Visual Mnemonics for Microbiology and Immunology


Book Description

Visual Mnemonics for Microbiology and Immunology uses carton drawings that make material easier to learn with tremendous recall months later. Laurie Marbas, a third year medical student at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, developed this series using "concept diagramming" to shorten her study time and help her recall the facts. Classmates using these drawings reported improved test scores. Students suggested she published her drawings to help other students. Each page is formatted with plenty of space for notes and reminders, and some students color the organisms for better recall. Visual Mnemonics for Microbiology and Immunology includes sections on parasitology, bacteriology, mycology, virology, and immunology. Perfect for medical students -- physician assistants, nurse practitioners and related health professionals will also find Visual Mnemonics valuable.




Visual Mnemonics Pharmacology


Book Description

This book is about Pharmacology medical mnemonics with unique diagrammatic representation. It will cover the important medical topic in a very concise and beneficiary way to the medical students. The mnemonics will not only help you to memorize but also help you to picturise about the content. Most important feature of this book is that all the pictures are related to the mnemonic.




Visual Mnemonics for Pathology


Book Description

Visual Mnemonics for Pathology uses cartoon drawings that make the material easier for you to learn with tremendous recall months later. Whether you need a fast Pathology review for your course or USMLE Step 1, Visual Mnemonics for Pathology is the fun way to study! Laurie Marbas and Erin Case, medical students at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, developed this series using "concept diagramming" to shorten their study time and help recall the facts. Each page is formatted with plenty of space for notes and reminders, and some students color in the drawings for better recall. Perfect for medical students -- physician assistants, nurse practitioners and related health professionals will also find Visual Mnemonics valuable.




The Saint-Chopra Guide to Inpatient Medicine


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Preceded by: Clinical clerkship in inpatient medicine / Sanjay Saint. 3rd ed. c2010.




Visual Mnemonics for Behavioral Sciences


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The Visual Mnemonics Series will: - Improve along-and short-term memory of content- Shorten study time, increasing efficiency- Provide high-yield content with cartoon drawings




Immunology Made Ridiculously Simple


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A brief overview of the basic science and clinical aspects of immunology. The basic science section is a clear presentation of innate and adaptive immunity, immune cells, antibodies and antigens, and other components of the immune system and their interactions. The clinical section clarifies hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, immunodeficiency, common diagnostic tests, vaccination, transplantation, and tumor immunology.




Mosby's Fluids & Electrolytes Memory NoteCards


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Completely portable, this pocket-sized collection of full-color, spiral-bound cards uses humor, cartoons, and mnemonics to help you understand and retain important information about fluids and electrolytes. This fun, colorful, and insightful approach makes these cards a valuable learning and review tool throughout nursing school, as well as a great resource for preparing for the NCLEX® examination. - UNIQUE! 64 full-color, cartoon mnemonics cover key fluids and electrolytes and acid-base concepts. - UNIQUE! Colored highlights draw attention to four central topics: Serious Life Threatening Implications in pink; Common Clinical Findings in blue; Important Nursing Implications in yellow; and Patient Teaching information in green. - Concise What You Need to Know information on the back of each image highlights key information and specific nursing implications. - Spiral-bound pages made of thick, substantial card stock are durable and portable. - Color-coded thumb tabs feature a different color for each section for easy referral. - 15 new cartoons help you master the latest information on fluids and electrolytes. - New topics include: Homeostasis: A Question of Balance and The Body's Water: Keeping It Where You Need It.




Rapid Review Biochemistry E-Book


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Get the most from your study time, and experience a realistic USMLE simulation with Rapid Review Biochemistry, 3rd Edition, by Drs. John W. Pelley, and Edward F. Goljan. This new reference in the highly rated Rapid Review Series is formatted as a bulleted outline with photographs, tables, and figures that address all the biochemistry information you need to know for the USMLE. And with Student Consult functionality, you can become familiar with the look and feel of the actual exam by taking a timed or a practice online test that includes 350 USMLE-style questions. Author, John Pelley, wins 2010 Alpha Omega Alpha Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teacher Award John Pelley PhD, an associate author of two popular medical review titles, Rapid Review Biochemistry, and Elsevier's Integrated Review Biochemistry has won the 2010 Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teacher Award. The award was established by the AOA medical honor society in 1988 to recognize faculty members who have distinguished themselves in medical student education. He is nationally known for applying concept mapping, a learning technique that focuses on building patterns and relationships to concepts, to medical education. - Review the most current information with completely updated chapters, images, and questions. - Profit from the guidance of series editor, Dr. Edward Goljan, a well-known author of medical review books, who reviewed and edited every question. - Take a timed or a practice test online with more than 350 USMLE-style questions and full rationales for why every possible answer is right or wrong. - Access all the information you need to know quickly and easily with a user-friendly, two-color outline format that includes High-Yield Margin Notes. - Study and take notes more easily with the new, larger page size. - Practice with a new testing platform on USMLE Consult that gives you a realistic review experience and fully prepares you for the exam.




Mims' Medical Microbiology and immunology


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Learn all the microbiology and basic immunology concepts you need to know for your courses and exams. Now fully revised and updated, Mims' clinically relevant, systems-based approach and abundant colour illustrations make this complex subject easy to understand and remember. - Learn about infections in the context of major body systems and understand why these are environments in which microbes can establish themselves, flourish, and give rise to pathologic changes. This systems-based approach to microbiology employs integrated and case-based teaching that places the 'bug parade' into a clinical context. - Effectively review for problem-based courses with the help of chapter introductions and 'Lessons in Microbiology' text boxes that highlight the clinical relevance of the material, offer easy access to key concepts, and provide valuable review tools. - Approach microbiology by body system or by pathogen through the accompanying electronic 'Pathogen Parade' – a quickly searchable, cross-referenced glossary of viruses, bacteria and fungi - A new electronic 'Vaccine Parade' offers quick-reference coverage of the most commonly used vaccines in current clinical practice - Deepen your understanding of epidemiology and the important role it plays in providing evidence-based identification of key risk factors for disease and targets for preventative medicine. - Grasp and retain vital concepts easily, with a user-friendly colour coded format, succinct text, key concept boxes, and dynamic illustrations. - New and enhanced information reflects the growing importance of the human microbiota and latest molecular approaches - Access the complete contents on the go via the accompanying interactive eBook, with a range of bonus materials to enhance learning and retention – includes self-assessment materials and clinical cases to check your understanding and aid exam preparation.




Learning and Memory: A Comprehensive Reference


Book Description

Learning and Memory: A Comprehensive Reference, Second Edition, Four Volume Set is the authoritative resource for scientists and students interested in all facets of learning and memory. This updated edition includes chapters that reflect the state-of-the-art of research in this area. Coverage of sleep and memory has been significantly expanded, while neuromodulators in memory processing, neurogenesis and epigenetics are also covered in greater detail. New chapters have been included to reflect the massive increase in research into working memory and the educational relevance of memory research. No other reference work covers so wide a territory and in so much depth. Provides the most comprehensive and authoritative resource available on the study of learning and memory and its mechanisms Incorporates the expertise of over 150 outstanding investigators in the field, providing a ‘one-stop’ resource of reputable information from world-leading scholars with easy cross-referencing of related articles to promote understanding and further research Includes further reading for each chapter that helps readers continue their research Includes a glossary of key terms that is helpful for users who are unfamiliar with neuroscience terminology