Books in Medicine

The Medicine portfolio strives to advance medicine by delivering superior evidence-based education, reference information and decision support tools to clinicians, trainees, and students. Specialties covered include Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Radiology & Imaging, Pathology, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Infectious Disease, Allergy & Immunology, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Hematology & Oncology, Plastic Surgery, and many more. The Medicine portfolio includes world-renowned titles such as Gray's Anatomy and Netter Atlas of Human Anatomy, Braunwald's Heart Disease, Goldman-Cecil Medicine, Osborn's Brain, Dermatology (Bolognia), Diagnostic Ultrasound (Rumack), The Harriet Lane Handbook, Fanaroff and Martin's Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Ferri's Clinical Advisor, Conn's Current Therapy, and more.

Books Journals

Ecocardiografía fácil

4th Edition
May 15, 2025
Sam Kaddoura
Spanish

Esta guía sencilla y muy accesible será de gran utilidad para todos aquellos que solicitan o realizan ecocardiogramas. Escrita por el cardiólogo Sam Kaddoura, Ecocardiografía fácil proporciona una introducción completa para utilizar la ecocardiografía con eficacia. Abarca los principios básicos de las técnicas utilizadas, las enfermedades y los tratamientos del corazón y de la aorta, y aporta consejos prácticos, como el modo de realizar e informar un ecocardiograma. Este elogiado libro, que ha sido totalmente actualizado en su cuarta edición, es una excelente herramienta de repaso para los profesionales con experiencia en ecocardiografía, pero también para médicos en formación y estudiantes de Medicina, cirujanos, médicos generales, fisiólogos, técnicos sanitarios, personal de enfermería y paramédicos.

Urgencias en oftalmología

5th Edition
May 15, 2025
Eric Tuil + 3 more
Spanish

Completamente actualizada, la 5.ª edición de Urgencias en oftalmología incorpora los últimos avances en farmacología oftálmica, especialmente en lo referente a los colirios, y amplía los enfoques diagnósticos y terapéuticos. Se hace hincapié en el razonamiento clínico, la toma de decisiones y los pasos a seguir gracias a algoritmos de consulta fácil y rápida. A lo largo de sucesivas ediciones, este manual se ha convertido en la herramienta esencial para ayudar tanto a los principiantes como a los profesionales experimentados en el manejo de las urgencias oftalmológicas.

Updates on Covid-19, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America

1st Edition
Volume 39-2
May 14, 2025
Rajesh T. Gandhi + 1 more
English

In this issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Rajesh T. Gandhi and Michael R. Jordan bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Updates on COVID-19. Top experts provide updates on recent advances in diagnosis, treatment, viral protection, and vaccinations, offering infectious disease physicians state-of-the-art clinical and scientific information. With research ongoing and many unanswered questions, this content is key to help stay abreast of current research and clinical information on COVID-19.

Diagnostic Imaging: Spine

5th Edition
May 13, 2025
Jeffrey S. Ross + 1 more
English

Covering the entire spectrum of this fast-changing field, Diagnostic Imaging: Spine, fifth edition, is an invaluable resource for general radiologists, neuroradiologists, and trainees―anyone who requires an easily accessible, highly visual reference on today’s spinal imaging. Drs. Jeffrey Ross, Kevin Moore, and their team of highly regarded experts provide updated information on disease identification and imaging techniques to help you make informed decisions at the point of care. The text is image-rich, with succinct bullets that quickly convey details, and includes the latest literature references, making it a useful learning tool as well as a handy reference for daily practice.

Praxishandbuch Ernährung in der Palliativmedizin (inkl. Online-Material)

1st Edition
May 13, 2025
Maria Bullermann-Benend + 4 more
German

Essen und Trinken als elementare Bestandteile der Lebensqualität erlebbar zu machen, ist speziell im palliativen Kontext wie im Hospiz-Umfeld ein wichtiger Therapie-Baustein.Er... beraten und begleiten ihre Patientinnen und Patienten von der Diagnose einer lebensbegrenzenden Erkrankung bis zu deren Lebensende.Dieses Buch und die zum Download verfügbaren Materialien unterstützen:Ernähru... Mediziner und Pflegekräfte, ernährungsabhängige Symptome zu erkennen und zielgerichtet zu behandeln,Patientinn... und Patienten und deren Zugehörige ihren Essalltag selbstbestimmt und genussvoll zu gestalten, mit alltagsnahen Empfehlungen.Ob in der Palliativmedizin, Ernährungswissenscha... oder Palliative Care – hier finden alle im multidisziplinären Team praxisnahe Informationen, um die ihnen anvertrauten Palliativpatientinne... und Palliativpatienten bestmöglich zu versorgen und deren Ernährung an die individuellen Bedürfnisse anzupassen.

Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 3rd Edition

3rd Edition
May 12, 2025
Suresh Chand
English

This edition is a set of two books—Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology and Practical Workbook of Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology. The book Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology includes all essential conceptual topics needed for MBBS students as well as the students of other relevant subjects. It has been written in a simple “must know” type of format and easily understandable language. Questions & answers are included in each chapter that will help students for their exam. The concepts are supported with numerous diagrams, flowcharts and tables for better understanding and quick recall. Competencies in the book are updated as per the curriculum changes of 2024.

Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America

1st Edition
Volume 72-3
May 8, 2025
Allison M. Jackson
English

In this issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. Allison M. Jackson brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment. The impact of child abuse can be mitigated through trauma-informed approaches to recognition and response, and can also be prevented. In this issue, top experts help readers increase their knowledge and understanding of various forms of child abuse and neglect and how to support patients and families who have experienced these forms of childhood trauma.

Updates in Family Planning, An Issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America

1st Edition
Volume 52-2
May 7, 2025
Rachel Flink-Bochacki + 1 more
English

In this issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Rachel Flink-Bochacki and Lauren Thaxton bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Updates in Family Planning. Top experts review best practices for common clinical issues in family planning, including abortion, contraception, early pregnancy care, and access to reproductive healthcare. Each article presents the latest evidence as well as implementation strategies, so that clinicians will be able to leverage knowledge to advocate for quality care within their practices.

Guide de soins palliatifs

1st Edition
May 6, 2025
Laurent Taillade
French

Les soins palliatifs représentent une approche soignante interdisciplinaire qui vise à améliorer la qualité de vie des personnes atteintes d’une maladie potentiellement mortelle. Leur objectif est le soulagement des symptômes, de la souffrance psychique, sociale, spirituelle, ainsi que l’accompagnement des proches. Quelle que soit la spécialité ou le lieu d’exercice des soignants, l’identification la plus précoce possible des patients pouvant en bénéficier est essentielle. La pratique des soins palliatifs requiert un travail en interdisciplinarité et l’acquisition de compétences cliniques et médicales spécifiques. Ce guide, à travers la rédaction de 45 fiches synthétiques complétées par des références bibliographiques, aborde les principes fondamentaux des soins palliatifs, la prise en charge des symptômes et des situations pathologiques, ainsi que les différentes pratiques de soins.Cet ouvrage a pour vocation la diffusion de la culture palliative et s’adresse à tous ceux qui souhaitent enrichir leurs connaissances dans ce domaine : professionnels de santé à domicile ou en institution, étudiants en médecine et paramédicaux, bénévoles d’accompagnement…Lau... Taillade a été praticien hospitalier en oncologie à l’hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière et est médecin en unité de soins palliatifs à la Maison médicale Jeanne Garnier à Paris. Responsable de l’enseignement au sein de l’établissement, il est membre du conseil scientifique et du groupe « recommandations et référentiels » de la Société française d’accompagnement et de soins palliatifs.

Update on Immune Deficiencies, An Issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America

1st Edition
Volume 45-2
May 5, 2025
Jessica Galant-Swafford + 1 more
English

In this issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics, guest editors Drs. Cullen M. Dutmer and Jessica Galant-Swafford bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Immune Deficiency. This issue is designed to enhance readers’ understanding of molecular diagnostic approaches for inborn errors of immunity and build a framework for interrogating gene sequencing results; help clinicians recognize the prevalence and importance of non-infectious complications of inborn errors of immunity, consider therapeutic interventions that are tailored to the molecular diagnosis, and learn to identify approaches to hasten time to diagnosis of inborn errors of immunity; and review the role of immunoglobulin therapy in managing disease and revisit how vaccinations can aid in probing humoral immunity integrity.

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