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Books in Internal medicine

This portfolio provides comprehensive coverage of adult medicine, chronic diseases, and multisystem management. Supporting clinicians and researchers, it features current guidelines, diagnostic tools, and therapeutic advances for complex medical conditions.

  • Care Transitions, An Issue of Medical Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 110-4
    • Stephanie K. Mueller
    • English
    In this issue of Medical Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. Stephanie K. Mueller brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Care Transitions. Top experts discuss best practices, challenges, and innovations in patient care transitions across different healthcare settings, providing insights into evidence-based strategies for reducing readmissions, enhancing medication safety, engaging patients and families, and addressing social determinants that impact transitions of care. This issue also examines the role of technology, policy initiatives, and interdisciplinary collaboration in improving continuity of care.

  • Davidson's Principles and Practice of Medicine

    • 25th Edition
    • Mark W.J. Strachan + 3 more
    • English
    Since its first publication 75 years ago, Davidson's Principles and Practice of Medicine has kept pace with how modern medicine is taught, providing a wealth of trusted information in an easy-to-read, concise, and beautifully illustrated format. Now in its 25th edition, this classic text with origins in Sir Stanley Davidson’s much admired lecture notes has been owned by more than two million medical students, doctors, and other health professionals around the globe. Carefully updated content describes the pathophysiology and clinical features of the most frequently encountered conditions in the major specialties of adult medicine, and explains how to recognise, investigate, diagnose and manage them.Davidson’s serves readers everywhere as a core text that integrates medical science with clinical medicine, conveying key knowledge and practical advice in a highly accessible and readable format.

  • Noguer-Balcells. Exploración clínica práctica

    • 30th Edition
    • Jesús M. Prieto Valtueña + 1 more
    • Spanish
    Tras 109 años de historia, Noguer-Balcells. Exploración clínica práctica alcanza su 30.ª edición manteniendo el objetivo original de ser el texto de referencia en la interacción médico-paciente a través de la anamnesis y la exploración física. Su éxito está avalado por la aceptación continuada por generaciones de estudiantes de Medicina y profesionales sanitarios. En un entorno sanitario cada vez más tecnificado, la obra subraya la importancia del contacto humano, el arte del interrogatorio clínico y la pericia en la exploración física como pilares esenciales de una buena práctica clínica, continuando el legado de los profesores Noguer Molins y Balcells Gorina, con la colaboración de numerosos expertos. El contenido se organiza por sistemas y aparatos, con especial atención a la relación médico-paciente y a la identificación de los síntomas y signos clave, facilitando tanto la realización de la anamnesis y la exploración física como la correcta interpretación de los datos clínicos obtenidos. Esta 30.ª edición ha sido completamente revisada y actualizada para incorporar los últimos avances científicos y tecnológicos en exploración clínica, manteniendo un enfoque claro y práctico que ilustra los conceptos fundamentales, los procedimientos exploratorios y los principales procesos clínicos.

  • Nutrición clínica práctica

    Edad adulta, infancia y personas mayores
    • 4th Edition
    • Jean-Louis Schlienger
    • Spanish
    La nutrición es un factor determinante de la salud, tanto en términos de prevención como de tratamiento. Esta obra, escrita por especialistas, explora todos los aspectos de la nutrición y sus implicaciones. Tras una revisión de los datos básicos sobre alimentación, necesidades y modelos dietéticos, diagnóstico nutricional, actividad física y educación nutricional, se abordan todas las patologías en las que la nutrición es un factor determinante: desde las patologías nutricionales propiamente dichas (obesidad, trastornos de la conducta alimentaria, desnutrición, etc.) hasta otras patologías (renales, hepatogastroenteroló... infecciosas, oncológicas), pasando por las situaciones en las que las necesidades e ingestas nutricionales cambian debido a los mecanismos metabólicos implicados (quemaduras, infecciones graves, cuidados intensivos, etc.). Esta cuarta edición ha sido completamente revisada y actualizada, con nuevos capítulos sobre nutrivigilancia, interacciones entre alimentos y medicamentos, microbiota intestinal, ética alimentaria, nutrición en pacientes quemados y nutrición en cuidados paliativos. El objetivo de esta obra es proporcionar a todos los que trabajan en el ámbito de la salud, cualquiera que sea su disciplina o práctica de origen -médicos, estudiantes de Medicina, dietistas y otros profesionales de la salud-, una herramienta sencilla que reúna los datos necesarios para el diagnóstico y la buena práctica nutricional, sin ignorar los fundamentos metabólicos, psicológicos y sociológicos de la nutrición.

  • Diabetes and Glycemic Management: Hospital to Home, An Issue of Medical Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 110-3
    • Maya Fayfman + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Medical Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Maya Fayfman and Sara C. Markley Webster bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Diabetes and Blood Glucose Management: Home and Hospital. Top experts discuss diagnosis and management of diabetes in the inpatient and outpatient settings to help ensure that clinicians are comfortable addressing all aspects of diabetes control.

  • Swartz. Tratado de semiología

    Anamnesis y exploración física
    • 9th Edition
    • M.H. Swartz
    • Spanish
    Esta reconocida obra demuestra cómo, durante la anamnesis y la exploración física se ha de tener en cuenta tanto la conciencia interpersonal como el nivel de habilidad. A lo largo de los distintos capítulos se aprenden habilidades y conceptos fundamentales que conducirán a diagnósticos más precisos, un manejo más efectivo y resultados óptimos para pacientes con diversas realidades y contextos culturales que deben tenerse en cuenta en el enfoque terapéutico Incluye contenido completamente revisado sobre de anamnesis y exploración, presentaciones clínicas, fisiopatología, medicina complementaria, estándares y pruebas de diagnóstico físico, y añade tres capítulos nuevos sobre pacientes transgénero, inteligencia artificial en la consulta y telesalud. Contiene cientos de imágenes en color de gran calidad, descripciones detalladas de técnicas clínicas, nuevas preguntas de repaso, apéndices útiles sobre traducciones del español al inglés útiles en el ámbito médico; sustancias de abuso más comunes; síntomas y signos de los estados carenciales, etc. Ofrece acceso a contenido adicional en Elsevier eBooks+: 113 vídeos, subtitulados en español, que muestran paso a paso los diferentes aspectos del examen físico, así como 10 audios de sonidos cardíacos y pulmonares y bibliografías de los capítulos.

  • Crash Course Medical Sciences

    For the MLA and Medical Exams
    • 1st Edition
    • Georga Longhurst + 7 more
    • David Gillott
    • English
    Crash Course – your effective every-day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have the essential information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success.A winning formula now for over 25 years, having sold over 1 million copies and translated in over 8 languages, each series volume has been fine-tuned and fully updated to make your life easier. Especially written by senior students or junior doctors/residents – those who understand what is essential for exam success – with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert Faculty Advisers, the result is books that exactly meet your needs and you know you can trust.Each chapter guides you succinctly through the full range of curriculum topics, integrating clinical considerations with the relevant basic science and avoiding unnecessary or confusing detail. Text boxes help you get to the hints, tips and key points you need fast! A fully revised self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats is included to check your understanding and aid exam preparation. The accompanying enhanced, downloadable eBook completes this invaluable learning package.Series volumes have been honed to meet the requirements of today’s medical students, although the range of other health students and professionals who need rapid access to the essentials of medical sciences will also love the unique approach of Crash Course. Whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for a distinction Crash Course is for you!This comprehensive medical sciences textbook provides an integrated approach to basic medical sciences, covering anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, and pathology for each body system. It offers succinct yet thorough coverage of all major physiological systems and pathological processes. Also covering foundational topics like biochemistry, cell biology, immunology, pharmacology and microbiology, it's packed with high-yield mnemonics, tables, and illustrations to enhance learning and retention. Ideal for healthcare and medical students, this resource seamlessly connects fundamental scientific principles with clinical applications, providing a solid foundation for understanding human health and disease.

  • FAQ Palliativmedizin

    Antworten - prägnant und praxisnah
    • 2nd Edition
    • Karin Oechsle
    • German
    Das kompakte Wissen der Palliativmedizin in einem klar strukturierten Frage-Antwort-Format... um Patientinnen und Patienten sowie Ärzte und Ärztinnen in Weiterbildung kompetent zu begleiten.Palliativm... Themen werden aus vielfältigen Perspektiven beschrieben - von Angehörigen über Patienten bis hin zu den beteiligten Berufsgruppen im multiprofessionellen Team. Über 1000 Fragen aus dem unmittelbaren sowie weiteren Umfeld der Palliativmedizin werden fundiert und verständlich beantwortet. Neben der Vermittlung von reinen Fakten fördert das Buch auch die reflexive Auseinandersetzung mit komplexen Themen wie beispielsweise:Verso... und weitere beeinträchtigende SymptomeSterbephasen und TrauerbegleitungPsyc... soziale, spirituelle, ethische und rechtliche AspekteKommunikation... Teamarbeit und SelbstreflexionNeu in der zweiten Auflage:Umgang mit SuizidwunschFreiwill... Verzicht auf Essen und Trinken (FVET)Palliativverso... bei onkologischen und hämatologischen ErkrankungenNotfallm... AspekteLGBTQ+-spezif... Fragestellungen

  • Crash Course Public Health, Epidemiology and Sociology

    For Finals and Medical Exams
    • 1st Edition
    • Jack Haywood + 2 more
    • Ellie Hothersall + 1 more
    • English
    Crash Course – your effective every-day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have the essential information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success.A winning formula now for over 25 years, having sold over 1 million copies and translated in over 8 languages, each series volume has been fine-tuned and fully updated to make your life easier. Especially written by senior students or junior doctors/residents – those who understand what is essential for exam success – with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert Faculty Advisers, the result is books that exactly meet your needs and you know you can trust.Each chapter guides you succinctly through the full range of curriculum topics in the core syllabus, integrating clinical considerations with the relevant basic science and avoiding unnecessary or confusing detail. Text boxes help you get to the hints, tips and key points you need fast! A fully revised self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats is included to check your understanding and aid exam preparation. The accompanying enhanced, downloadable eBook completes this invaluable learning package.Series volumes have been honed to meet the requirements of today’s medical students, although the range of other health students and professionals who need rapid access to the essentials of public health, epidemiology and sociology will also love the unique approach of Crash Course. Whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for a distinction Crash Course is for you!This concise volume offers comprehensive coverage of statistics, public health principles, and the sociological foundations of medicine. Aligned with core medical school curricula, it provides essential knowledge on population health, research methods, and social determinants of health. This resource is invaluable for medical students, offering a solid foundation in these critical areas for their academic and future clinical practice.

  • Evidence-Based Medicine

    • 6th Edition
    • Sharon E. Straus + 4 more
    • English
    A unique and valuable resource for busy clinicians at any stage of their career, Evidence-Based Medicine: How to Practice and Teach EBM, 6th Edition, is ideal for those who want to learn how to effectively practice and teach evidence-based medicine (EBM). This classic introduction to EBM has been thoroughly updated from cover to cover, while retaining its short, practical format that emphasizes the direct clinical application of EBM and provides the tactics to practice and teach EBM in real time and in various settings. Written by internationally renowned practising clinicians, methodologists, and teachers, this bestselling text offers easy-to-read, accessible coverage of all the basics of EBM for time-constrained undergraduate and postgraduate medical learners, instructors, and practitioners in all clinical areas of health care.