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Harrison's Infectious Diseases
- ISBN 13:
9780071702935
- ISBN 10:
0071702938
- Edition: 1st
- Format: Paperback
- Copyright: 06/18/2010
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
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Summary
The authority ofHarrison'sin a handy, full-color paperback devoted exclusively to Infectious DiseasesFeaturing the chapters on Infectious Diseases that appear in the landmarkHarrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e, this compact clinical companion delivers all the latest knowledge in the field, backed by the scientific rigor and reliabilty that has definedHarrison's.You'll find coverage that reflects the expertise of renowned editors and contributors -- presented in a carry-anywhere format that makes it ideal for the classroom, the wards, or the point of care. With its ease of use, indispensable diagnosis-speeding guidelines, and acclaimed state-of-the-art strategies,Harrison's Infectious Diseasesis a must for students and clinicians alike.Harrison's Infectious Diseasesdelivers: All the relevant chapters fromHarrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e 6 chapters from the acclaimedHarrison'sDVD Content updates and new developments Reference updates 100+ questions and answers fromHarrison's Principles of Internal Medicine Self-Assessment and Board Review, 17e An update on H1N1Everything you would expect fromHarrison'stailored to your specialty Condensed Table of Contents: Introduction to Infectious Diseases; Fever and Approach to the Febrile Patient; Infections in Organ Systems; Bacterial Infections; Viral Infections, Prion Diseases; Fungal and Algal Infections; Protozoal and Helminthic InfectionsTheHarrison'sspecialty series is written by the same world-renowned author team who brought youHarrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e: Anthony S. Fauci, MD; Eugene Braunwald, MD; Dennis L. Kasper, MD; Stephen L. Hauser, MD; Dan L. Longo, MD; J. Larry Jameson, MD, PhD; Joseph Loscalzo, MD, PhD
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Very Inaccurate on ME
September 12, 2011
Editor Fauci still includes the deceased Stephen Straus' egregiously inaccurate article as the section on ME ('CFS') in this edition.
Straus was the only employee NIH has ever had devoted to 'CFS' and he consistently advanced a pscyhogenic etiological explanation despite the fact that it contradicted nearly all the science. He was still doing grand rounds in the mid- late 90's saying possible retroviral association with ME made no sense because retroviruses cause neurological, cognitive, immunological and endocrine pathology, which aren't prominent features of ME. These are in fact the central, disabling features of the disease. And quite a few bench scientists have found retroviral involvement since 1986.
Some of Straus' egregious misrepresentations included here in Harrisons are:
"a direct microbial causation is unproven and unlikely."
"several common themes underlie attempts to understand the disorder: ... (2) it is associated with mild immunological disturbances and sedentary behavior during childhood; and (3) it is commonly accompanied by neuropsychological complaints, somatic preoccupation, and/or depression."
The prevalence of depression in 'CFS' "exceeds that seen in other chronic medical illnesses. Some propose that CFS is fundamentally a psychiatric disorder and that the various neuroendocrine and immune disturbances arise secondarily."
"Over weeks to months, despite reassurances that 'nothing serious is wrong' the symptom persist and other features of the syndrome become evident- disturbed sleep, difficulty concentrating and depression."
"Many patients report that CFS symptoms, including cognitive problems, are exacerbated by intensive physical or other stressors, yet recent prospective studies have not confirmed this impression."
"Ultimately, isolation, frustration, and pathetic resignation can mark the protracted course of illness."
"Questions have been raised regarding the relative merits of rendering a diagnosis of CFS. Being diagnosed can provide validation of a patient's perceived symptoms, but may also perpetuate or exacerbate them."
"A carefully graded exercise regime should be encouraged and has been proven to relieve symptoms and enhance exercise tolerance. Controlled therapeutic trials have established that acyclovir... among other agents, offer no significant benefit in CFS."
And so on. Such misrepresentations by Dr. Straus have caused a tremendous amount of iatrogenic morbidity in ME patients.
Straus was the only employee NIH has ever had devoted to 'CFS' and he consistently advanced a pscyhogenic etiological explanation despite the fact that it contradicted nearly all the science. He was still doing grand rounds in the mid- late 90's saying possible retroviral association with ME made no sense because retroviruses cause neurological, cognitive, immunological and endocrine pathology, which aren't prominent features of ME. These are in fact the central, disabling features of the disease. And quite a few bench scientists have found retroviral involvement since 1986.
Some of Straus' egregious misrepresentations included here in Harrisons are:
"a direct microbial causation is unproven and unlikely."
"several common themes underlie attempts to understand the disorder: ... (2) it is associated with mild immunological disturbances and sedentary behavior during childhood; and (3) it is commonly accompanied by neuropsychological complaints, somatic preoccupation, and/or depression."
The prevalence of depression in 'CFS' "exceeds that seen in other chronic medical illnesses. Some propose that CFS is fundamentally a psychiatric disorder and that the various neuroendocrine and immune disturbances arise secondarily."
"Over weeks to months, despite reassurances that 'nothing serious is wrong' the symptom persist and other features of the syndrome become evident- disturbed sleep, difficulty concentrating and depression."
"Many patients report that CFS symptoms, including cognitive problems, are exacerbated by intensive physical or other stressors, yet recent prospective studies have not confirmed this impression."
"Ultimately, isolation, frustration, and pathetic resignation can mark the protracted course of illness."
"Questions have been raised regarding the relative merits of rendering a diagnosis of CFS. Being diagnosed can provide validation of a patient's perceived symptoms, but may also perpetuate or exacerbate them."
"A carefully graded exercise regime should be encouraged and has been proven to relieve symptoms and enhance exercise tolerance. Controlled therapeutic trials have established that acyclovir... among other agents, offer no significant benefit in CFS."
And so on. Such misrepresentations by Dr. Straus have caused a tremendous amount of iatrogenic morbidity in ME patients.
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