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Mayo Clinic Internal Medicine Board Review
Concepts and Applications
A. K. Ghosh
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Dennis K. McCallum
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editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 1108
Written by Mayo Clinic faculty and clinicians, this new edition of the "Mayo Clinic Internal Medicine Board Review" is an essential study guide for American Board of Internal Medicine certification or recertification. Candidates will learn exactly what to expect on the exam, including format, types of questions, and hints on what and how to study. The book contains more than 500 multiple-choice questions that follow the current exam format. Answers and explanatory notes follow the questions, and a detailed index aids readers in locating material quickly.
Stedman's Medical Speller
Stedman's
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 1124
"Stedman's Medical Speller, Fourth Edition" contains updated medical terminology of many medical specialties needed by medical transcriptionists, medical transcription students, medical writers and editors, and court reporters. Like all of Stedman's wordbooks, the "Medical Speller" is organized in A to Z format, and is fully cross-indexed for quick and easy access to terms and phrases.
Obstetrics and Gynecology Recall
Dan S. Veljovich , Paola A. Gehrig
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 592
"Obstetrics and Gynecology Recall, Second Edition" facilitates rapid review and memorization of the key concepts encountered during the OB/GYN rotation with a concise question-and-answer format. You get coverage starting with the fundamentals and culminating in a review of the key elements of OB/GYN, along with tips for the rotation and preparation for the Boards. This edition is also available electronically for PDAs.
Oski's Essential Pediatrics
Michael A. Barone , Michael Crocetti
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 784
This concise text presents the essential information that medical students, residents, and other clinicians need to diagnose and treat patients. The chapters focus on specific clinical problems and follow a user-friendly format, with numerous illustrations, algorithms, tables, and graphs. A new section on presenting signs and symptoms has been added, and the chapter organization has been revised for easier reference.
Field Guide to the Neurologic Examination
Steven L. Lewis
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 224
This new volume in the "Field Guide Series" provides a detailed review of the basic neurologic exam, giving you the tools needed to obtain valuable diagnostic information and address specific clinical presentations. The guide's three sections include a brief overview of neurologic diagnosis, instructions on how to perform the basic components of the neurologic exam, and ways to tailor the exam to specific clinical situations. Make the most of your next neurologic assessment!.Complete coverage promotes a thorough, practical, and clinically revealing exam technique, with insightful material on mental status, the cranial nerve, motor, sensory, and cerebellar examinations, and assessment of reflexes and gait. This book provides insight into the purpose of the different components of the examination, understanding when these examination elements should be performed, what you should look for, and what the findings mean. Clinical focus assists in the practical bedside evaluation of common neurologic symptoms to help practitioners learn the importance of tailoring the history and neurologic examination based on the clinical setting.
A concise appendix of common neurologic tests provides brief summaries to help you choose the best approach for each patient.
Nuclear Medicine Annual
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 304
Acclaimed by nuclear medicine physicians throughout the world, Nuclear Medicine Annual provides cutting-edge information on the most important breakthroughs in the field. Each year, top researchers report on eight key developments and show how these innovations affect clinical practice. Features: Guides readers through the most important developments in the field. They'll understand the state of the artaand how today's breakthroughs will affect their practice tomorrow. Continuation order option available u Customers can "subscribe to our easy Continuation Plan. Approximately eight weeks before publication, we will send a pre-publication announcement, including the price and estimated ship date of that year's revision. Upon publication, a book will be shipped with an invoice. If the customer doesn't wish to receive the Annual, he or she can simply write "cancel on the announcement and return it to Lippincott Williams & Wilkins before the estimated ship date
Applied Therapeutics
The Clinical Use of Drugs
B Joseph Guglielmo
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Brian K. Alldredge
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editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 3040
This widely used text is now revised and thoroughly up to date. A practical case-study approach helps health care students master the fundamentals of therapeutics while gaining a firm grasp of essential problem-solving techniques. True-to-life clinical scenarios are incorporated into every disease and disorder chapter to illustrate concepts and principles of therapeutics and to offer hands-on practice in developing therapeutic care plans. Comprehensive coverage of therapeutics fundamentals gives students an understanding of disease states and their treatments and how to apply optimal pharmaceutical care. This edition has two new chapters: "Delivering Culturally Competent Care" and "End of Life." A bonus CD-ROM includes an indexed, searchable version of the book for quick access to needed information.
BRS Pediatrics
Lee Todd Miller , Lloyd J. Brown
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 528
Like other titles in the "Board Review" series, "BRS Pediatrics" is designed to offer students a strong foundation for subsequent learning in both primary care and subspecialty pediatrics. "BRS Pediatrics" features: a comprehensive overview of the basic principles of pediatrics; detailed information for the pediatric subinternships and pediatric subspecialty rotations; case-based review tests (simulating USMLE Step 2 questions) at the end of each chapter; explanations for the correct answers and the incorrect responses with cross-references to the appropriate text for student follow-up; end-of-book comprehensive 100-question examination. You'll find that "BRS Pediatrics" will be an indispensable resource for the pediatric rotation, the end of rotation exam, and the USMLE Step 2.
Introduction to Massage Therapy
Mary Beth Braun , Stephanie J. Simonson
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 544
Finally, an introductory massage text that compiles all the practical information students need into one complete source. "Introduction to Massage Therapy" is comprehensive yet written in an understandable, user-friendly style that helps beginning students learn advanced concepts such as history, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, assessment, terminology, and pathology. Illustrations and artwork clarify anatomy, positioning and hands-on techniques in a focused, consistent manner. Each chapter offers key terms, pronunciations, case studies, critical thinking boxes, procedures boxes, and icons that highlight the most important information.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Barton F. Haynes
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David S. Pisetsky
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editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 576
This authoritative clinical reference provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of rheumatoid arthritis. The basics of rheumatoid arthritis are thoroughly covered in order to provide a firm foundation for the main focus of the text: therapy and clinical management of the disease. Practitioners will find detailed information on both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic courses of management, with special emphasis on the management of pain. More than 100 full-color illustrations provide clear visual support for the concepts in the text. Online references in each chapter, as well as an entire chapter on Web-based information resources, keep this book on the cutting edge of this rapidly evolving field.
Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist
Esther M. Wilkins
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 1024
The Ninth Edition of the definitive text on dental hygiene is significantly revised and updated to provide even more focused guidance on all aspects of dental hygiene in the clinical environment. Ideal for both students and practitioners, the book reviews the clinical and educational skills needed for successful practice. Six comprehensive sections address orientation, preparation for appointments, patient assessment, treatment, and patients with special needs. New features include a significantly revised art program, case-based exercises to reinforce understanding, procedure boxes to enhance technique, and ethics boxes. New ancillaries include a student workbook (sold separately) and instructor's Website.
The Primer of Robotic and Telerobotic Surgery
A Basic Guide to Heart Disease
Garth H. Ballantyne
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Jacques Marescaux
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editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 272
Written by an international group of pioneering leaders in robotic and telerobotic surgery, this state-of-the-art volume examines the feasibility, uses, capabilities, and limitations of this emerging technology in surgical practice and training. Chapters discuss current electronic systems for guiding laparoscopic surgery and describe the various surgical robots and telerobotic surgical systems available. Major sections review recent experience with AESOP, a voice-controlled robotic camera holder, in laparoscopic procedures and explore various telerobotic-assisted procedures in cardiothoracic, gastrointestinal, and urologic surgery. Other chapters discuss cost issues in clinical use of telerobots, credentialing for telerobotic surgery, and use of telementoring in surgical training.
NMS Obstetrics and Gynecology
Mark Morgan , Sam Siddighi
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 512
A student-favorite review of the OB/GYN clerkship and preparation for the shelf exam now offers a CD-ROM that includes all the book's questions in an interactive, electronic format; current therapies and techniques; a wealth of additional figures, tables, and questions to help students better assimilate information; revised questions to more closely match USMLE guidelines; updated case studies for confident clinical decision making; and a brand-new chapter on breast disorders. The book's outline organization displays key terms in bold type, 350 USMLE-style questions with full explanations at the end of each chapter, a comprehensive self-examination, and just the right amount of detail for rapid review and reference. Students welcome this compact, easy-to-carry resource as a "quick-check" before going onto the wards, to identify areas needing further study, for use in study and discussion groups, and for productive, self-directed learning.
The Spine
Christopher M. Bono
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Paul Tornetta
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editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 368
Written by the world's best known spine surgeons, this volume of our Orthopaedic Surgery Essentials Series presents all the information residents need during spine surgery rotations. It can easily be read cover to cover during a rotation or used for quick reference before a patient workup or operation. The user-friendly, visually stimulating format features ample illustrations, algorithms, bulleted lists, charts, and tables. Coverage begins with diagnostics and proceeds to specific disorders--trauma, infections, tumors, degenerative disorders, deformity, inflammatory disorders, sports injuries, and osteoporosis. Subsequent chapters cover nonsurgical treatments and surgical procedures. Concluding chapters cover pain, bone grafting, biomechanics, and outcomes assessment.
The Lumbar Spine
Official Publication of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine
Dieter Grob
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Gordon R. Bell
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editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 976
The official publication of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, this volume is the most authoritative and up-to-date reference on the lumbar spine. This edition provides more balance between basic science and clinical material and has been completely reorganized for easy reference. New chapters cover gene therapy, outcomes assessment, and alternatives to traditional nonoperative treatment. The editors have also added chapters on preparation for surgery, surgical approaches, spinal instrumentation, and bone grafts. Chapters on specific disorders have a consistent structure-definition, natural history, physical examination, imaging, nonoperative treatment, operative treatment, postoperative management, results of surgery, and complications.
Acid Related Diseases
Biology and Treatment
George Sachs , Irvin M. Modlin
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 538
This textbook explores the history, biology, and treatment of acid related diseases, including gastric and duodenal ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and the role of H pylori. The text offers thorough coverage of the subject matter, with an in-depth historical and biological focus. It offers equal focus to the biology and pharmacology of acid secretion and to the specific disease states of ulcers and GERD. This edition is full of new full-color medical illustrations of all aspects of this topic.
Carotid Artery Stenting
Current Practice and Techniques
Gary S. Roubin
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Jiri J. Vitek
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editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 352
Written by internationally recognized experts in interventional cardiology, this comprehensive clinical reference on carotid artery stenting provides illustrated, step-by-step descriptions of techniques and details on indications, contraindications, patient selection, complications, technology, and clinical trials. The first section reviews clinical results and experience, including the CAVATAS trial findings on stroke prevention. The second section describes stenting techniques and includes information from major trials on design and application of devices. The third section presents guidelines and current regulations on establishing a carotid stenting program. The book concludes with a preview of future directions.
The Internal Medicine Peripheral Brain
Deepak Talreja
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Reena Talreja
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editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 944
Tailored to be relevant to the real-life medical practice of interns, residents, and students, this handbook is designed to condense the most current information in internal medicine into one concise volume. The text is written so that upon receiving a consult, the user can simply turn to the relevant section and follow the text to learn what physical findings to look for, what questions to ask during the patient history, what labs to order and their interpretation, and the various treatment regimens and outcomes. Already "road-tested" at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the University of Virginia Medical School and Hospital, "The Internal Medicine Peripheral Brain" has already garnered praise for its straightforward approach to clinical practice and the breadth of its information.
Nuclear Medicine Physics
The Basics
Ramesh Chandra
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 224
This widely used text is now fully updated to reflect the broad acceptance and availability of PET, including instrumentation and special radiation safety aspects. Also added are new information on radiopharmaceuticals, newer scintillation materials (BGO), fusion imaging (PET/CT and SPECT/CT), descriptions of SPECT filters, discussions on contrast detail curves, and radiation effects on cell culture. An easy-to-read format and eye-friendly internal design facilitate learning and guide readers through essential details, examples, and true-to-life problems. A testing component at the end of each chapter offers key points for review with questions and answers.
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
Eric J. DeMaria
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Sayeed Ikramuddin
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editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 400
Featuring more than 160 illustrations - over 90 in full color - this volume is a complete how-to guide to the three major types of laparoscopic surgical procedures for severe obesity: laparoscopic restrictive procedures, laparoscopic restrictive/malabsorptive procedures, and laparoscopic revisional surgery. The book offers patient selection and patient counseling guidelines, addresses the psychological ramifications of this surgery, and provides step-by-step instructions on patient positioning and surgical technique for each procedure. The authors discuss the pitfalls and potential complications of each operation in detail and offer advice on how to avoid these complications. An accompanying DVD presents detailed, narrated video demonstrating key steps in each procedure.
