Jan 152016
 

Preventive Nutrition: The Comprehensive Guide for Health Professionals (Nutrition and Health)


This newly expanded and updated fifth edition will be the largest and most comprehensive of the five editions and new topics and chapter authors have been added. The authors have created the most comprehensive and up-to-date review of the nutritional strategies available for the prevention of disease and the promotion of health through nutrition. Patients are looking for credible information from their health care providers about a whole range of subjects covered here, including ß-carotene, lycopene, antioxidants, folate, and the myriad of bioactive phytochemicals found in garlic and other foods. With sections on cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and pregnancy among many others, this volume will be of great value to practicing health professionals, including physicians, nutritionists, dentists, pharmacists, dieticians, health educators, policy makers, health economists, regulatory agencies and research investigators. An entire section covers nutrition transitions around the world including Eastern Europe, Latin America and Asia as well as goals for preventive nutrition in developing countries.

Preventive Nutrition: The Comprehensive Guide for Health Professionals, 5th Ed. is an important resource for thousands of health professionals who have been utilizing the previous editions since 1997.

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Jan 112016
 

French’s Index of Differential Diagnosis, 15th Edition An A-Z


For nearly a century, French’s Index of Differential Diagnosis has been unparalleled in providing the clinician with invaluable assistance in quickly and correctly diagnosing a disease from a whole range of presenting symptoms.

Arranged alphabetically by symptom, the text helps readers identify each presentation, describes the different diagnoses that it could represent, and explains the signs and tests used to make a diagnosis. Colour photographs of the highest quality have been included to help aid diagnosis at a glance.

Highlights:

  • Completely updated and revised with contributions from key clinical specialists
  • More than 600 high-quality photographs to aid rapid diagnosis
  • Clear presentation and well-organised text with alphabetical structure, allowing instant access to information
  • Differential diagnoses presented in clear lists and tables to aid rapid reference

The fifteenth edition of this essential text offers a succinct and well-illustrated aide-memoire that will be indispensable to trainee and established doctors in both general and hospital practice, as well as an invaluable reference for medical students.

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Dec 312015
 

Functional Family Therapy in Clinical Practice: An Evidence-Based Treatment Model for Working With Troubled Adolescents


By (author): Thomas L. Sexton

Functional Family Therapy in Clinical Practice develops a comprehensive presentation that serves as a systematic guide to understanding the Functional Family Therapy (FFT) clinical model, the FFT service delivery system, the theoretical principles that serve as the foundation of FFT, and the mechanism of therapeutic change that gives FFT its potency. Clinically relevant, theoretically sound, and scientifically based, this book contains systematic discussions of topics and theoretical perspectives, as well as illustrative clinical examples that demonstrate the manner in which principles are applied in Family Focused Therapy.
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Dec 282015
 

Cardiology in Family Practice: A Practical Guide (Current Clinical Practice)


By (author): Steven M Hollenberg, Stephen Heitner

A concise summary of the most important medical and scientific topics concerning cardiovascular medicine in the primary care environment, this new edition of Cardiology in Family Practice has been updated with cutting-edge information and useful tips. Written in an easy-to-read format (background, diagnosis and disease management) and emphasizing practical techniques for evaluation and treatment, the authors explain the basic mechanisms underlying cardiovascular disease states and the treatment strategies that arise from them. Topics include stable angina, acute coronary syndromes, arrythmias, hypertension, pericardial and valvular diseases, and hyperlipidemia. New figures have been added to each chapter in this edition. This book is a must-have for primary care physicians who wish to keep up to date with the rapidly changing field of cardiology.
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Dec 272015
 

Cardiology in Family Practice: A Practical Guide (Current Clinical Practice)


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A concise summary of the most important medical and scientific topics concerning cardiovascular medicine in the primary care environment. Writing in an easy-to-read format-background, diagnosis, and disease management-and emphasizing practical techniques of evaluation and treatment, the authors explain the basic mechanisms underlying cardiovascular disease states and the treatment strategies that arise from them. Topics range from acute coronary syndromes, arrhythmias, and hyperlipidemia, to hypertension, pericardial diseases, valvular disease, and stable angina. Cardiology in Family Practice: A Practical Guide offers a clear understanding of today’s standard approaches to cardiovascular illnesses and a highly valuable resource when specific questions arise during the care of patients. A special PDA version of Cardiology in Family Practice: A Family Guide is also available.
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Dec 232015
 

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Nov 162015
 

Textbook of Family Medicine, 9e


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By (author): Robert E. Rakel MD, David Rakel MD

This ninth edition of the Textbook of Family Medicine, edited by Drs. Robert E. Rakel and David P. Rakel, remains your #1 choice for complete guidance on the principles of family medicine, primary care in the community, and all aspects of clinical practice. Ideal for both residents and practicing physicians, this medical reference book includes evidence-based, practical information to optimize patient care and prepare you for the ABFM exam. A clean, quick-reference layout makes it easy for you to put information to work immediately in your practice.

  • Gain a new understanding of the patient-centered medical home and how to achieve this status in outpatient clinics.
  • Make the most effective care decisions with help from “Evidence vs. Harm” icons that guide you through key treatments of common medical conditions.
  • Take advantage of today’s most useful online resources with a convenient list of outstanding clinical websites.
  • Quickly spot “Best Evidence Recommendations” with special boxes located throughout the text, and glean helpful tips on diagnosis and therapy from “Key Points” boxes found on every page.
  • Quickly access content with an efficient new layout that includes more than 1,000 tables and full-color illustrations; treatment boxes for a concise overview of how to treat various conditions; Grade A SORT recommendations; and key points highlighting the major takeaways of each chapter.
  • Take advantage of an enhanced focuson team-based care as the role of primary care providers evolves, and stay up to date on the most current practice guidelines with evidence-based information throughout.
  • View 30 immersive procedural videos online from Procedures Consult, including chest tube placement, knee injection, vasectomy, vaginal tear repair, skin biopsy, colposcopy, IUD insertion, and more.
  • Remain at the forefront of the field with coverage on self-care, the emergence of tobacco alternatives such as e-cigarettes, and the changing picture of cancer in America.
  • Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, references, and videos from the book on a variety of devices.

The Textbook of Family Medicine continues to provide the latest, most comprehensive coverage of family medicine practice.

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Jul 242015
 

Bratton’s Family Medicine Board Review


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By (author): Robert A. Baldor MD

Prepare for your ABFM boards - find your weak spots and eliminate them now! Handy in print and as an eBook, Bratton’s Family Medicine Board Review is the essential practice test for those facing the ABFM exams. Opening with the basic requirements of the ABFM Board certification process, it provides crucial background information on all three AFBM exams and their formats, describes a typical exam day, and offers excellent test-taking advice—taking the mystery out of the exam process.

Features:
  • 1,800 multiple-choice questions drawn from common clinical situations, presented in ABFM-exam format
  • Detailed explanation supporting each answer
  • Key points highlighted throughout
  • Additional reading suggestions after each correct answer
  • Pictorial atlas offers clinical photographs and lab smears
Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, offering tablet, smartphone, or online access to:
  • Complete content with enhanced navigation
  • A powerful search tool that pulls results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web
  • Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation
  • Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text
  • Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues
  • Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use
  • Interactive Q&A with more than 1,800 questions
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Jun 082015
 

The Color Atlas of Family Medicine


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By (author): Richard P. Usatine, Mindy Ann Smith, Jr., E.J. Mayeaux, Heidi Chumley

MORE THAN 2,000 FULL-COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS HELP YOU VISUALLY DIAGNOSE CONDITIONS AND DISEASES ENCOUNTERED IN CLINICAL PRACTICE

A Doody’s Core Title for 2017!

“As a primary care reference, this atlas stands at top of the field. It is the pinnacle of health information, marrying photographic images of medical conditions with detailed, yet succinctly written text about each of these conditions…This second edition has not only expanded sections, it also has more presence and authority. It is one to have for all teaching clinics.”

The Color Atlas of Family Medicine, Second Edition is a comprehensive atlas designed to facilitate diagnosis using outwardly appearing signs and manifestations. The superb collection of clinical images is supported by concise, evidence-based treatment recommendations presented in convenient, easy-to-apply bulleted text. Each chapter begins with a story that ties the photographs to real-life patients. Coverage for each condition includes: Patient Story, Epidemiology, Etiology and Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Differential Diagnosis, and Management.

Features:

  • Organized by anatomic and physiologic systems
  • Includes pediatric and adult conditions
  • Insightful legends with each photograph providediagnostic pearls to enhance your clinical observational skills
  • Indexed by topic, region, and morphology
  • Special sections on women’s health, physical/sexual abuse, and substance abuse
  • NEW chapters on important topics such as:
    • Diabetes
    • Hypertension
    • Headache
    • Osteoporosis
    • Alcoholism
    • Tobacco addiction
    • Global health

Essential to family physicians and all healthcare providers involved in primary care, The Color Atlas of Family Medicine, Second Edition will also prove valuable to medical students, residents, internists, pediatricians, and dermatologists.

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Jun 082015
 

Family Medicine Certification Review (Lipsky, Family Medicine Certification Review)


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Written by family physicians, this book is a comprehensive question-and-answer review for the American Board of Family Medicine certification and recertification exams. Questions match the content, complexity, and type of questions on the exam, and fifty clinical set problems—a major portion of the exam—are included.

This edition’s questions and answers have been completely updated, e.g., questions on hypertension and lipids draw on JNC-VII and ATP-III guidelines. Numerous new tables and charts provide relevant information in a concise, convenient manner.

This book is also a valuable study aid for USMLE Step 3 and for physician assistant and nurse practitioner licensure exams.

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