Books in Internal medicine

Lung Function Tests Made Easy

1st Edition
October 8, 2012
Robert J. Shiner + 1 more
English

Lung function testing has evolved over the years from a tool purely used for research and is now a commonly utilised form of clinical investigation. This new book is clear, concise and easy to read, providing both the essential scientific information as well as focusing on the practical aspects of lung function testing. The book is designed so that different chapters can be read as stand-alone sections, but cross-referencing to the other chapters completes the picture for the interested reader.

Heart Failure, An Issue of Medical Clinics

1st Edition
Volume 96-5
September 18, 2012
Prakash C. Deedwania
English

This important issue of Medical Clinics provides essential updates in heart failure. The following topics are covered: epidemiology, pathophysiology, and general approach for heart failure; symptoms, signs, diagnostic studies, and prognostic significance of systolic versus diastolic heart failure; the appropriate use of biomarkers; oral versus intravenous diuretic therapy; guideline-based therapy including RAAS blockade, beta-blockade, and aldosterone antagonist, appropriate use of AICD and biventricular pacing; role of ventricular assist device; pathophysiological consideration and management approaches in acute decompensated heart failure; pathophysiology and current approaches to cardiorenal syndrome; heart failure with other comorbidities including diabetes, obesity, anemia, and cancer; heart failure and atrial fibrillation; and the role of disease management strategies in heart failure.

BASICS Klinische Chemie

3rd Edition
September 12, 2012
Nicolas Graf
German

Kurzbeschreibung "BASICS Klinische Chemie" bringt den perfekten Überblick über die gesamte Bandbreite des Fachgebietes: - optimales Lernen in kleinen Häppchen durch thematische Doppelseiten - übersichtliche Darstellung mit vielen Bildern für ein noch besseres Verstehen - Von erfahrenen Ärzten für Studenten geschrieben Langbeschreibung BASICS Klinische Chemie liefert einen Überblick über die gesamte klinische Chemie: Von den biochemischen, physiologischen und analytischen Grundlagen bis zu den häufigsten klinischen Tests bekommt der Student einen umfassenden Einblick in das Fachgebiet. Ergänzt wird dieses theoretische Fundament durch Fallbeispiele, in denen häufige Krankheitsbilder behandelt werden. BASICS Klinische Chemie ist das perfekte Buch, um sich in ein Thema einzuarbeiten und einen Eindruck von dessen gesamter Bandbreite zu gewinnen. Jedes Thema wird in kleinen Häppchen auf je einer Doppelseite in Farbe dargestellt. Damit ist "BASICS Klinische Chemie" einfach und leicht zu lesen - selbst komplexe Inhalte und Zusammenhänge der Klinischen Chemie werden dadurch einfach vermittelt. Und die vielen Bilder helfen dabei, das Thema noch besser zu verstehen. Das Beste: Geschrieben von erfahrenen Ärzten, die wissen, wie man Klinische Chemie vermittelt, ohne zu sehr ins Detail zu gehen. Ausführliche klinische Fallbeispiele runden das Werk ab. Ideal zum Einarbeiten ins Thema!

Asthma, An Issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine

1st Edition
Volume 33-3
September 6, 2012
Pascal Chanez
English

This issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine, Guest Edited by Pascal Chanez MD PhD, will focus on Asthma, with article topics including: Compliance ; Epidemics in asthma ; Genotypes of asthma ; diagnose and phenotype asthma ; Unbiased biomarkers in asthma ; Asthma as a chronic infectious disease ; Childhood Asthma Management ; Occupational Asthma ; Corticosteroid Treatments ; Airway Smooth Muscle ; Resolution of Inflammation ; and Immunological Therapeutic Interventions in Asthma.

Volume 1, Issue 3, an issue of Hospital Medicine Clinics - E-Book

1st Edition
Volume 1-3
July 28, 2012
Jeffrey L. Greenwald + 1 more
English

This new online Clinics series, Hospital Medicine Clinics, provides evidence-based answers to clinical questions the practicing hospitalist faces daily. This third issue in our growing online database covers essential updates in the following topics: B-type natriuretic peptide; procalcitonin; erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein; urine lytes; rational testing in patients with gastrointestinal bleeding; antinuclear antibody testing; serum protein electrophoresis, urine protein electrophoresis, and immunoelectrophoresi... patient-controlled analgesia; total parenteral nutrition and peripheral parenteral nutrition; and rational lab testing.

COPD, An Issue of Medical Clinics

1st Edition
Volume 96-4
July 18, 2012
Stephen I. Rennard + 1 more
English

This issue of Medical Clinics of North America provides the latest essential updates on COPD. The following topics are covered: pathobiological mechanisms; genes and the disease (alpha-l-antitrypsin... the environment, phenotype, and comorbidity; the role and potential of imaging; pulmonary function and its importance; exercise in testing and therapy; patients’ perception and quality of life; exacerbations, causes, prevention, and treatment; an integrated approach to the medical treatment; meducal pneumoplasty, surgical resection, or lung transplant; and smoking cessation and environmental hygiene.

Medicine: A Competency-Based Companion

1st Edition
May 29, 2012
Jessica Israel + 1 more
English

Complete, yet concise, Medicine: A Competency-Based Companion provides the core information you need to think like an experienced clinician during your medical rotation. This handy, pocket-sized medical reference book hones in on the must-know differential diagnoses of the common medical presentations and guides you through the most up-to-date and effective approaches to treatment, equipping you to excel.

Volume 1, Issue 2, an issue of Hospital Medicine Clinics - E-Book

1st Edition
Volume 1-2
April 28, 2012
David B. Feinbloom + 1 more
English

This new online Clinics series, Hospital Medicine Clinics, provides evidence-based answers to clinical questions the practicing hospitalist faces daily. This second issue in our growing online database covers essential updates in the management of class III and IV heart failure; pulmonary hypertension; diabetic foot infections; hyponatremia; acute pancreatitis; management of acute stroke; prevention of deep vein thrombosis; electroconvulsive therapy; advance directives; and legal pitfalls for the hospitalist.

Brochert's Crush Step 2

4th Edition
February 1, 2012
Theodore X. O'Connell + 1 more
English

Crush Step 2: The Ultimate USMLE Step 2 Review—the name and reputation speak for themselves! Drs. Theodore X. O’Connell and Mayur Movalia bring a fresh perspective to this trusted classic that offers you the most high-yield coverage of all of the specialty and subspecialty knowledge tested on the most recent administrations of the USMLE Step 2 exam. A well-written, easily accessible approach, with plenty of helpful lists and tables, makes studying stress-free. You'll also find numerous tips, insights, and guidance on maximizing your score and on getting the most benefit from computer-based simulations. If you know all of the concepts in this book, you should do much better than pass USMLE Step 2: You should CRUSH STEP 2!

Brochert's Crush Step 2

4th Edition
February 1, 2012
Theodore X. O'Connell + 1 more
English

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Books in Internal medicine

Lung Function Tests Made Easy

Heart Failure, An Issue of Medical Clinics

BASICS Klinische Chemie

Asthma, An Issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine

Volume 1, Issue 3, an issue of Hospital Medicine Clinics - E-Book

COPD, An Issue of Medical Clinics

Medicine: A Competency-Based Companion

Volume 1, Issue 2, an issue of Hospital Medicine Clinics - E-Book

Brochert's Crush Step 2

Brochert's Crush Step 2