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A practical,up-to-date guide to the diagnosis, understanding, and treatment of kidney problems and hypertension in adult patients "In contrast to many other books in this area, this one provides a concise yet comprehensive review of each topic without getting lost in too much detail..." - Doody's Review Service (review of previous edition) Presented in the consistent, easy-to-follow CURRENT format, CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment Nephrology & Hypertension, Second Edition delivers incisive, ready-to-use management protocols and valuable therapeutic guidelines from authors who are recognized as the field's foremost authorities. This essential clinical companion features a practical learn-as-you-go approach to diagnosing and treating renal disorders and hypertension that combines disease management techniques with the latest proven therapies. *NEW! Chapter-ending clinically based Q&A *NEW CHAPTERS include The Kidney in Malignancy, Chronic Kidney Disease-Mineral Bone Disorder (CKD-MBD), Palliative Care Nephrology, and Clinical Pharmacology and the Kidney *Fifty-nine chapters deliver a one-of-a-kind overview of all major diseases and disorders, from end-stage renal disease to primary and secondary hypertension *Emphasizes the clinical aspects of kidney care, while also providing comprehensive discussion of pathophysiology and relevant basic and clinical science *Includes an important review of subspecialty considerations: dialysis, transplantation, critical care nephrology, interventional nephrology, palliative care nephrology, clinical renal pharmacology, as well as a new area of specialization - onco-nephrology *Consistently formatted chapters make it easy to locate the essential information you need on diagnosis, testing, disease processes, and the latest treatment and management strategies *Valuable as a clinical refresher or for board review *Strikes the perfect balance between clinical necessity and brevity

High-yield cases help you master critical care of patients in the ICU Experience with clinical cases is key to mastering the art and science of medicine and ultimately to providing patients with competent clinical care. Case Files: Critical Care delivers 45 high-yield clinical cases that illustrate essential concepts in critical care. Each case includes a complete discussion, clinical pearls, definitions of key terms, and USMLE-style review questions. With Case Files, you will learn instead of memorize. The Second Edition has been revised throughout to reflect the very latest standard-of-care updates. * Complete discussion of each case makes this an instructive and practical primer for critical care rotations * Helps you learn, rather than just memorize * Vibrant two-color design * NEW! Three all new cases and "Common Sense" Treatment Guidelines for each main diagnosis

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Step-by-step, illustrated guidance on common and difficult microsurgery procedures from the world's greatest surgeons Operative Microsurgery is a practical, full-color procedural guide that focuses on surgery of the head, neck, limbs, and trunk. Written to be the definitive work on the subject, this groundbreaking text features chapter authors who are world-renowned experts in the field of microsurgery. Enriched by an extensive collection of full-color atlas-style photographs and illustrations demonstrating dozens of procedures, Operative Microsurgery is divided into 86 chapters, most of which describe a specific operative technique and include all the expert guidance necessary to successfully perform the procedure. Clear, comprehensive, and authoritative, Operative Microsurgery enables you to: Tap into the collective wisdom of some of the brightest, most respected minds in surgery Acquire a hands-on working knowledge of key microsurgery procedures that span the entire human body Learn with the help of an outstanding collection of full-color photographs and illustrations Confidently perform rare and difficult procedures Refer to convenient procedure-specific chapters written by pioneers in the field Operative Microsurgery is an essential resource for microsurgeons across the full spectrum of specialties, including, plastic surgeons, hand surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, oral-maxillofacial surgeons, otolaryngology/head and neck surgeons, and urologists. You will find this text sets a new information standard for experienced surgeons and trainees alike.

Real-world case scenarios provide a step-by-step approach to designing accurate dosing regimens Casebook in Pharmokinetics and Drug Dosing uses real-life cases to teach pharmacy students, pharmacists, and clinical pharmacists how to apply pharmokinetics to formulate proper dosing regimens. In order to be as clinically relevant as possible, the book not only discusses drugs with readily available therapeutic serum levels, but places equal emphasis on high-alert agents with narrow therapeutic indexes. Each drug chapter is written by clinical pharmacists who have hands-on experience in drug dosing and includes a overview of the drug's pharmacology, including Indications Mechanisms of action Toxicities Pharmacokinetics There is comprehensive review and discussion of each drug's bioavailability, volume of distribution, clearance, half-life, therapeutic drug level monitoring, drug interactions, dosing, and availability. Each chapter is enhanced by numerous patient cases with clear step-by-step answers and explanations. Calculations, equations, and dosing recommendations are provided for each case.

Designed for the athletic trainer and sports therapist, "Rehabilitation Techniques in Sports Medicine" is the definitive guide to the management of sports injuries. Experts from the field of sports medicine have contributed to this comprehensive, updated edition, which addresses all aspects of rehabilitation, including protocols for rehabilitating the wide variety of injuries athletes are prone to receive. Pros and cons of various rehabilitative modalities are discussed, as well as currently accepted techniques. This text is recognized as a handbook for any practitioners who manage rehabilitation programs for injured athletes.

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First aid for the USMLE Step 2 says...B+ rating. 'Good overall review questions on high-yield topics make it well-suited for focused specialty review. Good buy for the number of questions'. Here's what a student has to say: 'Excellent book...A very good book for USMLE Step 2...Questions in this book are similar to the real exam, especially the matching questions.' - online review of previous edition. Exceed Expectations on the USMLE Step 2. Ensure that your real test is not your first test. It is practical, effective, comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date. It offers the best preparation available for USMLE Step 2. This book features: more than 1000 exam-type questions with detailed rationales for both right and wrong answers; two comprehensive practice exams; and, subject-specific chapters for the most targeted preparation possible. It covers obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, internal medicine, surgery, psychiatry, and preventive medicine.