-- Now in full color!
-- Over 330 common diseases and medical conditions covered
-- Numerous four-color illustrations have been added throughout the book
-- Each disease condition is presented in an easy-to-follow, seven-part format including: description, etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, treatment, prognosis, and prevention
-- Alternative medicine is discussed in treatment of diseases, where appropriate
-- Topics added include trauma to the neck and spine, E. coli, hormonal therapy, Viagra, stomatitis, cardiac advances, and bone marrow transplantation