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Basic science general medicine -- Rhinology and allergy -- General otolaryngology -- Laryngology -- Trauma -- Pediatric otolaryngology -- Head and neck surgery -- Sleep medicine -- Otology -- Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery -- Contemporary issues in medical practice.

Inflammatory diseases of the epidermis -- Dermal based inflammatory diseases -- Vesiculobullous diseases -- Vasculitis and related disorders -- Inflammatory diseases of adnexal structures and subcutis -- Alterations to components of the epidermis and dermis -- Infectious diseases of the skin -- Tumors of the epidermis and cysts -- Adnexal tumors -- Melanocytic proliferations -- Tumors of mesenchymal origin -- Lymphoid, leukemic, and other cellular infiltrates.

Section I. Anatomy -- Section II. Physics, monitoring, and anesthesia delivery devices -- Section III. Principles of pharmacology -- Section IV. Clinical sciences -- Section V. Organ-based basic and clinical sciences -- Section VI. Professional challenges.

"Basic Concepts in Pharmacology: What You Need to Know for Each Drug Class is a review book for pharmacology designed to help students organize and understand the hundreds of drugs covered in pharmacology classes today"-- Provided by publisher.

Focused and results-based, this important board review title covers everything that residents need to know when preparing for their Anesthesiology BASIC exam. Written by residents familiar with the exam, its use of bullet points and illustrations enables effective learning and efficient exam preparation. Providing a comprehensive review of all exam topics, the guide uses a clear and focused note-taking style to present 'high-yield' information, enabling efficient study techniques. Bullet points and short paragraphs feature to help rapid understanding, with margin space provided to annotate and add further notes. The helpful format ensures that all exam preparation, including notes from question banks, can be kept in this 'one-stop' review book. Mirroring the BASIC exam requirements, this book covers clinical anesthetic practice, pharmacology, physiology, anatomy, and anesthesia equipment and monitoring. Written by residents for residents, it is an essential preparation resource for the Anesthesiology BASIC exam.

Section 1. The basics -- Section 2. Respiratory physiology -- Section 3. Cardiovascular physiology -- Section 4. Neurophysiology -- Section 5. Gastrointestinal tract -- Section 6. Kidney and body fluids -- Section 7. Blood and immune system -- Section 8. Energy balance -- Section 9. Endocrine physiology -- Section 10. Developmental physiology -- Section 11. Environmental physiology.

Every trainee in anaesthesia requires a thorough understanding of basic physiology and its application to clinical practice. Now in its second edition, this comprehensively illustrated textbook bridges the gap between medical school and reference scientific texts. It covers the physiology requirements of the Primary FRCA examination syllabus. Chapters are organised by organ system, with particular emphasis given to the respiratory, cardiovascular and nervous systems. The practical question-and-answer format helps the reader prepare for oral examinations, while 'clinical reference' boxes translate the physiological concepts to clinical practice. This new edition has been thoroughly updated and revised throughout, and includes six new chapters including the physiology of the eye, upper airway and exercise testing. It provides junior anaesthetists with an essential 'one stop' physiology resource.

This handbook is designed to introduce trainee obstetricians and gynaecologists to safe surgical techniques and obstetric skills in a structured workshop environment. It is the course manual for the Basic Practical Skills in Obstetrics and Gynaecology course offered by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, successful completion of which is mandatory to obtain an ST3 post. The manual consists of modules covering basic open general surgical techniques (such as instrument handling, suturing and knot tying); basic obstetric skills (such as pelvic anatomy, instrumental delivery and shoulder dystocia); and basic gynaecological procedures, including hysteroscopy and laparoscopy. This revised and fully updated edition is in line with the latest course, and includes new sections on human factors and basic ultrasound. The course and the manual provide a valuable early step towards building safe and sound surgical and obstetric skills, giving trainees a firm foundation for their future careers in obstetrics and gynaecology.

Section I: General Obstetrics and Gynecology -- 1. Women's Health Examination and Women's Health Care Management -- 2. The Obstetrician-Gynecologist's Role in Screening and Preventive Care -- 3. Ethics, Liability, and Patient Safety in Obstetrics and Gynecology -- 4. Embryology and Anatomy -- Section II: Obstetrics -- 5. Maternal-Fetal Physiology -- 6. Preconception and Antepartum Care -- 7. Genetics and Genetic Disorders in Obstetrics and Gynecology -- 8. Intrapartum Care -- 9. Abnormal Labor and Intrapartum Fetal Surveillance -- 10. Immediate Care of the Newborn -- 11. Postpartum Care -- 12. Postpartum Hemorrhage -- 13. Multifetal Gestation -- 14. Fetal Growth Abnormalities: Intrauterine Growth Restriction and Macrosomia -- 15. Preterm Labor -- 16. Third-Trimester Bleeding -- 17. Premature Rupture of Membranes -- 18. Post-term Pregnancy -- 19. Ectopic Pregnancy and Abortion -- Section III: Medical and Surgical Disorders in Pregnancy -- 20. Endocrine Disorders -- 21. Gastrointestinal, Renal, and Surgical Complications -- 22. Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders -- 23. Hematologic and Immunologic Complications -- 24. Infectious Diseases -- 25. Neurologic and Psychiatric Disorders -- Section IV: Gynecology -- 26. Contraception -- 27. Sterilization -- 28. Vulvovaginitis -- 29. Sexually Transmitted Infections -- 30. Pelvic Support Defects, Urinary Incontinence, and Urinary Tract Infection -- 31. Endometriosis -- 32. Dysmenorrhea and Chronic Pelvic Pain -- 33. Disorders of the Breast -- 34. Gynecologic Procedures -- 35. Human Sexuality -- 36. Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence -- Section V: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility -- 37. Reproductive Cycles -- 38. Puberty -- 39. Amenorrhea and Abnormal Uterine Bleeding -- 40. Hirsutism and Virilization -- 41. Menopause -- 42. Infertility -- 43. Premenstrual Syndrome and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder -- Section VI: Gynecologic Oncology and Uterine Leiomyoma -- 44. Cell Biology and Principles of Cancer Therapy -- 45. Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia -- 46. Vulvar and Vaginal Disease and Neoplasia -- 47. Cervical Neoplasia and Carcinoma -- 48. Uterine Leiomyoma and Neoplasia -- 49. Cancer of the Uterine Corpus -- 50. Ovarian and Adnexal Disease -- Appendices -- Index

The beginning of life: pregnancy through preschool -- School age, adolescence, special issues of development, and adulthood -- Aging, death, and bereavement -- Genetics, anatomy, and biochemistry of behavior -- Biological assessment of patients with psychiatric symptoms -- Psychoanalytic theory and defense mechanisms -- Learning theory -- Clinical assessment of patients with behavioral symptoms -- Substance-related disorders -- Normal sleep and sleep disorders -- Schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders -- Depressive disorders and bipolar and related disorders -- Anxiety disorders, somatic disorders, and related conditions -- Neurocognitive, personality, dissociative, and eating disorders -- Psychiatric disorders in children -- Biologic therapies: psychopharmacology -- Psychological therapies -- The family, culture, and illness -- Sexuality -- Aggression and abuse -- The physician-patient relationship -- Psychosomatic medicine -- Legal and ethical issues in medicine -- Health care in the United States -- Medical epidemiology -- Statistical analyses.

"Offering current coverage of behavioral science, psychiatry, epidemiology, and related topics, BRS Behavioral Science, Eighth Edition, prepares students to rapidly recall key information on the mind-body relationship and confidently apply that knowledge on exams and in practice. The popular BRS format presents essential information in a succinct, streamlined approach preferred by today's busy students, accompanied by hundreds of USMLE-style review questions with detailed answers and explanations to help strengthen students' exam readiness"-- Provided by publisher.

"The goal of this textbook is to help medical students to efficiently learn and review physiology. The text offers a complete yet concise treatment of the major topics in medical physiology. Several design features are included to make the text easy to use. High-yield clinical pearls are integrated throughout to the text; clinical examples highlight the relevance and application of physiologic concepts. Key concepts are highlighted using italics and basic terms are shown in bold when first used. Full color figures illustrate essential processes; explanatory figure legends allow figures to be used for review. Bullets and numbering are used to break down complex processes Study questions and answers are provided at the end of each chapter. A final examination is also provided, which is organized by body system to allow either comprehensive testing or focused review"-- Provided by publisher.

Carbohydrates, lipids, and amino acids : metabolic fuels and biosynthetic precursors -- Proteins and enzymes -- Membrane biochemistry and signal transduction -- Nutrition -- Generation of energy from dietary fuels -- Carbohydrate metabolism -- Lipid metabolism -- Nitrogen metabolism -- Integration of metabolism -- Nucleotide synthesis and metabolism -- Organization, synthesis, and repair of DNA -- Gene expression -- DNA technology -- Common laboratory values.

Blueprints Family Medicine provides a complete, yet succinct review of the key concepts and topics that students need to know for a four- to six-week family medicine clerkship. With its concise, well-organized format, it serves as an ideal rapid reference for day-to-day patient care as well as subject examinations and board review. Updates throughout reflect the most current treatment and management strategies. A new section covers the 25 drugs most commonly prescribed in the primary care setting. Case vignettes demonstrate clinical applications. 100 USMLE-style review questions, with full explanations, facilitate exam preparation. Key Points at the end of each chapter summarize important information. Clinical boxes highlight clinical manifestations, differential diagnoses, and treatment options. A helpful appendix provides easy access to evidence-based resources.

One of the best selling and most highly regarded volumes in the Blueprints series, this book provides a concise review of what students need to know in their rotations or the Boards. Each chapter is brief and includes pedagogical features such as bold key words, tables, figures, and key points boxes. This edition has been reorganized to follow the Clerkship Directors in Internal Medicine guidelines, and includes a new section on neurology, case studies, and additional tables and figures. A question-and-answer section at the end of the book includes 100 board-format questions with complete rationales for each answer choice.

The neurologic examination -- Neurologic investigations -- The approach to coma and altered consciousness -- Neuro-ophthalmology -- The approach to weakness -- The sensory system -- Dizziness, vertigo, and syncope -- Ataxia and gait disorders -- Urinary and sexual dysfunction -- Headache and facial pain -- Aphasia and other disorders of higher cortical function -- Dementia -- Sleep disorders -- Vascular disease -- Seizures -- Movement disorders -- Head trauma -- Systemic and metabolic disorders -- Central nervous system tumors -- Demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system -- Infections of the nervous system -- Disorders of the spinal cord -- The peripheral nervous system -- Disorders of the neuromuscular junction and skeletal muscle -- Pediatric neurology.

The neurologic examination -- Neurologic investigations -- The approach to coma and altered consciousness -- Neuro-ophthalmology -- The approach to weakness -- The sensory system -- Dizziness, vertigo, and syncope -- Ataxia and gait disorders -- Urinary and sexual dysfunction -- Headache and facial pain -- Aphasia and other disorders of higher cortical function -- Dementia -- Sleep disorders -- Vascular disease -- Seizures -- Movement disorders -- Head trauma -- Systemic and metabolic disorders -- Central nervous system tumors -- Demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system -- Infections of the nervous system -- Disorders of the spinal cord -- Radiculopathy, plexopathy, and peripheral neuropathy -- Disorders of the neuromuscular junction and skeletal muscle -- Pediatric neurology.

This book provides students with a concise review of content for their ob/gyn rotations and the Boards. Each chapter is brief and includes pedagogical features such as bolded key words, tables, figures, and Key Points. New features in this edition include an image bank and a For The Boards section, which presents 4 clinical vignettes with 3-5 sequential item set-style questions at the end of each chapter. Additionally, 100 bonus board-format questions with answers and rationales appear at the end of the book; another 50 bonus questions.

Machine generated contents note: pt. I OBSTETRICS -- 1. Pregnancy and Prenatal Care -- 2. Early Pregnancy Complications -- 3. Prenatal Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment -- 4. Normal Labor and Delivery -- 5. Antepartum Hemorrhage -- 6.Complications of Labor and Delivery -- 7. Fetal Complications of Pregnancy -- 8. Hypertension and Pregnancy -- 9. Diabetes During Pregnancy -- 10. Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy -- 11. Other Medical Complications of Pregnancy -- 12. Postpartum Care and Complications -- pt. II GYNECOLOGY -- 13. Benign Disorders of the Lower Genital Tract -- 14. Benign Disorders of the Upper Genital Tract -- 15. Endometriosis and Adenomyosis -- 16. Infections of the Lower Female Reproductive Tract -- 17. Infections of the Upper Female Reproductive Tract and Systemic Infections -- 18. Pelvic Organ Prolapse -- 19. Urinary Incontinence -- 20. Puberty, the Menstrual Cycle, and Menopause -- 21. Amenorrhea -- 22. Abnormalities of the Menstrual Cycle -- 23. Hirsutism and Virilism -- 24. Contraception and Sterilization -- 25. Termination of Pregnancy -- 26. Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Technologies -- 27. Vulvar and Vaginal Neoplasia -- 28. Cervical Neoplasia and Cervical Cancer -- 29. Endometrial Cancer -- 30. Ovarian and Fallopian Tube Tumors -- 31. Gestational Trophoblastic Disease -- 32. Benign Breast Disease and Breast Cancer.

"Blueprints Pediatrics provides students with a concise, "need-to-know" review for the pediatrics rotation and the Boards. Each chapter is brief, written in narrative format, and includes pedagogical features such as bolded key words, tables, figures, and key points. This edition includes 2 new sections -- For the Boards, which presents 10 USMLE-style questions (answers & rationales at the end of the book) and For the Wards, a section of 2 case studies per chapters -- 40 to 50 cases, total. Cases MAY be provided not in print but in a separate mobile case bank -- more research is being conducted. This edition includes 26 full-color dermatology and infectious disease photographs and multicolored flow diagrams of congenital heart defects. A website on thePoint includes the e-Book and 50-100 bonus questions in a question bank"--Provided by publisher.

"Among all the WK clerkship series, Blueprints remains the best-known among medical students. While no individual Blueprints title has sold as consistently as Step-Up to Medicine, the series has maintained a consistent following over the years. In the 2016 clerkship market research study conducted through our market research team, the only series that was mentioned as frequently by both students and clerkship directors was McGraw-Hill's Case Files series"--Provided by publisher

Psychotic disorders -- Bipolar disorders -- Depressive disorders -- Anxiety disorders -- Trauma- and stressor- related disorders -- Obessive-compulsive and related disorders -- Eating disorders -- Neurodevelopmental disorders and child and adolescent psychiatry -- Neurocognitive disorders -- Substance-related disorders -- Personality disorders -- Miscellaneous disorders -- Special clinical topics -- Legal issues -- Antipsychotics -- Antidepressants and somatic therapies -- Mood stabilizers -- Anxiolytics -- Miscellaneous medications -- Major adverse drug reactions -- Psychological theory and psychotherapy.

Basic concepts and indications for transplantation -- Types of transplants and sources of stem cells -- Pretransplant issues -- Transplant preparative regimens, cellular infusion, acute complications, and engraftment -- Graft-versus-host disease -- Post-transplant issues -- Survivorship issues -- Professional practice.

Board Review in Preventive Medicine and Public Health prepares physicians for their initial and recertification board exams in the related specialties of preventive, occupational and aerospace medicine. Formatted in a question and answer based style that imitates material on specialty exams, each question is linked to a detailed answer. The book contains over 640 question and answer sets covering areas such as general public health, health management, health law, community health, infectious disease, clinical preventive medicine, occupational medicine, aerospace medicine, environmental medicine, correctional (prison) medicine, emergency preparedness, epidemiology and biostatistics. The book is an essential board preparation for physicians with a background in the fields of preventive medicine, occupational medicine, and aerospace medicine. It is also useful for medical students, public health students and those wishing to gain an understanding of the key points in these fields.

Internal medicine -- Surgery -- Obstetrics and gynecology -- Pediatrics -- Family medicine -- Psychiatry -- Neurology -- Dermatology -- Ophthalmology -- Radiology -- Emergency medicine -- Ethics/law/clinical studies.

This book provides broad coverage of all the major fields of medicine tested on the USMLE and end-of-rotation exams.

Exam preparation for third year medical students in clinical rotations: family medicine, internal medicine, neurology, OBGYN, pediatrics, psychiatry, and surgery.

"The only review book currently available in this complex field, Brain Injury Medicine: Board Review focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of individuals with varying severity levels of brain injury. Focused, high-yield content prepares you for success on exams and in practice, with up-to-date coverage of traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, CNS neoplasms, anoxic brain injury, and other brain disorders. This unique review tool is ideal for residents, fellows, and practitioners studying or working in the field and preparing to take the brain injury medicine exam"--Publisher's description.

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{u2014}taking the mystery out of the exam process.

Section 1. Fundamentals of Cardiovascular Disease : Genetics and Personalized Medicine : Evaluation of the Patient. -- Section 2. Heart Failure Arrhythmias, Sudden Death, and Syncope. -- Section 3. Preventive Cardiology Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease. -- Section 4. Diseases of the Heart, Pericardium, and Pulmonary Vascular Bed. -- Section 5. Cardiovascular Disease in Special Populations Cardiovascular Disease and Disorders of Other Organs.

"Breast Care Certification Review, Second Edition is the ultimate learning package designed to help prepare oncology nurses to become certified in caring for patients with breast cancer. Thoroughly updated to address the 2018 updates to the Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBCN) examination, it provides numerous practice questions with comprehensive answer rationales making it the essential guide for nurses planning to sit for the CBCN examination"--Provided by publisher.

Regulatory/standards of care -- Breast cancer screening -- Diagnostic breast imaging, breast pathology, and breast imaging findings -- Breast intervention -- Breast imaging physics and safety.