Author : Suzanne Baron
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 39,92 MB
Release : 2013-01-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0071820507
Clinical cases provide complete, concise coverage of the biochemical and genetic diseases tested on the USMLE Step 1 and in basic science courses. A strong focus on the clinical aspects of biochemical and genetic disease Emphasizes boardrelevant coverage Easily compare and contrast diseases Each disease-specific card includes a clinical vignette Important disease facts are highlighted for rapid review
Author : Suzanne Baron
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 31,36 MB
Release : 2005-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0071447369
Concise coverage of the clinical aspects of biochemistry and genetics. The cards cover disease facts - biochemical and genetic defects, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and treatment. Each chapter opens with a clinical vignette.
Author : Suzanne Baron
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 49,53 MB
Release : 2017-12-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 125983722X
Two hundred case-based flash cards provide a fun, fast way for students to review the essentials of biochemistry and genetics Biochemistry and Genetics Flash Cards, Third Edition feature a clinical vignette on one side, with key disease facts such as etiology, pathology/pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and treatment on the flip side of the card. They offer a concise, yet complete review of the subject and are valuable for the biochemistry and genetics shelf exam as well as the USMLE Step 1. The author has carefully selected the most board-relevant content, with a strong focus on the clinical aspects of the subject. • Introduction cards appear at the beginning of each section to refresh knowledge of basic principles • Important disease facts are highlighted for rapid review • Perfect for disease comparisons
Author : Lee W. Janson
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 431 pages
File Size : 45,88 MB
Release : 2012-03-25
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0071637923
Get the BIG PICTURE of Medical Biochemistry – and target what you really need to know to ace the course exams and the USMLE Step 1 300 FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS Medical Biochemistry: The Big Picture is a unique biochemistry review that focuses on the medically applicable concepts and techniques that form the underpinnings of the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of medical conditions. Those preparing for the USMLE, residents, as well as clinicians who desire a better understanding of the biochemistry behind a particular pathology will find this book to be an essential reference. Featuring succinct, to-the-point text, more than 300 full-color illustrations, and a variety of learning aids, Medical Biochemistry: The Big Picture is designed to make complex concepts understandable in the shortest amount of time possible. This full-color combination text and atlas features: Progressive chapters that allow you to build upon what you’ve learned in a logical, effective manner Chapter Overviews that orient you to the important concepts covered in that chapter Numerous tables and illustrations that clarify and encapsulate the text Sidebars covering a particular disease or treatment add clinical relevance to topic discussed Essay-type review questions at the end of each chapter allow you to assess your comprehension of the major topics USMLE-style review questions at the end of each section Three appendices, including examples of biochemically based diseases, a review of basic biochemical techniques, and a review of organic chemistry/biochemistry
Author : Talmadge E. King
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 473 pages
File Size : 23,74 MB
Release : 2006-08-31
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0071781390
No other book on the subject Chronic diseases, especially those associated with poor nutrition, obesity, and addiction have grown to epidemic proportion in many poor and minority populations Covers all essential topics, including Navigating Language Barriers, Understanding Disability, Patient Education, Substance Abusers, the Care of Gay and Lesbian Patients, Reproductive Issues in Poor Women, and much more
Author : Catherine Pelletier
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education / Medical
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 38,5 MB
Release : 2003-03-17
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780071388788
Organized by drug group, this book presents a complete review of pharmacology in an innovative format. Composed entirely of tables and diagrams, this book facilitates comparison and clarifies relationships among drugs in terms of interactions, pharmacokinetics, uses, and side effects. Each chapter begins with an outline of the drug class discussed, followed by a list of key terms.
Author : Auguste H. Fortin
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 30,85 MB
Release : 2012-05-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0071805850
A comprehensive, evidence-based introduction to the principles and practices of patient communication in a clinical setting Endorsed by the American Academy on Communication for Healthcare Updated and expanded by a multidisciplinary team of medical experts, Smith’s Patient-Centered Interviewing, Third Edition presents a step-by-step methodology for mastering every aspect of the medical interview. You will learn how to confidently obtain from patients accurate biomedical facts, as well as critical personal, social, and emotional information, allowing you to make precise diagnoses, develop effective treatment plans, and forge strong clinician-patient relationships. The most evidence-based guide available on this topic, Smith’s Patient-Centered Interviewing applies the proven 5-Step approach, which integrates patient- and clinician-centered skills to improve effectiveness without adding extra time to the interview’s duration. Smith’s Patient-Centered Interviewing covers everything from patient-centered and clinician-centered interviewing skills, such as: Patient education Motivating for behavior change Breaking bad news Managing different personality styles Increasing personal awareness in mindful practice Nonverbal communication Using computers in the exam room Reporting and presenting evaluations Companion video and teaching supplement are available online. Read details inside the book.
Author : Michael W. King
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 909 pages
File Size : 42,65 MB
Release : 2014-06-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0071832750
Essential for USMLE Step 1 review! A rigorous full-color review for any type of biochemistry or medical biochemistry examination! Integrative Medical Biochemistry Examination and Board Review is a fast and effective way for you to prepare for regular course examinations in biochemistry and medical biochemistry, as well as medical board exams and the USMLE Step 1. A unique feature of this review is the integration of medical biochemistry with physiology, pathophysiology, pathology, and anatomy, making it perfect for today's rapidly changing medical school curriculum. Integrative Medical Biochemistry Examination and Board Review is logically divided into four sections: Section 1 covers the basics of the major building blocks of all cells and tissues Section 2 discusses metabolic biochemistry with a strong emphasis on clinical correlations and clinical disorders related to these all important pathways Section 2 reviews the Cellular and Molecular Biology topics associated with medical biochemistry, physiology, and pathology Section 4 includes 10 chapters with high-yield integrative topics of value not only to medical students, but to all students of the discipline Packed with valuable learning aids: 1,100 multiple-choice questions, half of which are USMLE Step 1 style Thorough explanations for each answer 350 full-color illustrations Every chapter includes: An outline listing the major topics covered A list of high-yield terms related to the content Numerous explanatory figures and tables designed to increase your understanding of must-know material A checklist that recaps important and high-yield concepts Most chapters include detailed clinical boxes that present high-yield information concerning diseases and disorders related to defects in the pathways being discussed
Author : John M. Oropello
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 1393 pages
File Size : 44,19 MB
Release : 2016-11-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0071817263
A practical, concise, and up-to-date reference for the ICU A Doody’s Core Title for 2019! LANGE Critical Care delivers concise, evidenced-based, and highly clinical coverage of the surgical and medical aspects of critical care. The book provides basic fundamentals, applications and insights that will be of lasting value to all ICU physicians, nurses, advanced care providers, and allied personnel who care for the critically ill and injured patients in all ICUs. Noteworthy features include a well-illustrated Clinical Care Procedures section, high-yield summaries of the full spectrum of essential critical care topics, and the inclusion of “Controversies” chapters throughout each section addressing some of the ambiguous aspects of critical care. This timely book also covers the growing scope of critical care provided outside the ICU and the increasing importance of critical care services within the hospital structure. In keeping with the multi-professional nature of critical care delivery, several chapters are authored or coauthored by critical care fellows, ICU nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and pharmacists. FEATURES: • Includes both the surgical and medical aspects of critical care, making it valuable to the intensivist working in the medical, surgical, or neurological ICU • Utilizes numerous visual elements such as figures, tables, and algorithms • Appendix contains valuable reference material and formulas, including a chapter on bedside statistics • Excellent primer for internal medicine and anesthesiology ICU rotations and great for board examination review
Author : Frederick S. Southwick
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 489 pages
File Size : 34,54 MB
Release : 2020-05-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 126014366X
Master the principles of clinical infectious disease in 30 days or less! A Doody's Core Titles for 2023! Infectious Diseases: A Clinical Short Course, Fourth Edition provides busy physicians, students, nurse practitioners, and PAs with the kind of concise overview they need to understand, diagnose, and treat common infectious diseases safely and effectively. Organized by system/region—as opposed to pathogens—to simulate the ways you encounter common pathogens and disorders in rounds or in practice, this new edition includes key updates and aligns content with information tested on the USMLE Step 2. By indicating the number of days you should spend on each chapter, the author has created a schedule for completion of each lesson. A wide array of tables summarizing the methods of clinical assessment, anti-infective agent doses, and drug toxicities—critical facts that do not require memorization, but need to be referred to when caring for patients—facilitate this condensed learning schedule. Key Points summarize the most important facts you need to know when managing each infection and facilitate board review Guiding Questions kick off each chapter An estimate of the potential severity of each disease provides insight into how quickly you should initiate treatment Case examples highlight real-world clinical application of the content Dozens of color plates depict major pathogens All chapters have been updated to reflect the most current treatment and diagnostic guidelines from the Infectious Diseases Society of America
