PHILADELPHIA, June 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
After more than 75 years, trusted resource continues to provide definitive, state-of-the-art answers on every aspect of pediatric care
Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, today announced the publication of the 20th edition of Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. The 20th edition of Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics includes 35 new chapters on how to effectively apply the latest techniques and approaches to the practice of pediatric medicine. Also, a new rehabilitation section includes 10 chapters that help recognize, diagnose, and manage genetic and acquired conditions more effectively.
"Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics is the go-to reference guide for pediatric health and holds the most trusted answers in pediatrics for practicing physicians," said Robert Kliegman, MD, Senior Editor of Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. "I personally make sure that the most recent information on diagnosis and treatment of pediatric diseases based on the latest recommendations and methodologies is included."
The field of pediatrics is growing worldwide, with new findings and treatments being developed every year. To keep up with all the new content and additional chapters, Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics for the first time has been expanded to two volumes.
For more than 75 years, Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics has been an indispensable source for definitive, state-of-the-art answers on every aspect of pediatric care. This classic reference provides the essential information that practitioners and other care providers involved in pediatric health care throughout the world need to understand to effectively address the range of biological, psychological, and social problems that children and youth may face. Those who purchase the new edition will receive the two-volume set as well as the Expert Consult eBook version, offering regularly updated content.
"Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics is known as the most trusted resource in pediatric care, making Elsevier a valuable and valued resource for pediatric physicians," said Linda Belfus, Senior Vice President of Content, Elsevier Clinical Solutions. "The material has been available for more than 75 years and the book's contributors effectively address every aspect of pediatric care as well as the latest advances in science."
Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics is currently available for order in print and eBook. The print copy of the book will include the Expert Consult eBook edition, which is compatible with PC, Mac and most mobile devices and eReaders, and allows readers to browse, search, and interact with the content of the book. To purchase the print version, go to us.elsevierhealth.com. To purchase the ebook version, or purchase individual chapters, go toexpertconsult.inkling.com.
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