Topical research in the study of liver cirrhosis, including etiologic types of end stage chronic liver disease; hepatocellular carcinoma screening in the cirrhotic patient; hepatic myofibroblasts and their role in liver fibrogenesis; the role of trace elements in the pathogenesis of liver cirrhosis and cell-based therapy for liver cirrhosis.
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Review of Rheumatology is a synopsis of key areas of interest, making for an indispensable quick reference work. The material included reviews basic musculoskeletal anatomy, immunology, genetics, major rheumatic diseases and their pathophysiology, and major rheumatic therapeutics, as well as a unique chapter on the emerging autoinflammatory diseases. Review of Rheumatology is a clear and concise review book written in an outline format. This book is a quick and easily accessible reference for not only those preparing for the rheumatology board exams, but it also serves as a succinct reference for all health care workers interested in the field of rheumatology.
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The classic reference — now in its seventeenth edition!
A Doody’s Core Title!
This classic book covers the diagnosis and treatment of all major ophthalmic diseases, as well as neurological and systemic diseases causing visual disturbance. This new edition has been extensively revised and updated.
This is one of the best, if not the best, review books for the ophthalmologist (either in practice or in training). It also would be perfect for the medical student who would want a single reference to the topic. It succinctly covers a vast amount of material.
R.H.Collier, M.D.(an ophthalmologist with over 40 years of experience)
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Principles of Human Anatomy, a market-leading text through its many editions, successfully blends visual and textual elements to illuminate the complexities of human anatomy. The 12th edition raises the standard for excellence in this discipline with its enhanced illustration program, refined narrative, and the integrated design of dynamic resources like Real Anatomy into the curriculum. Applications representing a variety of clinical perspectives provide readers with both relevance and motivation, engaging students and providing insights into the vital contributions that anatomical knowledge brings to the understanding of functions, diagnosis and treatment of disease.
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The Manual of Dermatology was developed by Dr. Cafardi at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Dermatology, and covers broad dermatological topics necessary for any dermatology resident treating patients. Topics include alopecia, medication dosing and management pearls, fungal disorders, genodermatoses, differential diagnoses of various skin diseases, management of infections, surgical anatomy and tips, HIV dermatology, pediatric dermatology, and skin cancer management and terminology. The practicality of this book is unique and includes key clinical data for residents, making it essential as a reference for quick differential diagnoses, work-up tips, management, and treatment options. This quick reference offers a more practical approach to dermatology, with drug names and dosing, and more information on mycology/onychomycosis than any other handbook on the market. The Manual of Dermatology is portable, comprehensive, easily accessible, and is based upon algorithms, tables, and pearls taught to dermatology medical students, making it a vital resource in all university medical libraries across the country.
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A companion monograph to West’s Respiratory Physiology, which examines normal respiratory function, Pulmonary Pathophysiology focuses on the function of the diseased lung. The text offers a clear, concise overview of the most essential information regarding disease states of the lung, emphasizing structure and function. A question and answer section is included.
This Seventh Edition offers more coverage of lung cancer and infectious diseases affecting the lungs, and has more tables to aid in rapid review. All questions now conform to current USMLE format, and answers include rationales for all answer choices
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This concise and popular introduction to medical microbiology and infection encapsulates the fundamental facts and principles of this rapidly growing and changing subject area. Written by experienced clinicians and teachers, it covers the basic concepts of medical microbiology, and the main human pathogens and infectious syndromes, in an accessible and lucid format.
This fully updated fourth edition is now supported by a companion website at www.ataglanceseries.com/medicalmicrobiology containing extra self-assessment cases, colour slides, further reading, and key point summaries.
Medical Microbiology and Infection at a Glance is an invaluable revision aid for medical and allied health students and junior doctors, and is ideal for anyone seeking a comprehensive and concise guide to this subject area
The ABC of Diabetes provides a complete overview of diabetes including the aetiology, diagnosis and management of Types 1 and 2 diabetes, detection and prevention, and the organization of care and support.
With new chapters on psychological aspects, surveillance for complications, and support for people living with diabetes, this completely revised edition covers the many changes taking place in diabetes care, particularly in screening for Type 2 diabetes; in monitoring and insulin administration; in the organisation and delivery of care; and the increasing prevalence of diabetes in both developed and developing countries.
This sixth edition covers the early recognition of diabetes and cardiovascular risk as well as preventing complications specific to diabetes. It also addresses the need to deliver diabetes care in a multidisciplinary setting, including the UK Quality and Outcomes Framework, and reflects the increasing emphasis on self-management and patient-centred care, particularly as it relates to lifestyle changes, glycaemic control and patient choice over treatment options.
Drawing on the expertise of the University of Warwick as a centre of excellence for the teaching of diabetes care, the best selling ABC of Diabetes is ideal for GPs, primary care practitioners, practice nurses, diabetes specialist nurses, health visitors and junior doctors
This book presents a nice international compilation of scholarly papers and chapters which address the latest advances in renal transplant surgery. These works cover a variety of topics; the last advance and success of renal transplant science: biochemistry, immunology, molecular genetics, pharmacology – pharmacogenetics, pediatric transplant and a few rare uropathies that warrant organ replacement.
Contents
Preface
1 Preservation of Renal Allografts for Transplantation
2 Renal Transplantation from Expanded Criteria Donors
3 Donor Nephrectomy
4 Renal Transplantation and Urinary Proteomics
5 Renal Explantation Techniques
6 Renal Transplantation in Patient With Fabry’s Disease Maintained By Enzyme Replacement Therapy
7 Polymorphism of RAS in Patients with AT1-AA Mediated Steroid Refractory Acute Rejection
8 Soluble CD30 and Acute Renal Allograft Rejection
9 Role of Cytomegalovirus Reinfection in Acute Rejection and CMV Disease After Renal Transplantation
10 Pharmacogenetics of Immunosuppressive Drugs in Renal Transplantation
11 Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Mycophenolate in Patients After Renal Transplantation
12 Malignant Neoplasms in Kidney Transplantation
13 Osteonecrosis of Femoral Head (ONFH) After Renal Transplantation
14 Pediatric Kidney Transplant in Uropaties
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A complete case-based review of the essentials of pathophysiology – covering all major organs and systems
This trusted text introduces you to clinical medicine by reviewing the pathophysiologic basis of the signs and symptoms of 100 diseases commonly encountered in medical practice. Each chapter first describes normal function of a major organ or organ system, then turns attention to the pathology and disordered physiology, including the role of genetics, immunology, and infection in pathogenesis. Underlying disease mechanisms are described, along with their systems, signs, and symptoms, and the way these mechanisms themselves determine the most effective treatment.
This unique interweaving of physiological and pathological concepts will put you on the path towards thinking about signs and symptoms in terms of their pathologic basis, giving you an understanding of the “whys” behind both illness and treatment.
Features
* NEW full-color presentation
* 111 case studies (22 new ones) provide an opportunity for you to test your understanding of the pathophysiology of each clinical entity discussed
* A complete chapter devoted to detailed analyses of the cases
* “Checkpoint” review questions appear throughout every chapter
* Numerous tables and diagrams encapsulate important information
* References for each chapter topic
* NEW sections in the chapters on liver disease and inflammatory rheumatic diseases and a completely rewritten chapter on male reproductive tract disorders
* Succeed in the Clerkship, Impress on the Wards
* High-Yield Topics
* Student-Recommended Resources, Opportunities, Scholarships
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* The only student-to-student, step-by-step guide to clerkship success
* Detailed how-to-succeed and what-to-study guidance from emergency medicine clerkship vets
* Hundreds of recently tested high-yield topics from shelf exams and the USMLE Step 2
* Insider tips for outstanding performance from students who’ve been there
* “Classifieds” do the research for you, featuring high-yield Websites and top extracurricular opportunities and scholarships
* Tear-out cards with essential emergency medicine concepts in pocket-ready format
The Student-to-Student Guide
* Discover med students’ “secret weapon” for the clinical clerkship
* Impress on the wards and succeed in the clerkship
* Get answers to shelf-exam questions from students who passed
* Save time with high-yield topics, mnemonics, and pocket-ready reminders
* Apply the First Aid formula for clerkship success!
Written by Fred F. Ferri, MD, FACP, author of many best-selling books for primary care practice, Ferri’s Best Test, 2nd Edition, equips you to quickly choose the most efficient and cost-effective diagnostic approach, including imaging or lab tests. Updates throughout, including more than 180 new tests…additional diagnostic modalities…and new algorithms…make this unique and user-friendly reference a must for determining which diagnostic tests to order. A portable, pocket-sized format allows for convenient consultation anytime, anywhere.
This Second Edition of the highly popular Clinical Skills for OSCEs is the most comprehensive guide to basic clinical skills available, covering all the pertinent skills taught at medical school, from third year to finals. With its clear and concise, yet informative style, Clinical Skills for OSCEs, Second Edition is the ideal revision tool for all exam candidates preparing for their OSCE or PLAB exams
Because dermatology is a complex visual specialty that mixes medical and surgical approaches to management, trainees need fast access to a wide range of material. This concise new reference uses tables, algorithms, protocols, guidelines, and staging and scoring systems to present succinct guidance on best-practice patient care. Structured around three components — medical, surgical, and pharmacological — the book consolidates the core Board exam information residents most often look up. Handbook of Dermatology: A Practical Manual was road-tested as it was developed to ensure usefulness for dermatology residents, dermatologists, and family physicians
This classic work is written for frontline clinicians who need to ask “Where is it?” when diagnosing a neurological disorder, helping them reach a diagnosis with greater accuracy and avoiding unnecessary testing. Updated to reflect the latest literature, enhanced with color anatomical diagrams and additional tables, this book is a cornerstone in clinical neurology
This book will contribute to the readers’ development of a lifelong interest in nephrology. The aim of this book is to give ample opportunities to the learners as well as masters of the subject.
Contents
Part 1 Glomerular Diseases
1 The Power of Molecular Genetics in Establishing the Diagnosis and Offering Prenatal Testing: The Case for Alport Syndrome
Part 2 Tubular Disorders
2 Dent’s Disease
Part 3 Systemic Diseases of Kidney
3 Plasma Concentration of Adipokines, Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome and Chronic Kidney Disease in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
4 The Obesity Epidemic and Kidney Disease: A Literature Review
5 Uric Acid and Renal Function
6 Renal Disease and Pregnancy
7 Arterial Hypertension and Renal Disease
8 Sickle Cell Disease and Renal Disease
9 Renal Cortical Neoplasms and Associated Renal Functional Outcomes
10 The Role of ?-Cells and ?-Cell Targeted Therapies in Lupus Nephritis
Part 4 Diabetes and Kidney
11 Diabetic Nephropathy: Current and Novel Therapeutic Approaches to Prevent Its Development and Progression
12 Antioxidant Therapy for Diabetic Kidney Disease
13 Is Limb Loss Always Inevitable for Critical Neuro-lschemic Foot Wounds in Diabetic Patients with End Stage Renal Disease and Unfit for Vascular Reconstructions?
14 Diabetes and Renal Disease
15 Diabetic Nephropathy: A Cardiovascular Risk Factor
The ABC of Kidney Disease is a brand new title in the successful ABC series which explains this complicated area thoroughly and clearly, in a practical and user-friendly manner. Providing information on a wide variety of renal diseases, this book ensures non-renal healthcare workers are able to screen, identify, treat and refer renal patients appropriately.
The 2006 bound edition of ACP Medicine is larger than ever, with more than 3000 pages, over 1,100 figures and algorithms, nearly 1,000 tables, and over 16,500 references. Examples of expanded coverage include new chapters on breast mass, pelvic mass, and the Pap smear, which have been added to the Gynecology and Women’s Health section, as well as a new rheumatology chapter on fibromyalgia. In addition, cardiac resuscitation and adult preventive care chapters have been updated to include the latest guidelines. Overall, 45% of the material in the book either has been updated or is new
Contemporary Coloproctology covers colorectal surgery, as practiced today, in an easily accessible format with emphasis on bringing key facts rapidly into focus. It is ideal reading both for the medical trainee and the practicing colorectal surgeon. As well as a succinct presentation of the current colorectal knowledge base, each chapter contains practical advice and pearls of wisdom from established practicing clinicians. A unique feature of the format is the identification of key references and questions and scenarios that present real life decisions in colorectal surgery. Edited and authored by outstanding surgeons in their fields, this book brings the reader expertise in surgery and management across the various conditions encountered in coloproctology
Blueprints Family Medicine, Third Edition provides students with a complete review of key concepts and topics and serves as a rapid reference during day-to-day activities in patient care—perfect for clerkship rotations and the USMLE. This edition has been completely updated while maintaining its succinct, organized, and concise style.
