A lightning-fast review of Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, and Social Science, all in chart format. Updated of the National Medical Boards. Additional Internet link to 1000+ quiz questions in a unique time-saving interactive style.
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.
An up-to-date, clear, clinically oriented, and enjoyable review for all students of pathology and pathophysiology. Contains numerous humorous figures, mnemonics, and useful tables along with clinicopathologic correlation, molecular and genetic bases of disease, and high-yield knowledge for medical exams (e.g. USMLE Step 1 and others). An accompanying CD compares pathology with normal histology through many color images, with links to the Internet for additional images and information.
A brief, clear, thorough, and highly enjoyable approach to clinical microbiology, brimming with mnemonics, humor, summary charts and illustrations, from AIDS to "flesh-eating bacteria" to ebola, mad cow disease, hantavirus, anthrax, smallpox, botulism, etc. Excellent Board review.
CD on Differentail Diagnosis, shows the interpretation of common lab tests and patient symptoms and signs, also facilitates searching several reference services for additional information.
NEW RELEASE!!! Hematology encompasses numerous diseases, and it is easy to get lost in the details of a reference text. This book focuses on seeing the overall clinical picture in a brief, clear manner. It offers a practical overview of the range of common hematologic disorders, with their diagnoses and treatments. The book is directed toward the medical, nursing, and PA student as well as the general practitioner, who would like a brief overview of the key and practical clinical aspects of Hematology, with understanding, rather than rote memorization.
The new edition includes thoroughly revised and updated information about the latest clinical trials and guidelines in Cardiology. For medical students, house officers, cardiac fellows, practicing physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician associates and other health care professionals. A clear, concise, highly practical and enjoyable overview of all of clinically relevant cardiology. History, physical, ECG (ECG interpretation taught in just 40 pages!), radiology, noninvasive and invasive diagnostic tests, therapy (both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic), cardiac device therapy, and cardiac surgery. A final section of the book takes the full gamut of cardiac pearls of wisdom obtained in all previous chapters and Puts It All Together to clearly teach the approach to diagnosis and treatment of the most common cardiac pathologies. "Putting It All Together" includes: APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH HEART FAILURE APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH SYSTEMIC ARTERIAL HYERTENSION APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH DYSLIPIDEMIA APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH VALVULAR HEART DISEASE APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH AORTIC DISSECTION APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH PERICARDIAL DISEASE APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH PULMONARY HYPERTENSION APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH A HEART MURMUR APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS AND CONDUCTION DISTURBANCES APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH ADULT CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH HEART DISEASE UNDERGOING NON-CARDIAC SURGERY APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH NEOPLASTIC HEART DISEASE APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH "FALSE" HEART DISEASE APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH AN ACUTE CARDIAC EMERGENCY Companion Digital Download of Heart Sounds & Images program (Win/Mac) with heart sounds, ECG interpretation, chest x-rays, echocardiography, cases, and quiz.