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Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics

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Welcome to the 21st Edition of Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics – the reference of choice among pediatricians, pediatric residents, and others involved in the care of young patients. This fully revised edition continues to provide the breadth and depth of knowledge you expect from Nelson, while also keeping you up to date with new advances in the science and art of pediatric practice. Authoritative and reader-friendly, it delivers the information you need in a concise, easy-to-use format for everyday reference and study. From rapidly changing diagnostic and treatment protocols to new technologies to the wide range of biologic, psychologic, and social problems faced by children today, this comprehensive reference keeps you on the cutting edge of the very best in pediatric care.

Includes more than 70 new chapters, including Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Rare and Undiagnosed Diseases, Approach to Mitochondrial Disorders, Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems, Zika, update on Ebola, Epigenetics, Autoimmune Encephalitis, Global Health, Racism, Media Violence, Strategies for Health Behavior Change, Positive Parenting, and many more.

Features hundreds of new figures and tables throughout for visual clarity and quick reference.

Offers new and expanded information on CRISPR gene editing; LGBT health care; gun violence; vaccinations; immune treatment with CAR-T cells; new technology in imaging and genomics; new protocols in cancer, genetics, immunology, and pulmonary medicine; and much more.

Provides fresh perspectives from four new associate editors: Nathan J. Blum of The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; Karen Wilson of Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in New York; Samir S. Shah of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center; and Robert C. Tasker of Boston Children’s Hospital.

Remains your indispensable source for definitive, evidence-based answers on every aspect of pediatric care.

21066 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1933

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151 reviews
November 3, 2016
So far I'm kind of frustrated with this book. The content is, of course, amazing, but the format is irritating. With over 2,6000 pages, one would think ALL of the content might be included, but no. Often I go to read a chapter and then find I need to log online to complete reading the chapter and that is so frustrating to me. Honestly, I would rather they had charged another $25 (or even more), include all the pages and split it into two volumes. I mean it's not like any of us in peds can do without this book, it's value is priceless and I would have paid more to have it the right way. I don't want to have to look something up and read it online--I would have bought the e-book version if I did.
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38 reviews14 followers
May 2, 2020
The most amazing book i've ever read💓💓😌😌
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8 reviews
July 31, 2022
Great textbook, easy to understand and pretty much covers the basics of anything you need to know about pediatrics. That being said, it is obvious that you need to read more than just this book in order to understand other things about the specialty, but, it is indeed one of the must reads of the field and a great starter.
7 reviews1 follower
March 16, 2008
this book decribes my life in a nutshell
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20 reviews
January 24, 2020
In the event that you can just get one Pediatrics course book, Nelson textbook would be it. Having had the ebook and the book, I lean toward the book. It was hard to read the online adaptation. Be that as it may, I likewise have the advantage of a bookshelf where I can store the book.
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70 reviews6 followers
May 10, 2019
It's very useful to see what are the widely accepted hypothesis and the debatable ones for each pathology when studying pediatrics.
19 reviews
April 18, 2021
Great reference for pediatricians surprised that there’s a version older than my grand dad
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October 31, 2025
This textbook delivers comprehensive and authoritative coverage of pediatric medicine, earning its reputation as a “must-have” reference. Appreciate the depth and clarity
46 reviews1 follower
September 4, 2020
My then one year old daughter used to sit on the floor in our appartement, going throught the bibel thin pages like crazy; back and forth. Later I found one or two of the pages torn out dealing with Marasm and Kwasiworkor. I guess I was late with supper that afternoon and she telling me this not having a though and through language then. A great book, very detailed thorough.
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23 reviews14 followers
July 20, 2014
This is a rather bulky textbook for foundation doctors or registrars on their paediatrics rotation. I have read a few other paediatrics textbook and I have to say that Nelson is the best. I loved that it comes with an excellent online resource as well.

Due to the bulk of this book (I've read that some doctors physically split their books so that it is more portable and conducive for learning when around the wards), I would recommend purchasing the ebook version instead.
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820 reviews102 followers
October 10, 2015
Personalmente no me gusta mucho la pediatría, pero desde luego este libro es el mejor de los que he podido leer. Es bien cierto que la parte concerniente a NEonatología está apenas nombrada y por lo menos es necesario en este aspecto consultar otros libros, desde luego.
Pero en Nelson reúne lo último de la información sobre Pediatría, es muy acucioso en cada tema abordado, tanto sobre la fisiopatología, diagnóstico y tratamiento.
Pieza imprescindible.
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43 reviews1 follower
February 14, 2016
If you can only buy one Pediatrics textbook, this would be it. Having had the online version and the real thing, I prefer the real book. It was difficult to browse the online version. But I also have the luxury of a bookshelf where I can store the book.

Almost as good for primary care pediatrics is Fleisher's Textbook of Pediatric Emergency Medicine. A little more user friendly in that it is smaller and gets to the point more quickly. But it doesn't include everything that Nelson's does.
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August 23, 2014
It's really a wonderful book for pediatrics ..we find all about this subject here in this..
12 reviews2 followers
May 12, 2016
One of the essential books for every physician!
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