30+ entirely new facts and better organization of related facts throughout
the book, such as the neurodegenerative disorders (p. 490), cellular changes
(p. 214), and gallstones and related pathologies (p. 379)
Continued expansion of quality
improvement principles, safety science, and healthcare delivery to align more
closely with the USMLE Content Outline and student feedback.
Complete reorganization of the
Neurology chapter to better distinguish normal physiology from neuropathology
and to emphasize the special senses.
Improved Rapid Review section now
fully cross-referenced to the text, to quickly find these high-yield concepts
in context.
Almost 5,000 specific textual
updates culled from more than 50,000
comments and suggestions by experienced medical students and board review
experts.
Over 50 new full-color photos to help visualize various disorders, descriptive
findings, and basic science concepts.
Many imaging photos have been
relabeled and optimized to show both normal anatomy and pathologic findings.
Over 75 new or revised line diagrams that integrate pathophysiology, therapeutics, and
diseases into memorable frameworks for annotation and personalization; examples
include pages 96 (MHC I and II), 534 (psychiatric diagnoses by symptom
duration), and 595 (estrogen).
Thick, embossed cover and heavy-duty binding for increased
durability and longevity.
