The Manual's Editorial Staff,

Manual Chapters and Commentaries

Chapters

• Diagnosis of Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders
• Low Blood Pressure and Shock
• High Blood Pressure
• Aneurysms and Aortic Dissection
• Peripheral Arterial Disease
• Heart Failure
• Sports and the Heart
• Abnormal Heart Rhythms
• Venous Disorders
• Endocarditis
• Coronary Artery Disease
• Heart Valve Disorders
• Atherosclerosis
• Cardiomyopathy
• Lymphatic Disorders
• Pericardial Disease
• Biology of the Heart and Blood Vessels
• Tumors of the Lungs
• Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
• Pneumonia
• Respiratory Failure and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
• Sarcoidosis
• Acute Bronchitis
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Sleep Apnea
• Asthma
• Diagnosis of Lung Disorders
• Environmental Lung Diseases
• Pleural and Mediastinal Disorders
• Biology of the Lungs and Airways
• Pulmonary Hypertension
• Movement Disorders
• Headaches
• Cranial Nerve Disorders
• Stroke (CVA)
• Peripheral Nerve Disorders
• Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Related Disorders
• Sleep Disorders
• Spinal Cord Disorders
• Coma and Impaired Consciousness
• Diagnosis of Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders
• Tumors of the Nervous System
• Meningitis
• Dementia
• Symptoms of Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders
• Brain Infections
• Seizure Disorders
• Pain
• Biology of the Nervous System
• Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
• Eating Disorders
• Schizophrenia
• Personality Disorders
• Suicidal Behavior and Self-Injury
• Anxiety and Stress-Related Disorders
• Mood Disorders
• Drug Use and Abuse
• Overview of Mental Health Care
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)
• Diagnosis of Digestive Disorders
• Pancreatitis
• Anal and Rectal Disorders
• Gastritis and Peptic Ulcer Disease
• Gastroenteritis
• Malabsorption
• Esophageal and Swallowing Disorders
• Tumors of the Digestive System
• Gastrointestinal Emergencies
• Diverticular Disease
• Biology of the Digestive System
• Fibrosis and Cirrhosis of the Liver
• Manifestations of Liver Disease
• Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
• Alcoholic Liver Disease
• Tumors of the Liver
• Hepatitis
• Biology of the Liver and Gallbladder
• Pituitary Gland Disorders
• Electrolyte Balance
• Thyroid Gland Disorders
• Water Balance
• Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and Disorders of Blood Sugar Metabolism
• Cholesterol Disorders
• Adrenal Gland Disorders
• Immunodeficiency Disorders
• Allergic Reactions and Other Hypersensitivity Disorders
• Biology of the Immune System
• Overview of Viral Infections
• Tuberculosis and Leprosy
• Arboviruses, Arenaviruses, and Filoviruses
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
• Bacteremia, Sepsis, and Septic Shock
• Biology of Infectious Disease
• Bacterial Infections: Anaerobic Bacteria
• Immunization
• Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection
• Bacterial Infections: Gram-Positive Bacteria
• Bacterial Infections: Spirochetes
• Bacterial Infections: Gram-Negative Bacteria
• Parasitic Infections: Trematodes (Flukes)
• Parasitic Infections: Nematodes (Roundworms)
• Parasitic Infections: Intestinal Protozoa and Microsporidia
• Parasitic Infections: Cestodes (Tapeworms)
• Parasitic Infections: Extraintestinal Protozoa
• Enteroviruses
• Respiratory Viruses
• Fungal Infections
• Herpesvirus Infections
• Chromosomal and Genetic Abnormalities
• Social Issues Affecting Children and Their Families
• Neurologic Disorders in Children
• Digestive Disorders in Children
• Learning and Developmental Disorders
• Behavioral Problems in Children
• Hormonal Disorders in Children
• Viral Infections in Infants and Children
• Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection in Children
• Problems in Adolescents
• Respiratory Disorders in Infants and Children
• Lung and Breathing Problems in Newborns
• Bacterial Infections in Infants and Children
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Gastrointestinal (GI) and Liver Problems in Newborns
• Miscellaneous Disorders in Infants and Young Children
• Vaccination of Children
• Mental Health Disorders in Children and Adolescents
• Bone Disorders in Children
• Birth Defects of the Brain and Spinal Cord
• Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders in Children
• Connective Tissue Disorders in Children
• Eye Disorders in Children
• General Problems in Newborns
• Birth Defects of the Digestive Tract
• Neurocutaneous Syndromes in Children
• Birth Defects of the Heart
• Childhood Cancers
• Injuries to the Eye
• Motion Sickness
• Heat Disorders
• Burns
• Poisoning
• Head Injuries
• Sprains and Other Soft-Tissue Injuries
• Cold Injuries
• Fractures
• Bites and Stings
• Spinal Injuries
• Eyelid and Tearing Disorders
• Glaucoma
• Conjunctival and Scleral Disorders
• Retinal Disorders
• Cataract
• Symptoms of Eye Disorders
• Corneal Disorders
• Joint Disorders
• Muscle, Bursa, and Tendon Disorders
• Osteoporosis
• Neck and Low Back Pain
• Hand Disorders
• Vasculitic Disorders
• Autoimmune Disorders of Connective Tissue
• Foot Problems
• Osteonecrosis
• Gout
• Symptoms of Musculoskeletal Disorders
• Bone and Joint Infections
• Paget Disease of Bone
• Biology of Muscles and Bones
• Cancers of the Kidney and Genitourinary Tract
• Stones in the Urinary Tract
• Kidney Failure
• Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
• Disorders of Urination
• Biology of the Kidneys and Urinary Tract
• Blood Vessel Disorders of the Kidneys
• Obstruction of the Urinary Tract
• Disorders of Kidney Tubules
• Sexual Dysfunction in Men
• Penis and Testicle Disorders
• Benign Prostate Disorders
• Biology of the Male Reproductive System
• Normal Labor and Delivery
• Pregnancy Complicated by Disease
• High-Risk Pregnancy
• Fibroids
• Menopause
• Drug Use During Pregnancy
• Infertility
• Breast Disorders
• Family Planning
• Complications of Labor and Delivery
• Postdelivery Period
• Menstrual Disorders and Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
• Complications of Pregnancy
• Endometriosis
• Cancers of the Female Reproductive System
• Symptoms of Gynecologic Disorders
• Vaginal Infections and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
• Normal Pregnancy
• Biology of the Female Reproductive System
• Pressure Sores
• Sunlight and Skin Damage
• Bacterial Skin Infections
• Noncancerous Skin Growths
• Skin Cancers
• Viral Skin Infections
• Parasitic Skin Infections
• Hypersensitivity and Inflammatory Skin Disorders
• Hair Disorders
• Itching and Dermatitis
• Psoriasis and Scaling Disorders
• Fungal Skin Infections
• Mouth, Nose, and Throat Cancers
• Mouth and Throat Disorders
• Middle Ear Disorders
• Outer Ear Disorders
• Inner Ear Disorders
• Hearing Loss and Deafness
• Biology of the Ears, Nose, and Throat
• Nose and Sinus Disorders
• Common Imaging Tests
• Tobacco Use
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Surgery
• Overview of Cancer
• Prevention and Treatment of Cancer
• Tooth Disorders
• Temporomandibular Disorders
• Periodontal Diseases
• Bleeding Due to Clotting Disorders
• Plasma Cell Disorders
• Myeloproliferative Disorders
• Excessive Clotting
• Leukemias
• Blood Transfusion
• Blood Clotting Process
• Anemia
• Lymphomas
• Platelet Disorders
• Biology of Blood
• White Blood Cell Disorders
• Falls
• Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome
• Weights and Measures
• Common Medical Tests
• Muscular Dystrophies and Related Disorders
• Hereditary Metabolic Disorders
• Acne and Related Disorders
• Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
• Mass Casualty Weapons
• Altitude Sickness