Vander's Renal Physiology (LANGE Physiology Series) Review

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(More customer reviews)For anyone who struggled to understand why the nephron concentrates, then dilutes, then concentrates again the urine, this book will do much to ease your pain. Since medical school I've purchased Editions 1, 3, & 5, just so that I could keep up with my interns & residents. Here's how he does it:
#1: short book, (you know how intimidating those tomes can be)
#2: lots of diagrams
#3: end-of-chapter questions (with answers & explanations)
If you want to understand the Kidney, no matter where you are in your studies or practice, I wholeheartedly recommend this text.

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This concise overview of renal physiology introduces basic science principles and their relevance in the clinical expression of disease. Each chapter incorporates a wealth of pedagogical aids including: study questions, learning objectives, and clinical examples. Also serves as a good review for the USMLE Step 1.

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First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 2011 (First Aid USMLE) Review

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(More customer reviews)As a current owner of First Aid 2010 (which was used as an accessory, alongside my basic sciences), I purchased the 2011 edition in order to stay up to date. However, this edition is virtualy one and the same as the 2010 edition, with the exception of the following:
- The text is in darker print, hence sharper on the eyes and more legible.
- A few of the dedicated NOTES pages have been collectively moved from the end of certain chapters to the very end of the book. As a result, some sections have fewer pages, or begin at different page numbers, as indicated by the index.
Other than that, it's still a great source for Step 1. Although this edition is cheaper than the 2010 (at the time of this writing at least), I suppose it's somewhat a releif that this edition remains unchanged. For the current 2010 edition owners, there's no update necessary, and nothing new to revise! I hope this offers some advice to anyone unsure as to whether they should update to this new edition. Thank you and God bless!

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The #1 selling medical review book in the world -- updated with the latest must-know facts and test-taking strategies for the USMLE Step 1

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On the last edition:4 STAR DOODY'S REVEW!"This book manages to fit two years worth of medical school content into one review book....This book is extremely helpful in preparing for the USMLE Step 1 exam. It is concise enough to use to prepare for the exam in a reasonable amount of time without omitting important information. It covers the material covered in the first two years of medical school very well....This edition appears to have incorporated suggestions from students who have taken the exam to reflect recent changes in the exam."--Doody's Review Service

First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 is the undisputed "bible" of USMLE Step 1 preparation. This annually updated student-to-student review delivers an unmatched collection of the most frequently tested high-yield facts and mnemonics. Written by medical students who took the boards in 2010, it provides a complete framework to help you prepare for the most anxiety-provoking exam of your career.

1,100+ high-yield facts based on student reporting from the 2010 exam
Hundreds of clinical images, including a 24-page full-color insert
Student ratings of top review books
Updated information throughout
High-yield facts organized into basic principles and organ system sections facilitates study
Use with First Aid Cases for the USMLE Step 1 and First Aid Q&A for the USMLE Step 1 to create the ultimate Step 1 review package

Here's why this is the #1 USMLE review:Section I. Guide to Efficient Exam Preparation; Section I Supplement. Special Situations; Section II. General Principles; Chapter 1. Behavioral Sciences; Chapter 2. Biochemistry; Chapter 3. Embryology; Chapter 4. Microbiology and Immunology; Chapter 5. Pathology; Chapter 6. Pharmacology; Section III. High-Yield Organ Systems; Chapter 7. Cardiovascular; Chapter 8. Endocrine; Chapter 9. Gastrointestinal; Chapter 10. Hematology and Oncology; Chapter 11. Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue; Chapter 12. Neurology and Psychiatry; Chapter 13. Renal; Chapter 14. Reproductive; Chapter 15. Respiratory; Chapter 16. Rapid Review; Chapter 17. High-Yield Images; Section IV: Top-Rated Review Resources

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The Patient History: Evidence-Based Approach (Lange Medical Books) Review

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(More customer reviews).......... This book is the best book for 2nd and 3rd year students who are interacting with patients for the first time. the hardest part about taking a history is knowing what questions to ask. this book TELLS YOU. It's organized by system and by Chief complaint, each section includes a well thought out DDx, and a list of questions you should ask and what it mean if the patient says yes. it also tells you what physical signs to look for and what lab tests to order. Your presentations and H&Ps will through and you will understand why you ask all those silly questions in the first place.

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Carefully teaches students the steps in history taking, the most important part of the clinical examination!

5 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW!"This is a well organized and comprehensive book that teaches a systematic approach to the establishment of a differential diagnosis by maximizing the information that can be collected and developed from a patient's history....This book is ideal for medical students, housestaff, and any clinicians dedicated to refining their skills in this area....Students will find this book very useful in guiding them through the common presenting symptoms that bring patients to medical attention. By systematically reviewing the information attained to formulate a differential diagnosis, taking into account prevalence data, associated causes, likelihood ratios of alarm symptoms and such, students will cultivate the discipline helping them to perform at the highest level."--Doody's Review Service

FEATURES:
Offers a patient-centered approach to the medical history by emphasizing symptoms rather than diseases
Applies principles of evidence-based medicine to the clinical history
Illustrates the history-taking process through the discussion of 60 common clinical symptoms, such as dizziness, weight loss, dyspnea, chest pain, nausea and vomiting, low back pain, memory loss, and anxiety
Includes diagnostic approach algorithms to summarize important concepts
Focuses on actual questions for use in daily practice
Provides tips for effective interviewing

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First Aid Cases for the USMLE Step 2 CK, Second Edition (First Aid USMLE) Review

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(More customer reviews)I am really surprised that out of the various USMLE books reviewed here on Amazon, this one has been grossly ignored. This book is really thorough in its review. The second edition features 344 topics covered in a clinical vignette format (prototypical cases similar to the ones encountered on the Step 2 CK exam) and each case is followed by questions that revolve around the core question stems that are tested on this exam, such as:
- What is the most likely diagnosis?
- What is the next step in management?
- What is the next diagnostic test?
- What is the treatment?
And there are other questions as well which deal with differentials, risk factors, epidemiology, pathophysiology, etc depending on the respective case/topic being discussed. Most topics are covered in a page or two.
A really cool feature of the book is its two-column format which is excellent for self-quizzing and interactive learning. Excellent review source!

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344 cases give you the edge you need to ace the USMLE Step 2 CK!

This powerful casebook is packed with 344 exam-type clinical cases that teach you how to work through questions on the exam. Completedly updated based on student feedback, it includes active-recall questions and answers that reinforce key concepts.

344 high-yield cases--94 NEW!--written by students who aced the exam
Cases emphasize board-relevant diseases and concepts
Open-ended active recall questions and answers teach you to work through cases and reinformce must-know facts and concepts
Two-column format for easy self-quizzing
100+ images, diagrams, and tables complement the cases
Organized the same ways as First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CK and First Aid Q&A for the USMLE Step 2 CK to facilitate parallel study

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First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 2009: A Student to Student Guide (First Aid USMLE) Review

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(More customer reviews)My strategy with First Aid - I figured out which books were used to make First Aid (I listed them below) and then I read those books to get the explanations that First Aid is lacking. I took notes in First Aid from these books. At the end of my studying, I had one comprehensive source with all my notes. I was able to review this once in the last few weeks before the exam.
**Use the shortest edition of these you can find (there just isn't enough time for anything longer)**
Lange Micro and Immuno
Lange Pharmacology
Costanzo's Physiology (NOT the BRS book)
Lippincott's Biochemistry
High Yield Gross Anatomy (older version because it was shorter)
High Yield Neuroanatomy
BRS Behavioral Sciences
HY Biostats
HY Embrology (old version, shorter only 50 pages)
I memorized First Aid (and my notes) word for word. I opened up First Aid and wrote the first page on a piece of paper. Then I closed the book and tried to write the page from memory. Then I repeated this over and over until I could do the page from memory. It took maybe half and hour per page. Then I periodically reviewed what I had memorized (the next day, a week later, etc). This was very painful, but I think memorization is necessary. You will forget some things before the exam, but you have to try to memorize First Aid in my opinion to do really well.
I decided on USMLE Rx as my Qbank because it contains all the First Aid facts and I wanted reinforcement on those. Maybe this worked I don't know. As far as a quality I thought it was pretty good but I have heard the others are good also.
It really helped me to pick a system - say Cardio - and do all of the studying from that area. So I did Cardio Anatomy, Phys, Path, etc. etc. and the USMLE Rx questions from that area all at once. It really helped me get a "critical understanding" so to speak of the subject.
I scored above a 260/99 with this (I also used Goljan quite a bit in addition to First Aid). I am sure anyone else can as long as they are motivated enough.

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Trust the world's #1 selling medical review book to help you excel on the USMLE Step 1!

"When I was preparing to take the USMLE Step 1 exam two years ago, I used this book as my primary review source and found it extremely helpful. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service

This annually updated collection of the most frequentlytested high-yield facts and mnemonicsdelivers everything you need to pass themost anxiety-provoking exam of your career. Writtenby students who just passed the boards, this is theundisputed "bible" of USMLE Step 1 preparation -- used by more than half-a-million students.

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Deja Review USMLE Step 1, Second Edition Review

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(More customer reviews)This is an awesome idea and a really useful book. Unfortunately I have found several typos that actually change the meaning of the questions (eg: the wrong receptor name) and found neither a list of errata nor a way to contact the authors. (When you're studying for Step I, you definitely want to know you're getting accurate information.) I will look forward to the next edition instead!

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"I like the fact that embryology for each system is given at the beginning of each chapter.This series is a wonderful compendium throughout the medical college years, particularly preclinical years to prepare for Step 1." -- Ali Rizvi, MPH, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Class of 2010
Deja Reveiw: USMLE Step 1 boils down your coursework to just the critical concepts you need to know for exam success. This unbeatable guide features a quick-read, two-column "flashcard" Q&A format--specifically designed to help you remember a large amount of pertinent information in the least amount of time possible. The format allows you to zero in on only the correct answers to promote memory retention and get the most out of your study time. Great for last-minute review of high-yield facts, Deja Review provides a straightforward way for you to assess your strengths and weaknesses for USMLE Step 1 success.

You will find everything you need to ace the exam, including:
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"Make a Diagnosis" clinical vignettes that put the material in clinical context
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Portable size for study on the go--fits in your white coat pocket
Bookmark included to help you work through easy-to-use flashcard presentation

The Content You Need to Ace the USMLE Step 1:Basic Principles,Immunology,Microbiology and Infectious Diseases,Neuroscience,Cardiovascular,Pulmonary,Gastroenterology,Reproduction and Endocrinology,Renal and Genitourinary,Hematology and Oncology,Skin and Connective Tissues,Musculoskeletal,Behavioral Sciences,Make the Diagnosis,Abbreviations.

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Pulmonary Physiology (Lange Physiology) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have this book and the West book. There is not question this book is better. West waves his hands at a lot of problems but never works them out in a detailed way. That isn't the way I learn. This book takes you through detailed solutions so you can better understand the concepts involved. I didn't have time to read the whole book but whenever I was confused by a professor I could look it up in this book and figure the problem out.

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Learn and understand essential concepts rather than just memorize facts
Concise, yet complete, Pulmonary Physiology 7e provides students with a solid background in the areas of pulmonary physiology essential for an understanding of clinical medicine. The figures, key concepts, tables, and appendices summarize the material in the book and provide an outstanding review for the USMLE Step 1.

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Neuroscience Pretest Self-Assessment and Review, Seventh Edition (Pretest Basic Science Series) Review

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(More customer reviews)Great, thorough prep for our neuroscience class first year of med school. Also a great review of the material for step 1.

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PreTest is the closest you can get to seeing the USMLE Step 1 without actually taking it!

500 clinical-vignette style questions and answers!

"PreTest Neuroscience provides an outstanding Q&A review of the neuroscience topics most frequently tested by the USMLE Step 1.The explanations of correct and incorrect answers are unparalleled by any other review I've used." -- J. Eva Selfridge, Fourth Year MD/PhD Candidate, University of Kansas School of Medicine
"This is a useful study aid for students preparing for exams.With a broad collection of questions offered, students can integrate their basic science knowledge in clinical scenarios." -- Daniel Eskenazi, Fourth Year MD/PhD Candidate, University of Washington School of Medicine
Great for course review and the USMLE Step 1, PreTest asks the right questions so you'll know the right answers. You'll find 500 clinical-vignette style questions and answers along with complete explanations of correct and incorrect answers. The content has been reviewed by students who recently passed their exams, so you know you are studying the most relevant and up-to-date material possible.No other study guide targets what you really need to know in order to pass like PreTest!
Content that covers all the must-know topics:High Yield Facts,Gross Anatomy of the Brain,Development,The Neuron,The Synapse,Neurochemistry/Neurotransmitters,The Spinal Cord,The Autonomic Nervous System,The Brainstem and Cranial Nerves,Sensory Systems,Anatomy of the Forebrain,Motor Systems,Higher Functions

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Katzung & Trevor's Pharmacology Examination and Board Review, Ninth Edition (McGraw-Hill Specialty Board Review) Review

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(More customer reviews)I just received this book a few days ago and have read the first few chapters. My impression is that this is a great mix of board review with actual pharmacology. Don't expect in-depth cell-signaling though. This isn't the point of this book. It's a pharm book for med students looking to prep for the boards.
The pictures are in color and very pretty. LOTS of multiple choice questions at the end of each chapters. Probably a worthwhile investment for most medical students who want a dedicated pharmacology review text.

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The most trusted and efficient pharmacology review – complete with 1000+ Q&As -- and now in full color

5 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW!"The authors have designed this book to foster the mastery of pharmacology for students who have to pass course, module, or certification examinations....This is one of the best review books in pharmacology. The latest version is far superior, both in content and presentation, to previous versions. I give it my highest recommendation."--Doody's Review Service

From the authors of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, the leading pharmacology textbook, here is the newest edition of the best review book available for medical pharmacology course exams and board examinations. This skill-building guide comes with over 1000 review questions and answers –- far more than most other pharmacology reviews –- and a chapter-based approach that facilitates use with course notes or larger texts.

Features:
A new full-color presentation
Organized to reflect course syllabi, focusing on the clinical use and pharmacology of drug categories, rather than individual drugs
Two complete practice exams
A valuable appendix of test-taking strategies
Chapters that include valuable learning aids such as:--Short discussion of the major concepts that underlie basic principles or drug groups--Explanatory figures and tables--Review questions followed by answers and explanations--Drug Trees in drug-oriented chapters that visually organize drug groups--A list of high-yield terms and definitions you need to know
Skill Keeper questions that prompt you to review previous material to understand links between related topics
A checklist of tasks you should be able to do, once you have finished the chapter
Summary Tables that list the important drugs and include key information about their mechanisms of action, effects, clinical uses, pharmacokinetics, drug interactions, and toxicities

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Clinical Vignettes for the USMLE Step 1 PreTest Self-Assessment and Review, Fourth Edition (PreTest Basic Science) Review

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(More customer reviews)My boook was in immaculate shape. The seller was very nice. I am pleased with my purchase

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PreTest™ is the closest you can get to seeing the test before you take it!

Clinical Vignettes for the USMLE Step 1: PreTest™ asks the right questions so you will know the right answers!

This one of a kind study guides delivers:

a format that simulates the actual exam
450 board-type questions, referenced answers and explanations
material reviewed by recent, successful USMLE Step 1 test-takers


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