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Tables of Contents for The Merck Manual of Medical Information
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
A Guide for Readers
xxiii
Understanding Medical Terms
xxv
Section 1 Fundamentals
1
22
Anatomy
1
6
Genetics
7
5
The Aging Body
12
3
Death and Dying
15
8
Section 2 Drugs
23
44
Overview of Drugs
23
5
Drug Administration, Distribution, and Elimination
28
3
Pharmacodynamics
31
3
Factors Affecting Drug Response
34
5
Drugs and Aging
39
3
Adverse Drug Reactions
42
4
Compliance With Drug Treatment
46
2
Generic Drugs
48
5
Over-the-Counter Drugs
53
14
Section 3 Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders
67
82
Biology of the Heart and Blood Vessels
68
4
Diagnosis of Heart Disease
72
7
Abnormal Heart Rhythms
79
8
Heart Failure
87
3
Cardiomyopathy
90
3
Heart Valve Disorders
93
6
Heart Tumors
99
2
Endocarditis
101
3
Pericardial Disease
104
3
Low Blood Pressure
107
4
Shock
111
1
High Blood Pressure
112
6
Atherosclerosis
118
3
Coronary Artery Disease
121
9
Peripheral Arterial Disease
130
7
Aortic Aneurysms and Dissection
137
4
Venous and Lymphatic Disorders
141
8
Section 4 Lung and Airway Disorders
149
64
Biology of the Lungs and Airways
150
9
Diagnostic Tests for Lung and Airway Disorders
159
5
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
164
1
Pulmonary Embolism
165
3
Bronchitis
168
1
Bronchiectasis and Atelectasis
169
4
Obstructive Airway Diseases
173
7
Occupational Lung Diseases
180
5
Allergic Diseases of the Lungs
185
5
Infiltrative Lung Diseases
190
4
Pneumonia
194
6
Lung Abscess
200
1
Cystic Fibrosis
201
4
Pleural Disorders
205
4
Lung Cancer
209
4
Section 5 Bone, Joint, and Muscle Disorders
213
64
Bones, Joints, and Muscles
214
4
Osteoporosis
218
3
Paget's Disease of Bone
221
1
Bone Tumors
222
2
Osteoarthritis
224
2
Disorders of Joints and Connective Tissue
226
18
Gout and Pseudogout
244
2
Bone and Joint Infections
246
2
Charcot's Joints
248
1
Disorders of Muscles, Bursas, and Tendons
249
5
Foot Problems
254
7
Sports Injuries
261
11
Exercise and Fitness
272
5
Section 6 Brain and Nerve Disorders
277
110
Biology of the Nervous System
278
4
Neurologic Examination and Tests
282
6
Pain
288
6
Headaches
294
4
Vertigo
298
2
Sleep Disorders
300
6
Muscle Weakness
306
2
Muscular Dystrophy and Related Disorders
308
3
Movement Disorders
311
7
Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders
318
4
Spinal Cord Disorders
322
8
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
330
10
Cranial Nerve Disorders
340
2
Smell and Taste Disorders
342
3
Seizure Disorders
345
5
Storke and Related Disorders
350
7
Head Injuries
357
7
Delirium and Dementia
364
5
Stupor and Coma
369
3
Infections of the Brain and Spinal Cord
372
6
Tumors of the Nervous System
378
9
Section 7 Mental Health Disorders
387
68
Overview of Mental Health Care
388
2
Psychosomatic Disorders
390
2
Somatoform Disorders
392
3
Anxiety Disorders
395
7
Depression and Mania
402
9
Suicidal Behavior
411
4
Eating Disorders
415
2
Sexuality and Psychosexual Disorders
417
4
Disorders of Sexual Function
421
5
Personality Disorders
426
4
Dissociative Disorders
430
5
Schizophrenia and Delusional Disorder
435
5
Drug Dependence and Addiction
440
15
Section 8 Mouth and Dental Disorders
455
24
Disorders of the Lips, Mouth, and Tongue
455
6
Tooth Disorders
461
6
Periodontal Diseases
467
3
Disorders of the Temporomandibular Joint
470
4
Urgent Dental Problems
474
2
Cancer and Other Growths of the Mouth
476
3
Section 9 Digestive Disorders
479
76
Biology of the Digestive System
480
4
Diagnostic Tests for Digestive Disorders
484
3
Disorders of the Esophagus
487
7
Disorders of the Stomach and Duodenum
494
6
Disorders of the Anus and Rectum
500
4
Disorders of the Pancreas
504
7
Indigestion
511
3
Gastroenteritis
514
7
Bowel Movement Disorders
521
6
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
527
6
Antibiotic-Associated Colitis
533
1
Malabsorption Syndromes
534
4
Diverticular Disease
538
3
Gastrointestinal Emergencies
541
8
Cancer and Other Growths of the Digestive System
549
6
Section 10 Liver and Gallbladder Disorders
555
30
Biology of the Liver and Gallbladder
555
2
Diagnostic Tests for Liver and Gallbladder Disorders
557
3
Clinical Manifestations of Liver Disease
560
6
Fatty Liver, Cirrhosis, and Related Disorders
566
5
Hepatitis
571
3
Blood Vessel Disorders of the Liver
574
3
Liver Tumors
577
3
Gallbladder Disorders
580
5
Section 11 Kidney and Urinary Tract Disorders
585
56
Biology of the Kidneys and Urinary Tract
586
7
Kidney Failure
593
8
Nephritis
601
7
Blood Vessel Disorders of the Kidneys
608
5
Metabolic and Congenital Kidney Disorders
613
7
Urinary Tract Infections
620
5
Urinary Tract Obstruction
625
4
Neurogenic Bladder
629
2
Urinary Incontinence
631
4
Injury to the Urinary Tract
635
2
Kidney and Urinary Tract Tumors and Cancers
637
4
Section 12 Disorders of Nutrition and Metabolism
641
52
Overview of Nutrition
642
2
Malnutrition
644
6
Vitamins and Minerals
650
14
Water Balance
664
2
Salt Balance
666
10
Acid-Base Balance
676
3
Disorders of Cholesterol and Other Fats
679
6
Obesity
685
2
Porphyrias
687
3
Amyloidosis
690
3
Section 13 Hormonal Disorders
693
40
Endocrine System and Hormones
693
3
Pituitary Gland Disorders
696
8
Thyroid Gland Disorders
704
8
Adrenal Gland Disorders
712
5
Diabetes Mellitus
717
7
Hypoglycemia
724
2
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndromes
726
3
Polyglandular Deficiency Syndromes
729
1
Carcinoid
730
3
Section 14 Blood Disorders
733
56
Biology of Blood
734
4
Blood Transfusion
738
4
Anemias
742
9
Bleeding Disorders
751
10
White Blood Cell Disorders
761
4
Leukemias
765
5
Lymphomas
770
9
Plasma Cell Disorders
779
3
Myeloproliferative Disorders
782
3
Spleen Disorders
785
4
Section 15 Cancer
789
18
Causes and Risks of Cancer
789
3
Cancer and the Immune System
792
2
Diagnosis of Cancer
794
3
Complications of Cancer
797
2
Cancer Treatment
799
8
Section 16 Immune Disorders
807
32
Biology of the Immune System
807
9
Immunodeficiency Disorders
816
7
Allergic Reactions
823
9
Transplantation
832
7
Section 17 Infections
839
110
Biology of Infectious Disease
840
5
Immunizations to Prevent Infection
845
2
Anti-infective Drugs
847
6
Infections of the Skin and Underlying Tissue
853
3
Abscesses
856
3
Bacteremia and Septic Shock
859
2
Bacillary Infections
861
12
Coccal Infections
873
5
Spirochetal Infections
878
4
Anaerobic Bacterial Infections
882
3
Tuberculosis
885
6
Leprosy
891
2
Rickettsial Infections
893
2
Parasitic Infections
895
13
Fungal Infections
908
4
Viral Infections
912
14
Human Immunodeficiency Vinus Infection
926
7
Infection in People With Impaired Defenses
933
4
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
937
12
Section 18 Skin Disorders
949
46
Biology of the Skin
950
2
Topical Skin Medications
952
3
Itching
955
1
Superficial Skin Disorders
955
4
Dermatitis
959
5
Skin Inflammation
964
3
Blistering Diseases
967
2
Bedsores
969
1
Sweating Disorders
970
2
Sebaceous Gland Disorders
972
3
Hair Disorders
975
1
Bacterial Skin Infections
976
3
Fungal Skin Infections
979
3
Parasitic Skin Infections
982
2
Viral Skin Infections
984
1
Sunlight and Skin Damage
985
3
Pigment Disorders
988
1
Noncancerous Skin Growths
989
3
Skin Cancers
992
3
Section 19 Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders
995
30
Ears, Nose, and Throat
995
3
Hearing Loss and Deafness
998
4
Outer Ear Disorders
1002
2
Middle and Inner Ear Disorders
1004
9
Disorders of the Nose and Sinuses
1013
4
Throat Disorders
1017
5
Head and Neck Cancers
1022
3
Section 20 Eye Disorders
1025
30
Eyes and Vision
1026
2
Refractive Disorders
1028
3
Eye Injuries
1031
2
Eye Socket Disorders
1033
1
Eyelid and Tear Gland Disorders
1034
3
Disorders of the Conjunctiva
1037
3
Corneal Disorders
1040
2
Cataracts
1042
2
Disorders of the Uvea
1044
1
Retinal Disorders
1045
4
Glaucoma
1049
2
Optic Nerve Disorders
1051
4
Section 21 Men's Health Issues
1055
12
Male Reproductive System
1055
2
Disorders of the Penis, Prostate, and Testes
1057
8
Impotence
1065
2
Section 22 Women's Health Issues
1067
122
Female Reproductive System
1068
6
Hormones and Reproduction
1074
3
Menopause
1077
3
Common Gynecologic Problems
1080
7
Absent or Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
1087
4
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
1091
1
Endometriosis
1092
3
Breast Disorders
1095
13
Cancers of the Female Reproductive System
1108
6
Intertility
1114
5
Family Planning
1119
10
Tests for Genetic Disorders
1129
7
Pregnancy
1136
9
High-Risk Pregnancy
1145
7
Complications of Pregnancy
1152
8
Diseases That Can Complicate Pregnancy
1160
7
Drug Use During Pregnancy
1167
5
Labor and Delivery
1172
6
Complications of Labor and Delivery
1178
6
Postdelivery Period
1184
5
Section 23 Children's Health Issues
1189
146
Normal Newborns and Infants
1190
11
Problems in Newborns and Infants
1201
15
Infections in Newborns and Infants
1216
7
Birth Defects
1223
17
Mental Retardation
1240
3
Sick Children and Their Families
1243
2
Developmental Problems in Young Children
1245
9
Puberty and Problems in Adolescents
1254
5
Bacterial Infections
1259
7
Viral Infections
1266
9
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
1275
3
Pinworm Infection
1278
1
Disorders Likely Caused by Infection
1279
4
Childhood Cancers
1283
2
Gastrointestinal Disorders
1285
3
Nutritional Disorders
1288
2
Metabolic Disorders
1290
4
Hormonal Disorders
1294
6
Musculoskeletal Disorders
1300
11
Cerebral Palsy
1311
2
Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders
1313
1
Eye Disorders
1314
1
Mental Health Disorders
1315
7
Child Abuse and Neglect
1322
1
Poisoning
1323
6
Injuries
1329
6
Section 24 Accidents and Injuries
1335
32
Burns
1335
3
Electrical Injuries
1338
2
Radiation Injury
1340
4
Heat Disorders
1344
1
Cold Injuries
1345
2
Mountain Sickness
1347
2
Near Drowning
1349
1
Diving Injuries
1350
6
Air Travel and Medical Problems
1356
2
Poisoning
1358
3
Venomous Bites and Stings
1361
6
Appendixes
1367
36
I. Legal Issues
1367
4
II. Weights and Measures
1371
3
III. Common Medical Tests
1374
7
IV. Some Trade Names of Generic Drugs
1381
7
V. Resources for Help and Information
1388
15
Index
1403