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Top 10 Pediatric Textbooks

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Updated June 15, 2007

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All Pediatricians need a good library with reference books when they are faced with complex problems. These books will help you make the right diagnosis and plan your patient's treatment.

1. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics

Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics
The 17th edition of this popular pediatrics text book now includes a CD-accessed interactive Web site so that you can stay up to date with the latest updates.
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2. 2006 Red Book

Red Book
The 27th edition of the American Academy of Pediatrics Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases. Includes information about immunizations, common (and uncommon) Pediatric infections, and a guide to antimicrobials and related drugs and therapy.
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3. Harriet Lane Handbook

A Manual for Pediatric House Officers that comes in handy for practicing Pediatricians too. The 17th Edition has been been completely revised and updated to included the latest treatments and recommendations about common pediatric problems.
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4. Zitelli Atlas of Pediatric Physical Diagnosis

The 4th edition of the Zitelli Atlas of Pediatric Physical Diagnosis includes color pictures of common Pediatric problems and conditions.
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5. The 5 Minute Pediatric Consult

A quick reference book in an easy to use format to help you diagnose and treat common Pediatric conditions.
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6. Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology

A useful guide to common gynecological problems in children and adolescents, including precocious puberty, delayed puberty, and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in a new 5th edition written by experts from The Children's Hospital in Boston.
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7. Current Pediatric Diagnosis & Treatment

NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART 18TH EDITION includes everything pediatricians need to treat children from birth and infancy through adolescence.
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8. Essentials of Musculoskeletal Care

From the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, this new 3rd edition includes information about common childhood orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions, including knee pain, fractures, hip dysplasia, etc.
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9. Smith's Recognizable Patterns of Human Malformation

A clinical atlas of pediatric malformations, genetics, genetic counseling, and clinical diagnosis in a new 6th edition..
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10. Color Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology

High-quality color photographs enhance this completely updated, practical guide to the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases in neonates, infants, children, and adolescents.
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