The LASIK Handbook: A Case-Based Approach 2nd Edition

From surgical planning and patient prep, to the latest tools and techniques, The LASIK Handbook: A Case-Based Approach uses real-world examples and straightforward language to help readers optimize results and avoid potential pitfalls.
The text is patient-focused rather than technology-focused and leads the refractive surgeon through a series of real life cases in a progression from the more straight-forward to the increasingly complex with useful take home points in each surgical planning, technique and management of complications are reviewed in a case-based contemporary approach relevant no matter your level of experience.
This hands-on resource provides…
• Practical, case-based format uses real-world examples to promote safe, effective practice, relevant to all refractive surgeons.
• Convenient indexes group cases by clinical findings, making it easy to locate those cases relevant to your prospective patient
• Emphasis on patient-centered care focuses on surgical planning, preparation, and approach, including the prevention and management of complications.
• Coverage of a wide range of equipment familiarizes readers with the latest tools and technologies.
• Expert perspectives identify the pros and cons of the equipment used in LASIK procedures.
• “Take Home Points” highlight valuable information for quick reference.
• 70-question self-assessment test reinforces understanding.
NEW to the Second Edition…
• Fully updated content describes the fundamentals of LASIK treatment as well as the latest tools, techniques, and tips.
• 105 cases (including 30 new cases) cover a wide array of actual clinical experience.
• 21 instructional videos demonstrate technique and management available in a companion website
• 70 self-assessment questions with detailed discussions allow you to test your knowledge and an interactive online question bank provides opportunities to enhance critical thinking and assess learning.
• New chapters on the latest technologies address corneal topography, OCT, femtosecond and excimer lasers and collagen cross-linking written by experts.
• New chapters on international perspectives covers LASIK as performed around the world.
• New chapter on lens implant power selection after LASIK surgery.

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English | ISBN: 1451172842 | 2013 | 401 pages | PDF | 45.6 Mb | 2nd

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Dermatological Signs of Systemic Disease 5th Edition

The new edition of Dermatological Signs of Systemic Disease helps you identify a full range of common and rare systemic diseases early on so they can be managed as effectively as possible. Formerly titled Dermatological Signs of Internal Disease, it takes an evidence-based approach to diagnosis and treatment, offering dependable clinical recommendations that enable you to attain definitive diagnoses of internal diseases that manifest on the skin.
Allows you to attain definitive diagnoses of internal diseases that manifest on the skin.
Uses a consistent, user-friendly format for easy reference.
Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, images, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
Covers hot topics such as lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, autoinflammatory diseases, eosinophilic and neutrophilic dermatoses, and psoriasis therapies and co-morbidities.
Highlights newer therapies and treatment options for most diseases.
Includes over 500 full-color illustrations - 200 new to this edition - that provide the best possible representations of diseases as they appear in the clinic.
Features more viewpoints from an expanded team of nationally recognized experts in their respective fields.

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English | ISBN: 0323358292 | 2016 | 452 pages | PDF | 136 Mb | 4th

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Textbook of Pediatric Rheumatology 7th Edition

Matchless in reputation, content, and usefulness, Textbook of Pediatric Rheumatology, 7th Edition, is a must-have for any physician caring for children with rheumatic diseases. Drs. Ross E. Petty, Ronald M. Laxer, Carol B. Lindsley, and Lucy Wedderburn, along with international experts in the field, provide an up-to-date, global perspective on every aspect of pediatric rheumatology, reflecting the changes in diagnosis, monitoring, and management that recent advances have made possible. The 7th Edition brings you completely up to date with the latest diagnostic perspectives and approaches to therapy, the globalization of pediatric rheumatology, and current hot topics in the field – all enhanced by a full-color design that facilitates a thorough understanding of the science that underlies rheumatic disease.
"The most comprehensive Pediatric Rheumatology textbook." Reviewed by The Egyptian Rheumatologist, Sep 2015
Get an authoritative, balanced view of the field with a comprehensive and coherent review of both basic science and clinical practice.
Apply the knowledge and experience of a who’s who of international experts in the field.
Examine the full spectrum of rheumatologic diseases and non-rheumatologic musculoskeletal disorders in children and adolescents, including the presentation, differential diagnosis, course, management, and prognosis of every major condition.
Diagnose and treat effectively through exhaustive reviews of the complex symptoms and signs and lab abnormalities that characterize these clinical disorders.
Keep current with the latest information on small molecule treatment, biologics, biomarkers, epigenetics, biosimilars, and cell-based therapies.
Increase your knowledge with three all-new chapters on laboratory investigations, CNS vasculitis, and other vasculitides.
Understand the evolving globalization of pediatric rheumatology, especially as it is reflected in the diagnosis and management of childhood rheumatic diseases in the southern hemisphere.
Choose treatment protocols based on the best scientific evidence available today.The new, full-color edition of Cassidy helps you to overcome the challenges of pediatric rheumatology with comprehensive coverage of the latest advances in this constantly evolving field.

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English | ISBN: 032324145X | 2015 | 1066 pages | PDF | 46.7 Mb | 7th

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Ultrasound in the Intensive Care Unit 2015 Edition

Ultrasound in the Intensive Care Unit explores the current state of evidence supporting use of bedside ultrasound for procedural guidance and for the critical care-focused assessment of a variety of organ systems. This text covers standard practice areas, such as ultrasound guidance for vascular access in the ICU, as well as novel, less well-known applications such as the use of ultrasound for assessment of diaphragm function in patients with respiratory failure. As current ultrasound education is often dependent on widely varying local expertise, this book serves as a standard reference in what is at present a fragmented and challenging field of study for busy clinicians. By providing a comprehensive overview of the current state of critical care ultrasonography, with content contributed by experts in the field, this text will serve as a valuable resource that will allow education in critical care ultrasound to keep pace with the rapid technological growth that has driven this vital area of critical care medicine. Ultrasound in the Intensive Care Unit is essential reading for pulmonologists, practitioners in internal, hospitalist, and critical care medicine; educators and instructors in critical care ultrasound; and medical students, residents, and critical care trainees.

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English | ISBN: 1493917226 | 2014 | 396 pages | PDF | 17.2 Mb | 2015ed

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Introducing Anaesthesia A Curriculum-based Guide 2015

Introducing Anaesthesia is a must-have guide for new trainees beginning their specialty training in anaesthesia. It clearly explains the basics of anaesthetics including scientific principles, pharmacology and clinical practice as well as how to deal with common emergencies. The content addresses what a trainee needs to learn in the first three to six months of specialty training and maps to the Royal College of Anaesthetists' Initial Assessment of Competency.
Designed to provide structured support and learning, Introducing Anaesthesia builds confidence via the inclusion of diagrams and videos which demonstrate techniques and competencies. Clearly written and focused on the initial hurdles which all newcomers to anaesthesia need to overcome, this is an indispensible guide to the the principles and techniques required for trainees to anaesthetize patients on their own and to pass workbased assessments.
This book is ideal for new anaesthetic trainees and for those responsible for their training, mentoring and assessment.Trainees in acute medicine and emergency medicine who need to gain experience in anaesthetics as well as nurses and operating department practitioners will find this text very useful.

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English | ISBN: 0198716702 | 2015 | 221 pages | PDF | 9.25 Mb | 2015ed

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Case Files Pharmacology 3rd Edition

Experience with clinical cases is key to excelling on the USMLE Step 1 and shelf exams, and ultimately to providing patients with competent clinical care. Case Files: Pharmacology provides 56 true-to-life clinical cases that illustrate essential concepts in pharmacology. Each case includes an easy-to-understand discussion correlated to key basic science concepts, definitions of key terms, pharmacology pearls, and USMLE-style review questions. With Case Files, you'll learn instead of memorize. Learn from 56 high-yield cases, each with board-style questions
Master key concepts with clinical pearls
Polish your approach to clinical problems and to patient care
Maximize your board scores with the proven Case Files system

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English | ISBN: 0071790233 | 2013 | 464 pages | PDF | 3.19 Mb | 3rd

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Knight's Forensic Pathology 4th Edition

The fourth edition of Knight's Forensic Pathology continues to be the definitive international resource for those in training and in practice, covering all aspects of the medico-legal autopsy, including the cause and time of death, interpretation of wounds and every other facet of the investigation of a fatality.
The contents are intended to lead the pathologist – and in some countries, the non-pathologist – through the procedures needed in the examination of a body found under obscure, suspicious or even criminal circumstances.
Although police procedures and the habits of pathologists may vary from country to country, the philosophy and techniques presented in this book offer a guide to good practices that can be modified according to local circumstances.
In this new edition the text has been thoroughly updated and is complemented by the addition of over 200 new colour illustrations. It maintains the praised tradition of clarity and readability established since Prof. Bernard Knight’s first edition was published in 1991, with an emphasis on the practical application of knowledge and research findings and the avoidance of over-interpretation.

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English | ISBN: 034097253X | 2015 | 665 pages | PDF | 104 Mb | 4th

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Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures: 3-Volume Set 13th Edition

More than 400 projections make it easier to learn anatomy, properly position the patient, set exposures, and take high-quality radiographs! With Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning & Procedures, 13th Edition, you will develop the skills to produce clear radiographic images to help physicians make accurate diagnoses. It separates anatomy and positioning information by bone groups or organ systems - using full-color illustrations to show anatomical anatomy, and CT scans and MRI images to help you learn cross-section anatomy. Written by radiologic imaging experts Bruce Long, Jeannean Hall Rollins, and Barbara Smith, Merrill's Atlas is not just the gold standard in radiographic positioning references, and the most widely used, but also an excellent review in preparing for ARRT and certification exams!
UNIQUE! Collimation sizes and other key information are provided for each relevant projection.
Comprehensive, full-color coverage of anatomy and positioning makes Merrill's Atlas the most in-depth text and reference available for radiography students and practitioners.
Coverage of common and unique positioning procedures includes special chapters on trauma, surgical radiography, geriatrics/pediatrics, and bone densitometry, to help prepare you for the full scope of situations you will encounter.
Numerous CT and MRI images enhance your comprehension of cross-sectional anatomy and help you prepare for the Registry examination.
Bulleted lists provide clear instructions on how to correctly position the patient and body part when performing procedures.
Summary tables provide quick access to projection overviews, guides to anatomy, pathology tables for bone groups and body systems, and exposure technique charts.
Frequently performed projections are identified with a special icon to help you focus on what you need to know as an entry-level radiographer.
NEW! Coverage of the latest advances in digital imaging also includes more digital radiographs with greater contrast resolution of pertinent anatomy.
NEW positioning photos show current digital imaging equipment and technology.
UPDATED coverage addresses contrast arthrography procedures, trauma radiography practices, plus current patient preparation, contrast media used, and the influence of digital technologies.
UPDATED Pediatric Imaging chapter addresses care for the patient with autism, strategies for visit preparation, appropriate communication, and environmental considerations.
UPDATED Mammography chapter reflects the evolution to digital mammography, as well as innovations in breast biopsy procedures.
UPDATED Geriatric Radiography chapter describes how to care for the patient with Alzheimer’s Disease and other related conditions.

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English | ISBN: 0323263410 | 2015 | 1771 pages | PDF | 178 Mb | 13th

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Netter's Correlative Imaging - Abdominal and Pelvic Anatomy 1st Edition

2013 BMA Medical Book Awards Highly Commended in Radiology!
Visualize normal anatomy of the abdomen and pelvis like never before with Netter's Correlative Imaging: Abdominal and Pelvic Anatomy. This outstanding radiology reference from Dr. Drew A. Torigian and Dr. Mary Kitazono Hammell features beautiful and instructive Netter paintings and illustrated cross-sections created in the Netter style, presented side by side with high-quality patient MR images to help you envision and review both gastrointestinal and genitourinary anatomy section by section.
View organs, vessels, and peritoneal anatomy through MR, MRA, MRV, and MRCP imaging in a variety of planes, complemented with a detailed illustration of each slice done in the instructional and aesthetic Netter style.
Find anatomical landmarks quickly and easily through comprehensive labeling and concise text highlighting key points related to the illustration and image pairings.
Correlate patient data to idealized normal anatomy, always in the same view with the same labeling system.
Access NetterReference.com where you can quickly and simultaneously scroll through the book’s images and illustrations.

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English | ISBN: 1437736548 | 2012 | 518 pages | PDF | 180 Mb | 1st

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Today's Medical Assistant: Clinical & Administrative Procedures 2nd Edition

Bringing together the clinical know-how of Kathy Bonewit-West, the administrative expertise of Sue Hunt, and the anatomy and physiology knowledge of Edith Applegate, this unique, hands-on text guides you through the medical knowledge and skills you need to succeed in today's fast-paced medical office. The latest standards and competencies for the medical assistant have been incorporated into this new edition, along with expanded coverage on important topics such as nutrition, the electronic medical record, ICD-10, emergency preparedness and disaster planning, time management, and computerized prescription refills.
Consistent, meticulous coverage throughout the main text, IRM, SG, DVDs, Evolve, and more provide reliable content and unparalleled accuracy.
Over 90 procedural videos on DVD and online provide a visual representation of important procedures.
Expanded Student Evolve site contains all animations, games (such as Quiz Show and Road to Recovery), drag-and-drop exercises, Apply your Knowledge exercises, Prepare for Certification exercises, matching exercises, and other helpful activities such as blood pressure readings, determining height and weight, and drawing up medication.
What Would You Do? What Would You Not Do? boxes and responses offer applications of real-life case studies.
Clear and concise Anatomy and Physiology coverage covers the basics of A&P and eliminates the need for a separate A&P text.
Content updates reflect the latest competencies for medical assistants and ensure you have the most current information on the newest trends and updates in the medical assisting world.
8^th grade reading level makes material approachable and easy to understand.
New chapter on Emergency Preparedness offers a well-rounded perspective on what to do in specific emergency situations.
New OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens video improves your understanding of personal safety following the OSHA standards.
Pronunciation section in the Terminology Review gives you confidence with pronunciation and medical knowledge.
Application to EMR where appropriate prepares you for the real world by dealing with electronic medical records.

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English | ISBN: 1455701505 | 2012 | 1278 pages | PDF | 55.6 Mb | 2nd

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Rook's Textbook of Dermatology, 4 Volume Set 9th Edition

The world’s number 1 dermatology information resource Universally respected, Rook’s Textbook of Dermatology is the most comprehensive, definitive and best-illustrated reference work for dermatologists of all levels worldwide and has been at the forefront of international dermatology publishing since first appearing in 1968.
The Ninth Edition has been radically re-engineered to match the modern day challenges faced by dermatologists. Once again it has been published as a combined digital and print resource, but with a new online platform enabling easier and faster navigation.
A common structure to describe and discuss each disorder has been adopted throughout, whilst maintaining the depth of information for which Rook is renowned. A high priority has been placed on the ease of extracting key information quickly: diagnostic algorithms and management ladders help the reader choose appropriate treatment strategies. More images than ever – over 5000 in total – aid diagnosis by displaying variations in disease manifestations according to body location, skin type and severity. The section on aesthetic dermatology has been greatly expanded with more coverage of procedures in this rapidly developing field.
Rook’s Textbook of Dermatology, Ninth Edition provides you with:
• The very best content from the number one brand in dermatology – an essential consultation tool for all dermatologists
• An outstanding combined digital/print resource, exhaustively covering every dermatological disorder
• A complete overhaul of its content – each disorder now follows a consistent templated approach
• A fresh approach to the classification of disorders and organization of chapters, of which there are now 160 instead of 80, all organised into 14 logical sections
• A newly designed sophisticated online platform with a fast and powerful digital search functionality – search by keyword, disorder or chapter or consult the online image database and get expert clinical advice more quickly than ever
• Lavishly illustrated chapters with over 5000 colour images showing variation in disease patterns by body location, skin type and severity
• Comprehensive coverage of medical, surgical and aesthetic dermatology, as well as the basic science underpinning the field
• An experienced British editorial team working with distinguished international authors and associate editors
• Greater emphasis than before on clinical studies/trials, society guidelines and the latest ICD codes
• While key references remain in the printed version, thousands more are cited in the book and can be accessed online, where each is hyperlinked to the relevant text
Rook’s Textbook of Dermatology, Ninth Edition is the complete dermatology reference work. More comprehensive than ever, with more images, more disorders covered and faster, more dynamic and wider digital search functionality. It is an essential resource for the modern day dermatologist, whether experienced or at the beginning of a career in dermatology.

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English | ISBN: 1118441192 | 2016 | 4339 pages | PDF | 299 Mb | 9th

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Spine Imaging A Case-Based Guide to Imaging and Management 1st Edition

Spine Imaging uses a classic, case approach to provide multi-modality imaging studies and management guidance of spine pathologies for the consulting radiologist as well as the neurologist, orthopedist, or emergency clinician diagnosing and managing spinal patients. Eighty cases, featuring over 650 images, are organized into sections by pathologic process and include a clinical description followed by discussion on radiologic findings, clinical management, and a summary of key points. An additional section on imaging signs closes the volume. Cases address which image findings are clinically significant and which are not, how to understand the severity of an injury, and when additional advanced imaging is needed, making Spine Imaging an essential resource for managing these complex pathologies.

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English | ISBN: 019939394X | 2016 | 377 pages | PDF | 68.3 Mb | 1st

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Hadzic's Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Anatomy for Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia 2nd Edition

The complete, authoritative, and practical guide to nerve blocks -- with a comprehensive atlas of ultrasound anatomy
Includes DVD with detailed instruction on ultrasound-guided nerve blocks
Hadzic’s Peripheral Nerve Blocks takes you step-by-step through traditional and ultrasound-guided nerve block techniques.
The second edition places an emphasis on clarity, standardization, and safety of peripheral nerve block techniques. Featuring sections that progress from the foundations of regional anesthesia to the clinical applications of nerve blocks, Hadzic’s includes tips and insider perspective from the leadership of The New York School of Regional Anesthesia and its academic affiliates. The book also includes a unique atlas of ultrasound anatomy for regional anesthesia and pain medicine.
FEATURES:
A real-world emphasis on clinical utility serves as the underpinning of chapter content and drives the book’s in-depth explanations of techniques and procedures
Outstanding organization begins with the foundations of peripheral nerve blocks (e.g., regional anesthesia, equipment, and monitoring and documentation) and then reviews clinical applications for both traditional procedures and ultrasound-guided procedures
NEW! Substantially expanded number of nerve block techniques, including both basic and advanced blocks
NEW! Anatomy and practical considerations for ultrasound-guided spinal, epidural and paravertebral blocks
NEW! Atlas of surface anatomy, to better identify the surface landmarks
NEW! Atlas of ultrasound-guided anatomy, designed to provide critical contextual detail for the preceding technique-related content
NEW! Step-by-step standardized monitoring and documentation of the block procedures
NEW! Decision-making algorithm integrating techniques and technology to improve the success and safety of nerve block procedures
NEW! Section on imaging of the neuraxial space
NEW! DVD with detailed instructions on 5 ultrasound-guided nerve blocks that cover 95% of all indications in clinical practice
NEW! Learning aids such as tips, tables, flowcharts, precise illustrations/photos, and a comprehensive literature list

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English | ISBN: 0071549617 | 2011 | 721 pages | PDF | 156 Mb | 2nd

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Otologic Surgery 4th Edition

Now in brilliant full color, Otologic Surgery, 4th Edition, by Drs. Derald Brackmann, Clough Shelton, and Moses A. Arriaga, offers comprehensive, step-by-step coverage of the full range of surgeries of the ear and skull base. Through crisp line drawings, high-quality photographs, and more than 50 procedural videos online, it provides detailed visual guidance that highlights the clinical expertise of dozens of the most respected specialists in the field. From cover to cover, you’ll find the authoritative guidance you need to hone your surgical skills and ensure optimal outcomes for your patients.
Step-by-step coverage includes discussions of alternate approaches and controversial issues, as well as patient evaluation, patient selection, and patient counseling for every procedure.
Detailed, color illustrations and photographs depict the full range otologic surgical techniques.
New sections cover pediatric aspects of numerous procedures and considerations for revision surgeries.
Meticulous updates throughout reflect the latest surgical procedures and practices, including changes in existing techniques.
Your purchase entitles you to access the web site until the next edition is published, or until the current edition is no longer offered for sale by Elsevier, whichever occurs first. Elsevier reserves the right to offer a suitable replacement product (such as a downloadable or CD-ROM-based electronic version) should access to the web site be discontinued.

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English | ISBN: 0323299776 | 2015 | 735 pages | PDF | 428 Mb | 4th

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Logan Turner's Diseases of the Nose, Throat and Ear: Head and Neck Surgery, 11th Edition

First published over 100 years ago, Logan Turner's Diseases of the Nose, Throat and Ear: Head & Neck Surgery covers the whole of otolaryngology in 70 chapters. This classic textbook has been completely updated and expanded to reflect the increasing sophistication of diagnostic and management skills. All sub-specialities are covered with the content grouped into five major sections:
Rhinology
Head and Neck
Otology
Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology
Radiology Each chapter in this new edition includes key learning points, up-to-date references, and suggestions for further reading. The contributors are leaders in their respective fields – a virtual list of ‘who’s who’ of British otolaryngology head & neck surgery.
The book is essential reading for the practicing otolaryngologist, ENT specialists in training and those undertaking specialty examinations. General practitioners, doctors considering ENT as a career, and medical students will also find the book a valuable resource.

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English | ISBN: 0340987324 | 2015 | 712 pages | PDF | 89.5 Mb | 11th

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Rheumatology 2-Volume Set 6th Edition

"..a spectacular and seemingly comprehensive review of rheumatology." Reviewed by Dr. Harry Brown, on behalf of glycosmedia.com, December 2014

- Track disease progression and treat patients more effectively with the information on genetic findings, imaging outcomes, cell and biologic therapies, rheumatoid arthritis, and SLE.
- Incorporate recent findings about pathogenesis of disease; imaging outcomes for specific diseases like RA, osteoarthritis, and spondyloarthropathies; cell and biologic therapies; and other timely topics.
- Remain up to date on the latest information in rheumatology through 13 brand-new chapters covering biomedical and translation science, disease and outcome assessment, new imaging modalities, early emerging disease, clinical therapeutics, patient management, and rehabilitation.
- Take advantage of expanded coverage of small molecule treatment, biologics, biomarkers, epigenetics, biosimilars, and cell-based therapies.
- Focus on the core knowledge needed for successful results with each chapter co-authored by an internationally-renowned specialist in the field.
- Easily find the information you need thanks to a consistent, user-friendly format with templated content and large-scale images.
- Access the full text online at Expert Consult.Fully revised, the new edition of the celebrated Hochberg is a must-have for every rheumatologist.

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English | ISBN: 0323091385 | 2014 | 1905 pages | PDF | 333 Mb | 6th

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Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Getting Started 1st Edition

This is the first truly foundational, introductory text designed to help novice practitioners master the fundamentals of musculoskeletal ultrasound. For the new practitioner who has yet to hold a transducer, Dr. Strakowski makes beginning easy and presents detailed step-by-step instructions for operating the equipment, obtaining good images, and successfully interpreting sonograms. Organized for maximum learning value, the book is packed with high-quality color images, tables, and tips to enhance understanding of proper technique and proficiency in musculoskeletal ultrasound. The book s clear, concise presentation will help new practitioners, residents, and medical students take the first steps in using ultrasound in the musculoskeletal clinic with confidence and skill

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English | ISBN: 1620700654 | 2015 | 193 pages | PDF | 27.4 Mb | 2nd

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Dermatology Essentials 1st Edition

"...ideal for registrars, clinical assistants and primary care professionals who need that quick heads-up" By Dermatology in Practice , Jul 2015

- Review or refresh your knowledge of the fundamentals and diagnostic approaches of skin disease with unique introductory chapters providing the basic principles of dermatology, bedside diagnostics, and clinical approach to a fever and rash - extremely helpful for the beginner.
- Visualize more of the conditions you see in practice with over 1,500 clinical images, illustrations, and schematics.
- Avoid diagnostic pitfalls using practical tables, intuitive artworks, and logical algorithms.
- Find answers fast with a highly user-friendly, "easy-in-easy-out" format and a wealth of tables and schematics for instant visual comprehension.
- Expedite decision making with easily recognizable DDx and Rx sections to provide rapid direct reference to the expert guidance and treatment recommendations. Downloadable worksheets are also available.
- Make the most of electronic functionality with access to the complete contents online and in various ebook formats - making it easy to teach impromptu on a tablet in the clinic, or conduct more formal lecturing.

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English | ISBN: 1455708410 | 2014 | 1037 pages | PDF | 760 Mb | 1st

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Principles of Pharmacology: The Pathophysiologic Basis of Drug Therapy 4th Edition

Highly regarded by both students and instructors, Principles of Pharmacology: The Pathophysiologic Basis of Drug Therapy, 4th Edition, offers an integrated mechanism-based and systems-based approach to contemporary pharmacology and drug development. An easy-to-follow format helps first- and second-year students grasp challenging concepts quickly and efficiently. Each section presents the pharmacology of a physiologic or biochemical system, followed by the pharmacology of a particular aspect of that system; a clinical vignette; a discussion of the biochemistry, physiology, and pathophysiology of the system; and  the drugs and drug classes that activate or inhibit the system by interacting with specific molecular and cellular targets. Clear, concise illustrations highlight key points, and drug summary tables offer quick access to essential information.
The Fourth Edition features:
- Comprehensive updates to all chapters, including recently approved drugs
- Nearly 40 popular and practical Drug Summary Tables with state-of-the-art information on clinical applications, serious and common adverse effects, contraindications, and therapeutic considerations
- A new chapter on drug transporters, and extensively revised information on drug-receptor interactions, pharmacodynamics, drug toxicity, and pharmacogenomics
- Key changes to Section 1: Fundamental Principles of Pharmacology, which now provides a comprehensive framework for material in all subsequent chapters.[MH1]
- Hundreds of meticulously updated and colorized illustrations, including many that are new or substantially modified to highlight new understanding of physiologic, pathophysiologic, and pharmacologic mechanisms

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English | ISBN: 1451191006 | 2016 | 1042 pages | PDF | 99.3 Mb | 4th

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Diagnostic Ultrasound: Musculoskeletal 1st Edition

2015 BMA Medical Book Awards Highly Commended in Radiology Category! Diagnostic Ultrasound: Musculoskeletal was written by leading experts in the field as an ideal source for the high-intensity radiological and clinical practices of today. This quick, up-to-date reference employs a user-friendly, practically applicable format and is well suited for radiologists, sonographers, rheumatologists, orthopaedic surgeons, sports physicians, and physiotherapists alike. Complete coverage of ultrasound anatomy, diagnosis, differential diagnosis and ultrasound-guided interventional procedures combines with thousands of illustrative clinical cases and schematic diagrams to make this new resource among the most comprehensive available on the market.

• Readily accessible chapter layout with succinct, bulleted teaching points and almost 3,000 high-quality illustrative clinical cases and schematic designs.
• All-inclusive section on musculoskeletal ultrasound anatomy, as well as a comprehensive interventional section covering muskuloskeletal ultrasound.
• Approaches musculoskeletal ultrasound from two different viewpoints: that of a specific diagnosis (Dx section), followed by that of a specific ultrasound appearance (DDx section).
• Differential diagnosis section features supportive images and text outlining the key discriminatory features necessary in reaching the correct diagnosis.
• Provides a solid understanding of musculoskeletal ultrasound anatomy and pathology.
• Comes with Amirsys eBook Advantage™, an online eBook featuring expanded content, additional images, and fully searchable text.

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English | ISBN: 193724217X | 2014 | 922 pages | PDF | 509 Mb | 1st

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