This easy to use manual for the office and clinical settings helps eye care practitioners quickly make a diagnosis based on presentation and symptoms.Organised by regions of the eye, it provides straightforward, comprehensive lists of causes for each symptom or finding, as well as drugs associated with each disorder. The diagnoses are listed alphabetically, with the more common and clinically significant ones highlighted by asterisks.The fully updated and revised Seventh Edition features complete and condensed RX/DX for common and uncommon disorders. Practical diagnostic decision tables throughout the text list the most common or important diagnoses at the top and rank all diagnostic possibilities as R (rarely), U (usually), or S (sometimes). Annotated lists of
Author:Charles H., MD Thorne
Dr. Arun Gosain
Dr. Babak Mehrara
Dr. John, MD van Aalst
Gordon Lee
Joseph Disa
Joseph J, MD, FACS Disa
Kevin C, MD, MS Chung
Kevin Chung
Publishing date:2019
A new addition to the best-selling Operative Techniques series, Operative Techniques in Plastic Surgery provides superbly illustrated, authoritative guidance on operative techniques along with a thorough understanding of how to select the best procedure, how to avoid complications, and what outcomes to expect. Easy to follow, up to date, and highly visual, this step-by-step reference covers nearly all operations in current use in plastic surgery, and is ideal for residents and physicians in daily practice.
Comprehensively covers all areas of plastic surgery including facial aesthetic, breast, hand, trunk reconstruction and body contouring, head and neck reconstruction, craniofacial trauma and reconstruction, lower limb reconstruction, and pediatric plastic
Using the "Recall" series question-and-answer format that has proven highly successful for medical students, this pocket-sized book provides a quick, concise review of the fundamentals of osteopathic medicine. The question-and-answer format will greatly assist readers in rapidly reviewing and recalling high-yield information for COMLEX examinations and hospital and office rotations. "Osteopathic Medicine Recall" begins with the most basic concepts in osteopathic medicine, followed by a section on the axial and appendicular spine, the core of osteopathic medicine. Subsequent chapters present high-yield information on specific body areas and treatment modalities. References following each question direct readers to texts for in-depth explanations. Arizona College of
Specifically designed to prepare medical students for their initial encounters with patients with heart disease, this award-winning text bridges basic cardiac physiology with clinical care. Written by internationally recognized Harvard Medical School faculty and select medical students, Pathophysiology of Heart Disease, Sixth Edition provides a solid foundation of knowledge regarding diseases of the heart and circulation. Under the experienced editorial guidance of Dr. Leonard S. Lilly, this best-selling monograph has an outstanding reputation among medical students and faculty worldwide.
Master the fundamental calculations principles and basic techniques you need to know for successful pharmacy practice! Thoroughly reviewed by practitioners, and educators, this 15th Edition maintains high standards for both academic and basic practice requirements, while offering the most comprehensive and in-depth coverage of pharmacy calculations available. A consistent, step-by-step approach makes it easy to work through the problems and gain a greater understanding of the underlying concepts.New co-author Shelly Stocktonbrings her experience in pharmacy practice and expertise in teaching pharmaceutics and pharmacy calculations
This updated third edition provides accurate, practical information and instruction in phlebotomy procedures and techniques with a comprehensive background in theory and principles. This new edition reflects the latest NCCLS guidelines for venipuncture and skin puncture, new safety issues and equipment, NAACLS competencies, lab computerization information, legal issues, and diagnostic tests of the most current testing protocols. Learning aids include a comprehensive glossary, detailed index, list of procedures, and study and review questions as well as case studies that cover many pertinent issues. An Instructor's Resource Guide on CD-ROM includes a chapter lesson planner, NAACLS competencies, learning objectives, suggested lab activities, media resources, Power Point
This companion monograph to "West's Respiratory Physiology", which looks at normal respiratory function, focuses instead on the function of the diseased lung. This text offers a concise overview of the disease states of the lung, emphasizing structure and function. For the Sixth Edition, the basic science will be updated to reflect advances in pulmonary pathophysiology in the last five years, including pulmonary function tests, pathophysiology of asthma, pulmonary edema, pulmonary hypertension, air pollution by aerosols, oxygen therapy, and mechanical ventilation. A second interior color is also new to this edition. Intended for second-year medical students taking system-based pathophysiology courses, this book will also prove useful to students in clerkship/rotation.
Author:Gerald Zelenock
Keith Lillemoe
Keith Oldham
Lazar Greenfield
Michael Mulholland
Publishing date:2001
This updated Third Edition provides a comprehensive review for those studying for board and recertification examinations. Keyed to the textbook, "Surgery: Scientific Principles and Practice, Third Edition", it provides questions, answers, and most importantly, the rationale behind correct answers.
Author:Chihiro Yokochi
Elke, MD Lutjen-Drecoll
Elke Lutjen-Drecoll
Joel A., PhD Vilensky
Joel Vilensky
Johannes Rohen
Leslie Hoffman
Publishing date:2015
Derived from the leading dissection atlas Anatomy: A Photographic Atlas by Johannes W. Rohen, Chihiro Yokochi, and Elke Lütjen-Drecoll, these flash cards showcase full-color photographs of actual cadaver dissections. 220 cards, labeled for self-testing, serve as a practical tool to help students prepare for the dissection lab and the operating room.
Author:Harvey Cantor
John Atkinson
K.Frank Austen
Michael Frank
Publishing date:2001
The thoroughly updated Sixth Edition of this classic two-volume work continues to provide a comprehensive overview of immunology, its clinical applications, immunopathology, and allergy. A text revised and updated throughout facilitates an understanding of the host mechanisms in immunologic diseases. The strength of this text is its clinically oriented emphasis on immunologic diseases and differential approach to symptoms and syndromes. This edition features an increased clinical coverage and is an essential reference for all clinical immunologists, rheumatologists, and allergists. It will include a CD-ROM bound in the back of the book. It is a Brandon-Hill recommended title.
The premier clinical hepatology reference for 50 years, Schiff's Diseases of the Liver is in its Tenth Edition--now in full color throughout. This edition features a major new transplant section focusing on pre-transplant and post-transplant evaluation and management. Also included are updates on key topics such as hepatitis, NASH, and drug-induced pathologies. The first third of the book covers anatomy, pathology, testing, imaging, and effects of liver disease on other organs. Subsequent sections address specific diseases and clinical syndromes. Each of the 12 sections begins with an overview, and each chapter starts with an outline of key concepts. Numerous clinical algorithms appear throughout the text. University of Kentucky College of Medicine, 28-JAN-07, Volume 2
This is an enhanced reprint! Designed for self-instruction or classroom use, this quick and easy textbook is ideally suited for one- or two-credit medical terminology courses. The text is brief yet sufficiently comprehensive to give users a sound understanding of terminology. Part One covers the basics of word analysis, word parts, and word building. Part Two focuses on the major body systems. Each chapter includes word tables, review exercises, and illustrations. The enhanced bonus CD-ROM bound into this reprint now includes Stedman's Medical Terminology Flash Cards, in addition to a 1,500-term pronunciation glossary, interactive exercises, and a final exam. LiveAdvise: Medical Terminology online faculty support and student tutoring services are available free with
This handbook, under the auspices of the Society of Chest Pain Centers, is the first roadmap to treatment of heart failure patients in an observation unit. It gives practitioners a full understanding of the medical requirements, administrative processes, and regulatory issues involved in observation unit care of heart failure patients.
The authors offer practical guidelines for management of heart failure in an observation unit, including admission criteria, initial evaluation, treatment protocols, drugs that should and should not be used, and discharge planning. Appendices contain treatment pathways and algorithms; sample orders; discharge information; reminder cards; and diet instructions.
This text/CD-ROM package equips medical transcription students and professionals with the terminology knowledge, transcription practice, and proofreading and editing skills to succeed in the field of orthopaedics. The book provides thorough coverage of terminology encountered in orthopaedics transcription, with definitions, descriptive illustrations, and cross-references to sample reports. Fifty proofreading and editing exercises with answer keys are included. A bonus CD-ROM contains audio dictation files encompassing various orthopaedic topics, dictation styles, and accents. Answer keys provide remediation for common errors. The CD-ROM also includes an audio pronunciation glossary, crossword puzzles, and matching, fill-in-the-blank, multiple-choice, figure labeling,
Author:Frank Ling
Nancy Dent
Russell Snyder
Wesley Fowler
Publishing date:2014
Step-Up to Obstetrics and Gynecology is an effective high-yield review of obstetrics and gynecology. Written in partnership with The Foundation for Exxcellence in Women's Health Care and developed specifically for medical, physician assistant, and nurse practitioner students in their obstetrics and gynecology clerkship/rotation, Step-Up to Obstetrics and Gynecology packs clinical pearls, illustrations, and "Quick Hits" in a single, ingenious tool, tailoring each element for immediate content absorption and faster, more efficient review. This review book gives you exactly what you need to prepare for your clerkship, accompanying shelf exams, and the USMLE Step 2!
Features in this book include:
* Full-color figures illustrate concepts when a picture says it best.
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Now thoroughly updated and revised, the Fourth Edition of Step-Up to USMLE Step 2 CK provides a high-yield, systems-based review - ideal for preparing for the end-of-rotation NBME shelf exam and studying for the USMLE Step 2 CK. Full-color illustrations and "Quick Hits" provide essential information in an efficient, easy-to-remember manner, which makes this ideal for students in medical, physician assistant, and nurse practitioner programs.
Step-Up to USMLE Step 2 CK, Fourth Edition delivers exactly what you need to know in order to be test-ready and ace key exams.
Completely revised and updated content reflects the current USMLE exam
Succinct, outline approach keeps "extra" material to a minimum, focusing on the core content you need to know
"Quick Hits" in the
Author:Benjamin Sadock
Rebecca Jones
Virginia Alcott Sadock
Publishing date:2003
Whether it's used in conjunction with Kaplan and Sadock's Synopsis of Psychiatry, Ninth Edition or as a stand-alone review book, this study guide is an excellent aid in preparing for boards and other psychiatry exams and in reinforcing your knowledge. It offers chapter overviews of Synopsis, Ninth Edition, and over 1,600 multiple-choice questions on material in Synopsis, Ninth Edition and Kaplan and Sadock's Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry, Seventh Edition. Questions, keyed to both of these major texts, are followed by answers and explanations. The study guide includes terms and definitions consistent with DSM-IV and ICD-10, as well as case studies, tables, figures, and test-taking hints. FEATURES: Multiple choice questions with extensive discussion of answers
Expanded to two volumes and thoroughly updated, this profusely illustrated text/atlas is the most comprehensive "how-to" reference on surgery of the breast. More than 90 of the world's leading surgeons describe and demonstrate the most advanced and successful techniques for all types of breast surgery--oncologic management of breast disease, breast reconstruction, reduction mammoplasty and mastopexy, and augmentation mammoplasty. The text is illustrated throughout with over 3,700 drawings and full-color preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative photographs. Emphasis is on how to solve surgical problems and how to perform various techniques. Editorial comments in each chapter provide an alternative perspective and address current controversies. Plastic and
