Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2026 PDF
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Preface
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*CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2026 (CMDT 2026)* represents the 65th edition of a long-established, comprehensive reference for adult medicine. Designed for use in both inpatient and outpatient settings, this text serves as a single, reliable source for clinicians involved in the diagnosis and management of adult patients. Its primary focus is on practical clinical decision-making across the full spectrum of internal medicine, as well as key specialties relevant to primary care and general medical practice.
The editorial team behind CMDT has undertaken a rigorous and ongoing review of the content to identify and eliminate biased language, data, and clinical recommendations. Since 2020, a structured process of evaluation and revision has been implemented to address inequities and promote fairness in both the text and the broader practice of medicine. While the editors accept responsibility for this work, readers are encouraged to participate by reporting any content they believe reflects bias or problematic assumptions.
Efforts have been made to accurately describe study populations and to use precise, respectful terminology whenever possible. In cases where original research sources employ broader or legacy terms, those terms are retained to preserve the integrity of the cited data.
Intended Audience
CMDT is written for a wide range of healthcare professionals and learners. Medical students, residents, and trainees across health professions will find its evidence-based discussions of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches highly applicable to everyday patient care. Internists, family physicians, hospitalists, nurse practitioners, physician associates, and other primary care providers will value the book as a practical reference and refresher. Specialists, pharmacists, dentists, and nursing professionals will also find it to be a dependable general medical resource. Additionally, patients and family members seeking clear information about diseases, diagnostic processes, and treatment options may benefit from its accessible presentation.
What’s New in CMDT 2026
The section titled *“Year in Review: Key Clinical Updates in CMDT 2026”* summarizes major clinical developments from the past year. This feature directs readers to relevant pages and references, allowing rapid access to important updates, though it is not intended to capture every revision since the previous edition.
Key Features
CMDT 2026 offers:
* Up-to-date coverage of medical advances through the time of publication
* Comprehensive discussion of internal medicine and essential primary care topics
* A concise, easy-to-navigate format suitable for busy clinical environments
* Coverage of over 1,000 diseases and clinical conditions
* Practical guidance on disease prevention
* Clearly organized medication dosing information, with regularly updated trade names
* Current references linked to PubMed identifiers for efficient access to abstracts and selected full-text articles
Online Bonus Content
Five additional chapters are available exclusively online through AccessMedicine, without requiring a subscription. These e-chapters include:
* Anti-infective and antibiotic therapies
* Diagnostic testing and clinical decision-making
* The role of information technology in patient care
* Podiatric conditions
* An appendix covering therapeutic drug monitoring, laboratory reference ranges, and commonly used blood collection tubes
