The pandemic is by no means over. Although we have vaccines, many conflicting reports regarding their efficacy and safety have confused many. This has resulted in a substantial size of the population to stay away from being vaccinated. Until now there are no antiviral medications that we can use to effectively halt the progress of the disease in those who have contracted it.
We are thus left to deal with COVID-19 without any cure in sight. As there is no magic bullet in sight, we are left with our ingenuity, courage, and compassionate bedside care, using our tools to the best of our ability. Employing this approach, we believe early treatment may assuage this terrible disease.
This book deals with this appalling situation in a comprehensive manner by providing health care workers with solutions and strategies to deal effectively and efficiently to help patients overcome this terrible viral infection. These are strategies and solutions that have worked very well in real-life situations and have proved to be effective and reliable. These take into account not only various stages of the COVID-19 infection but also deal with the immense isolation that the disease has caused along with other satellite problems.
This book not only helps to deal with the health care crisis but goes beyond by anticipating and preventing possible long-term complications and sequelae that follow COVID-19 infections.
The unique selling points of this book include:
A global international and practical perspective to care written by international authors.
The majority of the authors are not only clinicians, scientists, and scholars, they have also personally cared for thousands of patients afflicted and critically ill with COVID-19.
It is thorough in its approach and covers everything from epidemiology to management.Revised edition of widely acclaimed medical training resource features extensive and invaluable additions
Performing clinical examinations is an important skill developed throughout medical training and vocational experience. For nearly a quarter century, this learner-friendly handbook has filled a gap in the literature by providing an affordable and portable resource on clinical examination best practices. Essentials of Clinical Examination, 9th Edition reflects contributions from 119 medical students, 44 residents, 16 artists, 6 layout editors, and 38 esteemed faculty members at the University of Toronto. Supported by Toronto Medical Student Publications, each chapter has been thoroughly reviewed by expert residents and faculty members in their respective specialties to ensure the highest caliber content.
Created by health learners for health learners, this highly accessible, evidence-informed reference is indispensable for clinical rotations and OSCE preparation. All 24 chapters underwent extensive revisions to reflect the most pertinent, up-to-date information. Section one provides overviews of major anatomy and body systems, while section two is organized by subspecialty. Each of the subspecialty chapters is consistently formatted with detailed and clear explanations covering clinical history, common presentations, differential diagnoses with distinguishing clinical features, and physical examination maneuvers.
Key Highlights:
The addition of new summary tables, detailed diagrams, and improved graphics enhance understanding and retention of knowledge
New social, pediatric, and geriatric awareness pearls help learners better contextualize concepts through a culturally and socially sensitive lens
Integrated clinical questions at the end of each chapter enable readers to consolidate knowledge and apply it to real-life situations encountered during rotationsThe latest edition of this long heralded guide is must-have reading for residents, clerks, and medical students to inform and practice core clinical examination skills that are essential to effective patient management.
Essentials of Anesthesiology is a thoroughly updated and comprehensive book which will meet the requirements of medical students preparing for theory as well as practical examinations and specially those preparing for various postgraduate entrance tests. This textbook is written by a stellar group of nationally and internationally renowned anesthesiologists who have provided invaluable clinical pearls gleaned from their years of refining practice. The real strength of this book is in its clinical focus. The book is simplified, easy to read, and oriented to the undergraduate curriculum. The flowcharts, tables, and boxes in the chapters make the concepts highly palatable.
Salient features:
The concept of artificial intelligence is a unique topic covered in the book.
The highlights of updated 2020 CPR guidelines are included.
The book will serve as a basic review for anesthesiology postgraduates in first year.
The book covers most of the frequently asked topics in MCQs of various postgraduate entrance examinations.
Candidates preparing for postgraduate entrance examinations will find it an authentic reference source.For millennia, the Chinese have taught that a balanced and nutritious diet is an integral part of maintaining good health while healing a wide range of disorders. Here, in a new and third edition of the acclaimed Chinese Nutrition Therapy, the author further demystifies Chinese dietetics, one of the pillars of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Joerg Kastner's introduction to the principles of TCM and the "energetics" of foods emphasizes a holistic approach throughout, providing readers with tools for integrating the principles of Chinese dietetics into their daily lives. Included are a comprehensive classification of more than 300 readily available foods such as vegetables, grains, herbs and spices, fruits, meat and poultry, seafoods, dairy products, oils and fats, and nuts and seeds. Many clinical examples and treatment suggestions artfully combine Western medical conditions with Chinese diagnostic and therapeutic techniques.
The explanation of causes of diseases, the different symptoms, and lists of recommended foods and foods to avoid are supplemented by advice on appropriate acupuncture treatments.
The third edition has been expanded with chapters covering allergies, food sensitivities, dietary support in oncologic cases, fasting, "superfoods," and smoothies. Where appropriate, bridges have been constructed between the paradigms of TCM and those of contemporary scientific medicine. The section "Food Classification" has been developed further to include more detail and many more foods.
Highlights:
Descriptions of Chinese dietetics in practice and discussions of dietary factors, such as seasonal adaptations and differing requirements for children and seniors
Practical tips on how to adapt Chinese Nutrition Therapy to Western products and cooking methods
Clinical examples covering the major organ systems
A handy "A to Z" list of common foods and their healing characteristicsUser-friendly Chinese Nutrition Therapy is an essential reference for students and practitioners of TCM, likewise to be valued by nutritionists, dieticians, physicians, and anyone interested in living a long and healthy life.
This completely updated third edition of the award-winning Palpation Techniques is a beautifully illustrated guide with clear step-by-step descriptions that teach readers how to identify and distinguish between a multitude of underlying body structures, based mainly on palpation alone. A unique graphic technique using detailed drawings of muscles, bones, and tendons directly on the skin, which come alive in almost 900 full-color photographs along with complementary color illustrations, provides a solid understanding of the functional significance of each anatomic region. The previous edition introduced palpation techniques for the shoulder and included new photos and illustrations for the hand, hip, and foot. This third edition is upgraded with a chapter on the abdominal area and additional subchapters on further starting positions and palpation techniques of the shoulder, elbow, and hip/groin. Many new illustrations accompany these new sections.
Readers will learn how to use::
Palpation during physical examination to localize painful, injured structures (provocative palpation)
Joints as critical landmarks in carrying out tests and guiding manual therapy techniques
Palpation of peripheral nerves to localize and assess sources of dysfunction and pain
Deep soft-tissue palpation to relieve musculoskeletal painThis outstanding book will enable physical therapy and osteopathy practitioners and students to refine their knowledge of practical anatomy further and thus optimize patient care.
A one-stop board prep for acing the USMLE® Step 2 and Step 3 CK exams
Thieme Review for the USMLE®: A WIN for Step 2 and 3 CK by Manoj Gurung and Yayra Musabek fills a void in available board prep materials, offering the perfect one stop reader-friendly resource for acing these exams – truly All What Is Needed (A WIN). Allopathic and osteopathic medical students preparing for the USMLE® Step 2 and 3 CK or COMLEX-USA Level 2-CE and Level 3 will benefit from this must-have study guide.
Key Features:
Multiple clinical case scenarios and practice questions enable students to test themselves and actively engage in the study process
"Next Step in Management" and "Next Step in Diagnosis" – flow charts that specifically cater to the multiple-choice question format and the thought process required for the exams
Many never-before-seen diagrams, illustrations and algorithms simplify challenging information
Hundreds of tables and charts compare similar diseases
Approximately 600 memory retrieval structures (MRS), an invaluable tool for memorizing complex materialThis book will benefit readers throughout their entire medical careers, from residency through clinical practice.
- Practical Guide to Hair Transplantation: Interactive Study for the Beginning Practitioner (2021; 1st Edition)
Practical Guide to Hair Transplantation: Interactive Study for the Beginning Practitioner is written for doctors new to the field of hair transplantation and designed to help them develop their understanding and skills. The book is divided into three parts. Part A (Keys to performing successful surgery), focuses on the principal, techniques, and steps, which, when meticulously followed, result in successful hair restorations. Part B (Essential general knowledge), not only provides the basic knowledge vital for new hair restoration surgeons, it is also important for practicing surgeons. Part C (Advanced Knowledge), comprises chapters on the advanced state-of-the-art knowledge and techniques beyond what the novice must master in the beginning, which will become the important components of the therapeutic armamentarium as the surgeon progresses to expert status.
Key Highlights:
All graft harvesting and implantation techniques are presented with description and videos by renowned surgeons.
Practical details for performing all aspects of hair transplant surgery are clearly described in a step-by-step manner and illustrated in detail with high-quality photographs, illustrations, and videos.
The latest follicular unit excision (FUE) concepts and techniques are presented.
The guide is authored by a group of distinguished doctors from around the world, many of whom have pioneered the techniques they describe. - NANDA International Nursing Diagnoses: Definitions and Classification 2021-2023 (2021; 12th Edition)
The quintessential guide to nursing diagnoses from NANDA-I experts in new updated edition
Fully updated and revised by editors T. Heather Herdman, Shigemi Kamitsuru, and Camila Takáo Lopes, NANDA International Nursing Diagnoses: Definitions and Classification, 2021-2023, 12th Edition is the definitive guide to nursing diagnoses, as reviewed and approved by the NANDA International (NANDA-I) Diagnosis Development Committee (DDC). In this new edition of a seminal text, the editors have revised all introductory chapters, providing critical information needed for nurses to understand assessment, its link to diagnosis and clinical reasoning, and the purpose and use of taxonomic structure for nurses at the bedside. Researchers will also find new recommendations to improve the terminology.
Additional Key Updates:
46 new nursing diagnoses and 67 revised diagnoses
Changes to 17 nursing diagnosis labels, ensuring they are consistent with current literature and reflect a human response
Refinement of the vast majority of the nursing diagnosis related/risk factors
Standardization of diagnostic indicator terms (defining characteristics, related factors, risk factors) to further aid clarity for students and clinicians
Coding of all terms for those using electronic versions of the terminology
Web-based resources include reference lists for new and revised diagnoses
New chapter on revised Level of Evidence Criteria for diagnosis submissionRigorously updated and revised, the new edition of this acclaimed text is a must-have resource for all nursing students, professional nurses, nurse educators, nurse informaticists, nurse researchers, and nurse administrators.
- Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, and Genetics: An Integrated Textbook (2021; 1st Edition)
Integrates biochemical, molecular, and cellular health and disease processes into one essential text!
Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, and Genetics: An Integrated Textbook by Zeynep Gromley and Adam Gromley is the first to cover molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry (metabolism), and genetics in one comprehensive yet concise resource. Throughout the book, these topics are linked to other basic medical sciences, such as pharmacology, physiology, pathology, immunology, microbiology, and histology, for a truly integrated approach.
Key Highlights:
Easy-to-read text enhances understanding of underlying molecular mechanisms of disease
Nearly 1000 illustrations and tables help reinforce chapter learning objectives
Textboxes throughout make connections with other preclinical disciplines
End of unit higher order clinical vignette questions with succinct explanations help integrate basic science topics with clinical medicineThis textbook provides a robust review for medical students preparing for courses as well as exams. Dental, pharmacy, physician's assistant, nursing, and graduate students in pre-professional/bridge programs will also find this a beneficial learning tool.
The perfect biochemistry study tool for the classroom and examinations!
Medical Biochemistry: An Essential Textbook, Second Edition by Sankhavaram Pāṇini covers the clinically relevant biochemistry facts and concepts necessary for success in the classroom and on board examinations. This clear and concise new edition includes an expanded number of clinical questions, revised tables, diagrams, images focused on high-yield information, and an updated design.
Key Highlights:
350 full-color illustrations of biochemical pathways highlight associated disorders and drug targets
The succinct, bullet-point format focuses on must master information
Approximately 400 color-coded boxes connect biochemical concepts with basic science and clinical conditions
About 365 board-style self-testing questions with answers and explanations are ideal for exam practiceThis is an invaluable resource for biochemistry courses and will greatly benefit medical students seeking a robust board prep for the USMLE® Step I or COMLEX Level I exams.
The perfect pharmacology study tool for the classroom and examinations!
Pharmacology: An Essential Textbook, Second Edition by Mark Simmons covers pharmacology facts and concepts necessary for success in the classroom and on board examinations. The clear and concise text presents important, clinically relevant pharmacology knowledge and concepts students must master. The updated edition includes the addition of new drugs, a chapter on water and fatsoluble vitamins, a greater number of clinical questions, and a fresh design.
Key Features:
Hundreds of full-color illustrations, beautiful infographics, and summary tables provide visual depictions of important concepts
The succinct, bullet-point format focuses on must-master information
Flow charts used to delineate drug effects make complex interactions between different cells and organs easier to comprehend
Sidebars build on and integrate learning across the basic sciences and apply it to the clinical setting
Nearly 200 board-style and factual self-testing questions with explanatory answers are ideal for exam practice
An additional 200 questions and answers are available online at MedOne via the scratch-off code in the bookThis is an invaluable resource for medical and nursing school pharmacology courses, pharmacy school students, other health professionals studying pharmacology, and advanced undergraduate courses in pharmacology or pharmaceutical sciences.
This book provides robust test prep for the USMLE® Step 1, COMLEX Level 1, NAPLEX, NCLEX and other licensing exams.
Clinical Oncology is a guide for oncology residents. An oncologist‘s work starts from the point of diagnosis to achieving a cure or palliation by using the available resources most meaningfully. Oncology examinations aim at finding how much a trainee is fluent in such work before gifting him/her to the society. This needs the idea of pathology, basics of hematology, radiology, and genetics. All these important topics are addressed in the form of 12 short chapters. Case discussions are made interesting by sharing important and relevant points in eight long cases in question and answer format, including history, differential diagnosis, initial investigations, and their logical utilization in approaching a diagnosis. We hope this book is equally helpful for those preparing for oncology entrance examinations and first-year residents as well as final-year students who are going to give practical examinations and ESMO examination.
Key Features:
A clinically focused book packed with all the essential information to help in timely diagnosis and management of patients
Explains the important concepts for quick revision for the viva day
A useful compendium for ESMO exam, which is globally undertaken by oncology residents and young oncologistsCS for IMGs is a comprehensive resource designed to help IMGs pass the Step 2 CS exam on the first attempt
Thieme Review for the USMLE® Step 2: CS for IMGs includes all the components that International Medical Graduates (IMGs) need to pass the USMLE® Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) exam. Created by international CS exam prep instructor and physician Mohamed Elawdy and expert American pronunciation trainer Dara Oken, this groundbreaking resource reflects their combined expertise in preparing IMGs for the CS exam. As such, it's the only resource needed for USMLE® CS prep!
Key Features:
The first all-in-one CS review book
Addresses all three exam components: ICE, CIS, and SEP
ICE section provides systematic organization and consistency in its coverage of Medical History Taking, Physical Examination, and Patient Note
SEP section includes word-level concepts (syllables and stress), sound-level concepts (consonants and vowels), and grammar conceptsPractice-intensive tools
Role-plays and model videos with standardized patients (SPs)
SEP pronunciation and grammar explanations, exercises, and videos
Flowcharts, checklists, and self-assessments
Easy to replicate approach to target differential diagnosisThe text and the accompanying audio and videos provide unparalleled study prep tailored to the CS that will lead to a higher score on this vital exam.
Learn to identify histological structures and their correlated functions!
Histology: An Essential Textbook is a concise, multimedia study guide for medical students who need to learn the functions and related correlations of cells, tissues, and organs of the human body. Professor D.J. Lowrie, Jr. has written a unique and practical medical histology resource based on self-directed modules originally created to replace live histology laboratory sessions. This resource will help medical students learn how to identify histological structures on slide preparations and electron micrographs. Short videos by the author, who demonstrates structures via digitized histology slides, provide additional guidance.
Shorter, targeted concepts and brief explanations accompanied by numerous illustrations, self-assessment quizzes, and videos demonstrating key features of histological structures set this resource apart from existing, text-dense books.
Key Features
Approximately 600 images, consisting primarily of electron and light micrographs, aid in identification of histological structures and long-term retention
Correlation of histological structure with other basic science disciplines, such as gross anatomy, embryology, and pathology allows students to integrate material effectively
About 350 online multiple choice questions and answers mirror exam topics students frequently encounter in curriculum and the USMLE®
Nearly 375 videos provide a personal tutor that teaches students histological structures, while providing tips for proper identificationThis is a must-have self-study guide for medical students, as well as a stellar teaching tool for instructors.
- Learning Microbiology and Infectious Diseases: Clinical Case Prep for the USMLE® (2020; 1st Edition)
High-yield microbiology cases help students apply knowledge and prepare for board exams
Learning Microbiology and Infectious Diseases: Clinical Case Prep for the USMLE® by Tracey A. H. Taylor, Dwayne Baxa, and Matthew Sims presents diverse cases that encourage problem-based learning, which is key to building diagnostic skills. Each case portrays a real-life scenario, promoting a bridge from foundational knowledge to its application. A series of USMLE-style questions with thorough explanations provide an understanding of microbiology and infectious diseases, an ability to differentiate between infections and viruses, and identify bacteria, fungi, and parasites. Questions cover causative agents, disease transmission, mechanism of pathogenesis action, and pharmacotherapy.
Key Features
50 case studies with images mirror situations seen in everyday practice
An intermingling of bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology cases, and organ systems reflect real-world patient scenarios and encourage critical thinking
Comprehensive cases encompass symptoms and duration, medical and family history, physical exam and lab findings, differential diagnosis, and treatment and preventionThis essential, highly practical resource will help medical students build problem-solving skills, assess microbiology and infectious disease knowledge, and fully prepare for the boards.
Gallery of Medicinal Plants (Dravyaguna Vigyan) is an excellent book in its field Ayurvedic Materia Medica which covers all medicinal plants and drugs of animal-origin included in Paper-II of Dravyaguna Vigyan, as per the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) syllabus. Not only is this book a monograph, but it also serves as a color atlas of medicinal plants. It will be an immensely valuable resource for the students, faculty, academicians, and researchers in Ayurveda, homeopathy, Unani, Siddha, botany, pharmacy, medicinal plants, and other related branches of study at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Key Features:
Emphasis is laid on the identification of different plants, as the book contains 1000+ colored images of parts of an individual plant
The chapters discuss histological, mythological, and spiritual data along with the controversial aspects of medicinal plants
Key characters for identification, rasapanchak (Ayurvedic properties), points to ponder, etc. are placed in colored boxes for easy remembrance
Folklore and ethnopharmacological uses, own experience, and recent research data are given in addition to classical information
Frequently asked questions are also appended at the end of the bookBiochemistry Review with Clinical Correlations is written in a way that will enable students to revise the topics covered in lectures with the help of suitable interpretation of clinical correlations. It explains important topics of biochemistry and the application of biochemical principles to the art of healing and relieving human suffering. The text has been mapped as per the latest competency based curriculum suggested by the Medical Council of India.
This book helps students understand and appreciate the functions, constituent reactions, and regulatory aspects of the core pathways that constitute human metabolism and are responsible for maintaining homeostasis in humans, and also illustrates their pathophysiological significance. It explains how the body adapts to physiological stress, how defects in metabolism arise, and how clinical chemistry data are useful to diagnose and monitor efficacy of treatment.
Key Features::
Crisp and to-the-point presentation of information to help students in revision before examinations
Lucid description of topics which is easy to understand and reproduce in examinations
Explanation of a wide variety of biochemical and clinical correlations
Theoretical discussions that are well supplemented with bullet points, illustrations, flowcharts, and tables
Accompanied by a highly explanatory Supplementary Flowcharts Booklet for quick understanding and ready referenceA writer’s journey, from writing a manuscript to publication, is full of pitfalls. A “reviewer’s” world on the other hand is riddled with dilemmas which in turn can impact the fate of a writer’s manuscript.Both novice and experienced reviewers are perturbed by numerous questions along the process as the onus of making a recommendation about a paper lies on them. This short manual provides answers to those questions and offers several more useful tips through illustrative examples.
The numerous examples exhibit how one should not review a medical paper and also illustrate the don’ts of communication that should be taken care of by reviewers.
Special Features:
Guidance about what is expected from a reviewer, what should and should not be looked for in the different parts of a manuscript, and how speedy should reviews be
Detailed explanation of all types of peer review for better understanding of concept
Tips on communication errors that should be avoided, especially while suggesting revision or rejection of a manuscript
Lucid language and enjoyable readThis book will be of value to anyone looking for guidance with review of scientific articles, not specifically restricted to medicine. Authors who have been selected to become reviewers for journals, experienced reviewers, and even journal editors will enjoy reading this short and practical manual.
- Manual Trigger Point Therapy: Recognizing, Understanding, and Treating Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction (2019; 1st Edition)
Manual trigger point therapy combines mechanical, reflex, biochemical, energetic, functional, cognitive-emotional, and behaviorally effective phenomena. As such, it influences not only peripheral nociceptive pain, but also intervenes in the body's pain-processing and transmission mechanisms.
Here you will learn: a systematic, manual-therapeutic approach to recognize and deactivate the potential of trigger points to cause pain and dysfunction; how to treat the accompanying fascial disorders; and how to prevent recurrences.
Key Features:
Clinical background of myofascial pain and dysfunction
Muscles, trigger points, and pain patterns at a glance
Neuromuscular entrapments shown in detail
Screening tests und pain guides for all common clinical patterns
Manual treatment of trigger points and fasciaeManual Trigger Point Therapy is your one-stop, comprehensive introduction to this fascinating, proven technique.
- Supplement to NANDA International Nursing Diagnoses: Definitions and Classification, 2018–2020 (11th Edition) (2019; 11th Edition)
NANDA-I supplement provides in-depth insights on current and upcoming nursing diagnoses
This supplement to the NANDA International Nursing Diagnoses: Definitions and Classification, 2018–2020 (11th Edition) is a succinct, generously illustrated companion to the comprehensive textbook by T. Heather Herdman and Shigemi Kamitsuru. The 11th edition is the definitive guide on nursing diagnoses, as reviewed and approved by NANDA International (NANDA-I), the leading professional organization that develops, researches, disseminates, and refines nursing taxonomy.
This book is designed to give current users of the full text a "quick glance" into what is new in the latest edition and more in-depth information on key changes, including new diagnoses. Four chapters provide insightful commentary on changes, new categories, revisions, and taxonomy deletions; core issues that impact diagnoses; three types of clinical reasoning models: problem-focused, risk nursing diagnosis, and health promotion diagnosis; and 17 new nursing diagnoses.
Key Features:
Explanation of standardized terminology changes used in nursing diagnostic indicators, including defining characteristics, related factors, and risk factors
The addition of visual flow charts enhances understanding of the essential steps required to make accurate diagnoses
Discussion of conceptual issues the authors anticipate will require additional clarification in the upcoming 12th edition, including recommendations for modificationThe must-have supplement enhances understanding, supports education, and facilitates implementation of important diagnostic changes in daily practice. All practitioners, including nursing students, professional nurses, nurse educators, nurse informaticists, and nurse administrators, who utilize the primary text will benefit from reading this companion piece.
Relief for your patients with musculoskeletal pain...
This unique guide takes an in-depth look at trigger point therapy. Divided into two sections – Functional Muscle Chains and Trigger Points and Their Treatment – this book combines detailed theory with tried and practical techniques.
The text covers the basics of functional muscle chains and the origin of myofascial pain arising from the musculoskeletal system, for example, due to poor posture. The reader will learn how various stretching exercises augment the myofascial therapy methods.
Anatomic drawings and liberal use of photographs in this book will help the reader to localize the trigger points and the associated pain areas.
Key Features:
Various models of muscle chains introduced and described
Detailed explanations of trigger points and their treatment
New chapters about posture and influence of gravity, as well 46 new and redrawn illustrations, now totaling approximately 300, included in this new edition
"Ticklish" and erogenous zones mapped out to help prevent unintended side effects of treatmentTrigger Points and Muscle Chains, second edition, is an essential tool for osteopaths, physical therapists, and all practitioners involved in pain therapy.
Ensure readiness for the USMLE® or any other high-stakes exam covering microbiology and immunology!
Thieme Test Prep for the USMLE®: Medical Microbiology and Immunology by Melphine Harriott, Michelle Swanson-Mungerson, Samia Ragheb, and Matthew Jackson covers major topics taught in immunology and microbiology courses during the first and second year of medical school. Readers will learn how to recall, analyze, integrate, and apply microbiology and immunology knowledge to solve clinical problems.
Key Highlights:
550 USMLE®-style multiple choice questions classified as easy, moderate, and difficult, including detailed explanations
Microbiology questions organized by organ system that cover major infectious diseases
Immunology questions organized by concept including chapters on inflammation, autoimmune diseases, immunodeficiency disorders, hypersensitivity reactions, and transplant rejection and anti-tumor responsesThis essential resource will help you assess your knowledge and fully prepare for the USMLE® Step 1 or COMLEX Level 1 exam.
Ensure readiness for the USMLE® or any other high-stakes exam covering neuroscience!
Thieme Test Prep for the USMLE®: Medical Neuroscience by Manas Das and Lee Baugh fills a void in available board prep materials with its focus on neuroscience. Readers will learn to recall, analyze, integrate, and apply biochemical and molecular biological knowledge to solve clinical problems.
Key Highlights:
Approximately 520 USMLE®-style multiple choice questions on neuroscience, classified as easy, moderate, and difficult, with detailed explanations
Questions cover clinical neurology as well as basics of neuroscience such as development, structure, and function
Chapters are organized based on neuroanatomical structure and systems, from the spinal cord to the automatic nervous system
Neuroimaging section and final exam chapter are invaluable tools for students to utilize before the boards
Questions begin with a clinical vignette, and approximately 35% are image-based, mirroring the USMLE® formatThis essential resource will help you assess your knowledge and fully prepare for the USMLE® Step 1 or COMLEX Level 1 exam.
Ensure readiness for the USMLE® or any other high-stakes exam covering biochemistry!
Thieme Test Prep for the USMLE®: Biochemistry by Joseph D. Fontes and Darla L. McCarthy fills a void in the available board preparatory materials with its focus on biochemistry. Readers will learn to recall, analyze, integrate, and apply biochemical and molecular biological knowledge to solve clinical problems.
Key Highlights:
Over 325 USMLE®-style multiple choice questions on biochemistry, classified as easy, moderate, and difficult, include detailed explanations
Questions begin with a clinical vignette, and approximately 25% are image-based, mirroring the USMLE®-formatThis essential resource will help you assess your knowledge and fully prepare you for the USMLE® Step 1 or COMLEX Level 1 exam.
Fully updated guide to the theory and practice of Dr. Vodder's Manual Lymph Drainage
Written by the world's leading authorities on Dr. Emil Vodder's techniques for manual lymph drainage (MLD), this lavishly illustrated guide provides step-by-step descriptions of how to massage the lymph vessels to stimulate smooth lymphatic flow.
A concise text describing the basic anatomy and physiology of the circulatory and lymphatic systems is supplemented by full-color photographs and revelatory schematic drawings. The authors discuss indications and contraindications for the treatment techniques, based on the various types of swelling caused by lymphedema, as well as the ways in which Dr. Vodder's method affects different regions of the body.
Key Features:
The latest information on complete decongestive therapy (CDT), including coverage of compression therapy, taping, respiratory treatment, and other complementary methods
More than 200 color photographs demonstrate the therapist's application of manual pressure and movement patterns
Each chapter includes numerous practical tips and sufficient space for personal notes
56 review questions enable self-studyDr. Vodder's Manual Lymph Drainage: A Practical Guide is a comprehensive, one-stop reference for students, therapists, and practitioners of lymphology, manual medicine, or physical therapy.
Look out while you write that medical paper!
Markus Heinemann's hands-on guide with practical advice to help you avoid mistakes while writing a medical paper is now available in an updated second edition. The book maintains its one-of-a-kind approach of presenting examples to illustrate how one should not write a medical paper or any other scientific text.
The second edition is rich in new examples from real manuscripts to drive home concepts. It also includes a new section focusing on common mistakes associated with language and stylistic principles.
Special Features:
Abundant information about a complex subject condensed in a small format
Coverage of potential pitfalls in each component of a manuscript that make it difficult for a paper to get accepted for publication
Explanation of the fate of a manuscript after its submission and, eventually, acceptance, to help writers understand expectations and responses
Lucid language and enjoyable readThis book will be of value to anyone with an interest in scientific publishing. Junior medical scientists (independent of specialty), experienced scientists who wish to venture as authors, reviewers, and even editorial personnel can refer to the book time and again.
The Concise Textbook of Histology—For Undergraduate Students is aimed at helping students grasp the fundamental concepts of the subject and enhance their interest and understanding. The book has an examination-oriented approach. It includes various features which will help students prepare for their histology examinations.
Key features of the books
Simple language and bulleted format to help students understand and memorize concepts easily.
Focus on important sections of the curriculum, making it an ideal book for examination-oriented studies.
Good-quality hand-drawn diagrams related to concepts that can be easily memorized and reproduced during examinations.
Hand-drawn diagrams of individual components of tissues in relevant chapters.
Identification points of each microscopic slide to help students during their practical classes and examinations.
Important viva questions included at the end of almost all chapters.Principles of Medical Physiology – A Companion Guide is a revised and improved version of ‘Questions and Answers in Medical Physiology’, first published in the year 2003, and well received by undergraduate students. This book is divided into 12 sections comprising long- and short-answer questions with to-the-point answers. This should help students understand the core concepts of physiology and thereby, prepare thoroughly for examinations. At the end of each section of this book, there are multiple choice questions (MCQs) for familiarizing students to the type of questions asked in examinations.
Salient features
Over 1200 questions covering the syllabus in a systematic and student-friendly manner.
Important questions and their answers that would prepare students for examination. Care has been taken to ensure that the answers to the questions are easy to memorize and reproduce in examinations.
Flow charts, tables, and illustrations are inserted wherever necessary for elucidating the concepts.
Multiple-choice questions are placed at the end of every section.Sabyasachi Sircar is Professor and Head, Department of Physiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. He is an eminent physiologist and has more than thirty years of experience in teaching undergraduates. He was the first one from the Third World to be awarded with the fellowship of International Union of Physiological Sciences (IUPS) for his contributions to the field of Physiology. He served as a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Texas at Austin for a year. He has published more than 40 papers in national and international journals and has received numerous awards of the Association of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India (APPI).
Textbook of Embryology: For Undergraduate Students is one of the few books which covers all topics in embryology as per the recommendations of the Medical Council of India in a clear and concise manner. The book seeks to help students develop a basic understanding of not only the subject, but also its clinical relevance and correlations, enabling them to get a grasp of the fundamentals of the subject. This book specially covers developmental details of the gestational period. Given the significance of the events in the first 6 to 8 weeks of an embryo’s life for understanding congenital malformations, the book provides explanations for the initial few weeks in separate chapters. Various stages such as formation of three germ layers responsible for organogenesis, and folding of the embryo both at the median and at the horizontal planes (which lead to the establishment of the human form), are, thus, explained in a clear, systematic order. In view of its critical significance in the life of an embryo, a separate chapter on the formation of the pharyngeal apparatus, including pharyngeal arches, clefts, pouches, and membranes, and their derivatives, along with their developmental anomalies has been included.
Key Highlights
Over 500 realistic, high-resolution illustrations and images to draw extensive clinical correlations.
Content drafted and organized in a manner that will cater to the needs of all undergraduate students of medical and allied health science courses.
'Learning Objectives’ section and keywords in every chapter to outline the topics covered, thereby aiding revision and recap.
Unlike most available literature, special care taken to keep not just the language simple, but also the content pertinent, avoiding all superfluous explanations and topics.This book is demographically relevant to India, and explains some common birth anomalies such as polydactyly, tetralogy of Fallot, cleft lip, and cleft palate.
Long heralded as a key guide for medical students, nurses, and allied health professionals, the Essentials of Clinical Examination Handbook, Eighth Edition is a concise yet comprehensive on-the-job reference for history-taking and physical examination, which covers both standard exams and specialty-specific diagnostic approaches. The Handbook has been edited by over 70 students and 60 faculty experts at the University of Toronto. This new edition includes improved evidence-based clinical pearls and succinct summary tables for differential diagnoses and clinical presentations. A companion mobile application has also been developed which features clinical examination checklists that users can use to practice and test themselves on the go. This edition marks its 20th anniversary as a concise, portable, and affordable guide to clinical examination for medical students and allied health professions around the world.
- Thieme Test Prep for the USMLE®: Learning Pharmacology through Clinical Cases (2018; 1st Edition)
Learning Pharmacology through Clinical Cases by Mario Babbini and Sandeep Bansal uniquely integrates the preclinical disciplines, which is crucial for pharmacological problem solving and learning to think critically. Each case portrays a real-life scenario, promoting a bridge from foundational knowledge to its application. A series of USMLE-style questions with thorough explanations guide the reader through a comprehensive understanding of relevant basic science disciplines such as physiology, pathology, and microbiology, followed by a detailed analysis of the pharmacology.
Key Features:
Nearly 50 case studies mirror situations seen in every-day practice
In-depth coverage of drugs in the context of specific disease states and clinical situations
Comprehensive cases encompass medical/family/drug history, physical examination, lab findings, diagnosis, pharmacotherapy, and follow-up
One set of multiple choice questions addresses related basic science content. A second set covers topics related to the pharmacology, such as mechanism of action, adverse effects, and contraindications.This essential, highly practical resource will help medical students build problem-solving skills, assess pharmacology knowledge, and fully prepare for board examinations.
Thieme Test Prep for the USMLE®: Medical Physiology from Gabi Waite and Maria Sheakley transforms high-yield concepts into challenging multiple choice questions organized by body system. Readers will learn how to synthesize, integrate, and apply physiological concepts to clinical situations in a format mirroring the USMLE® exam.
Key Highlights:
More than 750 USMLE®-style multiple choice questions on physiology and pathophysiology, categorized as easy, moderate, and difficult, with detailed explanations.
Questions begin with a clinical vignette and approximately 20% are image-based, mirroring the USMLE-format.
Every question tagged by organ system, difficulty level, disease, and normal, abnormal or therapeutic process, enabling electronic format question sorting.This essential resource will help you assess your knowledge and fully prepare for board examinations.
Ever since the International Human Genome Project achieved its extraordinary goal of sequencing and mapping the entire human genome, represented by approximately 3 billion base pairs, with its far-reaching implications for understanding the causes of human genetic disorders and their diagnosis, progress in the field has not slowed down.
In the fifth edition of the bestselling Color Atlas of Genetics, readers will be rewarded with a complete and current overview of the field, with an emphasis on the interface between fundamental principles and practical applications in medicine and the role of signaling pathways in causing diseases.
Using the acclaimed Flexibook format designed for easy visual learning and retention, the atlas is invaluable for students, clinicians, and scientists interested in staying up to date in this fast-evolving area.
New fully illustrated topics in the revised fifth edition of the atlas include:
An overview of disorders resulting from structural changes of the genome (genomic disorders)
Abnormal imprinting patterns
Examples of impaired signal pathways (laminopathies, fibrillinopathies, cohesinopathies, and others)
The CRISPR-Cas system
Genetic features of the aging processes
Disorders due to rearrangements of chromatin in the cell nucleus, and othersWith almost 200 stunning color plates explained by concise texts on the opposite pages, including tables presenting useful data, a glossary of terms, key references, and online resources, the atlas presents clear and accessible concepts. It is an excellent refresher for investigators in any field of medicine or biology.
The Fifth Edition of Luellmann's Color Atlas of Pharmacology has been extensively revised to include all recent advances and new drugs, and the illustrations have been optimized and updated. Each two-page spread presents concise text on the left complemented by detailed full-color illustrations on the right to help users quickly digest important facts and concepts.
Color-coded sections provide readers with a helpful framework with which to approach the latest developments in pharmacology.
Part 1, General Pharmacology, explains basic aspects, such as drug absorption, distribution, and elimination, along with the molecular mechanisms of drug actions
Part 2, Systems Pharmacology, presents the different groups of drugs, emphasizing their functional and therapeutic aspects
Part 3, Therapy of Selected Diseases, provides all the relevant information regarding the pharmacological treatment of a large number of conditionsKey features:
User-friendly format ideal for study and review, self-assessment, and quick reference
Completely revised and updated, with 174 color plates
New glossary of important and interesting pharmacological terms
Updated detailed drug indexes containing current information on drugs listed by both generic and brand namesThe Fifth Edition of Color Atlas of Pharmacology is an essential study guide and reference for every student, nurse, and practicing physician needing to keep up to date with recent advances in the field.
Thieme Test Prep for the USMLE®: Pathology provides medical students studying for boards with a thorough review of pathology concepts. Co-authored by a pathologist and family practice physician, this robust test prep tool combines pathology with strong clinical correlations.
Key Highlights:
Over 1,100 USMLE®-style multiple choice questions and detailed explanations, classified by organ system and difficulty
Questions begin with a clinical vignette and approximately 20% are image-based, mirroring the USMLE®-formatThis essential resource will help you assess your knowledge and fully prepare for board examinations.
Thieme Test Prep for the USMLE®: Medical Histology and Embryology fills a void in available board prep materials in its combination of histology and embryology. Consistently organized sections cover everything from microstructures of basic tissue and body systems to the development of all major body systems.
Key Highlights
Nearly 600 USMLE®-style multiple choice questions and detailed explanations, classified by organ system and difficulty level
Questions begin with a clinical vignette and approximately 20% are image-based, mirroring the USMLE-format
The only resource containing correct proportions of light and electron micrographs for histology, consistent with USMLE® testing standardsThis essential resource will help you assess your knowledge and fully prepare for board examinations.
Microbiology in Your Pocket: Quick Pathogen Review Melphine Harriott is a concise guide to common and rare bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites that begins with pathogens that infect the nervous system and ends with pathogens infecting multiple organs. The presentation of material by organ system facilitates easy organization and provides versatility of use.
Each card presents similar information with variations due to inherent pathogen differences. On the front is an introduction to each pathogen with clinical vignettes and images. The back provides the taxonomy or morphology, infections, pathogenesis, epidemiology, diagnosis, prevention, treatment options, and an explanation.
Key Features:
More than 230 graphics including full-color clinical images, pathogen photomicrographs, cell stains, biochemical tests, and diagrams
Six color-coded pathogen types further facilitate quick acquisition of knowledge
Online content via Winking Skull.com provides navigation by organ system or pathogen type
Promotes long-term retention of complex material
Animations further enhance learningThis is an essential guide for medical students preparing for the USMLE®. It is also an ideal choice for graduate-level students in health science and dentistry looking for a user-friendly microbiology review.
Synopsis of Surgery is an essential resource for all undergraduate and postgraduate students. The synoptic form of the book, coupled with appropriately detailed topics, covers surgery in a ready reference format, and will serve as an unparalleled accompaniment to standard textbooks on surgery.
This book covers all topics of surgery comprehensively and is designed to assist students to master the fundamentals, enhance their aptitude for clinical problem solving, and act as a reliable guide for exam preparations. Organized in a well-structured manner, the text is easy to understand. It makes extensive use of tools like lists, notes, and tables to encapsulate information in a crisp and concise manner.
Features:
“Bullet-point” presentation provides pertinent information, ensures faster coverage, and assists easy learning and memorization.
Surgical notes presented in a student-friendly format reduce revision time before examinations.
Illustrations, tables and other supplementary elements facilitate quicker cognition of surgical knowledge, and schematic approach of flowcharts helps in diagnosing and managing important common surgical diseases.
At the end of each important topic, highlights are captured in summary boxes to benefit students to revise the concepts quickly.Developed from the notes of the lectures on surgery delivered by Dr Yogi Ram (at Global Medical Education Center, Global Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, and at Dr Yogi Ram’s Medical Education Centre, Hyderabad, Telangana, India) from 2002 onwards, this book pays special attention to inquisitiveness of the student community. Demonstrating his rich experience in this field and education, Dr Yogi Ram has himself drawn all illustrations for this book.
- NANDA International Nursing Diagnoses: Definitions and Classification 2018-2020 (2017; 11th Edition)
Fully updated and revised by editors T. Heather Herdman, PhD, RN, FNI, and Shigemi Kamitsuru, PhD, RN, FNI, NANDA International Nursing Diagnoses: Definitions and Classification 2018-2020, Eleventh Edition is the definitive guide to nursing diagnoses, as reviewed and approved by NANDA International (NANDA-I). In this new edition of a seminal text, the authors have written all introductory chapters at an undergraduate nursing level, providing the critical information needed for nurses to understand assessment, its link to diagnosis and clinical reasoning, and the purpose and use of taxonomic structure for the nurse at the bedside.
Other changes include:
18 new nursing diagnoses and 72 revised diagnoses
Updates to 11 nursing diagnosis labels, ensuring they are consistent with current literature and reflect a human response
Modifications to the vast majority of the nursing diagnosis definitions, including especially Risk Diagnoses
Standardization of diagnostic indicator terms (defining characteristics, related factors, risk factors, associated conditions, and at-risk populations) to further aid clarity for readers and clinicians
Coding of all diagnostic indicator terms for those using electronic versions of the terminology
Web-based resources include chapter and reference lists for new diagnosesRigorously updated and revised, NANDA International Nursing Diagnoses: Definitions and Classification 2018-2020, Eleventh Edition is a must-have resource for all nursing students, professional nurses, nurse educators, nurse informaticists, and nurse administrators.
Writing a medical paper, or any other scientific text, is full of pitfalls which make it difficult to get it accepted for publication. This unique book gives practical advice on how one can circumvent these dangers. It is richly filled with examples, predominantly negative ones. which exhibit how one should not write a medical paper. This book highlights the fallibilities that manuscripts are often susceptible to, and hence will help writers avoid committing those mistakes.
Special Features:
Abundant information about a complex subject condensed in a small format
Numerous examples from bad manuscripts to drive home concepts
Practical advice on mistakes to be avoided
Explanation of the fate of a manuscript after its submission and, eventually, acceptance, to help writers understand expectations and responses
Lucid language, and enjoyable readThis book will be of value to anyone with an interest in scientific publishing. Junior medical scientists (independent of specialty), experienced scientists who wish to venture as authors, reviewers, and even editorial personnel can refer to the book time and again.