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Now in its Fifth Edition, the leading clinical reference on pediatric and adolescent gynecology combines contemporary approaches to diagnosis with the latest medical and surgical management advice to help you address gynecologic problems in infants, children, and adolescents with confidence. In this book, you'll discover expert perspectives from a multidisciplinary array of contributors--many of whom helped to define pediatric gynecology as a specialty. As mentioned in the foreword from Dr. Barbieri, "Simply put, this is the best book about pediatric and adolescent gynecology. If you plan on owning one textbook on pediatric and adolescent gynecology this is the classic." Clinically focused coverage, in a format that's easy to use...Broad-based coverage helps you address the full spectrum of common and rare problems encountered in pediatric and adolescent gynecology. . Outstanding algorithms and tables provide quick and practical guideposts to accurate diagnosis. . More than 400 illustrations, including 8 pages of full-color plates, deliver the visual guidance needed to recognize key pathologic features and to refine your diagnosis. . Abundant case examples help you put basic principles into action. . Up-to-date references provide a comprehensive review of the current literature and guide further research. New to this Edition...Cutting-edge information on urology and complementary and alternative medicine broadens your therapeutic options and helps you answer commonly asked questions about herbal and other remedies. . Expanded coverage of surgical techniques helps you correct structural abnormalities of the reproductive tract. Discover the expert clinical guidance you need to diagnose and manage gynecologic problems in children and adolescents. Order your copy of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Fifth Edition today!

Rapid Paediatrics and Child Health This pocket guide is an ideal resource in everyday paediatrics and child health practice and a must for all medical students preparing for a major exam. Rapid Paediatrics and Child Health is the latest title in the new Rapid series and is the ideal companion for clinical students working on their paediatrics attachment. It provides quick access to information on common paediatric and child health diseases, defects and disorders, and problems encountered on the wards, in the clinic and in exams. Arranged in A-Z format, each topic is covered using the same headings - Definition, Aetiology. Associations / Risk Factors, Epidemiology, History, Examinations, Pathology, Investigations, Management, Complications and Prognosis. A-Z format for easy and rapid access to information Strict organisation of facts on each page following the Rapid series mnemonic with one page for each condition Handy pocketbook for quick reference Written by students and junior doctors

Extensively illustrated and uncommonly user-friendly, this brand-new text provides a logical, "hands on" approach to the care of the paediatric patient. Written by an international team of subspecialists and edited by an outstanding team of paediatric generalists, it offers expert coverage that can be applied in everyday practice - in a highly templated format that makes finding information easy. Readers will find comprehensive coverage of basic science, health promotion and disease prevention, general and chronic medical care, newborn and adolescent care, mental health care, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and more. And, a bonus CD-ROM offers additional images, video clips and other supplemental materials.

This book presents a comprehensive conceptual approach to the subject of manual medicine in children, linking function and structure together at different ages. It is very much evidence based with contributions by the leading practitioners in Europe.

Written and designed especially for use by the practitioner in general practice, "Essential Pediatric Cardiology" is a concise and practical guide to the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac disorders in the neonate, child, and adolescent. An effective combination of concise text and useful summary features allows you to quickly assess and interpret presenting signs and symptoms, and formulate an effective plan for management. A wealth of sample cardiac test results and tips on normal and abnormal findings help to further hone your diagnostic skills.This book provides a concise, yet thorough review for the non-specialist. Standardized, disease-specific chapters guide you systematically through evaluation, diagnosis, and management. Summaries, lists, tables, and charts effectively summarize information for ease of reference. It includes a handy drug formulary for common prescriptions. It provides helpful advice on indications for consultation or referral. It includes sample interpreted test results such as EKGs and provides guidance on their interpretation. It utilizes up-to-date, evidence-based recommendations. It reviews common diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

This book provides a concise review of various topics in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition for the purposes of board examination preparation. Each chapter has a practice question and answer section, which reviews key concepts.

The revised and updated 2nd Edition of this highly acclaimed text approaches diagnosis and treatment the way clinicians do-by symptom rather than disease entity. It combines clinical experience and evidence-based strategies to guide clinicians through differential diagnoses and then to a specific diagnosis, then to appropriate therapy for common pediatric aliments. It's the next best thing to attending oral teaching rounds! A user-friendly, well-tabulated, and illustrated format assists the reader in identifying the many disease states causing a common chief complaint.

At last, here's a practical, concise, and easy-to-use guide for the diagnosis and treatment of asthma, allergic disorders, immunodeficiencies, and disorders of immune function in the neonate, child, and adolescent. Written and designed especially for use by the practitioner in general practice, an effective combination of concise text and useful summary features allows you to quickly assess and interpret presenting signs and symptoms and formulate an effective plan for management.Written by a leading expert in the field, "Essential Pediatric Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology" features: practical approaches to the assessment and treatment of Asthma, Food allergy, Urticaria and angioedema, Atopic dermatitis, Allergic rhinitis, Inherent immune deficiency, Recurrent infections and more; diagnostic principles of allergic and immunodeficiency disorders, with coverage of common presentations and differential diagnoses, including extensive coverage of investigation of allergies, pulmonary function studies, and laboratory testing; a very useful summary of therapeutic approaches in pediatric allergy and immunology, including drugs and delivery systems.This book also provides: in-depth coverage of childhood asthma, with case examples and updates on the latest practice guidelines and new understanding of the underlying pathophysiology; a concise review of the function and development of the immune system; summaries, lists, tables, and charts that effectively summarize information for ease of reference; clear, practical presentations on complex immune system issues. Allergic and immune deficiency disorders can be difficult to assess and manage. With its easy-to-use format, this handy reference provides practical, authoritative guidance to lead you quickly to an accurate differential diagnosis and effective management strategy.

Children with brain and spinal tumors account for 20-25% of childhood cancers. Until the early 1990s there had been little progress in the development of new treatments, and outcomes were not improving despite advances seen in other childhood cancers. During the past 10 years, however, there has been a dramatic increase in interest in the subject among pediatric specialists worldwide, and new multi-disciplinary teams have become established. There are encouraging early signs of improvement in outcomes, and more are anticipated. The appearance of this comprehensive, but practical, evidence-based review of brain and spinal tumors in children is therefore very timely. The content includes detailed coverage of the diagnosis, clinical management, after care and monitoring, and underlying biology of brain and spinal tumors in children. International in approach, it draws on the experience of the European Childhood Brain Tumour Committee, linked to the International Society of Paediatric Oncology, and various multi-centre clinical trials to reflect the various approaches to management that have arisen around the world.

The new first aid clinical clerkship series provide unsurpassed student-to-student, step-by-step guidance to success for the clerkships and shelf exams. Each book in the series covers the following and much more: provides insider tips on how to survive the clerkship and do well on the shelf exam; high-yield topics cover each core topic that students need to know; overviews of helpful websites, and notes opportunities (such as scholarships) for students interested in pursuing careers in particular areas; and two tear-out pocket cards, which highlight "must-know" concepts in the subject area.

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.

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.

Designed to provide clinical knowledge in a convenient format, Textbook of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition highlights the most common clinical concerns seen on a regular basis by the practicing pediatric gastroenterologist. Covering issues relevant for the diagnosis and treatment of a full range of problematic conditions, including nutritional disorders, the book is an up-to-date, reliable clinical primer on the disorders and diseases that may affect the gastrointestinal tract in neonates and children. Reflecting a new vision for cooperation among pediatric gastroenterologists in response to the globalization of information that the Internet has catalyzed, the book takes a comprehensive approach. It offers, in one cohesive package, information that illustrates the different realities of common gastroenterological and nutritional problems in different patients and different clinical settings.

Detailed answer explanations, 200 brand new questions, and a handy pocket size make the 2nd edition of "Blueprints Q A Step 2 Pediatrics" critical to your success on the USMLE. Thoroughly reviewed by students who recently passed the boards, this book is perfect for use during clerkships, board, shelf, or end of rotation exam review.