Textbook of Adolescent Medicine

This definitive scholarly textbook on adolescent medicine provides definitions, etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, presenting symptoms, and history. In addition, coverage includes information on physical findings, laboratory evaluation, differential diagnosis, treatment of common medical and behavioral conditions of adolescents, and prognosis. A stellar cast of contributors also provides unique discussions on the scientific basis of adolescent medicine, distinct guidelines for the practice of adolescent medicine, "pearls" from practice, and approaches to preventive care.