone and Joint Infections
  66. Osteoarthritis
  67. Rheumatoid Arthritis and Other Types of Inflammatory Arthritis
  68. Autoimmune Disorders of Connective Tissue
  69. Vasculitic Disorders of Connective Tissue
  70. Gout and Pseudogout
  71. Hand Disorders
  72. Foot Problems
  73. Muscular Dystrophy and Related Disorders
  74. Disorders of Muscles, Bursas, and Tendons
  75. Sports Injuries

6. Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders
  76. Biology of the Nervous System
  77. Diagnosis of Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders
  78. Pain
  79. Headaches
  80. Dizziness and Vertigo
  81. Sleep Disorders
  82. Brain Dysfunction
  83. Delirium and Dementia
  84. Stupor and Coma
  85. Seizure Disorders
  86. Stroke
  87. Head Injuries
  88. Tumors of the Nervous System
  89. Infections of the Brain and Spinal Cord
  90. Prion Diseases
  91. Movement Disorders
  92. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders
  93. Spinal Cord Disorders
  94. Low Back Pain
  95. Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  96. Cranial Nerve Disorders
  97. Smell and Taste Disorders

7. Mental Health Disorders
  98. Overview of Mental Health Care
  99. Somatoform Disorders
  100. Anxiety Disorders
  101. Depression and Mania
  102. Suicidal Behavior
  103. Eating Disorders
  104. Sexuality
  105. Personality Disorders
  106. Amnesia and Related Disorders
  107. Schizophrenia and Delusional Disorder
  108. Drug Use and Abuse

8. Mouth and Dental Disorders
  109. Biology of the Mouth
  110. Lip and Tongue Disorders
  111. Salivary Gland Disorders
  112. Mouth Sores
  113. Growths in the Mouth
  114. Tooth Disorders
  115. Periodontal Diseases
  116. Temporomandibular Disorders
  117. Urgent Dental Problems

9. Digestive Disorders
  118. Biology of the Digestive System
  119. Symptoms and Diagnosis of Digestive Disorders
  120. Disorders of the Esophagus
  121. Peptic Disorders
  122. Gastroenteritis
  123. Hiatus Hernia, Bezoars, and Foreign Bodies
  124. Pancreatitis
  125. Malabsorption
  126. Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
  127. Antibiotic-Associated Colitis
  128. Diverticular Disease
  129. Bowel Movement Disorders
  130. Disorders of the Anus and Rectum
  131. Tumors of the Digestive System
  132. Gastrointestinal Emergencies

10. Liver and Gallbladder Disorders
  133. Biology of the Liver and Gallbladder
  134. Diagnostic Tests for Liver and Gallbladder Disorders
  135. Clinical Manifestations of Liver Disease
  136. Fatty Liver, Cirrhosis, and Related Disorders
  137. Hepatitis
  138. Blood Vessel Disorders of the Liver
  139. Liver Tumors
  140. Gallbladder Disorders
11. Kidney and Urinary Tract Disorders
  141. Biology of the Kidneys and Urinary Tract
  142. Symptoms and Diagnosis of Kidney and Urinary Tract Disorders
  143. Kidney Failure
  144. Nephritis
  145. Blood Vessel Disorders of the Kidneys
  146. Tubular and Cystic Kidney Disorders
  147. Urinary Incontinence
  148. Urinary Tract Obstruction
  149. Urinary Tract Infections
  150. Injury to the Urinary Tract
  151. Cancers of the Kidney and Urinary Tract

12. Disorders of Nutrition and Metabolism
  152. Overview of Nutrition
  153. Undernutrition
  154. Vitamins
  155. Minerals and Electrolytes
  156. Obesity
  157. Disorders of Cholesterol
  158. Water Balance
  159. Acid-Base Balance
  160. Porphyrias

13. Hormonal Disorders
  161. Biology of the Endocrine System
  162. Pituitary Gland Disorders
  163. Thyroid Gland Disorders
  164. Adrenal Gland Disorders
  165. Diabetes Mellitus
  166. Hypoglycemia
  167. Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndromes
  168. Carcinoid Tumors

14. Blood Disorders
  169. Biology of Blood
  170. Symptoms and Diagnosis of Blood Disorders
  171. Blood Transfusion
  172. Anemia
  173. Bleeding and Clotting Disorders
  174. White Blood Cell Disorders
  175. Plasma Cell Disorders
  176. Leukemias
  177. Lymphomas
  178. Myeloproliferative Disorders
  179. Spleen Disorders

15. Cancer
  180. Overview of Cancer
  181. Symptoms and Diagnosis of Cancer
  182. Prevention and Treatment of Cancer

16. Immune Disorders
  183. Biology of the Immune System
  184. Immunodeficiency Disorders
  185. Allergic Reactions
  186. Autoimmune Disorders
  187. Transplantation

17. Infections
  188. Biology of Infectious Disease
  189. Immunization
  190. Bacterial Infections
  191. Bacteremia, Sepsis, and Septic Shock
  192. Antibiotics
  193. Tuberculosis
  194. Leprosy
  195. Rickettsial and Ehrlichial Infections
  196. Parasitic Infections
  197. Fungal Infections
  198. Viral Infections
  199. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
  200. Sexually Transmitted Diseases

18. Skin Disorders
  201. Biology of the Skin
  202.  Diagnosis and Treatment of Skin Disorders
  203. Itching and Noninfectious Rashes
  204. Acne
  205. Pressure Sores
  206. Sweating Disorders
  207. Hair Disorders
  208. Pigment Disorders
  209. Blistering Diseases
  210. Parasitic Skin Infections
  211. Bacterial Skin Infections
  212. Fungal Skin Infections
  213. Viral Skin Infections
  214. Sunlight and Skin Damage
  215. Noncancerous Skin Growths
  216. Skin Cancers

19. Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders
  217. Biology of the Ear, Nose, and Throat
  218. Hearing Loss and Deafness
  219. Outer Ear Disorders
  220. Middle and Inner Ear Disorders
  221. Disorders of the Nose and Sinuses
  222. Throat Disorders
  223. Nose and Throat Cancers

20. Eye Disorders
  224. Biology of the Eyes
  225. Symptoms and Diagnosis of Eye Disorders
  226. Refractive Disorders
  227. Eye Injuries
  228. Eyelid and Tear Gland Disorders
  229. Disorders of the Conjunctiva and Sclera
  230. Corneal Disorders
  231. Cataract
  232. Uveitis
  233. Glaucoma
  234. Retinal Disorders
  235. Optic Nerve Disorders
  236. Eye Socket Disorders

21. Men's Health Issues
  237. Male Reproductive System
  238. Disorders of the Penis and Testes
  239. Prostate Disorders
  240. Sexual Dysfunction

22. Women's Health Issues
  241. Biology of the Female Reproductive System
  242. Symptoms and Diagnosis of Gynecologic Disorders
  243. Menopause
  244. Menstrual Disorders and Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
  245. Endometriosis
  246. Fibroids
  247. Vaginal Infections
  248. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
  249. Pelvic Floor Disorders
  250. Sexual Dysfunction
  251. Breast Disorders
  252. Cancers of the Female Reproductive System
  253. Violence Against Women
  254. Infertility
  255. Family Planning
  256. Detection of Genetic Disorders
  257. Normal Pregnancy
  258. High-Risk Pregnancy
  259. Drug Use During Pregnancy
  260. Normal Labor and Delivery
  261. Complications of Labor and Delivery
  262. Postdelivery Period

Anatomical Drawings
  Epithelium: Surfaces of the Body
  Blood Vessels and Lymph Nodes
  Heart-Lung Connections
  Brain and Spinal Cord
  Head and Neck
  Muscle-Bone Connections
  Digestive System
  Urinary System

About the Book
  Preface
  Editorial Board
  Editors
  Editorial and Production Staff
  Consultants
  Contributors
  Reviewers and Acknowledgements
  Special Note to Readers
  A Guide for Readers
  Understanding Medical Terms
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