LANGE: Symptom To Diagnosis

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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. This engaging, case-based resource teaches the diagnostic process in internal medicine through an evidence-based, step-by-step approach to evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients based on their clinical complaints. By following this method, readers will learn to recognize specific diseases and prescribe effective therapies. Each chapter focuses on a common complaint, starting with a case and guidance for organizing the differential diagnosis. As the case unfolds, clinical reasoning is detailed, and the differential diagnosis is summarized in tables that highlight clinical clues and important tests for leading and alternative hypotheses. The third edition includes five new chapters—Bleeding Disorders, Dysuria, Hematuria, Hypotension, and Sore Throat—and emphasizes mastering the process of interpreting patient-level data (signs, symptoms, and lab tests). All chapters integrate the latest research, providing new and refined approaches to common symptoms in clinical practice, ensuring relevance and applicability in real-life scenarios.