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In this new and updated version of the book Nelson: TextBook Of Pediatrics, the readers are kept up-to-date on the latest advancements as well as hot subjects. Some of these subjects covered in this edition include melamine toxicity, and long-term mechanical ventilation for children who are unwell. Apart from that, the authors also cover behavioural as well as identity issues that emerge during childhood, along with psychosis, which is linked with epilepsy. This book has 34 chapters, each covering crucial subjects. Some of the topics covered in this book include learning disorders, genetic disorders and metabolism, nephrology, allergic disorders, blood disorders, environmental health dangers, and immunology. The book also contains information on how to diagnose as well as live with genetic disorders. In this new edition, the readers are given links to online information as well. Two new editors have contributed greatly to the publication of this book-Joseph W. St. Geme III, and Nina F. Schor.