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Announcing the new version of the acclaimed crash course series, reworked for students sitting the USMLE exams!

"Musculoskeletal Physical Examination and Joint Injections" provides a comprehensive, up-to-date, hands-on, concisely written, richly illustrated resource outlining applied anatomy, physical examination, interpretation of physical signs, common regional MSK disorders and injection techniques of the joint and spine. The result is a detailed yet practical step-by-step guide to clinical skills and best practice.

The Secrets Series(R) is breaking new ground again. A two-color page layout, a portable size, and a list of the "Top 100 Secrets" in biostatistics and epidemiology help readers to better meet the challenges they face today. And, at no extra charge, purchasers also receive online access to the complete contents of the text via Elsevier's innovative STUDENT CONSULT website. Readers will still find all of the features they rely on the Secret Series(R) for-a question-and-answer format, lists, mnemonics, and tables and an informal tone that make reference fast and easy. No matter what questions arise in practice or while preparing for boards, this new volume has the answers-in print and online.

Organized from A-to-Z, this practical drug handbook offers rapid access to a wealth of information on the drugs that optometric or ophthalmic patients may be taking or may be prescribed. A consistent monograph format is followed, providing important ocular considerations relating to side effects, precautions, contraindications, and drug interactions. Herbal remedies and other drugs that may interact with ocular drugs are also covered.

This book is highly commended in the cardiology category, BMA Awards 2006! "Specialist Training in Cardiology" is written for those doctors starting their career in this specialty (or in general internal medicine). The text presents a succinct account of the subject concentrating on diagnostic techniques, treatment and management. Throughout, extensive use is made of radiographs, drawings, lists and tables. The aim is to provide a 'bridge' between introductory undergraduate texts and the very large and expensive major reference works. Wherever possible, evidence-based treatment options are given and referenced. A detailed list of further reading is also provided.

This convenient package is a must-have for students training for a career in dental hygiene and dental assisting. It includes "Radiology for the Dental Professional 8e" and "Study Guide to Accompany Radiology for the Dental Professional 8e".

This new text delivers everything readers need to know to diagnose more than 160 dermatological disorders. For each disorder, it provides a color photograph, information on symptom evaluation, regional distribution, common tests, and associated systemic disease and treatment pearls, and a full list of differential diagnoses, weighted from the most to least common. It's an invaluable guide to dermatologic diagnosis from world-renowned experts in the field.

This new educational and clinical reference provides a comprehensive discussion of general medical conditions and associated pathologies confronting athletes, coaches, and athletic trainers of all levels. Featuring NATA Educational Competencies, it covers evaluation techniques and equipment, pharmacological principles, complete coverage of all body systems and conditions, and special populations. Red flags for serious or life-threatening conditions are highlighted throughout, as well as implications for practice and participation in sports and competition. An accompanying DVD provides 230 minutes of video displaying narrated procedures, animations of important concepts, and self-assessment exercises designed to reinforce the skills and information presented in each chapter of the book.

"The Year Book of Nuclear Medicine" brings you abstracts of the articles that reported the year's breakthrough developments in nuclear 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! Chapters in this annual cover the most current information on all aspects of nuclear medicine. Hot topics in the "2002 Year Book" include: Imaging in patients with dementia, scintigraphy and renography in infants and children, the use of PET for diagnosis and staging of esophageal cancer, stress-gated TC-99m sestamibi SPECT, and streak artifact reduction in filtered backprojection. "The Year Book of Nuclear Medicine" is published annually in June.

"Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology" has been designed to cover the clinical and patient-management aspects of gastrointestinal and liver disease in a unique and exciting format. The book is illustrated throughout in fully integrated color, and contains an illustration program of over 1650 algorithms, graphs, diagrams and clinical photographs that is based on an award-winning format. A section on common symptoms introduces the chapters covering disease, and the book also includes a separate section on diagnosis and treatment especially designed for quick look-up and reference. Treatment is presented according to the evidence base for it. The book has been structured to comprehensively cover gastroenterology and hepatology, but allow fast access to the key answers the clinician needs in their everyday practice. Relevant pathophysiology is included to underpin the clinical detail. Written by a global selection of some of the most exciting names in gastroenterology and hepatology today, "Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology" will be an essential addition to the libraries of gastroenterologists, hepatologists, and internists, and particularly trainees and residents who are looking for a modern and fresh approach to this subject area. This book is also available as an e-dition - the book plus an accompanying, constantly updated website. Click on related titles for more information.

This is the only condensed, full-colour reference in the field! "Spine in Sports" includes coverage of general spine fitness/preparation in sports, age related spine changes in the athlete, as well as sports specific spine disorders/maintenance.

Look here for succinct, clinical guidance on critical care. This new volume in the "Requisites in Anesthesia" series explores important principles and procedures, plus a full range of syndromes affecting every organ system of the body. Its practical, "high-yield" content makes it the perfect refresher for certification or recertification, as well as a handy reference for everyday practice.

Here's a succinct, hands-on guide to interviewing and assessing people with psychiatric disorders! Written by practicing psychiatrists, it clearly explains how to gather clinical data while empowering patients and gaining their trust. Consistently organized chapters and step-by-step guidance make it easy for readers to conduct successful psychiatric interviews, make definitive diagnoses, and establish therapeutic alliances with their patients.