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Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Emergency Medicine PreTest Self-Assessment and Review, Second Edition (PreTest Clinical Medicine) Review

Emergency Medicine PreTest Self-Assessment and Review, Second Edition (PreTest Clinical Medicine)
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Just bought this book...glad to see it's in USMLE format. One of the few books that give you explanations for the incorrect choices. Highly recommend!

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The student tested-and-reviewed way to prep for the Emergency Medicine shelf exam and the USMLE Step 2 CK

". . . a thorough, detailed book perfect for a student intent on efficiently reviewing both for the wards and USMLE Step 2." -- Dip Jadav, Medical Student, Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine

"This is an excellent question book to review Emergency Medicine.The concepts tested in this book are exactly what third and fourth year medical students need to know for both Step 2 and the shelf exam."--Ilana Harwayne-Gidansky, Medical Student, SUNY Downstate

"The format of the book is great, the questions are great, and all of the questions and topics are perfect not only to test your knowledge, but also to enhance/augment what you already previously knew.If you know and/or learn all of the topics in this book, I would be VERY confident that any medical student would do very well on their shelf exam." --Mary Bonar, Resident, Penn State University

Emergency Medicine: PreTest Self-Assessment & Review is the perfect way to assess your knowledge of Emergency Medicine for the USMLE Step 2 CK and shelf exams. You'll find 500 USMLE-style questions and answers that address the clerkship's core competencies along with detailed explanations of both correct and incorrect answers. All questions have been reviewed by students who recently passed the boards and completed their clerkship to ensure they match the style and difficulty level of the exam.

500 USMLE-style questions and answers
Detailed explanations for right and wrong answers
Targets what you really need to know for exam success
Student tested and reviewed
NEW chapters on Pediatrics and Orthopedics

Emergency Medicine: PreTest Self-Assessment & Review is the closest you can get to seeing the test before you take it. Great for clerkship and the USMLE Step 2 CK! Emergency Medicine: PreTest asks the right questions so you'll know the right answers. Open it and start learning what's on the test.


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Friday, April 13, 2012

CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2011 (LANGE CURRENT Series) Review

CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2011 (LANGE CURRENT Series)
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I wish I'd read the reviews of th 2010 edition before downloading the current Kindle edition. I have the 2008 paperback and love the book, but as a Kindle reviewer said in another review, it is nearly impossible to find what you are looking for in the Kindle edition. Using Kindle for PC the searches are fairly fast, but you only get a few words associated and a bunch of hits, so that you need to go through every hit to find what you are looking for, a BIG time waster. Even worse, I got this mostly so I could have a medical reference on my iPod Touch. Searching and finding what you want is cumbersome, poorly executed, and SLOOW.... It is hard to find even the Table of Contents on the Touch, and even the index is nearly useless. This is a great book in paperback, too bad I wasted $50 on the Kindle edition.

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The 50th Anniversary Edition of the World's Most Popular Annual General Medicine Book – Celebrated with a New Full-Color Design

Includes 5 online-only chaptersat no additional cost atwww.AccessMedicine.com/CMDT

Your first place to turn for current developments that promise better patient care
4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW!"This 50th anniversary edition brings some nice upgrades to this comprehensive book on the majority of topics that primary care physicians encounter in their offices....This book has the tremendous benefit of being updated yearly and thus has stood the test of time for recognizing what is helpful and what works. It is well worth the price and a great addition to a primary care practitioner's library."--Doody's Review Service
Written by clinicians renowned in their respective fields, CMDT offers the most current insight into symptoms, signs, epidemiology, and treatment for more than 1,000 diseases and disorders. For each topic you'll find concise, evidence-based answers to questions regarding both hospital and ambulatory medicine. This streamlined clinical companion is the fastest and easiest way to keep abreast of the latest medical advances, prevention strategies, cost-effective treatments, and more.

MORE usable patient-care information in LESS text:
A strong focus on the clinical diagnosis and patient management tools essential to daily practice
Full review of all internal medicine and primary care topics, including gynecology and obstetrics, dermatology, neurology, and ophthalmology
The only text with an annual review of advances in HIV treatment
Hundreds of drug treatment tables, with indexed trade names and updated prices – plus helpful diagnostic and treatment algorithms
Recent references with PMID numbers for fast access to abstracts or full-text articles
ICD-9 codes listed on the inside covers
Five online-only chapters available at no additional cost at www.AccessMedicine.com/CMDT

NEW to this edition:
Full-color photos and illustrations integrated with text throughout book, including much expanded dermatology and ophthalmology images
Newly introduced topics: E. coli O145, floppy iris syndrome, and expanded coverage of H1N1 influenza A
New information: emerging role for B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) as marker of early left ventricular myocardial failure, new approaches to correction of aortic stenosis and to aortic regurgitation in Marfan syndrome, risks of typical and atypical antipsychotic medications, and new hypoglycemic agents
Substantial update on cardiology and hypertension, including use of stents and cardiac resynchronization therapy with biventricular pacemaker insertion, recent ACC/AHA criteria for appropriateness of coronary revascularization, use ofprasugrel and clopidogrel compared with aspirin in prevention of stent thrombosis, dronedarone and catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation and dabigatran versus warfarin in prevention of atrial fibrillation-related stroke, as well as guidelines for developing an antihypertensive regimen
Updated information on pathogenesis and treatment of immune and drug-induced thrombocytopenia, new investigational anticoagulants such as rivaroxaban and idraparinux, risk stratification and prophylactic regimens for deep venous thrombosis and venous thromboembolism, and a prognostic model for pulmonary emboli
Expanded information on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, treatment of pharyngitis and laryngitis, approaches to the diagnosis of syphilis, diagnosis and complications with borreliosis and its coinfections, acute and chronic viral hepatitides, amyloidosis, treatment and prognosis of venous stasis ulcers, and therapy for heat stroke and burns
Substantially updated treatment sections: HIV infections and AIDS and advances in therapy for breast cancer in women
Updated section on immunization requirements
New CMDT Online chapter on Sports Medicine and Outpatient Orthopedics


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Monday, March 26, 2012

Family Practice Examination & Board Review, Second Edition (McGraw-Hill Specialty Board Review) Review

Family Practice Examination and Board Review, Second Edition (McGraw-Hill Specialty Board Review)
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I just took my Boards and this book was extremely helpful. I was a country FP for 10 years, then 15 years as a teacher in a Residency program, and the last 3 years back in rural medicine. Half of what we learned in medical school is now wrong, and this review is highly evidence based. I found it especially helpful to review the sections on Nutrition, Geriatrics and Neurology. Any FP will find it helpful to review areas they do not use daily, e.g. Emergency Medicine, or Obstetrics.
Well written and enlivened by good humor (" D. Lycanthropy is not a cause of hirsuitism.") Highly recommended.

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A Comprehensive Case-Based Review Guide for the Family Practice Boards or Recertification Exam

5 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW!"The book is both broad and comprehensive, with chapters written by family physicians and specialists who contribute informative, easy to follow, and concise discussions. Chapters cover the main systems of the body as well as HIV/AIDS, men's health, women's health, care of the surgical patient, and care of the older patient. In addition, there are chapters not traditionally included in board review books on ethics, end-of-life care, evidence-based medicine, and patient-centered care. Chapters are well written, contain questions consistent with those found on the boards, and provide explanations that will help readers navigate these topics on the exam. The case-based approach provides a comprehensive review of topics commonly encountered in the family physician's office. Each chapter contains clinical pearls, quizzes, and objectives to ensure that the main points have been addressed. The numerous illustrations include quality images of dermatological conditions, EKGs, and x-rays. Tables provide useful charts and are effective teaching tools. This will be a wonderful resource not only for those preparing for the family medicine boards, but also for family medicine residents, physicians, and anyone else working in a primary care setting." -- Doody's
Family Practice Examination & Board Review serves as an ideal study guide for the primary and recertification exam in family medicine and for licensure exams. Containing more than 400 progressive clinical cases that cover all specialty and topic areas tested on the exams, this unique guide features a step-by-step approach that ensures you fully comprehend a subject before moving on to a more advanced one.

Features:

More than 400 case studies that reflect the realities of clinical practice
Comprehensive coverage of ALL topics on the boards and recertifying exam
Hundreds of "Helpful Tip" boxes that provide valuable clinical pearls
Learning aids including "Quick Quizzes," learning objectives, and online resources
Up-to-date coverage of evolving issues such as multicultural medicine and evidence-based medicine
High-quality color photographs of conditions most easily diagnosed by appearance
More color photos and diagrams than in the previous edition
Improved design -- so you can spend more time learning and less time looking for answers
Completely updated content reflecting all major new developments in diagnosis and treatment
NEW! Expanded coverage of current topics such as clinical ethics, women's health, and obstetrics


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Saturday, January 14, 2012

20 Common Probems in Dermatology Review

20 Common Probems in Dermatology
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I am a medical student who is getting his first taste of Dermatology. Since our notes do not include color photographs, I decided to buy a book. At first, I was tempted by color atlases but then I found this book. Not only does it contain color photos, but each chapter is dedicated to a specific problem (e.g. warts) and covers such issues as treatment and prognosis. Color atlases are nice but, if you want more info as to what to actually do about the disease, you might want to give this book a try.

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This new text presents the 20 most common dermatologic problems seen in primary practice. From acne to zoster, the book will explain differential diagnosis, management, and referral guidelines for this economically and clinically important class of disease.

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Sunday, October 9, 2011

Pocket Guide to Commonly Prescribed Drugs (Pocket Guide to Commonly Prescribed Drugs ( Levene )) Review

Pocket Guide to Commonly Prescribed Drugs (Pocket Guide to Commonly Prescribed Drugs ( Levene ))
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This book is a must have for the medical student or resident. It has the important facts that you need to know to decide between various medications even within the same class of drugs. It also has the necessary interactions, side effects and dosing. It even has directions on how to taper doses (Ex: PO amiodarone loading and maintanence dosing). Still keep your Pharmacopeia because this book doesn't have every drug. However, for 95% of the meds you'll prescribe this is the book to have.

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This comprehensive, easy to use reference presents the information needed to prescribe commonly used medications safely and effectively. It consists of two alphabetic listings:commonly prescribed drugs by category and commonly prescribed drugs.

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Friday, August 5, 2011

CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2010, Forty-Ninth Edition (LANGE CURRENT Series) Review

CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2010, Forty-Ninth Edition (LANGE CURRENT Series)
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I basically agree with all the reviews of this book. However, I would strongly NOT recommend the KINDLE version of this text. The ability to search the text is very poor. Most text searches require very precise wording to locate an item of interest and will generally find the first occurrence not the primary entry that the paperback index references.
The only option is therefore to start at the beginning of a relevant chapter and troll through trying to find the reference you're looking for. Hardly helpful in a book that averaged around 2000 pages.
Get the paperback version. Kindle reference texts aren't usable. Perhaps iPad will do it better.....


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The #1 annually updated text in internal medicine!

The annual classic that puts research where it belongs...into your practice

5 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW"This is for everyone looking for medical information, from house officers, residents, and practicing physicians to patients and family members. There is very little unnecessary text and the book is quite easy to use with a modicum of medical knowledge....This book has the tremendous benefit of being updated yearly and thus has stood the test of time for recognizing what is helpful and what works. It is well worth the price and a great addition to a primary care practitioner's library."--Doody's Review Service

Written by clinicians renowned in their respective fields, CMDT offers the most current insights into symptoms, signs, epidemiology, and treatment for more than 1,000 diseases and disorders. For each topic you'll find concise, evidence-based answers to questions regarding both hospital and ambulatory medicine. This streamlined reference is the fastest and easiest way to keep abreast of the latest medical advances, prevention strategies, cost-effective treatments, and more. As an added bonus, this is the first edition to offer additional material online at no additional cost. Chapters on anti-infective chemotherapeutic and antibiotic agents, diagnostic testing and medical decision making, basic genetics, and information technology in patient care care be found at www.AccessMedicine.com/CMDT!

More information on patient care in less text:

A strong focus on the clinical diagnosis and patient management tools essential to daily practice
Broad range of internal medicine and primary care topics, including gynecology and obstetrics, dermatology, neurology, and ophthalmology
The only text with an annual HIV infection update
Hundreds of drug treatment tables, with indexed trade names and updated prices -- plus helpful diagnostic and treatment algorithms
Recent references with PMID numbers for fast access to abstracts or full-text articles
ICD-9 codes are listed on the inside covers
Four online-only chapters available at no additional cost at www.AccessMedicine.com/CMDT

NEW TO THIS EDITION:
New topics include H1N1 influenza A, acute knee pain, vaccine safety, neuromyelitis optica, and Chikungunya fever
Expanded 24-page color insert
Rewritten Cancer chapter by new authors
New ACC/AHA Task Force Guidelines for management of congenital heart disease in pregnant women
Major revision of antithrombotic therapy


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Saturday, July 23, 2011

Fitzpatrick's Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology: Sixth Edition (Fitzpatrick's Color Atlas & Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology) Review

Fitzpatrick's Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology: Sixth Edition (Fitzpatrick's Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology)
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Excellent book for non-dermatologist like me. To the point in regard of treatment. Definitely recommend it for all Physician.

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Turn to the world's most popular dermatology atlas for the quick, comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of skin problems

A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE!

"This atlas uses high quality photographs and well written, brief synopses to cover an enormous amount of information about skin diseases in one book....This atlas combines over 900 color photographs with succinct descriptions of skin diseases and systemic diseases with skin manifestations to create the most useful single reference in the field. This is the one book I would recommend to a non-dermatologist learning or practicing medicine in any field in any country. For dermatologists, as well, it is useful as a quick and easy reference guide. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service

Covering the full range of conditions, from rashes, to skin lesions and disorders of the hair, nail, and mucosa, Fitzpatrick's is a unique combination of text, clinical reference, and color atlas-one that gives you the best quality and most varied photographs of skin disorders available anywhere. The book features a consistent format featuring key facts pertaining to epidemiology, clinical manifestations, physical exam, diagnosis, and treatment, each paired with several clear photographs to show how the condition appears-plus boxed overviews of each disease category with severity-specific icons.

FEATURES

1500 high-quality full-color images
Greater emphasis on depicting conditions and disorders across a wide range of skin types
Up-to-the-minute coverage of important new topics: -- Pitryiasis rubra pilaris-- Palmoplantar keratosis--Nevus lipomatosus superficialis--Acquired digital fibromatosis--Skin signs of renal insufficiency --Skin reactions in organ transplantation-- New therapeutic recommendations, including biologic agents for eczema and dermatitis; new regulations for retinoids; and herbal products


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