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Oxford Handbook of Acute Medicine (Oxford Medical Handbooks)

2011-08-19T19:22:00.007+05:30

The book's text is, in 2 words, organized and concise. (JAMA, Vol 298, No. 14, )This book (which is also available for your PDA) is a no-nonsense guide to acute presentations and guides you succinctly through the presentation of, causes of and (most importantly) a stepwise plan of action for common acute scenarios. (Medic World )The Oxford Handbook of Acute Medicine is a good introduction about the day-to-day issues of hospital-based medicine. It is thorough, well-written, timely, and suited for budding physicians and those at the beginning of their careers. this will be a book about practicalities. It is not intended to be a dusty tome that one consults when one has the luxury of time. Rather, they intend for it to become dog-eared from frequent use. (Respiratory Care, Vol 50, No 9 )This pocket-sized book contains an absolute wealth of information on acute medical problems and is very comprehensive in the breadth of its coverage. (Hospital Doctor )The Oxford Handbook series have done it again, another great book to add to this ever growing collection . . . I would have thought junior medical staff would benefit most from this book but GPs and their registrars would also appreciate some of the wisdom. Even more senior medical staff would also want to own a copy and best of all is the price. This book truly represents superb value for money and even if this book gets a bit dog eared after a few months use, or worse gets lost or pinched (surely not), it will not break the bank to get another one

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Oxford Handbook of Accident and Emergency Medicine (Oxford Handbooks)

2011-08-19T19:22:00.006+05:30

Having recently purchased the new Oxford Handbook of Accident and Emergency Medicine, I would like to say that it is an excellent update. As a Specialist Registrar ... I am involved in training all new A&E doctors and will recommend this book highly. Dr Reshad Khodabocus, St James's Hospital, Leeds The 1st edition (published 1999) has become the "Bible" of Emergency care for many practitioners working in this field - Doctors, Nurses, Paramedics etc... I used it throughout my Specialist Registrar training as both an "on the spot" diagnostic tool but also as a reference aid for my FRCS and FFAEM. There's a lot more in it than you think! The second edition has built on and consolidated all that was good in the 1st edition but added some new sections and expanded others. It includes up to date information and references... I would not only recommend but also INSIST that all practitioners... in emergency care read and used this handbook. It would also be useful to Doctors in almost all specialties including General Practice, General Surgery and General Medicine. Medical Defence Union

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Medical Statistics at a Glance

2011-08-19T19:22:00.005+05:30

"Overall, Medical Statistics at a Glance is very useful to students who are aiming to learn basic medical statistics concepts. Clinicians and statistics students can keep a copy of this book as a quick initial reference. This book is highly recommended as an excellent Medical Statistics guide." (Journal of Biopharmaceutical Statistics, August 2010)

GKT Gazette

I heartily recommend it, especially to first years, but it's equally appropriate for an intercalated BSc or Postgraduate research. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Neuroscience at a Glance (At a Glance)

2011-08-19T19:22:00.004+05:30

"An authoritative text coupled with a wealth of illustrations makes it a delightful read.... This book breaks new ground in presentation of complex subject matter and will remain popular with students of the neurosciences." (Journal of Tropical Pediatrics, February 2009)
“A good book for health science libraries.” (Doody′s Book Reviews, October 2008)

Barts and the London Chronicle

Gives you just the right amount of information presented in a student-friendly format. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Clinical Anatomy by Regions

2011-08-19T19:22:00.003+05:30

Widely praised for its clear and consistent organization, abundant illustrations, and emphasis on clinical applications, the exciting re-titled Eighth Edition of Snell's respected textbook continues to deliver the user-friendly features and expert perspectives that have made Clinical Anatomy one of the top teaching and learning resources for those seeking insights into the practical application of anatomy.
Ideal for medical, dental, allied health, and nursing programs, this book guides students through the fundamentals of human anatomy, explaining the how and why behind each structure, and offering readers the hands-on guidance they need to make sound clinical choices.
The book is organized by body region, from surface to deep structures. This edition introduces Embryologic Notes and includes up-to-date new Clinical Notes, Clinical Problems, and review questions. All illustrations have been recolored, and all Surface Anatomy illustrations are now in color. Upgraded clinical imaging includes radiographs, CT scans, MRIs, and sonograms.

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CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment in Family Medicine, Third Edition (LANGE CURRENT Series)

2011-08-19T19:22:00.002+05:30

CURRENT Diagnosis and Treatment in Family Medicine is an easy-to-use guide to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of the full range of clinical conditions seen in primary care. The book covers all age groups--from pediatric to geriatric--and includes end-of-life issues. An essential clinical reference for house staff and practicing family physicians, the book is also great for USMLE Step 3 review, board certification, and maintenance of certification.

Organized according to the developmental lifespan, beginning with childhood and adolescence and progressing through adulthood and senior years
Complementary and alternative treatments included where appropriate
Recommendations for both immediate and ongoing management strategies
Numerous algorithms, charts, and tables encapsulate important information
Conservative and pharmacologic therapies
Patient education information
Sections on Therapeutics, Genetics, and Prevention; Psychosocial Disorders; and Physician-Patient Issues
NEW chapter on patient-centered medicine

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Chest Radiology: The Essentials

2011-08-19T19:22:00.001+05:30

Academic Radiology, 01-APR-08, Volume 15, Issue 4, Andrew Del Gaizo, MD, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA -- "In response to the significant advances in thoracic imaging over the past decade, authors Jannette Collins and Eric J. Stern have undertaken the task of updating their extremely successful first edition (published in 1999) with current images and information. The new edition includes nearly 800 images of superb quality, many of which replace images of older technology. Several chapters have been expanded to encompass up-to-date information, including the 2004 World Health Organization classification of lung tumors and the most recent classification of the idiopathic interstitial pneumonias. Several new chapters have been introduced, including a dedicated chapter on cardiac disease (Chapter 18), and new chapters on pulmonary vascular disease (Chapter 17) and the thoracic aorta (Chapter 19)... "There are several chapters that make this book unique among chest radiology texts. For example, Chapter 2, Signs and Patterns of Lung Disease, consists of a collection of 20 processes with classic radiographic findings, each summarized with a paragraph of text and one or two 'Aunt Minnie' type images. This certainly represents high-yield material for examinations or radiology case conferences. The chapter continues with a succinct description of common patterns in pulmonary disease, including honeycombing, septal thickening, cystic, nodular, ground glass, mosaic attenuation, and tree-in-bud. Another distinctive chapter is Chapter 5, Monitoring and Support Devices-Tubes and Lines. Chest radiographs are often used to confirm the position of an array of monitoring and support devices. Therefore, any health care professional involved in the placement of or interpretation of radiographs containing these devices must know their appropriate appearance.

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Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2007 (Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment)

2011-08-19T19:22:00.000+05:30

Completely revised Renal, Hypertension, and Cancer sections
Updates of all topics to reflect the most current epidemiology, etiology, and diagnosis and treatment recommendations
Expanded coverage of symptoms in the Common Symptoms chapter, which features a system- and evidence-based approach
A-to-Z overview of primary care topics from gynecology and neurology to toxicology and urology
Only text with an annual review of HIV treatment advances
“Essentials of Diagnosis” for each disease/disorder
“When to Admit” and “When to Refer” guidelines
Hundreds of drug treatment tables, with indexed trade names and updated prices
Annotated recent references

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CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment (LANGE CURRENT Series)

2011-07-16T18:06:00.003+05:30

"This is for everyone looking for medical information, from house officers, residents, and practicing physicians to patients and family members. There is very little unnecessary text and the book is quite easy to use with a modicum of medical knowledge....This book has the tremendous benefit of being updated yearly and thus has stood the test of time for recognizing what is helpful and what works. It is well worth the price and a great addition to a primary care practitioner's library."--Doody's Review Service
Written by clinicians renowned in their respective fields, CMDT offers the most current insights into symptoms, signs, epidemiology, and treatment for more than 1,000 diseases and disorders. For each topic you'll find concise, evidence-based answers to questions regarding both hospital and ambulatory medicine. This streamlined reference is the fastest and easiest way to keep abreast of the latest medical advances, prevention strategies, cost-effective treatments, and more. As an added bonus, this is the first edition to offer additional material online at no additional cost.

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CURRENT Diagnosis and Treatment Emergency Medicine (LANGE CURRENT Series)

2011-07-16T18:06:00.002+05:30

The essential problem-oriented guide to all diseases and conditions that present to the emergency department -- now updated and expanded!
A Doody's Core Title!

Concise, accurate coverage of common emergency problems, organized by organ system/anatomic region -- and ideally suited to the fast-paced ED
Cohesive priority-based and problem-based organization that reviews special aspects of emergency medicine… the management of common emergency problems… traumatic emergencies… and non-trauma emergencies
Extensive, at-a-glance algorithms to facilitate quick management and diagnosis
Comprehensive table of drugs commonly used in the ED
Exceptional illustrations, including useful ultrasound and CT images

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Medical Pharmacology at a Glance

2011-07-16T18:06:00.001+05:30

"This is a good book to have on the shelf, to read as an introduction to get the big picture before tackling a topic in more detail, or as a concise but relatively thorough source of revision." GKT Gazette, Apr/May 2006

Black Bag, Medical Student's Society of Bristol University, August 1997 issue

... all you need to know for exams and exactly what you want to know to survive, clinical medicine book! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Medical Microbiology and Infection at a Glance (Blackwell's at a Glance)

2011-07-16T18:06:00.000+05:30

This concise introduction to medical microbiology and infection strives to encapsulate the fundamental facts and principles of this rapidly growing and changing subject area. Written by experienced clinicians and teachers, the text covers the basic concepts of medical microbiology, the main human pathogens and the infectious syndromes in an accessible and lucid format. The text provides comprehensive coverage of both the most common and other important but rarer diseases and also features: A strong focus on the key issues most important for a student to learn The latest treatments and diagnostic tests, as well as newly discovered organisms Additional material on hospital infection and streptococcal disease Highly visual colour presentation and self-assessment cases to enable the student to understand how the knowledge is used in practice Medical Microbiology and Infection at a Glance is a useful introduction and revision aid for medical and allied health students and will provide valuable insight for anyone seeking a comprehensive and concise guide to this subject area.

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Lecture Notes: Clinical Medicine

2011-07-16T18:05:00.000+05:30

This work provides a concise guide to both clinical history and examination and the essentials of clinical medicine on a system–by–system basis. This new edition supplies practitioners with an affordable, slender alternative to larger bulky and excessive medicine texts. It features a concise approach that contains all that students and junior doctors needs to know on both the clinical approach and the essential background knowledge; summary and evidence–based medicine boxes to assist revision and learning; and new OSCE exam summaries and new material on acute medicine and psychiatry.

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Lecture Notes in Ophthalmology

2011-07-11T18:39:00.000+05:30

"The Lecture Notes series has always been a useful source for revision and this ophthalmology edition is not an exception. With an excellent balance of text, diagrams and colour photographs this book gives the reader an overview of the most important features of ophthalmology...I would definitely recommend it."
Eye News
"... the choice of subjects and depth of coverage reflects incidence and importance in ophthalmic practice and student examinations. Further, Prof Bron is one of the country′s most repected academics – from this point of view he adds weight and value to this core text..."
Senior House Officer
"I have used this book in the past and probbaly will do prior to finals and I think it is very good, most suitable for undergraduate learning"
"I throughly support the publication of the new edition of this text. It has proved a success in the past and with the addition of revision questions, learning objectives and clinical scenarios/presentations, will continue to be so."

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Davidson's Principles and Practice of Medicine

2011-07-11T18:38:00.002+05:30

Davidson's Principles & Practice of Medicine is an internationally famous and best-selling textbook of general (or internal) medicine, renowned for providing a rational and easily understood basis for the practice of clinical medicine. Since it was first published this comprehensive text has met the requirements of several generations of medical students preparing for their examinations, while serving as a valuable reference for doctors in training. The publication of the Nineteenth Edition marks the fiftieth anniversary of the first publication of the book, during which time over 2,000,000 copies have been sold.
Medicine is the most dynamic of biological disciplines; while the basic principles remain unaltered, current practice is undergoing exponential change. This new edition of Davidson's Principles & Practice of Medicine , aims to reflect this transformation, whilst at the same time continuing the tradition of providing a concise, yet up-to-date and comprehensive text on clinical medicine. Many doctors preparing for postgraduate qualifications such as the MRCP value Davidson as a core text, while for a large number of general practitioners, nurses, pharmacists and other health-care professionals Davidson has proven to be an easy-to-use reference source.
This truly international textbook has a large following of medical students and doctors all around the globe; their numerous comments have helped shape the development of the book over 50 years. In this latest edition the formation of the International Advisory Board, a panel of 27 distinguished academics and clinicians from 12 countries, has led to significant input to the content of the book ensuring that Davidson maintains its international perspective and world-wide reputation.

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Robbins Basic Pathology

2011-07-11T18:38:00.001+05:30

The 7th addition of Robbins Basic pathology is several hundred pages shorter than the previous edition. Most of what was removed was basic physiology and anatomy review. I found that while it's good to have a shorter textbook, the loss of these subjects made for less interesting reading. The 7th edition also adds quite a bit more molecular biology and molecular genetics, reflecting chnages in the study of pathology. Overall, it's an excellent pathology review book and will be very useful for medical students and path residents who want to review. The main flaw of the book is an unavoidable one. Many important areas of pathology are covered in a single paragraph and much detail is lacking. However, the authors had to do this to keep the book relatively short (only 700 pages). I recomment this book highly as a good way to begin studying pathology.

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Kumar and Clark Clinical Medicine

2011-07-11T18:38:00.000+05:30

FIRST PRIZE WINNER IN THE MEDICINE CATEGORY IN THE BMA 2006 MEDICAL BOOK COMPETITION!
Kumar and Clark's Clinical Medicine is a comprehensive and authoritative single-volume textbook of internal medicine that is consulted by students and doctors throughout the world. Its aim is to explain the management of disease, based on an understanding of scientific principles and including the latest developments in treatment. It is written for medical students and doctors preparing for specialist exams, and is an ideal general reference text for all practising doctors. The new edition is part of Elsevier's new STUDENT CONSULT electronic community. STUDENT CONSULT titles comes with full

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Oxford Textbook of Psychotherapy

2011-06-06T20:36:00.001+05:30

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With the publication of this book psychotherapy finally arrives at the mainstream of mental health practice. This volume is an essential companion for every practising psychiatrist, clinical psychologist, psychotherapy counsellor, mental health nurse, psychotherapist, and mental health practitioner. It is integrative in spirit, with chapters written by an international panel of experts who combine theory and research with practical treatment guidelines and illustrative case examples to produce an invaluable book. Part One gives a comprehensive account of all the major psychotherapeutic approaches. Parts Two and Three systematically describe psychotherapeutic approaches to the major psychiatric disorders and personality disorders. Many chapters are multi-authored and describe the psychodynamic, cognitive behavioural and other approaches for treating these illnesses. Part Four examines applications and modifications of psychotherapy across the lifecycle. Part Five describes psychotherapy with specific populations such as medical patients and those where gender is an issue, and finally Part Six tackles some of the special topics of concern to psychotherapists including ethics, legal issues, and psychotherapy and neuroscience. The first of its kind, this is a 'must have' volume for all trainee and practising psychological therapists, whatever their background - psychiatry, psychology, social work, or nursing.

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Handbook of Science Communication

2011-06-05T22:00:00.001+05:30

… easy-to-read … full of sound suggestions … includes an excellent reminder of the basics of English grammar … the contents give the underpinning basics of science communication in its many forms.
-Ashley Clarke, Leeds University, UK, Physics World, February 1999

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Addressing the lack of a specific book on core communication/presentation skills, the Handbook of Science Communication is written as a guide for students to speak and write effectively and as a reference for scientists who need to communicate their work effectively to each other and to the wider public. The book considers how the public understanding of science has changed with time and clearly explains how important the art of communication is for the effective communication of ideas. It continues with guidance on literature searches and the use of information sources, from the library to the live interviewee. The book also deals with how to write and speak effectively, working in a group, and working with the media.

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Biomechanical Basis of Human Movement

2011-06-05T21:30:00.001+05:30

integrating basic anatomy, physics, calculus, and physiology, this fundamental text offers you a solid introduction to the study of biomechanics. By focusing on movement patterns of muscle groups rather than individual muscles, this text provides you with a holistic understanding of human movement.Chapters are organized into three major parts: Foundations of Human Movement, Functional Anatomy, and Mechanical Analysis of Human Motion. Organized in a logical progression, each chapter begins with basic principles and math concepts and then helps you move on to more advanced concepts and applications.
Features to Help You Master Biomechanics—

New areas of coverage include physical activity and bone formation, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, factors influencing force and velocity development in muscle, and the effect of training on muscle activation.
MaxTRAQ motion analysis software offers you an easy-to-use tool to track data and analyze various motions selected by the authors.
New and updated examples from sports, ergonomics, orthopedics, and exercise science illustrate the principles of human movement.
Highlight boxes draw your attention to and reinforce key concepts and applications.
Review questions gauge your comprehension and help you apply the material to real-world problems.

This text's quantitative approach, coupled with its many examples and hands-on exercises, enables you to understand the fundamentals of biomechanics.

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Cecil Medicine: Expert Consult

2011-06-05T21:00:00.001+05:30

Ranks among the best medical textbooks in longevity, comprehensiveness, tradition, and use by practitioners and students alike". JAMA
Goldman and Ausiello have given the 22nd edition of this venerable textbook a 21st-century remodeling, which sets a new standard that others are sure to follow.
A doctors bible...It is an incredibly useful resource, it's so detailed you may only feel the benefits of it from 3rd year and even in 3rd year it's pretty comprehensive. Covering pretty much every disease I have heard of so far, it includes an array of less common infectious diseases all accompanied by appropriate clinical images, extensive treatment and pathology sections.
SURGO, Student Review Magazine, October 2008

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Faster reference...better practice!

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Primer of Biostatistics

2011-06-05T20:33:00.002+05:30

You'll start with the basics, including analysis of variance and the t test, then advance to a multiple comparison testing, contingency tables, regression, and more. Examples from the current literature illustrate key concepts throughout.
New:
* More on multiple comparison testing, including the Holm test
* Discussion of relative risks and odds ratios
* Updated examples from the literature

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DeGowin's Diagnostic Examination, Ninth Edition

2011-06-05T06:43:00.002+05:30

"DeGowin's is considered one of the first books on diagnosis, and the one most physicians trained in the last 40 years grew up with. With this edition, the authors continue the unparalleled tradition of providing a comprehensive, understandable way to approach a patient....DeGowin's is considered one of the first books on diagnosis, and the one most physicians trained in the last 40 years grew up with. With this edition, the authors continue the unparalleled tradition of providing a comprehensive, understandable way to approach a patient."--Doody's Review Service
Part physical examination primer, part differential diagnosis tool, DeGowin's Diagnostic Examination takes you a step beyond elementary physical diagnosis.
DeGowin's covers all physical examination techniques and procedures, but this highly practical point-of-care guide goes further, focusing on the meaning of signs and symptoms. It also shows you how to catalog clinical findings resulting from the physical examination--and order them into a differential diagnosis.

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Fundamental Anatomy

2011-06-04T22:00:00.001+05:30

Fundamental Anatomy presents essential human anatomy and embryology in a readable and well-illustrated concise text. Written in narrative form, this reader-friendly textbook provides the conceptual framework that will help students master the structure and function of human anatomy.
Using a systems-based approach, Fundamental Anatomy emphasizes organizational and development and insightfully integrates embryology for a more thorough understanding of adult gross anatomy.
A companion Website offers the book's fully searchable online text.

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Emergency Medicine Procedures

2011-06-04T21:00:00.001+05:30

provides a detailed, step-by-step, approach to procedures that are performed in the emergency department. Not meant as a comprehensive reference, this is an easy to use, clinically useful procedure book that is a must in every emergency department. Features:
*Contributed by authorities that perfected these emergency procedures
*Over 1700 original illustrations
*Single procedure per chapter
*Top contributors from cardiology, otolaryngology, urology, etc., many from Cook County
*Companion pocket atlas to be published one year after parent text

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