- Essentials of Clinical Examination (2021; 9th Edition)Show details
Revised edition of widely acclaimed medical training resource features extensive and invaluable additions
Performing clinical examinations is an important skill developed throughout medical training and vocational experience. For nearly a quarter century, this learner-friendly handbook has filled a gap in the literature by providing an affordable and portable resource on clinical examination best practices. Essentials of Clinical Examination, 9th Edition reflects contributions from 119 medical students, 44 residents, 16 artists, 6 layout editors, and 38 esteemed faculty members at the University of Toronto. Supported by Toronto Medical Student Publications, each chapter has been thoroughly reviewed by expert residents and faculty members in their respective specialties to ensure the highest caliber content.
Created by health learners for health learners, this highly accessible, evidence-informed reference is indispensable for clinical rotations and OSCE preparation. All 24 chapters underwent extensive revisions to reflect the most pertinent, up-to-date information. Section one provides overviews of major anatomy and body systems, while section two is organized by subspecialty. Each of the subspecialty chapters is consistently formatted with detailed and clear explanations covering clinical history, common presentations, differential diagnoses with distinguishing clinical features, and physical examination maneuvers.
Key Highlights:
The addition of new summary tables, detailed diagrams, and improved graphics enhance understanding and retention of knowledge
New social, pediatric, and geriatric awareness pearls help learners better contextualize concepts through a culturally and socially sensitive lens
Integrated clinical questions at the end of each chapter enable readers to consolidate knowledge and apply it to real-life situations encountered during rotationsThe latest edition of this long heralded guide is must-have reading for residents, clerks, and medical students to inform and practice core clinical examination skills that are essential to effective patient management.
- Chinese Nutrition Therapy: Dietetics in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) (2021; 3rd Edition)Show details
For millennia, the Chinese have taught that a balanced and nutritious diet is an integral part of maintaining good health while healing a wide range of disorders. Here, in a new and third edition of the acclaimed Chinese Nutrition Therapy, the author further demystifies Chinese dietetics, one of the pillars of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Joerg Kastner's introduction to the principles of TCM and the "energetics" of foods emphasizes a holistic approach throughout, providing readers with tools for integrating the principles of Chinese dietetics into their daily lives. Included are a comprehensive classification of more than 300 readily available foods such as vegetables, grains, herbs and spices, fruits, meat and poultry, seafoods, dairy products, oils and fats, and nuts and seeds. Many clinical examples and treatment suggestions artfully combine Western medical conditions with Chinese diagnostic and therapeutic techniques.
The explanation of causes of diseases, the different symptoms, and lists of recommended foods and foods to avoid are supplemented by advice on appropriate acupuncture treatments.
The third edition has been expanded with chapters covering allergies, food sensitivities, dietary support in oncologic cases, fasting, "superfoods," and smoothies. Where appropriate, bridges have been constructed between the paradigms of TCM and those of contemporary scientific medicine. The section "Food Classification" has been developed further to include more detail and many more foods.
Highlights:
Descriptions of Chinese dietetics in practice and discussions of dietary factors, such as seasonal adaptations and differing requirements for children and seniors
Practical tips on how to adapt Chinese Nutrition Therapy to Western products and cooking methods
Clinical examples covering the major organ systems
A handy "A to Z" list of common foods and their healing characteristicsUser-friendly Chinese Nutrition Therapy is an essential reference for students and practitioners of TCM, likewise to be valued by nutritionists, dieticians, physicians, and anyone interested in living a long and healthy life.
- Palpation Techniques: Surface Anatomy for Physical Therapists (2021; 3rd Edition)Show details
This completely updated third edition of the award-winning Palpation Techniques is a beautifully illustrated guide with clear step-by-step descriptions that teach readers how to identify and distinguish between a multitude of underlying body structures, based mainly on palpation alone. A unique graphic technique using detailed drawings of muscles, bones, and tendons directly on the skin, which come alive in almost 900 full-color photographs along with complementary color illustrations, provides a solid understanding of the functional significance of each anatomic region. The previous edition introduced palpation techniques for the shoulder and included new photos and illustrations for the hand, hip, and foot. This third edition is upgraded with a chapter on the abdominal area and additional subchapters on further starting positions and palpation techniques of the shoulder, elbow, and hip/groin. Many new illustrations accompany these new sections.
Readers will learn how to use::
Palpation during physical examination to localize painful, injured structures (provocative palpation)
Joints as critical landmarks in carrying out tests and guiding manual therapy techniques
Palpation of peripheral nerves to localize and assess sources of dysfunction and pain
Deep soft-tissue palpation to relieve musculoskeletal painThis outstanding book will enable physical therapy and osteopathy practitioners and students to refine their knowledge of practical anatomy further and thus optimize patient care.
- Thieme Review for the USMLE®: A WIN for Step 2 and 3 CK (2021; 1st Edition)Show details
A one-stop board prep for acing the USMLE® Step 2 and Step 3 CK exams
Thieme Review for the USMLE®: A WIN for Step 2 and 3 CK by Manoj Gurung and Yayra Musabek fills a void in available board prep materials, offering the perfect one stop reader-friendly resource for acing these exams – truly All What Is Needed (A WIN). Allopathic and osteopathic medical students preparing for the USMLE® Step 2 and 3 CK or COMLEX-USA Level 2-CE and Level 3 will benefit from this must-have study guide.
Key Features:
Multiple clinical case scenarios and practice questions enable students to test themselves and actively engage in the study process
"Next Step in Management" and "Next Step in Diagnosis" – flow charts that specifically cater to the multiple-choice question format and the thought process required for the exams
Many never-before-seen diagrams, illustrations and algorithms simplify challenging information
Hundreds of tables and charts compare similar diseases
Approximately 600 memory retrieval structures (MRS), an invaluable tool for memorizing complex materialThis book will benefit readers throughout their entire medical careers, from residency through clinical practice.
- Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, and Genetics: An Integrated Textbook (2021; 1st Edition)Show details
Integrates biochemical, molecular, and cellular health and disease processes into one essential text!
Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, and Genetics: An Integrated Textbook by Zeynep Gromley and Adam Gromley is the first to cover molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry (metabolism), and genetics in one comprehensive yet concise resource. Throughout the book, these topics are linked to other basic medical sciences, such as pharmacology, physiology, pathology, immunology, microbiology, and histology, for a truly integrated approach.
Key Highlights:
Easy-to-read text enhances understanding of underlying molecular mechanisms of disease
Nearly 1000 illustrations and tables help reinforce chapter learning objectives
Textboxes throughout make connections with other preclinical disciplines
End of unit higher order clinical vignette questions with succinct explanations help integrate basic science topics with clinical medicineThis textbook provides a robust review for medical students preparing for courses as well as exams. Dental, pharmacy, physician's assistant, nursing, and graduate students in pre-professional/bridge programs will also find this a beneficial learning tool.
- Medical Biochemistry: An Essential Textbook (2021; 2nd Edition)Show details
The perfect biochemistry study tool for the classroom and examinations!
Medical Biochemistry: An Essential Textbook, Second Edition by Sankhavaram Pāṇini covers the clinically relevant biochemistry facts and concepts necessary for success in the classroom and on board examinations. This clear and concise new edition includes an expanded number of clinical questions, revised tables, diagrams, images focused on high-yield information, and an updated design.
Key Highlights:
350 full-color illustrations of biochemical pathways highlight associated disorders and drug targets
The succinct, bullet-point format focuses on must master information
Approximately 400 color-coded boxes connect biochemical concepts with basic science and clinical conditions
About 365 board-style self-testing questions with answers and explanations are ideal for exam practiceThis is an invaluable resource for biochemistry courses and will greatly benefit medical students seeking a robust board prep for the USMLE® Step I or COMLEX Level I exams.
- Orthodontic Aligner Treatment: A Review of Materials, Clinical Management, and Evidence (2020; 1st Edition)Show details
For almost 20 years, clear aligners have seen growing popularity in addressing patients’ demands for orthodontic treatment that is also discreet and esthetically inconspicuous. Especially for the adult patient, these almost invisible systems are in considerable demand.
Supported by solid clinical evidence, this new work introduces and discusses all the presently available thermoplastically formed products that apply a predetermined strain to the teeth and jaw, with the goal of correcting malpositioned teeth, while also being esthetically acceptable for the patient.
Key Features:
More than a dozen contributions by top international experts
Includes the most recent guidelines on clinical management with aligners
Scientific approach presents evidence from material properties research, forces generated with aligners, and treatment outcome assessments
Valuable information on changes in oral microbiota, potential side effects, biocompatibility, and moreOrthodontic Aligner Treatment will be welcomed by all orthodontic specialists, as well as graduate students, researchers, and clinical faculty in the field.
- Pharmacology: An Essential Textbook (2020; 2nd Edition)Show details
The perfect pharmacology study tool for the classroom and examinations!
Pharmacology: An Essential Textbook, Second Edition by Mark Simmons covers pharmacology facts and concepts necessary for success in the classroom and on board examinations. The clear and concise text presents important, clinically relevant pharmacology knowledge and concepts students must master. The updated edition includes the addition of new drugs, a chapter on water and fatsoluble vitamins, a greater number of clinical questions, and a fresh design.
Key Features:
Hundreds of full-color illustrations, beautiful infographics, and summary tables provide visual depictions of important concepts
The succinct, bullet-point format focuses on must-master information
Flow charts used to delineate drug effects make complex interactions between different cells and organs easier to comprehend
Sidebars build on and integrate learning across the basic sciences and apply it to the clinical setting
Nearly 200 board-style and factual self-testing questions with explanatory answers are ideal for exam practice
An additional 200 questions and answers are available online at MedOne via the scratch-off code in the bookThis is an invaluable resource for medical and nursing school pharmacology courses, pharmacy school students, other health professionals studying pharmacology, and advanced undergraduate courses in pharmacology or pharmaceutical sciences.
This book provides robust test prep for the USMLE® Step 1, COMLEX Level 1, NAPLEX, NCLEX and other licensing exams.
- Guide to Periodontal Treatment Solutions for General Dentistry (2020; 1st Edition)Show details
A unique how-to guide for dental trainees on the practical application of periodontal treatment
Guide to Periodontal Treatment Solutions for General Dentistry by Tobias Boehm and Sam Chui is a concise textbook on periodontics geared towards dental students, residents, and early-career general dentists. Each chapter includes cases and evidence-based practice exercises that illustrate key concepts and enable application of these concepts through independent study or non-lecture based teaching methods. The book is arranged in a logical sequence mirroring the manner in which patients present with periodontal disease, from the initial exam to state-of-the-art treatments.
The opening chapters cover gingivitis and disease basics, data collection, epidemiology, classification systems, and diagnosis. Subsequent chapters encompass a wide array of nonsurgical and surgical approaches for treating issues such as gum pockets, furcation, gingival recession, mucogingival defects, and tooth mobility, as well as when to refer patients. The latest methods for controlling gingival inflammation are discussed, including scaling and root planing, systemic and local antimicrobial therapy, antiseptics, lasers, and photodynamic therapy.
Key Features:
Case studies, review questions and explanations, coupled with diagrams and illustrations, enhance understanding and knowledge retention
Nine chapters feature key points of periodontal treatment, with detailed step-by-step instructions on how to approach clinical problems
Prognostic tools and risk assessments for predicting tooth longevity with discussion of various tooth replacement optionsThis is an essential resource that guides dental students, residents and early career stage dentists through the fundamental aspects of periodontal treatment. The book also provides an excellent classroom tool for dental school instructors.
- Thieme Review for the USMLE® Step 2: CS for IMGs (2020; 1st Edition)Show details
CS for IMGs is a comprehensive resource designed to help IMGs pass the Step 2 CS exam on the first attempt
Thieme Review for the USMLE® Step 2: CS for IMGs includes all the components that International Medical Graduates (IMGs) need to pass the USMLE® Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) exam. Created by international CS exam prep instructor and physician Mohamed Elawdy and expert American pronunciation trainer Dara Oken, this groundbreaking resource reflects their combined expertise in preparing IMGs for the CS exam. As such, it's the only resource needed for USMLE® CS prep!
Key Features:
The first all-in-one CS review book
Addresses all three exam components: ICE, CIS, and SEP
ICE section provides systematic organization and consistency in its coverage of Medical History Taking, Physical Examination, and Patient Note
SEP section includes word-level concepts (syllables and stress), sound-level concepts (consonants and vowels), and grammar conceptsPractice-intensive tools
Role-plays and model videos with standardized patients (SPs)
SEP pronunciation and grammar explanations, exercises, and videos
Flowcharts, checklists, and self-assessments
Easy to replicate approach to target differential diagnosisThe text and the accompanying audio and videos provide unparalleled study prep tailored to the CS that will lead to a higher score on this vital exam.
- Applied Oral Physiology: The Integration of Sciences in Clinical Dentistry (2020; 1st Edition)Show details
Unique textbook presents and integrates dental sciences essential for the practice of dentistry
Applied Oral Physiology: The Integration of Sciences in Clinical Dentistry by prosthodontist, biologist, and educator Robin Wilding integrates basic science topics traditionally taught separately, enabling readers to understand the interconnected relationship between the scientific and clinical aspects of dentistry. On the broadest level, this well-researched, readable, and easy-to-study book brings together related elements of anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and biochemistry. Integration of these areas helps students comprehend the different elements of dental science, thereby improving their ability to understand and treat patient problems. For example, understanding how saliva influences oral health is vital information every dentist needs to know.
Key Features:
An introduction to the structure and related function of teeth and oral soft tissues
The relationship between oral ecology and biofilms, dental caries, nutrition, and mucosal immunity
Discussion of clinical and neurogenic pain in context with functions including taste, reflexes, mastication, swallowing, and speech
A balanced presentation of TMJ dynamics including the role that physical and psychosocial factors play in dysfunction
Content considered to be non-essential is presented in appendices at the end of the book, placing the focus on need-to-know informationTopics such as the oral cavity environment, cellular interactions, the extracellular matrix, and bone physiology are covered in one highly relevant resource for clinical dental practice, making this the quintessential text for undergraduate dentistry students.
- Histology: An Essential Textbook (2020; 1st Edition)Show details
Learn to identify histological structures and their correlated functions!
Histology: An Essential Textbook is a concise, multimedia study guide for medical students who need to learn the functions and related correlations of cells, tissues, and organs of the human body. Professor D.J. Lowrie, Jr. has written a unique and practical medical histology resource based on self-directed modules originally created to replace live histology laboratory sessions. This resource will help medical students learn how to identify histological structures on slide preparations and electron micrographs. Short videos by the author, who demonstrates structures via digitized histology slides, provide additional guidance.
Shorter, targeted concepts and brief explanations accompanied by numerous illustrations, self-assessment quizzes, and videos demonstrating key features of histological structures set this resource apart from existing, text-dense books.
Key Features
Approximately 600 images, consisting primarily of electron and light micrographs, aid in identification of histological structures and long-term retention
Correlation of histological structure with other basic science disciplines, such as gross anatomy, embryology, and pathology allows students to integrate material effectively
About 350 online multiple choice questions and answers mirror exam topics students frequently encounter in curriculum and the USMLE®
Nearly 375 videos provide a personal tutor that teaches students histological structures, while providing tips for proper identificationThis is a must-have self-study guide for medical students, as well as a stellar teaching tool for instructors.
- Learning Microbiology and Infectious Diseases: Clinical Case Prep for the USMLE® (2020; 1st Edition)Show details
High-yield microbiology cases help students apply knowledge and prepare for board exams
Learning Microbiology and Infectious Diseases: Clinical Case Prep for the USMLE® by Tracey A. H. Taylor, Dwayne Baxa, and Matthew Sims presents diverse cases that encourage problem-based learning, which is key to building diagnostic skills. Each case portrays a real-life scenario, promoting a bridge from foundational knowledge to its application. A series of USMLE-style questions with thorough explanations provide an understanding of microbiology and infectious diseases, an ability to differentiate between infections and viruses, and identify bacteria, fungi, and parasites. Questions cover causative agents, disease transmission, mechanism of pathogenesis action, and pharmacotherapy.
Key Features
50 case studies with images mirror situations seen in everyday practice
An intermingling of bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology cases, and organ systems reflect real-world patient scenarios and encourage critical thinking
Comprehensive cases encompass symptoms and duration, medical and family history, physical exam and lab findings, differential diagnosis, and treatment and preventionThis essential, highly practical resource will help medical students build problem-solving skills, assess microbiology and infectious disease knowledge, and fully prepare for the boards.
- Case Guides to Complete and Partial Denture Prosthodontics (2019; 1st Edition)Show details
Case-based dentistry resource details the art of crafting basic to complex dental prosthodontics
Case Guides to Complete and Partial Denture Prosthodontics by prosthodontist and educator Robin Wilding is designed to take dental students on a progressive journey through a sequence of case guides that are based on actual patient scenarios. This comprehensive resource presents clinical challenges in stepwise increments, starting with a one-tooth partial denture and concluding with an implant-supported mandibular overdentures. By mastering less complicated prosthetics first, students are able to gain the necessary skills and confidence to manage more advanced cases.
Key Highlights
Eleven clinical scenarios reflect those a student or general dentist will likely encounter in daily practice
Basic science content offered in separate appendices provides relevant scientific background for each case, while keeping the focus on clinical skills
Highly-rated appendices cover practice management topics, including patient FAQs
Videos provide step-by-step guidance on performing specific procedures, from duplicating and placing a denture to solving the problems of an unstable mandibular complete dentureThis guide is an essential learning resource for dental students and an excellent teaching tool for dental school instructors.
- Neurological Diseases: Implications in Medical and Dental Practices (2019; 1st Edition)Show details
Unique guide to coordinated and optimized treatment of common neurological diseases
Neurological and neurodegenerative diseases have a significant impact on a patient's functionality, independence, and overall quality of life. Multidisciplinary clinical care, coordination, and treatment modifications are key to increasing survival rates and enhancing the well-being of these patients. Neurological Diseases: Implications in Medical and Dental Practices by Armin Ariana provides essential details on managing the neurological diseases commonly seen by general healthcare and dental practitioners and the importance of collaborative treatment.
The text starts with an introduction to neurological diseases followed by eight disease specific chapters: Parkinson Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Alzheimer Disease, Stroke, Epilepsy and Other Seizure Disorders, Myasthenia Gravis, and Facial Paralysis. Every chapter starts with an introduction and background, then succinct sections covering epidemiology, etiology and pathogenesis, potential genetic factors, clinical symptoms, diagnosis, and current treatment/management approaches.
Key Highlights
The integral role of medical history, physical examination, and clinical and paraclinical testing in optimizing medical management and treatment
How disease-specific oral medications impact patients in dental care settings, prior to and during treatment
Why multidisciplinary healthcare coordination between physicians, dentists, and other healthcare providers is vital to improved patient outcomes and quality of lifeThis book is essential reading for medical students during neurology rotation, dental students who need clinical insights on how to treat patients with neurological diseases, and early-career medical and dental practitioners.
- Neuro-Ophthalmology Illustrated (2019; 3rd Edition)Show details
A highly praised, well written, and richly illustrated modern classic in neuro-ophthalmology now in an exciting new edition with video clips!
Neuro-ophthalmology is an "overlap" specialty, encompassing all disorders that affect the parts of the central nervous system related to vision. Neuro-Ophthalmology Illustrated, Third Edition by world-renowned neuro-ophthalmologists and professors Valérie Biousse and Nancy J. Newman expands on the widely acclaimed prior editions, lauded with awards by the Association of American Publishers and the British Medical Association. The updated text reflects diagnostic advances such as optical coherence tomography and features new high-quality images and videos.
The text starts with neuro-ophthalmic and funduscopic examinations, visual fields, commonly used ancillary testing methods, and an overview of visual loss. Subsequent chapters detail a wide array of conditions including retinal vascular diseases, optic neuropathies, disc edema, disorders of higher cortical function, abnormal visual perceptions, diplopia, orbital syndromes, cavernous sinus and orbital vascular disorders, nystagmus/other ocular oscillations, and disorders of the eyelid. Final chapters are dedicated to nonorganic neuro-ophthalmic symptoms and signs, diagnosis of headache and facial pain, neurologic and systemic disorders that commonly have neuro-ophthalmologic manifestations, and an approach to management of the visually impaired patient.
Key Highlights
Concise text coupled with more than 600 high-quality images enhances understanding of complex concepts
Easily accessible within pertinent sections, 69 video clips cover a wide spectrum of topics such as examination techniques, normal eye movements, eye movement disorders, and pupil findings
Clinical pearls, flow charts, boxes, tables, and a highly detailed index at the end of the text improve retention and assimilation of knowledgeThis book is essential reading for students, ophthalmology, neurology, and neurosurgery residents, as well as seasoned clinicians in these specialties. At once authoritative and easy to read, this resource provides readers with all the tools they need to diagnose and manage neuro-ophthalmologic disorders.
- Pocket Atlas of Oral Diseases (2019; 3rd Edition)Show details
The complete pictorial guide to oral diseases, a pocket-sized bestseller now in its third edition
Laskaris' Pocket Atlas of Oral Diseases is a practical interdisciplinary pocket reference for dentists, dermatologists, otolaryngologists, primary care practitioners, and dental and medical students.
This popular book provides comprehensive guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of an exhaustive range of oral diseases. The fully revised and updated third edition includes over 40 new conditions.
Highlights include:
Full coverage of both local and systemic oral diseases
Consistently structured texts describe each condition, covering definition, etiology, clinical features, lab tests, differential diagnosis, and treatment
418 high-resolution color photographs, most are new for this editionThe Pocket Atlas of Oral Diseases is a superb and convenient pocket reference of invaluable practical use to any clinician involved in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the oral cavity.
- Thieme Test Prep for the USMLE®: Clinical Anatomy Q&A (2019; 1st Edition)Show details
Ensure readiness for the USMLE® or any other high-stakes exam covering clinical anatomy!
Thieme Test Prep for the USMLE®: Clinical Anatomy by Mark Hankin, Dennis Morse, Judith Venuti, and Malli Barremkala features over 600 USMLE®-style multiple choice anatomical questions, classified as easy, moderate, and difficult, with detailed explanations. Chapters are organized by organ system and questions are categorized by anatomical region. Questions begin with a clinical vignette and are based on actual case reports, often incorporating patient and diagnostic images.
Key Highlights
Award-winning Thieme anatomical illustrations used extensively in both questions and explanations provide exceptional clarity
In-depth coverage of the lymphatic and endocrine systems
Approximately 25% questions are image-based, mirroring the USMLE® formatThis essential resource will help you assess your knowledge and fully prepare for the USMLE® Step 1 or COMLEX Level 1 exam.
- Clinical Neuroanatomy: A Case-Based Approach (2019; 1st Edition)Show details
Practical, case-based resource helps students integrate content from neuroanatomy and clinical courses
Clinical Neuroanatomy: A Case-Based Approach by Douglas Gould and Gustavo Patino presents nervous system anatomy in a clinically-integrated manner, making it an ideal learning tool for medical students. Forty-seven succinct patient presentations feature a step-by-step walk-through of the lesion localization, correlating neuroanatomy with signs and symptoms. Each consistently organized case also includes the patient complaint, salient medical history, physical exam findings, discussion of symptoms, differential diagnoses, and potential tests.
Key Highlights:
High-yield, patient-focused vignettes challenge students to "find the lesion" and propose differential diagnoses
Images provide an illustrative review of relevant anatomy and impacted pathways
A visually-rich appendix provides a quick anatomical guide to upper and lower motor neuron manifestations, the central nervous system, and lesion locations
Questions at the end of each section help students develop the ability to apply anatomy knowledge to the clinical settingThis is a must-have resource for medical students and clinicians seeking to apply neuroanatomy concepts to the initial patient approach. It is also an invaluable prep tool for the USMLE® or any other high-stakes exam covering neuroanatomy.
- Oral Surgery for Dental Students: A Quick Reference Guide (2019; 1st Edition)Show details
Portable, user-friendly reference covers the most essential oral surgery information!
Oral Surgery for Dental Students: A Quick Reference Guide by nationally recognized oral and maxillofacial surgeons and educators Jeffrey A. Elo and Alan S. Herford focuses on essential oral surgery-related topics and management of patients in general dental practice. Well-rounded perspectives are reflected in contributions from dental students, an oral and maxillofacial surgery resident, an oral and maxillofacial radiologist, an oral and maxillofacial pathologist, and an author/anatomist.
Key Features:
Step-by-step chapters with clinical images and online videos detail instrumentation, posture/ergonomics, and proper techniques of dental extraction
In-depth chapters on radiographic analysis and interpretation, common oral pathologies/lesions, medical emergencies, and co-occurring patient health issues, including protocols and case studies
Sample note writing and new patient scripts provide unique tutorials for dental students, residents, and new dentistsThis quintessential clinical learning tool also provides a quick procedural review prior to treating dental/surgical patients.
- Topical Diagnosis in Neurology: Anatomy, Physiology, Signs, Symptoms (2019; 6th Edition)Show details
The perennial neurology classic, updated and expanded
The sixth edition of Duus' classic Topical Diagnosis in Neurology builds on the clear, integrated presentation of anatomy, function, and disorders of the central nervous system that made it a success for almost over five decades, serving as a quick reference for practitioners and trainees alike. It elucidates the neuroanatomical pathways that lead to specific clinical syndromes, and demonstrates how comprehensive anatomical knowledge combined with a thorough neurological examination can help localize and categorize a lesion and arrive at a differential diagnosis.
The time-tested logical, thematic structure with useful summaries, at the beginning of each chapter, and color-coded section headings enable readers to distinguish neuroanatomical from clinical material at a glance and enable efficient and time saving study.
Features of the sixth edition:
New tables and clinical case examples
Improved descriptions of neuroanatomical/neurophysiological basics in the context of clinical symptoms
Twenty-three new illustrations, to a total of more than 400 illustrations
A wide range of study aids and clinical correlations that support the emphasis on integrative medicine in the current medical school curriculaTopical Diagnosis in Neurology is an ideal reference for neurologists and neuroscientists who correlate neurological diseases with anatomical location to arrive at a diagnosis or understand a clinical syndrome. It is also an essential tool for trainees and advanced students who need a solid grounding in key neurofunctional relationships.
- Manual Trigger Point Therapy: Recognizing, Understanding, and Treating Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction (2019; 1st Edition)Show details
Manual trigger point therapy combines mechanical, reflex, biochemical, energetic, functional, cognitive-emotional, and behaviorally effective phenomena. As such, it influences not only peripheral nociceptive pain, but also intervenes in the body's pain-processing and transmission mechanisms.
Here you will learn: a systematic, manual-therapeutic approach to recognize and deactivate the potential of trigger points to cause pain and dysfunction; how to treat the accompanying fascial disorders; and how to prevent recurrences.
Key Features:
Clinical background of myofascial pain and dysfunction
Muscles, trigger points, and pain patterns at a glance
Neuromuscular entrapments shown in detail
Screening tests und pain guides for all common clinical patterns
Manual treatment of trigger points and fasciaeManual Trigger Point Therapy is your one-stop, comprehensive introduction to this fascinating, proven technique.
- Differential Diagnosis in Neurology and Neurosurgery: A Clinician’s Pocket Guide (2019; 2nd Edition)Show details
Now in a greatly expanded and updated new edition: The essential pocketbook for rapid and correct differentiation and interpretation of signs and symptoms of neurological and neurosurgical diseases and conditions.
Key Features:
Exhaustive range of neurologic and neurosurgical disease and conditions covered
Vital information presented in short texts, high-yield lists, and concise tables, for maximum efficiency in diagnostic work-ups
Clinical and neuroimaging findings, guidelines and classifications, summarized in readily accessible tabular form
Statistic overviews (common vs. rare, etc.) help guide diagnostic thought processes
Special chapters highlight epidemiology, pediatric disorders, neuroradiologyDifferential Diagnosis in Neurology and Neurosurgery is ideal as a quick reference in your daily practice, or as an exam preparation guide. This wealth of easily accessed information makes it invaluable to experienced practitioners (especially ER physicians) and to novices alike.
- Trigger Points and Muscle Chains (2019; 2nd Edition)Show details
Relief for your patients with musculoskeletal pain...
This unique guide takes an in-depth look at trigger point therapy. Divided into two sections – Functional Muscle Chains and Trigger Points and Their Treatment – this book combines detailed theory with tried and practical techniques.
The text covers the basics of functional muscle chains and the origin of myofascial pain arising from the musculoskeletal system, for example, due to poor posture. The reader will learn how various stretching exercises augment the myofascial therapy methods.
Anatomic drawings and liberal use of photographs in this book will help the reader to localize the trigger points and the associated pain areas.
Key Features:
Various models of muscle chains introduced and described
Detailed explanations of trigger points and their treatment
New chapters about posture and influence of gravity, as well 46 new and redrawn illustrations, now totaling approximately 300, included in this new edition
"Ticklish" and erogenous zones mapped out to help prevent unintended side effects of treatmentTrigger Points and Muscle Chains, second edition, is an essential tool for osteopaths, physical therapists, and all practitioners involved in pain therapy.
- Thieme Test Prep for the USMLE®: Medical Microbiology and Immunology Q&A (2019; 1st Edition)Show details
Ensure readiness for the USMLE® or any other high-stakes exam covering microbiology and immunology!
Thieme Test Prep for the USMLE®: Medical Microbiology and Immunology by Melphine Harriott, Michelle Swanson-Mungerson, Samia Ragheb, and Matthew Jackson covers major topics taught in immunology and microbiology courses during the first and second year of medical school. Readers will learn how to recall, analyze, integrate, and apply microbiology and immunology knowledge to solve clinical problems.
Key Highlights:
550 USMLE®-style multiple choice questions classified as easy, moderate, and difficult, including detailed explanations
Microbiology questions organized by organ system that cover major infectious diseases
Immunology questions organized by concept including chapters on inflammation, autoimmune diseases, immunodeficiency disorders, hypersensitivity reactions, and transplant rejection and anti-tumor responsesThis essential resource will help you assess your knowledge and fully prepare for the USMLE® Step 1 or COMLEX Level 1 exam.
- Thieme Test Prep for the USMLE®: Medical Neuroscience Q&A (2018; 1st Edition)Show details
Ensure readiness for the USMLE® or any other high-stakes exam covering neuroscience!
Thieme Test Prep for the USMLE®: Medical Neuroscience by Manas Das and Lee Baugh fills a void in available board prep materials with its focus on neuroscience. Readers will learn to recall, analyze, integrate, and apply biochemical and molecular biological knowledge to solve clinical problems.
Key Highlights:
Approximately 520 USMLE®-style multiple choice questions on neuroscience, classified as easy, moderate, and difficult, with detailed explanations
Questions cover clinical neurology as well as basics of neuroscience such as development, structure, and function
Chapters are organized based on neuroanatomical structure and systems, from the spinal cord to the automatic nervous system
Neuroimaging section and final exam chapter are invaluable tools for students to utilize before the boards
Questions begin with a clinical vignette, and approximately 35% are image-based, mirroring the USMLE® formatThis essential resource will help you assess your knowledge and fully prepare for the USMLE® Step 1 or COMLEX Level 1 exam.
- Thieme Test Prep for the USMLE®: Medical Biochemistry Q&A (2018; 1st Edition)Show details
Ensure readiness for the USMLE® or any other high-stakes exam covering biochemistry!
Thieme Test Prep for the USMLE®: Biochemistry by Joseph D. Fontes and Darla L. McCarthy fills a void in the available board preparatory materials with its focus on biochemistry. Readers will learn to recall, analyze, integrate, and apply biochemical and molecular biological knowledge to solve clinical problems.
Key Highlights:
Over 325 USMLE®-style multiple choice questions on biochemistry, classified as easy, moderate, and difficult, include detailed explanations
Questions begin with a clinical vignette, and approximately 25% are image-based, mirroring the USMLE®-formatThis essential resource will help you assess your knowledge and fully prepare you for the USMLE® Step 1 or COMLEX Level 1 exam.
- Dr. Vodder's Manual Lymph Drainage: A Practical Guide (2018; 2nd Edition)Show details
Fully updated guide to the theory and practice of Dr. Vodder's Manual Lymph Drainage
Written by the world's leading authorities on Dr. Emil Vodder's techniques for manual lymph drainage (MLD), this lavishly illustrated guide provides step-by-step descriptions of how to massage the lymph vessels to stimulate smooth lymphatic flow.
A concise text describing the basic anatomy and physiology of the circulatory and lymphatic systems is supplemented by full-color photographs and revelatory schematic drawings. The authors discuss indications and contraindications for the treatment techniques, based on the various types of swelling caused by lymphedema, as well as the ways in which Dr. Vodder's method affects different regions of the body.
Key Features:
The latest information on complete decongestive therapy (CDT), including coverage of compression therapy, taping, respiratory treatment, and other complementary methods
More than 200 color photographs demonstrate the therapist's application of manual pressure and movement patterns
Each chapter includes numerous practical tips and sufficient space for personal notes
56 review questions enable self-studyDr. Vodder's Manual Lymph Drainage: A Practical Guide is a comprehensive, one-stop reference for students, therapists, and practitioners of lymphology, manual medicine, or physical therapy.
- Neurosurgery Fundamentals (2018; 1st Edition)Show details
The quintessential guide providing a one-stop roadmap to a neurosurgical career!
Neurological surgery is a complex, highly selective specialty. For medical students and residents, navigating a huge array of neurosurgical information can be overwhelming. Neurosurgery Fundamentals by Nitin Agarwal is a portable reference enabling swift assimilation of neurosurgical care essentials. The book starts with a roadmap to a career in neurosurgery. It concludes with Advice from the Masters, featuring invaluable resources and insights from prominent neurosurgeons.
Comprehensive technical overviews are provided on the neurological exam, neuroanatomy, neuroradiology, neurocritical care, traumatic brain and spinal cord injury, degenerative and deformity spine, neurovascular surgery, neurosurgical oncology, pediatric neurosurgery, functional neurosurgery, stereotactic radiosurgery, neurological infectious diseases, and interdisciplinary care. Socioeconomic topics include training, licensure, credentialing, and advocacy.
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Fundamental diseases, tests, and operative approaches are summarized.
Top Hits feature the most salient questions, aiding in retention of knowledge.
High-yield resources are highlighted to augment reader identification.
Neurosurgical Pearls offer advice from the masters relevant to each chapter.
High-quality illustrations, photographs, and radiographs enrich understanding.Aspiring neurosurgical providers will benefit from the easy-to-digest wealth of information in this concise, yet comprehensive guide.
- Anatomy for Dental Medicine in Your Pocket (2018; 1st Edition)Show details
Exquisitely illustrated portable anatomical study tool a must-have for dental students
Anatomy for Dental Medicine in Your Pocket by Eric Baker and Johanna Warshaw is based on Professor Baker's award-winning textbook Anatomy for Dental Medicine and the work of Michael Schuenke, Erik Schulte, and Udo Schumacher. The book is organized into 13 chapters covering the skull, the vertebral column, the brain and spinal cord, the neck, the face, temporal and infratemporal fossae, the oral cavity, the nasal cavity, the pharynx and larynx, the orbit, the ear, lymphatics, and potential spaces and the spread of infection. The format is conducive to helping dental students assimilate complex anatomy and anatomical relationships into practical dentistry.
Key Highlights
More than 150 exceptionally detailed illustrations by Markus Voll and Karl Wesker delineate relevant anatomy
Insightful commentary enables studying, memorizing, and reviewing anatomical concepts important to dentistry
The compact spiral binding protects the cards and is perfect for on-the-go studying and quick reference
Online access to WinkingSkull.com provides labels-on and labels-off review and the ability to administer timed self-testsThis portable companion is ideal for first-year dental students taking gross anatomy courses and an excellent prep guide for the NBDE. Allied health students in dental hygiene, speech pathology, audiology, and ophthalmology will also benefit from consulting this handy reference to learn about structures of the head and neck and their interrelationships.
- Essentials of Clinical Examination Handbook (2018; 8th Edition)Show details
Long heralded as a key guide for medical students, nurses, and allied health professionals, the Essentials of Clinical Examination Handbook, Eighth Edition is a concise yet comprehensive on-the-job reference for history-taking and physical examination, which covers both standard exams and specialty-specific diagnostic approaches. The Handbook has been edited by over 70 students and 60 faculty experts at the University of Toronto. This new edition includes improved evidence-based clinical pearls and succinct summary tables for differential diagnoses and clinical presentations. A companion mobile application has also been developed which features clinical examination checklists that users can use to practice and test themselves on the go. This edition marks its 20th anniversary as a concise, portable, and affordable guide to clinical examination for medical students and allied health professions around the world.
- Thieme Test Prep for the USMLE®: Learning Pharmacology through Clinical Cases (2018; 1st Edition)Show details
Learning Pharmacology through Clinical Cases by Mario Babbini and Sandeep Bansal uniquely integrates the preclinical disciplines, which is crucial for pharmacological problem solving and learning to think critically. Each case portrays a real-life scenario, promoting a bridge from foundational knowledge to its application. A series of USMLE-style questions with thorough explanations guide the reader through a comprehensive understanding of relevant basic science disciplines such as physiology, pathology, and microbiology, followed by a detailed analysis of the pharmacology.
Key Features:
Nearly 50 case studies mirror situations seen in every-day practice
In-depth coverage of drugs in the context of specific disease states and clinical situations
Comprehensive cases encompass medical/family/drug history, physical examination, lab findings, diagnosis, pharmacotherapy, and follow-up
One set of multiple choice questions addresses related basic science content. A second set covers topics related to the pharmacology, such as mechanism of action, adverse effects, and contraindications.This essential, highly practical resource will help medical students build problem-solving skills, assess pharmacology knowledge, and fully prepare for board examinations.
- Thieme Test Prep for the USMLE®: Medical Physiology Q&A (2017; 1st Edition)Show details
Thieme Test Prep for the USMLE®: Medical Physiology from Gabi Waite and Maria Sheakley transforms high-yield concepts into challenging multiple choice questions organized by body system. Readers will learn how to synthesize, integrate, and apply physiological concepts to clinical situations in a format mirroring the USMLE® exam.
Key Highlights:
More than 750 USMLE®-style multiple choice questions on physiology and pathophysiology, categorized as easy, moderate, and difficult, with detailed explanations.
Questions begin with a clinical vignette and approximately 20% are image-based, mirroring the USMLE-format.
Every question tagged by organ system, difficulty level, disease, and normal, abnormal or therapeutic process, enabling electronic format question sorting.This essential resource will help you assess your knowledge and fully prepare for board examinations.
- Color Atlas of Genetics (2017; 5th Edition)Show details
Ever since the International Human Genome Project achieved its extraordinary goal of sequencing and mapping the entire human genome, represented by approximately 3 billion base pairs, with its far-reaching implications for understanding the causes of human genetic disorders and their diagnosis, progress in the field has not slowed down.
In the fifth edition of the bestselling Color Atlas of Genetics, readers will be rewarded with a complete and current overview of the field, with an emphasis on the interface between fundamental principles and practical applications in medicine and the role of signaling pathways in causing diseases.
Using the acclaimed Flexibook format designed for easy visual learning and retention, the atlas is invaluable for students, clinicians, and scientists interested in staying up to date in this fast-evolving area.
New fully illustrated topics in the revised fifth edition of the atlas include:
An overview of disorders resulting from structural changes of the genome (genomic disorders)
Abnormal imprinting patterns
Examples of impaired signal pathways (laminopathies, fibrillinopathies, cohesinopathies, and others)
The CRISPR-Cas system
Genetic features of the aging processes
Disorders due to rearrangements of chromatin in the cell nucleus, and othersWith almost 200 stunning color plates explained by concise texts on the opposite pages, including tables presenting useful data, a glossary of terms, key references, and online resources, the atlas presents clear and accessible concepts. It is an excellent refresher for investigators in any field of medicine or biology.
- Color Atlas of Pharmacology (2017; 5th Edition)Show details
The Fifth Edition of Luellmann's Color Atlas of Pharmacology has been extensively revised to include all recent advances and new drugs, and the illustrations have been optimized and updated. Each two-page spread presents concise text on the left complemented by detailed full-color illustrations on the right to help users quickly digest important facts and concepts.
Color-coded sections provide readers with a helpful framework with which to approach the latest developments in pharmacology.
Part 1, General Pharmacology, explains basic aspects, such as drug absorption, distribution, and elimination, along with the molecular mechanisms of drug actions
Part 2, Systems Pharmacology, presents the different groups of drugs, emphasizing their functional and therapeutic aspects
Part 3, Therapy of Selected Diseases, provides all the relevant information regarding the pharmacological treatment of a large number of conditionsKey features:
User-friendly format ideal for study and review, self-assessment, and quick reference
Completely revised and updated, with 174 color plates
New glossary of important and interesting pharmacological terms
Updated detailed drug indexes containing current information on drugs listed by both generic and brand namesThe Fifth Edition of Color Atlas of Pharmacology is an essential study guide and reference for every student, nurse, and practicing physician needing to keep up to date with recent advances in the field.
- Neurosurgery Rounds: Questions and Answers (2017; 2nd Edition)Show details
Neurosurgery Rounds: Questions and Answers, Second Edition by Mark Shaya and an impressive cadre of coauthors and contributors, thoroughly prepares medical students and residents for common yet challenging questions frequently encountered during neurosurgery rounds. The convenient, easy-to-follow format provides diverse coverage of multiple disciplines intertwined in the understanding, care, and treatment of neurosurgical patients.
Bringing the state of the art in neurosurgery up to date, nine revised and expanded chapters cover a full range of congenital, degenerative, traumatic, neoplastic, infectious, vascular, and inflammatory conditions impacting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves. Short answers and explanations appear directly below the questions, enabling quick reference during busy hospital shifts.
Key Features:
More than 1,600 questions and answers test readers on a wide range of basic neuroscience, brain, spine, and peripheral nerve topics
30 featured cases provide invaluable clinical pearls and insightful discussions
More than 175 high-quality radiographs and anatomical illustrations enhance the textThis concise review is an essential lab coat companion for all medical students pursuing neurosurgical clerkships or sub-internships and junior residents on rounds.
- Thieme Test Prep for the USMLE®: Pathology Q&A (2017; 1st Edition)Show details
Thieme Test Prep for the USMLE®: Pathology provides medical students studying for boards with a thorough review of pathology concepts. Co-authored by a pathologist and family practice physician, this robust test prep tool combines pathology with strong clinical correlations.
Key Highlights:
Over 1,100 USMLE®-style multiple choice questions and detailed explanations, classified by organ system and difficulty
Questions begin with a clinical vignette and approximately 20% are image-based, mirroring the USMLE®-formatThis essential resource will help you assess your knowledge and fully prepare for board examinations.
- Thieme Test Prep for the USMLE®: Medical Histology and Embryology Q&A (2017; 1st Edition)Show details
Thieme Test Prep for the USMLE®: Medical Histology and Embryology fills a void in available board prep materials in its combination of histology and embryology. Consistently organized sections cover everything from microstructures of basic tissue and body systems to the development of all major body systems.
Key Highlights
Nearly 600 USMLE®-style multiple choice questions and detailed explanations, classified by organ system and difficulty level
Questions begin with a clinical vignette and approximately 20% are image-based, mirroring the USMLE-format
The only resource containing correct proportions of light and electron micrographs for histology, consistent with USMLE® testing standardsThis essential resource will help you assess your knowledge and fully prepare for board examinations.
- Basic Otorhinolaryngology: A Step-by-Step Learning Guide (2017; 2nd Edition)Show details
Basic Otorhinolaryngology: A Step-by-Step Learning Guide, Second Edition, is an accessible introduction to the core concepts and potentially complex interrelationships in otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgery. The fully revised new edition includes latest developments and up-to-date terminology, up-to-date diagnostic and treatment methods, and succinct overviews of important international consensus documents and position papers in the field. The book presents material in an engaging and user-friendly format, with chapters divided into study units that follow a consistent structure. Readers will also find a wealth of figures, tables, and flowcharts to facilitate quick comprehension of topics.
Key Features:
Completely updated chapters on audiology and vestibular disorders
New or expanded discussion of olfactory mucosa and disturbances, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, imaging methods, immunotherapy for allergic rhinitis, Aspergillus sinusitis, ear canal cholesteatoma, peripheral nerve paralysis, and much more
More than 600 superb full-color photographs, illustrations, and diagrams-many new or improved for this edition-clarify anatomical, operative, and embryological concepts
Chapters organized into brief study units make learning the material manageable and convenient
Each study unit begins with a starter outlining objectives for the unit and its relationship to other units and the overall scheme
Numerous cross-references to other study units enable rapid navigation to relevant areas
"Knowledge in depth" boxes provide information that goes beyond a basic understanding, such as surgical techniques, historical details, and case examples
"Points of emphasis" throughout call direct attention to the most pertinent factsBasic Otorhinolaryngology: A Step-by-Step Learning Guide, Second Edition, is an essential resource for ENT residents and trainees, residents and trainees in related specialties, and students on rotation. Its breadth of coverage and easy-to-learn format makes the book ideal for course or exam preparation, and will also serve as a useful reference source.
- Microbiology in Your Pocket: Quick Pathogen Review (2017; 1st Edition)Show details
Microbiology in Your Pocket: Quick Pathogen Review Melphine Harriott is a concise guide to common and rare bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites that begins with pathogens that infect the nervous system and ends with pathogens infecting multiple organs. The presentation of material by organ system facilitates easy organization and provides versatility of use.
Each card presents similar information with variations due to inherent pathogen differences. On the front is an introduction to each pathogen with clinical vignettes and images. The back provides the taxonomy or morphology, infections, pathogenesis, epidemiology, diagnosis, prevention, treatment options, and an explanation.
Key Features:
More than 230 graphics including full-color clinical images, pathogen photomicrographs, cell stains, biochemical tests, and diagrams
Six color-coded pathogen types further facilitate quick acquisition of knowledge
Online content via Winking Skull.com provides navigation by organ system or pathogen type
Promotes long-term retention of complex material
Animations further enhance learningThis is an essential guide for medical students preparing for the USMLE®. It is also an ideal choice for graduate-level students in health science and dentistry looking for a user-friendly microbiology review.
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