- Thieme Review for the USMLE® Step 2: CS for IMGs (2020; 1st Edition)Show details
CS 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.
- Learning Microbiology and Infectious Diseases: Clinical Case Prep for the USMLE® (2020; 1st Edition)Show details
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.
- Histology: An Essential Textbook (2020; 1st Edition)Show details
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.
- Manual Trigger Point Therapy: Recognizing, Understanding, and Treating Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction (2019; 1st Edition)Show details
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.
- Trigger Points and Muscle Chains (2019; 2nd Edition)Show details
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.
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.
- Hematologia Básica: Fisiopatologia e Diagnóstico Laboratorial (2019; 6th Edition)
- Thieme Test Prep for the USMLE®: Medical Microbiology and Immunology Q&A (2019; 1st Edition)Show details
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.
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.
- Dr. Vodder's Manual Lymph Drainage: A Practical Guide (2019; 2nd Edition)Show details
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.
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.
- Thieme Test Prep for the USMLE®: Medical Neuroscience Q&A (2018; 1st Edition)Show details
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.
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.
- Thieme Test Prep for the USMLE®: Medical Biochemistry Q&A (2018; 1st Edition)Show details
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.
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.
- Washington Manual: Ecocardiografia (2018; 2nd Edition)
- Thieme Test Prep for the USMLE®: Learning Pharmacology through Clinical Cases (2018; 1st Edition)Show details
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.
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.
- Essentials of Clinical Examination Handbook (2018; 8th Edition)Show details
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®: Medical Physiology Q&A (2017; 1st Edition)Show details
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.
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.
- Color Atlas of Genetics (2017; 5th Edition)Show details
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.
- Thieme Test Prep for the USMLE®: Pathology Q&A (2017; 1st Edition)Show details
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.
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.
- Microbiology in Your Pocket. Quick Pathogen Review. (2017; 1st Edition)Show details
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.
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.
- Thieme Test Prep for the USMLE®: Medical Histology and Embryology Q&A (2017; 1st Edition)Show details
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.
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.
- Color Atlas of Pharmacology (2017; 5th Edition)Show details
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 conditionsUser-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.
- Osteopathic Techniques: The Learner's Guide (2017; 1st Edition)Show details
This step-by-step instruction manual with videos introduces a spectrum of osteopathic manipulative techniques incorporating principles of psychomotor learning that enable optimal skill acquisition during both independent and supervised practice. Introductory chapters contain historical and essential concepts for performing osteopathic manipulative techniques including somatic dysfunction diagnosis. Each technique chapter includes pertinent background and summary concepts, key features of somatic dysfunction diagnosis, an end-goal focus for performing the technique, relevant anatomic image(s), and performance steps to foster knowledge retention.
Key Highlights:
Online access to 160 technique video demonstrations
High quality illustrations that reinforce anatomy
Psychomotor skills learning and assessment strategies
Nearly 100 self-study/review questions in multiple choice format, also accessible via WinkingSkull.comThis evidence-based manual for learning manipulation treatment is the must-have tool for all osteopathic medical students and residents.
- Time and Life Management for Medical Students and Residents (2017; 1st Edition)Show details
As grueling as medical studies and training are, with appropriate discipline and time management it is possible to stay afloat, maintain one's sanity, achieve one's goals, and still enjoy a fulfilling life. It is the purpose of this book to stimulate thought processes that nurture a healthy attitude toward organizing one's time and life so as to improve one's own quality of life as well as the patient's well-being.
The macro-perspective: goals, roles, regeneration
The micro-perspective: from goal to action
Planning your week
Acute disaster management: three major points
Anxiety management and the "power of now"
Networking; finding and working with mentors; reevaluating; learning from errorsJunior residents and interns will benefit greatly from this handy guide, as will medical students in their rotations.
- How NOT to Write a Medical Paper. A Practical Guide. (2016; 1st Edition)Show details
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.
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.
- Color Atlas of Pathophysiology (2016; 3rd Edition)Show details
Understanding pathophysiology is the first step toward clinical medicine. This book presents the most important mechanisms of how disease develops in nearly 200 vivid color plates accompanied by clear text. Every double page, with text on the left and pictures on the right, gives a rapid and complete overview of its topic.
The contents are organized systematically and a color-coded thumb index makes it easy to navigate through the book. Where necessary for clarity, the basics of physiology are explained again.
Numerous clinical references illustrate the links between theory and practice. The pocket atlas has been fully revised and updated for the third edition. It now includes detailed information about malaria, energy metabolism, eating disorders, and obesity. Color Atlas of Pathophysiology is the ideal supplement to Color Atlas of Physiology!
- Efficiently Studying Organic Chemistry (2016; 2nd Edition)Show details
Study the essentials of organic chemistry efficiently! This e-book for bachelor and master students facilitates effective learning and is renowned for the quality of its content: 85 short chapters present each topic concisely, including questions for self-examination. Based on the author's long teaching experience, this book has been developed from lecture scripts of courses held in the USA and in Germany. It comprises the molecular orbital model to explain covalent bonding in organic molecules, the classes of organic compounds including natural products, polymers and biopolymers, basic concepts (orbital hybridization, resonance, aromaticity), types and mechanisms of organic reactions, and essential aspects of molecular structure such as atom connectivities, skeletal isomerism, conformation, configuration and chirality. The updated 2nd edition includes 4 new chapters on Selectivity and Specificity of Organic Reactions, Planning Organic Syntheses, Carbon-13 NMR, and two-dimensional NMR.
- Introductory Guide to Medical Training. From Basic Sciences to Medical Specialties. (2015; 1st Edition)Show details
Medical education is a life-long process, and it is important for beginning medical students to gain a solid understanding of the basics within the first year of medical school. Introductory Guide to Medical Training: From Basic Sciences to Medical Specialties is a concise yet thorough overview of the medical field that will prepare first-year students for their educational journey and provide laypersons with a glimpse into the particularities of the medical specialties.
The book begins with the fundamentals and culture of medicine, tips and tricks for learning and retaining medical knowledge, and a summary of how the medical field has evolved through time. The second half of the book features sections on several major specialties, including: anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, neurology, pediatrics, men's and women's health, forensic pathology, and surgery, among many others.
Full-color, high-quality charts, graphs, and tables that showcase global statistics and supplement the material presented in the text
Short, succinct biographies of major figures who have helped shape modern medicine
A list of commonly used abbreviations encountered in medicineThis book is the perfect exploratory text for laypersons and all those considering or pursuing a medical degree, and it will ensure that they are well prepared for the challenges that lie ahead of them.
- Palpation Techniques: Surface Anatomy for Physical Therapists (2015; 2nd Edition)Show details
Visual guide to hands-on palpation techniques and in vivo anatomy
This completely updated second edition of Palpation Techniques is a beautifully illustrated guide with clear, step-by-step descriptions that teaches readers how to identify and then distinguish between various body structures. It includes more than 800 full-color photographs of models with detailed drawings of muscles, bones, and tendons sketched directly onto their skin, and complementary color illustrations showing the functional significance of each anatomic region.
Key Features of the Second Edition:
New palpation techniques for the shoulder
New photos and illustrations for the hand, hip, and foot
Additional study questions and updated referencesThis revised edition will enable physical therapy and osteopathy practitioners and students to refine their knowledge of anatomy and thus optimize patient care.
- Color Atlas of Physiology (2015; 7th Edition)Show details
The seventh edition of this classic atlas makes mastering large amounts of complex information much easier. It provides a thorough review of everything medical students need to know to pass their pre-clinical physiology exams. Section topics include the nerves and muscles, blood, respiration, the cardiovascular system, digestion, and reproduction. This revised and expanded edition also features entirely new material on ageing, obesity, the urinary bladder, and cell physiology of the skeletal muscles.
The many user-friendly features of this book include:
Almost 200 outstanding full-color illustrations and 10 new color plates
Side-by-side images with callouts
Visual highlighting of clinically relevant and pathophysiologic information with clinical key words on every pageIn a compact, user-friendly format, Color Atlas of Physiology, Seventh Edition, is an invaluable and ideal study guide and reference for medical students preparing for their physiology examinations.
- Muscle Function Testing: A Visual Guide (2015; 1st Edition)Show details
A practical guide to manual muscle function testing
- Pharmacology Test Prep. 1500 USMLE-Style Questions & Answers (2014; 1st Edition)Show details
Pharmacology Test Prep is an outstanding collection of 1500 clinical multiple-choice questions written according to USMLE guidelines and classified by learning objective and difficulty. The questions and answers in this book cover all the areas that are included in topic-based and organ system-based courses in the first two years of medical school. This book provides medical students preparing to take the USMLE with a thorough review of pharmacology concepts and is an excellent review book for those needing to brush up on pharmacology for their rotations.
Questions require students to analyze information before choosing the best answer
Full explanations are included with answers, giving students a comprehensive USMLE review tool
Organized along clinical as well as pharmacological lines, making it suitable for both Step 1 and Step 2 exam preparation - Connective Tissue Massage. Bindegewebsmassage According to Dicke (2014; 1st Edition)Show details
The first systematic guide to the highly effective treatment technique of connective tissue massage
Dicke's systematic, scientifically based treatment method of connective tissue massage (or "Bindegewebsmassage") is now in wide use throughout the world. In this book, practitioners will get the first detailed, "how-to" description of connective tissue massage (CTM) {in the English language} including the principles, knowledge, and skills to implement it.
Begins with the origin and practical benefits of CTM, including its neuroanatomical and neurophysiological basis
Explores the relationship between the sensory, motor, and autonomic nervous systems and the complex reflex mechanisms that are activated by CTM therapy
Describes and illustrates specific stroking techniques that trigger the appropriate neural reflexes in every body segment
Shows how to make a diagnostic assessment based on skin, connective tissue, and muscle zones
Covers the full range of orthopedic, neurological, internal medicine, and gynecologic disorders that can be effectively treated with CTMComplete with treatment plans, indications and contraindications, and modern medical guidelines, this book is essential for all physical and massage therapists and osteopaths who want to successfully integrate CTM into their practices. It is also a fascinating reference for physicians and other medical professionals who are interested in learning more about this important manual technique.
- Traumatology for the Physical Therapist (2013; 1st Edition)Show details
A key resource on traumatology written for physical therapists
For physical therapists working in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and in private practice, knowledge of commonly seen traumatic and orthopedic injuries is essential to sound treatment planning. This book offers a focused, easy-to-use guide to general and specialized traumatology specifically geared to physical therapists and students. From types of injuries and resulting symptoms to diagnosis and treatment, the book brings a structure to treatment planning and greatly improves the communication between patient, physical therapist, and physician
Covers all relevant medical information for physical therapists, including general traumatology (wound healing, surgical infections, soft tissue injuries, and fractures), special traumatology (cranial, spinal, thoracic, and abdominal injuries), and multiple trauma and first aid
Offers guidelines on the benefits, effects, and limitations of physical therapy across a wide range of injuries and conditions
Supplies 326 full-color illustrations that clarify every concept
Includes bulleted summaries at the end of each chapter, for an instant review of the material
Provides quiz questions and a glossary of medical terms at the end of each section
Shares the unique perspective of a practicing physician who also teaches physical therapy at a major international rehabilitation centerProviding a broad understanding of the pathologic basis of traumatic injuries and its effect on restoring function, this book is a key resource on formulating effective physical therapy strategies. Practicing physical therapists, occupational therapists, and physical therapy students will find it an invaluable learning and practice tool.
- Essentials of Clinical Examination Handbook (2013; 7th Edition)Show details
Long heralded as a key guide for medical students, nurses, and allied health professionals, the Essentials of Clinical Examination Handbook, 7th 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.
- Medical Biochemistry - An Illustrated Review (2013; 1st Edition)Show details
Medical Biochemistry - An Illustrated Review - for success in the classroom and on the USMLE!
High-yield, biochemical principles presented in a concise, easy-to-understand format with supporting summary tables
200+ full-color illustrations of biochemical pathways that highlight associated disorders and drug targets
400+ color-coded boxes that connect biochemical concepts with other basic sciences and clinical conditions
400 factual and USMLE-style questions with full explanations online - Color Atlas of Biochemistry (2012; 3rd Edition)Show details
Providing a powerful visual overview of the entire spectrum of human biochemistry, the third edition of the popular Color Atlas of Biochemistry is an ideal reference and study aid. It utilizes the signature Flexibook format, consisting of double-page spreads with clear explanatory text on the left-hand page and exquisitely detailed full-color graphics on the right. These bite-sized learning capsules ensure that your review of any given topic is quick, efficient, and comprehensive, allowing you to target the exact information you need for classroom and exam success.
New features of this bestselling review book:
Increased focus on pathobiochemical aspects and clinical correlations, especially useful for exam preparation in the clinical sciences
New and expanded sections on the immune and digestive systems, motor proteins, transport processes, blood clotting and fibrinolysis, biochemistry of fatty tissue, metabolic integration, neurotransmitters and their receptors, signal transduction, and much more!
Symbols for atoms, biomolecules, coenzymes, biochemical processes, and chemical reactions are color-coded to promote quick comprehension
Computer graphics that provide simulated 3D representations of important molecules, making complex subject matter tangible
Convenient color thumb index that guides you quickly through the bookThis superb didactic atlas has been used by medical and health science students worldwide since its first publication in German in 1994 and has since been translated into fifteen languages. Its unrivalled illustrations, concise text, and focused presentation all combine to create an excellent, high-yield study guide.
- Color Atlas of Genetics (2012; 4th Edition)Show details
Ever since the international Human Genome Project achieved its extraordinary goal of sequencing and mapping the entire human genomewith far-reaching implications for understanding the causes and diagnosis of human genetic disordersprogress in the field has been rapid. In the fourth edition of the bestselling Color Atlas of Genetics, readers will get a full overview of the field today, with an emphasis on the interface between fundamental principles and practical applications in medicine. The book utilizes the signature Flexibook format designed for easy visual learning and retention, and is invaluable for students, clinicians, and scientists interested in keeping current in this fast-moving area.
New topics in the fully revised fourth edition of this atlas:
Genetic signaling pathways involved in genetic disorders
DNA repair systems
Genomic disorders and genome-wide association studies
Cancer genomes
Ciliopathies, neurocristopathies, and other groups of causally related disorders
Epigenetic changes in certain disorders
Illustrated outline of human evolutionWith almost 200 stunning color plates concisely explained on facing pages, and including useful tables of data, a glossary of terms, key references, and online resources, this book makes every concept clear and accessible. It is an excellent introduction to genetics and basic genomics for students of medicine and biology, as well as an ideal teaching aid and refresher for investigators in any field of medicine or science.
- Physical Therapy for the Stroke Patient: Early Stage Rehabilitation (2012; 1st Edition)Show details
A manual of proven physical therapy techniques for the early, acute phase after stroke
Clinical evidence clearly demonstrates that physical therapeutic measures begun as soon as possible after a stroke, often within 24 to 48 hours, greatly increase everyday competence and quality of life. Physical Therapy for the Stroke Patient: Early Stage Rehabilitation covers all the issues that physical therapists must deal with in this critical period: assessment of patients' abilities; care during the acute phase; early mobilization; effects of medication; risk factors; ethical questions; and much more. It provides complete guidelines on how to examine and treat the patient, the "dosage" of physical therapy required, and the key differences between early and late stage rehabilitation after stroke.
Information-packed chapter on “Optimizing Functional Motor Recovery after Stroke,” written by J. Carr and R. Shepherd, pioneers in the field and the first to correlate motor learning and stroke recovery
Case studies throughout the book offering direct, hands-on examples of evaluation and treatment methods
Nearly 150 color photographs demonstrating step-by-step physical therapy techniques used in actual practice
Hundreds of references to the literature that support the evidence-based approach presented in the bookThis book is an invaluable resource for all physical and occupational therapists who must answer the question, “How much therapy will help my patient?” Not only will it increase your therapeutic skills and confidence, but it will also expand your knowledge of the medical issues and long-term outcomes for the post-stroke patients in your care.
- Physiology—An Illustrated Review (2011; 1st Edition)Show details
The perfect study tool for preparing for your courses or examinations - Physiology - An Illustrated Review's focused presentation and full-color illustrations makes learning the complex information essential to success easier. Sidebars make connections to underlying concepts in other basic sciences or apply the concepts presented in the clinical setting.
Succinct bullet-point text streamlines studying
Hundreds of full-color illustrations reinforce clear explanatory text
Numerous tables sum up crucial information for quick review
Frequent sidebars build on and integrate learning across the basic sciences and apply this learning to the clinical setting
200 review questions with a rationale for why answers are right or wrong test mastery and help you prepare for exams
An additional 200 review questions, all available online allow you to test yourself and get immediate feedback, quickly identifying areas for further study - An Evidence-Based Approach to Vitamins and Minerals (2011; 2nd Edition)Show details
The latest and most accurate, peer-reviewed information on the role of vitamins and minerals in health and disease
An Evidence-Based Approach to Vitamins and Minerals: Health Benefits and Intake Recommendations is a trusted resource for the health professional who needs to interpret the explosion of studies on the role of micronutrients in health and disease and who is concerned about the proliferation of dietary supplements now available to the consumer.
This evidence-based reference, now in a second edition, presents the most current scientific, epidemiological and clinical research on the role of vitamins and minerals in preventing disease and promoting optimal health. Organized by micronutrient, the book covers biological function, deficiency, recommended daily allowance, role in disease prevention and treatment, sources, safety, and interactions with other micronutrients and drugs--all endorsed by the internationally acclaimed Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University.
Each chapter reviewed by a recognized expert in the field, who also served on the book’s Editorial Advisory Board
Contains the latest intake recommendations from the Linus Pauling Institute, as well as the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute for Medicine
Provides a complete index by disease or disorder that facilitates easy location of condition-specific information found in multiple chapters
Extensively referenced, with hundreds of citations from the most current experimental, clinical and epidemiological studies
Includes useful appendices covering drug-nutrient interactions and nutrient-nutrient interactions, a glossary of terms, a units conversion table, and the Linus Pauling Institute “Prescription for Health,” summarizing its recommendations for a healthy diet, lifestyle, and supplement useTaking the approach that micronutrients play a significant role not only in preventing deficiency disease, but in enhancing general health and averting chronic disease, this book is essential for physicians, nutritionists, and allied health professionals who need the most reliable, up-to-date information in this rapidly expanding field.
- Pharmacology—An Illustrated Review (2011; 1st Edition)Show details
The perfect study tool - packed with key information and full-color illustrations!
The perfect study tool for preparing for your courses or examinations - Pharmacology - An Illustrated Review's focused presentation and full-color illustrations makes learning the complex information essential to success easier. Sidebars make connections to underlying concepts in other basic sciences or apply the concepts presented in the clinical setting.
Succinct bullet-point text streamlines studying
Hundreds of full-color illustrations reinforce clear explanatory text
Numerous tables sum up crucial information for quick review
Frequent sidebars build on and integrate learning across the basic sciences and apply this learning to the clinical setting
200 review questions with a rationale for why answers are right or wrong test mastery and help you prepare for exams
An additional 200 review questions, all available online allow you to test yourself and get immediate feedback, quickly identifying areas for further study - Pocket Atlas of Tongue Diagnosis (2011; 2nd Edition)Show details
Integrate Chinese tongue diagnosis into daily practice with this user-friendly Second Edition
In this fully up-to-date Second Edition, experts in Chinese medicine explain how traditional Chinese tongue diagnosis can be used in daily practice to complement conventional Western methods.
The guide begins with a brief introduction to the history, anatomy, physiology, and methodology of tongue diagnosis followed by basic techniques and systematic procedures for identifying the manifold individual characteristics of the tongue's shape and its many modifications. Full-color photographs of tongues then demonstrate a variety of clinical scenarios to help readers develop a holistic approach to diagnosis.
An in-depth review of the tongue's most important anatomic and physiologic features, including the lingual papillae, the tongue muscles, arterial supply, and much more
More than 180 full-color illustrations and high-quality clinical photographs of Western tongues enhance the text
Treatment suggestions for using acupuncture, herbs, and nutrition accompany each clinical image
Medical assessment of 28 case histories with real-life photographs from the authors' practiceThe Second Edition of Pocket Atlas of Tongue Diagnosis is an essential resource for every practitioner or student of Chinese medicine, acupuncture, or complementary medicine.