The Year Book of Medicine brings you abstracts of the articles that reported the year"s breakthrough developments in medicine, carefully selected from more than 500 journals worldwide. Expert commentaries evaluate the clinical importance of each article and discuss its application to your practice. There"s no faster or easier way to stay informed! The 2003 topics include infectious diseases; hematology and oncology; the kidney, water and electrolytes; and the heart and cardiovascular disease and the digestive system. The Year Book of Medicine is published annually in September.