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Written by Washington University house staff and faculty, this pocket-sized survival guide provides all the essential obstetrics and gynecology information that every intern needs from Day 1 on the wards. Content includes algorithms, useful formulas, patient notes, top ten work-ups, common calls and complaints, key points on most common problems, essentials of "what not to miss" and "when to refer/call for help," and "tricks of the trade." The Obstetrics section is subdivided into antepartum, medical complications of pregnancy, intrapartum, postpartum, and ultrasound and genetics. The Gynecology section covers general gynecology, gynecologic infectious diseases, contraception, urogynecology, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, and gynecologic oncology. The Washington Manual[registered] Obstetrics and Gynecology Survival Guide is also available electronically for handheld computers. See PDA listing for details. The Washington Manual[registered] is a registered mark belonging to Washington University in St. Louis to which international legal protection applies. The mark is used in this publication by LWW under license from Washington University.

Written by Washington University house staff and faculty, this pocket-sized survival guide provides all the essential information that every intern needs from Day 1 on the wards, including an overview of the residency, a breakdown of common floor calls, consults, and emergency room calls, a typical daily routine, examination of the head and neck, and chapters on otology, rhinosinusitis, surgical treatment of thyroid and parathyroid disease, antimicrobial therapy, and pediatric otolaryngology. Content includes algorithms, useful formulas, patient notes, top ten work-ups, common calls and complaints, key points on most common problems, essentials of "what not to miss" and "when to refer/call for help," and "tricks of the trade." The Washington Manual[registered] Otolaryngology Survival Guide is also available electronically for handheld computers. See PDA listing for details. The Washington Manual[registered] is a registered mark belonging to Washington University in St. Louis to which international legal protection applies. The mark is used in this publication by LWW under license from Washington University.

"Atlas of Primary Care Procedures" is a comprehensive, hands-on resource on the medical procedures most commonly performed in an office setting. The text presents practitioners with step-by-step instructions for performing more than 70 procedures. More than 700 images fully illustrate each procedure. Plus, common pitfalls are discussed along with strategies to avoid them when performing certain procedures. Each chapter includes: ordering information for necessary materials or equipment, CPT codes, and average fees for each procedure.

This book addresses the prevalence and risks of obesity and how primary care doctors should approach evaluation and treatment for the obese patient. Chapters include succinct explanations on the prevalence of obesity, how food intake leads to weight gain, and how the primary care doctor should treat the obese patient, including new drug therapies, the risks and benefits of herbal preparations, and behavioral modifications. George Bray is a renowned expert in the field of obesity, and has brought many of obesity's 'big players' into the book as contributors. The chapters are current, concise, and review the most relevant information in the field.

Prepared by residents and fellows at Washington University School of Medicine, this pocket-sized survival guide provides all the essential information that every surgery intern needs from Day 1 on the wards-including daily routine, rounds, chart reviews, preoperative and postoperative care, operating room conduct, radiology, critical care, and interaction with families, colleagues, and allied health professionals. Content includes algorithms, useful formulas, patient notes, and common calls and complaints. Comprehensive sections on common problems in general surgery, neurosurgery, orthopaedic surgery, urology, and plastic surgery present evaluation, diagnostic testing, and treatment in an easy-to-follow format. Other chapters cover crashing patients, tubes and drains, bleeding, codes, and nutrition. The Washington Manual[registered] Surgery Survival Guide is also available electronically for handheld computers. See PDA listing for details. The Washington Manual[registered] is a registered mark belonging to Washington University in St. Louis to which international legal protection applies. The mark is used in this publication by LWW under license from Washington University.

As part of the Core Handbook Series in Pediatrics , this book provides a practical discussion of the major endocrine disorders that can be managed in the primary care setting. The book opens with a chapter on signs and symptoms in endocrine disease and then moves into specific disease chapters such as growth disorders, thyroid disorders, diabetes, and more. Each chapter consists of a brief discussion of the relevant pathophysiology and moves into diagnosis and treatment, making liberal use of tables and algorithms

This multi-contributed text intends to fill a void in ophthalmic literature by looking into eyelid and lacrimal surgery complications and their respective treatments. A broad range of ophthalmologists, including residents and general ophthalmologists, will benefit from the direct and concise coverage of the most commonly encountered procedures. Key concepts and examples of complications & treatment, coupled with numerous color illustrations, will present the materials clearly to the reader. The text addresses complications and presents ways to identify, correct, manage and prevent unfavorable results.

Prepared by residents and chief residents with senior faculty advisors at the Washington University School of Medicine, this pocket-sized survival guides (one of a series of eight covering a speciality each), outlines the "basics" that every intern will need from day one on the wards. FEATURES: - Keys to survival at the beginning of the book. - Gives pearls from other books (algorithms, useful formulas, patient notes, top ten work-ups, common calls and complaints, key points on most common problems)- all condensed into one source. - Includes the essentials: what not to miss,, when to refer/call for help, and the tricks of the trade. The book also includes guidelines on "floor" survival, writing prescriptions and calculating IV fluids and feeds, as well as laboratory reference values and formulary information. It also covers adolescent medicine topics such as STDs, eating disorders and suicide. ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PDA!

This book is designed to be the primary resource for clinicians and researchers looking for information on posterior segment imaging. The book summarizes and reviews imaging technologies which have emerged over the past 20 years, emphasizing those developed in the last three years. It also discusses technologies currently in the developmental or experimental stage. The book is organized topically by imaging modality, but each chapter discusses the disease process in the context of the imaging techniques. The chapters compare and contrast these techniques and discuss their advantages and disadvantages, ultimately recommending the best modality given the particular situation. Over 450 images, 137 in full color, complement the text.

This comprehensive clinical reference is edited by experts from the NYU-Bellevue Chest Service, which through its influence in tuberculosis care and education has been an integral part of the formation of the entire specialty of pulmonary medicine. The book draws on this extensive experience to present an authoritative account of the history, epidemiology, microbiology, immunology, clinical treatment, pharmacology, and prevention or control of tuberculosis. The book will serve as a definitive reference for specialists in pulmonary medicine, infectious disease, and public health. New to the Second Edition are more concise and focused chapters, new information on molecular biology from the genome project, and updated information especially for the epidemiology section.

This in-depth review of metabolism and nutritional management of patients with renal disease is now in its Second Edition! Chapter topics are clearly defined and each chapter integrates basic and clinical sciences. Illustrations, diagrams, and tables enhance the text. New features include the latest National Kidney Foundation Clinical Practice Guidelines on Nutrition in Chronic Renal Failure; the most recent scientific discoveries and the latest techniques for assessing nutritional status in renal disease; and, literature reviews on patients who receive continuous veno-venous hemofiltration with or without dialysis. An easy-to-use book for busy clinicians, with extensive and up-to-date references, it provides information relevant to everyday practice.

The future of breast diagnosis MRI is a high-resolution, noninvasive diagnostic tool that is becoming increasingly important in the emotionally charged field of breast diagnosis. Nevertheless, only a relative handful of centers offer this modality, which: - Combines high reproducibility with patient comfort - Can exclude invasive carcinomas as small as 5 mm with a high degree of confidence - Can resolve contradictions among clinical findings, conventional mammographic findings, and percutaneous biopsy From one of the leading centers in MR mammography comes this handsome, practice-oriented teaching atlas that does much more than present pictorial information. Written for radiologists in advanced training or continuing education, it contains more than 500 illustrations that offer clear answers to the questions: When should I use MR mammography? Numerous sample indications (e.g., equivocal overall findings, preoperative staging, follow-up), MR-assisted interventions, implant evaluation, etc. How do I conduct the examination? Informed consent, patient preparation, patient positioning, equipment settings, clear instructions on timing, conduct, and protocols. How do I make an accurate diagnosis? Interpretive criteria with typical contrast enhancement patterns and signal characteristics, evaluation protocols, pitfalls and artifacts, sample images correlated with four-color histology, and direct comparison of conventional mammograms and breast ultrasound.

Written by leading international experts in all relevant clinical and basic science disciplines, "Dystonia 4" is a state-of-the-art review of recent progress in the understanding and treatment of the dystonias. It provides a comprehensive update on the many breakthroughs that have occurred in the five years since the highly acclaimed "Dystonia 3" was published. The therapeutics section features detailed discussions on botulinum toxin treatment and current surgical procedures. The book also includes a major section on recent advances in understanding the genetics of the dystonias. Other sections focus on pathophysiology, Oppenheim's dystonia, PET and biochemical studies, and musician's and other focal dystonias.

Extensively revised and updated, the new edition of "AIDS and Other Manifestations of HIV Infection" is an essential reference resource providing a comprehensive overview of the biological properties of this etiologic viral agent, its clinicopathological manifestations, the epidemiology of its infection, and present and future therapeutic options. Expanded section on clinical manifestations includes new chapters on cardiovascular, renal and dermatologic manifestations of HIV infection. It includes additional chapters on molecular diagnostic techniques, the role of host genetic variation in HIV infection and its manifestations, the discovery and development of new HIV medicines, analysis of HIV dynamics using mathematical models, toxicities of antiretroviral therapy, HIV drug susceptibility testing, and practical therapeutics and the global impact of HIV and AIDS.

Minimally invasive urologic surgery is revolutionizing how physicians treat many urologic diseases. Laparoscopy in particular has reduced the pain, morbidity, and recovery time for many procedures traditionally per- formed through an open incision. Since laparoscopy is now the preferred modality for many benign conditions, the indications have expanded with the technique, so that it is now applied to the management of most urologic cancers. The aim of Laparoscopic U rolo g ic Oncology is to provide the first com- prehensive textbook dedicated to the minimally invasive management of urologic cancers. The book is not intended to review the biology of urologic tumors, which is well covered in other texts, but rather their management. In particular, it focuses on surgical technique and the role of laparoscopic surgery in the management of these tumors. It also addresses patient con- ditions for which a minimally invasive alternative does not exist. The book is not a surgical atlas, but it does provide a balanced insight into its indica- tions, contraindications, and results. Furthermore, the authors compare results to conventional open surgery, discuss controversies, and identify the shortcomings of minimally invasive procedures. In particular, such issues as the adequacy of oncologic results and their morbidity are com- pared to those experienced with conventional open techniques. Laparoscopic Urologic Oncology focuses on educating both general urologists and urologic oncologists on the current and future role of laparoscopy and other minimally invasive techniques in urologic oncology.

The topic of antigenic variation is important in both biology and medicine. It is of enormous interest, as it describes the process(es) whereby microorganisms 'shift shape', by genetic rearrangement or otherwise. In medical terms, this has a major impact on the infectious disease process, since the immune system has great difficulty in keeping up with this variation, and thus eliminating the infectious agent. Antigenic variation is a major method by which microbes evade the immune response, and persist in the body. The broad scope of the book appeals to all those working in the field of infectious disease, immunology of infection, pathogenesis, molecular biology and also to evolutionary biologists. Topics covered include not only bacterial species, and viruses such as influenza, HIV, Rotavirus, but also eukaryotic parasites - one of the most fascinating groups of organisms exhibiting this behaviour. It provides comprehensive coverage of antigenic variation from viruses to parasites. It includes discussions devoted to molecular mechanisms of host evasion; and detailed descriptions of host/pathogen interactions.