Summer 2014 - Medical

1 | Summer 2014 | McGraw-Hill | Medical

McGraw-Hill Professional 9780071789271 Pub Date: 5/9/14 $235.00 Hardback

768 pages Medical / Orthopedics

Operative Orthopedics of the Upper Extremity David Slutsky SummaryFull-color, step-by-step visual guidance on important procedures in orthopedic surgery This full-color text delivers concise, highly visual, step-by-step instruction on key procedures in orthopedic surgery and helps busy clinicians stay current with the latest techniques and developments. Following a consistent presentation, each chapter details a specific procedure and includes succinct text that covers indications, procedural steps, postoperative considerations, potential pitfalls and complications, and operating tips. Numerous intraoperative, full-color photographs and drawings illustrate finer points of the procedure essential for a successful outcome.

� Market: Orthopedic surgeons in training and in practice (20,000), general surgeons managing trauma (10,000).

� High-quality full-color photographs and illustrations � Valuable as a review for board certification and recertification

David Slutsky, MD (Torrance, CA), Chief of Reconstructive Hand Surgery, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center; Director, Slutsky Hand and Wrist Institute.

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976 pages Medical / Surgery

Operative Microsurgery J. Brian Boyd, Neil Jones SummaryThe first comprehensive book on microsurgery of the upper and lower extremities, head, neck, and trunk Operative Microsurgery is a practical, full color procedural guide that focuses on surgery of the head, neck and trunk. Written to be the definitive work on the subject, the book features chapter authors who are acknowledged experts in their field and is enriched by a full-color design, more than 150 new, high-quality, atlas-style illustrations, and hundreds of tables, charts, and figures. This unique text will be of special interest to fellows, senior residents, and junior physicians who want to acquire the skills necessary to perform this new type of surgery.

� Market: Plastic surgeons (6,000) and orthopedic surgeons (20,000) � The book features a consistent presentation, with each chapter focusing on a specific procedure � Microsurgery is one of the fastest growing medical disciplines

Neil Jones, MD (Irvine, CA) is affiliated with the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California-Irvine. J. Brian Boyd, MD is affiliated with Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.

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McGraw-Hill Professional 9780071796750 Pub Date: 6/20/14 $199.00 Mixed media product


Schwartzs Principles of Surgery 10/E (SET) (10th Edition) F. Brunicardi, Dana Andersen, Timothy Billiar, Dav... SummaryThe #1 text for surgical clinical practice and education – updated with exciting new art and more international contributors Written by the world's foremost practitioners and instructors, this landmark reference logically progresses from basic science principles, including topics such as cells, genomics, and molecular surgery, to clinical areas such as pancreas.

This classic reflects a distinctly modern approach in the dissemination of surgical knowledge, providing up-to-date coverage of all key surgical areas, from trauma and transplantation, to neurosurgery. In each chapter, the content is supported by learning aids that includes boxed key points, detailed anatomical figures, diagnostic and management algorithms, an abundance of informative tables, and key references.

� Market: General surgeons (40,000 in the USA and 120,000 worldwide), surgery residents (4,000 in the USA), medical students (18,500/year)

� Beautiful full-color design � Companion DVD of surgical video clips � This edition is highlighted by an increased number of international contributors and numerous new full color

illustrations

F. Charles Brunicardi, MD, FACS (Houston, TX) DeBakey/Bard Professor and Chairman, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine. Dana K. Andersen, MD, FACS (Baltimore, MD) Professor and Vice-Chair, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicinel Surgeon-in-Chief, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.

Timothy R. Billiar, MD, FACS (Pittsburgh, PA) George Vance Foster Professor and Chairman of Surgery Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. David L. Dunn, MD, PhD, FACS (Buffalo, NY) Vice President for Health Sciences, State University of New York, Buffalo.

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McGraw-Hill Professional 9780071821377 Pub Date: 6/13/14 $90.00 Paperback / softback

704 pages Medical / Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology Core Review Brian Freeman, Jeffrey Berger SummaryA high-yield review for the NEW 2-part anesthesiology written board exam Starting in 2014, the anesthesiology written board certification exam will be administered in 2 parts. The first part, or the "basic" exam, will occur after the resident's first year. The second part, the "advanced" exam, will occur after the third year. This new review, is based on the content outline of the exam provided by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Anesthesiology Core Review delivers 1-2-page reviews of the approximately 400 topics covered in exam content outline, and like the exam, will be organized into two parts: basic and advanced.

� Market: Anesthesiology residents (5,000), practicing anesthesiologists (30,000), nurse anesthetists (40,000), anesthesiologists (200,000/worldwide)

� Concise review of all essential anesthesia concepts � Great for keyword review and to generate power points for presentations � Content correlates with the new 2-part ABA content outline for board certification

Brian Freeman, MD (Washington, DC), Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Residency Program Director, Georgetown University

Jeffrey S. Berger, MD (Washington, DC), Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, Residency Program Director, George Washington University

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Adult Chest Surgery 2/E (2nd Edition) David Sugarbaker, Raphael Bueno, Yolanda Colson, M... SummaryAn authoritative and user-friendly guide to operative techniques in thoracic surgery Here, in a single all-inclusive volume, is the sum of clinical knowledge in chest surgery, primarily drawn from the perspectives of internationally known innovators in thoracic surgery. This classic text covers all of the concepts and procedures that comprise the core of the discipline, making it unique among all other general surgery textbooks. Operations and diagnostic procedures are explained in succinct, illustrated technique chapters, making the book ideal for practicing cardiothoracic, thoracic, and general surgeons, as well as for residents, fellows, and allied healthcare providers.

� Market: Surgeons (46,000), Surgical Residents (7,500), Thoracic Surgeons (4,800) � The content reflects the field's trend for less invasive procedures by including endoscopic and robotic

techniques � Includes 1000 full-color illustrations commissioned especially for the book •

David Sugarbaker, MD (Boston, MA) is Chief of Thoracic Surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Richard E. Wilson Professor of Surgical Oncology at Harvard Medical School.

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McGraw-Hill Medical 9780071806008 Pub Date: 4/18/14 $76.00 Paperback / softback

784 pages Medical / Pathophysiology

Pathophysiology of Disease: An Introduction to Clinical Medicine 7/E (7th Edition) Gary D. Hammer, Stephen J. McPhee SummaryA complete case-based review of the essentials of pathophysiology – covering all major organs and systems This trusted text introduces students to clinical medicine by reviewing the pathophysiologic basis of the signs and symptoms of 100 diseases commonly encountered in medical practice. Each chapter first describes normal function of a major organ or organ system, then turns attention to the pathology and disordered physiology, including the role of genetics, immunology, and infection in pathogenesis. Underlying disease mechanisms are described, along with their systems, signs, and symptoms, and the way these mechanisms themselves determine the most effective treatment.

This unique interweaving of physiological and pathological concepts will put students on the path towards thinking about signs and symptoms in terms of their pathologic basis, providing an understanding of the “whys” behind both illness and treatment.

� Market: Medical students (60,000 per year), nurse practitioner students (16,500 per year), Physician Assistant students (8,000 per year)

� Enriched by high-quality full-color illustrations � All chapters completely updated to reflect breakthroughs in the field, new classification of drugs, and the

most recent publications

Gary D. Hammer, MD, PhD (Ann Arbor, MI) Millie Schembechler Professor of Adrenal Cancer, University of Michigan; Director of Endocrine Oncology Program; Director of Center for Organogenesis. Stephen J. McPhee, MD (San Francisco, CA) Professor of Medicine, Emeritus, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco.

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McGraw-Hill Professional 9780071829168 Pub Date: 5/2/14 $45.00 Other book format

252 pages Medical / Pathophysiology

Pathophysiology of Disease: An Introduction to Clinical Medicine Flash Cards Gary Hammer, Stephen J. McPhee SummaryA fun, fast, case-based way to learn the basics of pathophysiology These flashcards provide students with a case-based introduction to pathophysiology and allow them to test their knowledge of more than 100 disease signs and symptoms most often encountered in clinical practice. Each of the 120 cards include a case with open-ended questions on one side, and bulleted answers and explanations on the flip side. Cases are based on content from the acclaimed Pathophysiology of Disease: An Introduction to Clinical Medicine.

� Market: Medical students (60,000 per year), nurse practitioner students (16,500 per year), Physician Assistant students (8,000 per year)

� An outstanding review for the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 � The set contains about 360 all-new questions

Gary D. Hammer, MD, PhD (Ann Arbor, MI) Millie Schembechler Professor of Adrenal Cancer, University of Michigan; Director of Endocrine Oncology Program; Director of Center for Organogenesis Stephen J. McPhee, MD (San Francisco, CA) Professor of Medicine, Emeritus, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco.

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528 pages Medical / Laboratory Medicine

Laboratory Medicine Diagnosis of Disease in Clinical Laboratory 2/E (2nd Edition) Michael Laposata SummaryA complete full-color guide to selecting the correct laboratory test and interpreting the results –- covering the entire field of clinical pathology Laboratory Medicine is the most comprehensive, user-friendly, and well-illustrated guide available for learning how to order the correct laboratory test and understand the clinical significance of the results. The book features an easy-to-follow, consistent presentation for each disease discussed. Chapters begin with a brief description of the disorder followed by a discussion that includes tables detailing the laboratory evaluation of specific disorders, diagnosis, baseline tests to exclude diagnostic possibilities, and clinical indications that warrant further screening and special testing.

With new, increasingly expensive and complicated tests appearing almost daily, Laboratory Medicine is required reading for students and physicians who want to keep abreast of the latest testing procedures and maximize accuracy and patient safety.

� Market: Medical students (18,750 per year), nursing students (100,000) � The only text of this type that covers the entire field of clinical pathology, saving students the cost of

purchasing multiple titles � 400 full-color illustrations � 36 Clinical laboratory methods presented in easy-to-understand illustrations � More than 200 tables and full-color algorithms to facilitate understanding

Michael Laposata, MD, PhD (Nashville, TN) Edward and Nancy Fody Professor and Executive Vice Chair of Pathology, Pathologist-in-Chief, Vanderbilt University Hospital; Professor of Medicine, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.

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880 pages Medical / Diagnosis

DeGowin's Diagnostic Examination, Tenth Edition (10th Edition) Richard LeBlond, Donald Brown, Manish Suneja SummaryThe classic point-of-care guide to the undifferentiated patient – enhanced with even more color photographs Part physical examination primer, part differential diagnosis tool, DeGowin's Diagnostic Examination takes readers a step beyond elementary physical diagnosis. DeGowin's covers all physical examination techniques and procedures, but this highly practical point-of-care guide goes further, focusing on the meaning of signs and symptoms. It also shows readers how to catalog clinical findings resulting from the physical examination-and order them into a differential diagnosis. This classic text is unrivaled in its comprehensive coverage of differential diagnosis, organized by signs, symptoms, and syndromes.

� Market: Second and third year medical students (32,000), nurse practitioners (50,000), physician assistants and physician assistant students (50,000), internal medicine residents (12,000), family medicine residents (6,000)

� This edition reflects the latest developments in the evidence-based physical examination � The perfect bride text between physical exam textbooks and clinical medicine textbooks

Richard LeBlond, MD (Iowa City, Iowa) runs the Primary Care Clinic at the University of Iowa and is Professor of Medicine. He is nationally known for his expert diagnostic skills. Donald Brown, MD (Iowa City, Iowa) is Professor of Medicine at the University of Iowa. Manish Suneja, MD (Iowa City, Iowa) is Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. Joseph F. Szot, MD (Iowa City, Iowa) is Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine.

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752 pages Medical / Family & General Practice

CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment in Family Medicine, 4th Edition (4th

Edition) Jeannette South-Paul, Samuel Matheny, Evelyn Lewis SummaryConcise, evidence-based coverage of the diseases and syndromes most commonly seen in clinical practice CURRENT Diagnosis and Treatment in Family Medicine is an easy-to-use guide to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of the full range of clinical conditions seen in primary care. The book covers all age groups--from pediatric to geriatric--and includes end-of-life issues. An essential clinical reference for house staff and practicing family physicians, the book is also great for USMLE Step 3 review, board certification, and maintenance of certification. All chapters have been updated and revised with the latest clinical findings and breakthroughs.

� Market: Family practitioners (69,000), family medicine residents (6,000), physician assistants (34,000), nurse practitioners (100,000)

� NEW CHAPTER on Advance Directives and Caregiving covering family issues, nursing home and home care � NEW TOPIC: Veteran Patients and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Jeannette South-Paul, M.D. (Pittsburgh, PA) is Chair, Department of Family Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical School. Sam Matheny, M.D. (Lexington, KY) is Chair, Department of Family Medicine, University of Kentucky School of Medicine. Evelyn Lewis, M.D. (Bethesda, MD) is Director, Healthcare Policy, Pfizer, Inc and Adjunct Clinical Professor of Family Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.

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FAMILY MEDICINE 6/E (BOOK) (6th Edition) Mindy Ann Smith, Leslie Shimp SummaryThe most convenient and easy-to-use clinical manual available for outpatient medicine and family practice Family Medicine, Sixth Edition is the ultimate at-a-glance guide to the diagnosis and treatment of common primary care problems. The book spans the full scope of ambulatory medicine, and is organized according to the flow of patient care – starting with insights into signs and symptoms, followed by expert disease management recommendations.

The information is presented in a manner that enables readers to quickly formulate a list of possible diagnosis, perform a cost-effective diagnostic work up, and prescribe therapy. The principles of clinical decision making and effective evidence-based management strategies are woven throughout.

The book is completely revised for the sixth edition.

� Market: Family physicians (70,000), physician assistants (40,000), nurse practitioners (50,000), medical students (18,500/year), family practice residents (8,000)

� Full-color insert with more than thirty photographs � NEW CHAPTERS on inflammatory bowel disease and deep vein thrombosis/pulmonary embolism

Mindy A. Smith, MD (East Lansing, MI) is Professor of Medicine, Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine. Leslie A. Shimp, PharmD, MS (Ann Arbor, MI) is Professor of Pharmacy, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Michigan. Sarina Schrager, MD, MS (Madison, WI) is Professor at the University of Wisconsin, Department of Family Medicine.

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Behavioral Medicine A Guide for Clinical Practice 4/E (4th Edition) Mitchell Feldman, John Christensen SummaryThorough, practical discussion of the scope of the physician-patient relationship Behavioral Medicine, Fourth Edition delivers real-world coverage of behavioral and interactional issues that occur between provider and patient in everyday clinical practice. Clinicians will learn how to deliver bad news, how to conduct an effective patient interview, how to clinically manage behavioral issues in the dying patient, the principles of medical professionalism, behavioral issues in men's and women's health, and much more.

The goal of this book is to improve health care by giving readers a better understanding of what clinicians and patients each bring, behaviorally, to the medical encounter. A dual goal is to help primary care providers in the appropriate management of psychiatric disorders in the outpatient setting.

� Market: Medical students (18,500/year), internal medicine residents (23,000), physician assistant students (2,650/year), physician assistants (23,000), nurse practitioners (50,000), family medicine residents (8,000)

� NEW CHAPTER on medically focused global health issuesEvery chapter substantially revised and updated

Mitchell D. Feldman, MD (San Francisco, CA) is Professor of Medicine and Director of Faculty Mentoring, University of California-San Francisco School of Medicine, one of the outstanding general medicine programs in the country as well as one of the nation's leading behavioral medicine groups. John F. Christensen, PhD (Portland, OR) Associate Editor Jason M. Satterfield, PhD (San Francisco, CA) is Director of Behavioral Medicine and Professor of Clinical Medicine at University of California-San Francisco.

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336 pages Medical

English-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary 4E (4th Edition) Glenn Rogers SummaryThe book that breaks the language barrier between healthcare professionals and Spanish-speaking patients

This pocket-sized book contains virtually all health-related terms likely to occur in a conversation between a health worker and a Spanish-speaking patient, including common colloquialisms and slang terms not found in similar dictionaries.

This handy guide contains more than 20,000 words and terms used in medicine, nursing, and dentistry, and also includes tips, a pronunciation guide, abbreviations, and sample dialogues. The fourth edition includes additional sample dialogue on history taking and performing a physical examination.

� Market: Family physicians (74,000), internists (77,000), nurse practitioners (100,000), physician assistants (34,000), internal medicine residents (23,000)

� Pocket sized, fits in a lab coat pocket

Glenn T. Rogers, MD (Willits, CA) is a staff physician at the Baechtel Creek Medical Center in northern California.

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1920 pages Medical / Diagnosis

CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2015 (54th Edition) Maxine Papadakis, Stephen J. McPhee, Michael W. Ra... SummaryThe world’s most popular annual medical book – updated with the latest clinical advances and breakthroughs CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2015 offers authoritative, evidence-based coverage of more than 1,000 diseases and disorders, along with a concise synopsis of diagnosis and treatment. In full color and utilizing numerous table and illustrations, this streamlined clinical companion is the fastest and easiest way to keep up with the latest medical advances, prevention strategies, and cost-effective treatments.

Readers will find brief, evidence-based answers to questions about hospital and ambulatory problems. CMDT delivers a complete review of internal medicine and primary care topics, including gynecology and obstetrics, dermatology, neurology, ophthalmology, geriatrics, and palliative care.

� Market: Internists (77,000), family physicians (74,000), internal medicine residents (23,000), family medicine residents (8,000), nurse practitioners (100,000), physician assistants (34,000), medical students (70,000), nurse practitioner students (2,650/year)

» The only text with an annual review of advances in HIV treatment » Increased number of full-color photographs and illustrations » Includes 5 online-only chapters at no additional cost

Maxine Papadakis, MD, Stephen McPhee, MD, and Michael W. Rabow, MD (San Francisco, CA) are affiliated with the University of California-San Francisco School of Medicine.

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384 pages Medical / Gynecology & Obstetrics

Williams Obstetrics, 24th Edition, Study Guide (24th Edition) Barbara Hoffman, Robyn Horsager, Scott Roberts, Va... SummaryThe companion study guide to the gold standard text in obstetrics Williams Obstetrics Twenty-Fourth Edition Study Guide is the only study guide in the world that is keyed to the field's premier text, Williams Obstetrics, Twenty-Fourth Edition. Perfect for focused study or as a clinical refresher, the book features 2,500+ evidence-based multiple-choice questions covering every major topic in clinical obstetrics. The beautiful full-color design is highlighted by more than 350 images incorporated as question material. To be as clinically relevant as possible, the organization follows the chronology of pregnancy, from Maternal and Fetal Anatomy and Physiology to Labor and Delivery, with additional sections on the Fetus and Newborn, Puerperium, Obstetric Complications, and Medical and Surgical Complications.

� Market: Obstetricians/gynecologists (52,000), obstetrics-gynecology residents (4,900) � Questions emphasize key points of each chapter of Williams Obstetrics, 24th Edition � Answer key cites the pages in Williams Obstetrics for in-depth discussion and further reading--the perfect

way for readers to brush up on weak areas

Barbara L. Hoffman, MD (Dallas, TX) is Associate Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

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368 pages Medical / Gynecology & Obstetrics

Obstetric Intensive Care Manual, Fourth Edition (4th Edition) Michael Foley, Thomas Strong Jr., Thomas Garite

A unique quick-reference guide focusing on the practical bedside care of the critically ill pregnant patient Obstetric Intensive Care Manual provides immediate hands-on guidance for managing obstetric care patients in the critical care unit. Presenting treatment information on commonly encountered emergencies such as obstetric hemorrhage, hypertensive crises, and cardiac disease, as well as less frequently seen disorders such as anaphylactoid syndrome of pregnancy, thyroid storm, and psychiatric disorders, this is the perfect resource for busy clinicians who require authoritative how-to answers the moment they are needed.

� Market: Obstetricians and gynecologists (52,000), obstetric-gynecologic residents (4,900) maternal-fetal medicine specialists (2,000), intensivists (6,000)

� Offers step-by-step guidance for outstanding care of critically ill patients � Numerous summary tables, algorithms, figures, boxed material, and illustrations � Written in a style that makes even the most complex treatment protocol simple to implement

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Michael Foley, MD (Scottsdale, AZ) is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Foley is also head of Phoenix Perinatal Associates, one of the largest perinatal practices and busiest obstetric critical care units in the world.

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400 pages Medical / Microbiology

Case Files Microbiology, Third Edition (3rd Edition) Eugene Toy, Cynthia R. Skinner DeBord, Audrey Wang... SummaryMore than 50 clinical cases help students excel in their microbiology coursework and on the USMLE Step 1 The Case Files series is an award-winning learning system proven to improve exam scores. This series helps medical students learn in the context of real patients instead of simply memorizing. Case Files: Microbiology: Third Edition presents 50+ clinical cases with open-ended questions which weave basic science concepts into the clinical scenario. Each case includes an extended discussion (including definitions and a pathophysiology discussion), key points, and 3-5 USMLE-style comprehension questions.

� Market: Second-year medical students (18,500/year) � Clinical pearls highlighting key concepts accompany each case � Primer on how to approach clinical problems teaches students to think like doctors � Proven learning system-based on Eugene Toy's award-winning research-improves shelf exam scores � Written by experienced educators

Eugene C. Toy (Houston, TX) is a duel-certified family physician and obstetrician-gynecologist. He is academic director at Methodist Hospital in Houston.

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384 pages Medical / Test Preparation & Review

Clinical Judgment USMLE Step 3 Review George Lee

A USMLE Step 3 review with a strong focus on patient management Clinical Judgment USMLE Step 3 Review is unique in that it emphasizes material covered on the exam, rather than provide the standard overview of clinical medicine topics found in most reviews.

The book is highlighted by four distinguishing features: a strong focus on patient management; in-depth disease discussion; a section that teaches the reader how to immediately recognize what is being asked in long narrative questiions, giving them more time to formulate an answer; and Clinical Case Simulation preparation which helps students prepare for the most stressful part of the examination.

� US medical residents taking the USMLE Step 3 (20,000/year) � Eight pages of full-color images � Pearls section helps residents answer questions about frequently tested diseases � Clinical Case Simulation tips and correlations are integrated into the coverage of each topic

Summary

George P. Lee, MD (Miami, FL) earned his medical degree from the University of Miami--Leonard School of Medicine. He completed a year of residency in anesthesia, during which time he took the USMLE Step 3. Dr. Lee plans to pursue a career in primary care medicine.

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464 pages Medical / Allied Health Services

Physical Therapy Case Files, Sports Jason Brumitt, Erin Jobst SummaryDozens of realistic cases help students make transition from classroom to clinic The Physical Therapy Case Files series gives students realistic cases designed to help them make the transition from classroom to clinical work and is an outstanding review for the specialty topics included on the American Physical Therapy Association certification exams. This evidence-based series can stand alone or is the perfect complement to textbooks for enhanced learning in the context of real patients. Each case includes clinical tips, evidence-based practice recommendations, analysis, and review questions. These cases teach students how to think through evaluation, assessment, and treatment planning.

� Market: Physical Therapy students (30,000/USA) � Includes 42 realistic sports medicine cases � A great clinical refresher for practitioners looking to brush up on their skills

Jason Brumitt, PT, PhD (Portland, OR) is an Assistant Professor at Pacific University. Author Bio


416 pages Medical / Neuroscience

Case Files Neuroscience 2/E (2nd Edition) Eugene Toy, Josh Neman, Evan Snyder, Rahul Jandial SummaryReal-life clinical cases for the basic sciences and the USMLE Step 1 The Case Files series is an award-winning learning system proven to improve exam scores. This series helps medical students learn in the context of real patients instead of simply memorizing. Case Files: Neuroscience presents 55 real-life clinical cases illustrating essential concepts in neurology. Each case includes and easy-to-understand discussion correlated to key basic science concepts, definitions of key terms, neuroscience pearls, and USMLE-style review questions.

� US medical students taking required neuroscience courses (19,000/yr.) � 55 clinical cases, each with USMLE-style questions � Clinical pearls highlighting key neuroscience concepts � Primer on how to approach clinical problems and think like a doctor � Content based on the national curriculum (core competencies)

Eugene C. Toy (Houston, TX) is a duel-certified family physician and obstetrician-gynecologist. He is academic director at Methodist Hospital in Houston. Rahul Jandial, MD (San Diego, CA) is a lecturer and attending neurologist in the Division of Neurosurgery-University of California-San Diego Medical Center and at The Center for Neurosciences and Aging-The Burnham Institute for Medical Research in San Diego, CA. Evan Y. Snyder, MD, PhD (San Diego, CA) is Professor, Director, Stem Cells & Regeneration Program, Burnham Institute, Steering Committee, La Jolla Stem Cell Initiative; Coordinator, Southern Calif. Stem Cell Consortium; Attending Neonatologist, Department of Pediatrics, University of California-San Diego. Josh Neman, PhD (San Diego, CA) is a researcher at City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Neman is a neuroscientist specializing in breast to brain metastases, spine biologics, and stem cells.

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First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CS, Fifth Edition (5th Edition) Tao Le, Vikas Bhushan SummaryThe #1 review for the USMLE Step 2 CS has been completely updated to reflect the latest exam format The best USMLE Step 2 CS review got just got even better! The fifth edition of First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CS has been updated to reflect the latest NBME exam format and worksheet items, and incorporates feedback from recent US and international test-takers. This trusted review delivers a thorough exam preparation guide for the USMLE Step 2 CS, including proven study and exam strategies for the clinical encounters.

� 40 full-length practice cases that simulate the real exam � Time management advice to maximize clinical encounters. � Step-by-step strategies for interacting with standardized patients, including "difficult patients" and

telephone encounters. � A revised and expanded set of mini-cases representing common complaints designed to help test-takers

rapidly develop a working set of differential diagnoses

Tao Le, MD, MHS (Louisville, KY) is Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Allergy and Immunology at the University of Louisville. He is also affiliated with the Division of Allergy and Immunology at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Vikas Bhushan, MD (Los Angeles, CA) practices diagnostic radiology in Los Angeles, California.

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Case Files Cardiology Eugene Toy, Michael D. Faulx SummaryA comprehensive case-based review of the essentials of cardiology The Case Files series is an award-winning learning system proven to boost exam scores. This series helps medical students learn in the context of real patients instead of simply memorizing. Case Files: Cardiology delivers 45 cases that span the most frequently encountered cardiac events seen in the office, emergency department, and operating room. Each case includes and easy-to-understand discussion correlated to key basic science concepts, definitions of key terms, neuroscience pearls, and USMLE-style review questions.

� Market: Medical students (18,500/year) � Clinical pearls highlighting key concepts accompany each case � Primer on how to approach clinical problems teaches students to think like doctors � Proven learning system-based on Eugene Toy's award-winning research-improves shelf exam scores

Eugene C. Toy (Houston, TX) is a duel-certified family physician and obstetrician-gynecologist. He is academic director at Methodist Hospital in Houston.

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McGraw-Hill/Appleton & Lange 9780071821360 Pub Date: 5/16/14 $59.00 Paperback / softback


Physician Assistant Exam Review, Pearls of Wisdom (5th Edition) Daniel Thibodeau, Scott Plantz SummaryThe best Q&A review for the PANCE® and PANRE® Featuring a rigorous quick-hit Q&A format consisting of short clinical questions with concise answers, this is truly the most effective weapon when preparing for the physician assistant certification and recertification exam.

The unique question and single-answer format eliminates the guesswork associated with traditional multiple-choice Q&A reviews and reinforces only the answers students need to know on exam day. With content following the NCCPA blueprint, emphasis is placed on distilling key facts and clinical pearls essential for exam success. This high-yield review for is the perfect complement to larger texts and delivers an intense, streamlined review in the days and weeks before the exam.

� Market: Physician assistant residents (6,600), physician assistant students (14,000) � “Flashcards in a book" presentation � Covers all core competencies based on National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

(NCCPA) guidelines � Fifth Edition includes expanded disease coverage and updated test-taking strategy and information

Daniel Thibodeau, MHP, PA-C (Norfolk, VA) is an Assistant Professor for the Physician Assistant program at Eastern Virginia Medical School. He also sits on the board of directors for the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA). Scott Plantz, MD (St. Petersburg, FL) runs a private family medicine practice in St. Petersburg, FL.

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Essentials of Mechanical Ventilation, Third Edition (3rd Edition) Dean Hess, Robert Kacmarek SummaryA practical, application-based primer on mechanical ventilation Essentials of Mechanical Ventilation, 3e covers the basics of ventilation management and clinical decision-making for healthcare professionals working in critical care medicine, pulmonary medicine, and anesthesiology. Designed to prepare students to make appropriate decisions based on each patient's disease, the book includes disease-specific chapters on the most common ailments seen by physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapists.

The two authors are recognized as the foremost authorities on mechanical ventilation among respiratory therapists, and have outstanding clinical and scientific experience. Better than competing books, this text is devoted to the principles and practice of clinical management.

� Market: 14,000 respiratory therapy students enrolled in 451 accredited programs in the US, with the majority in community colleges

� NEW 2-color design will appeal to students � The field's premier textbook

Dean R. Hess, PhD, RRT (Boston, MA) is Assistant Professor of Anesthesia at Harvard Medical School, and Assistant Director of Respiratory Care Services at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston. Robert M. Kacmarek, PhD, RRT (Boston, MA) is Professor of Anesthesia at Harvard Medical School and Director of Respiratory Care Services at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston.

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624 pages Medical / Nursing

AACN Essentials of Critical Care Nursing, Third Edition (3rd Edition) Suzanne Burns SummaryAn essential evidence-based text that provides a solid foundation for the nursing care of critically-ill patients Endorsed by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses and written by top clinical experts in acute care nursing, this textbook thoroughly covers all the need-to-know details on the care of adult, critically ill patients and their families. Supported by helpful tables and algorithms, the book’s practical, building-block organization starts with the basics before proceeding to more complex concepts, paralleling the blueprint for the critical care nursing CCRN certification examination.

Unlike competitive texts which focus on theory, this book is specifically written to have a direct application to real-world practice. Each chapter includes a full case study to demonstrate how the chapter concepts apply to real-life clinical situations.

� Market: 1.6 million nurses working in an acute care environment; 80,000 nursing students Critical Care courses

� NEW to this edition: two-color design, review questions added to cases � Provides an excellent review for the CCRN certification exam

Suzanne M. Burns, MSN, RRT, ACNP, CCRN, FAAN, FCCM, FAANP (Charlottesville, VA) Professor Emeritus, School of Nursing, University of Virginia; Consultant, Critical and Progressive Care and Clinical Nursing Research.

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560 pages Medical / Nursing

AACN Essentials of Progressive Care Nursing, Third Edition (3rd Edition) Suzanne Burns SummaryAn essential text for anyone taking the progressive care nursing certification exam Endorsed by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses and written by top clinical experts in acute care nursing, this textbook thoroughly covers all the need-to-know details on the care of adult, critically ill patients and their families. Supported by helpful tables and algorithms, the book’s practical, building-block organization starts with the basics before proceeding to more complex concepts, paralleling the blueprint for the progressive care nursing certification examination.

Unlike competitive texts which focus on theory, this book is specifically written to have a direct application to real-world practice. Each chapter includes mini-case-studies to demonstrate how the chapter concepts apply to real-life clinical situations.

� Market: 1.6 million nurses working in an acute care environment; 80,000 nursing students in Critical Care courses

� NEW to this edition: two-color design, review questions added to cases � NEW introduction to progressive care nursing, discusses its history, current status, and future growth

Suzanne M. Burns, MSN, RRT, ACNP, CCRN, FAAN, FCCM, FAANP (Charlottesville, VA) Professor Emeritus, School of Nursing, University of Virginia; Consultant, Critical and Progressive Care and Clinical Nursing Research.

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McGraw-Hill Medical 9780071797320 Pub Date: 7/4/14 $39.00 Other book format


Lange Radiographic Positioning Flashcards Olive Peart SummaryFlashcards that teach proper radiographic positioning LANGE Radiographic Positioning Flashcards were created to demonstrate proper radiographic positioning for radiologic technology students. Each two-sided card includes a photograph of correct patient positioning with corresponding x-ray, technical information, and image evaluation criteria on the flip side. These cards are perfect for use in radiography course study or as a clinical refresher prior to taking a patient x-ray. These cards were developed by an experienced clinical and academic instructor at Stamford Hospital Radiography program.

� Market: Radiologic technology students (13,000) � 225 total cards � Valuable as a pocket guide in a clinical setting

Olive Peart (Stamford, CT) is a Clinical and Academic Instructor and Mammograpy Specialist at The Stamford Hospital Program in Radiography.

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608 pages Medical / Gerontology

Current Diagnosis and Treatment: Geriatrics 2E (2nd Edition) C. Landefeld, Anna Chang SummaryThe most authoritative, up-to-date source of clinically relevant information on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders in the elderly Valuable to specialists and non-specialists alike, this concise, easy-to-access text delivers clinical guidance on how to care for elderly patients in all settings—office, home, hospital, and long-term, as well as pre- and post-operative care. Coverage includes special geriatric considerations in cardiovascular health, cancers, endocrine disorders, skin problems, respiratory disease, renal disorders, and essential information on topics such as delirium, cognitive impairment and dementia, falls and mobility disorders, Parkinson’s and other movement disorders, sleep disorders, arthritis and vasculitis, and more.

� Market: Internists (120,000), internal medicine residents ( 23,000), family physicians (75,000), geriatrics and gerontology practitioners (4,000) geriatrics fellows (500), medical students (18,500/year), physician assistants and nurse practitioners (100,000)

� Time-saving diagnostic and treatment algorithms � Important grounding in geriatric assessment

Anna Chang, MD and Brie Williams, MD (San Francisco, CA) Division of Geriatrics, Department of Medicine, University of California-San Francisco.

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1520 pages Medical / Internal Medicine

Color Atlas of Internal Medicine Richard Usatine, Gary Ferenchick, Mindy Ann Smith,... SummaryThe perfect balance of state-of-the-art visuals, practical synoptic text, case examples, and evidence ratings This beautiful new full-color resource delivers everything internists want and need in an atlas. The book features a strong visual approach, the use of introductory cases in all chapters, complete patient management guidance through efficient synoptic text, the inclusion of evidence grades for diagnosis and treatment recommendations, and patient education material. The easy-to-access, consistent presentation includes more than 1,500 high-quality, full-color clinical, morphologic, laboratory, and radiological images that show the outwardly appearing signs of diseases internists encounter every day.

� Market: Internists (120,000), internal medicine residents ( 23,000), practicing nurses (3 million/USA) � More than 1,500 high-quality, full-color clinical images � Case examples open each chapter � Covers everything an internist is likely to encounter in practice and on the certification/recertification

exams � Not just an atlas—a complete, modern, efficient resource for evidence-based patient management

Richard Usatine, MD (San Antonio, TX) is Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Texas-San Antonio. Gary Ferencek, MD (East Lansing, MI) is affiliated with Michigan State University School of Medicine.

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288 pages Medical

Understanding Medical Professionalism American Board of Internal Medicine, Wendy Levinso... SummaryThe ultimate guide to professionalism in clinical medicine--authored by one of the leading organizations in medical education and practice

This latest addition to the acclaimed McGraw-Hill Medical Understanding series offers readers a clinical approach to a difficult-to-understand concept that is rapidly growing in importance in both education and practice. As with other books in the Understanding series, Understanding Medical Professionalism is concise and clinical, not theoretical. It will provide readers with a solid framework for understanding key issues and behaviors that influence professional behavior and results, and will address a range of key issues from communication skills to health quality to health information technology issues.

� Market: Internists (120,000), family physicians (50,000), third and fourth year medical students (32,000), family physician trainees (8,000), medical specialty program directors (2,500)

� The American Board of Internal Medicine is one of the most respected names in medical education and practice

� Demonstrates the application of medical professionalism to everyday practice and patient care � Extensive use of case vignettes apply the principles of medical professionalism to everyday, real -world

practice

The ABIM Foundation (Philadelphia, PA) is part of the American Board of Internal Medicine. The American Board of Internal Medicine enhances the quality of health care by certifying internists and subspecialists who demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential for excellent patient care. Wendy Levinson, MD (Toronto, Canada) Sir John and Lady Eaton Professor and Chair, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto. Shiphra Ginsburg, MD (Toronto, Canada) Professor, Department of Medicine, Scientist, Wilson Centre for Research in Education, University of Toronto. Fred Hafferty, PhD (Rochester MN) Professor of Medical Education, Program in Professionalism & Ethics Mayo Clinic.

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768 pages Medical / Emergency Medicine

LANGE Current Diagnosis and Treatment Pediatric Emergency Medicine Roger Humphries, C. Keith Stone, Dorian Drigalla, ... SummaryA quick-access practical reference focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric emergency medicine conditions CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment Pediatric Emergency Medicine is a carry anywhere, accessible text specifically designed for use in a busy, fast-paced emergency department. This unique text focuses on providing only the information needed for effective diagnosis, treatment, disposition, and improved outcomes. The consistent design features numerous headers, tables, charts, illustrations, and concise text detailing exactly what must be done in a specific pediatric emergency.

� Market: Emergency physicians (38,000 board certified /USA; 20,000 non-certified/USA; 40,000 outside the USA), emergency medicine residents (4,000), pediatricians (50,000/USA; 80,000/outside the USA), pediatrics residents (8,300)

� Numerous illustrations clarify difficult concepts � Emphasizes need-to-know information

Roger L. Humphries, MD Assistant Professor and Residency Director, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, KY.

Keith Stone, MD Professor and Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine, Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Scott & White Memorial Healthcare, Temple, TX.

Dorian Drigalla, MD, FACEP, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine, Director, Emergency Medicine Residency Program, Scott and White Memorial Healthcare, Temple, TX

Maria Stephan, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, KY

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256 pages Medical / Dermatology

Cosmeceuticals and Cosmetic Ingredients Leslie Baumann SummaryEverything clinicians need to know about topical skin care in one complete resource Leslie Baumann is the author of the world's best-selling book on cosmetic dermatology (0-07-149062-0) and has traveled the world researching ingredients of topical skin care products. In this resource she presents the scientific underpinnings, evidence, and outcomes for all the major ingredients in use today. Dr. Bauman thoroughly covers delivery agents of the medications, follow-up skin care, and routine skin care – everything clinicians need to help their patients maintain healthy, glowing skin. The book covers all important categories of cosmeceuticals, including moisturizers, toners, biologic products, and herbal products.

� Market: Dermatologists (18,000), internists (100,000), aestheticians � Includes pictures of the source of the ingredients, chemical structures, and how they function to

protect/heal skin � Presents an understanding of different skin types and how they respond differently to each ingredient

Leslie Baumann, MD (Miami Beach, FL) Director,Baumann Cosmetic and Research Institute Miami Beach, FL. Author Bio


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352 pages Medical / Dermatology

Color Atlas of Pediatric Dermatology 5/E (5th Edition) Leonard Kristal, Neil Prose SummaryAn unsurpassed visual archive of pediatric dermatology -- with more than 300 brand-new color images! Color Atlas of Pediatric Dermatology contains a collection of more than 900 full-color images that provide invaluable guidance for the diagnosis of both common and rare skin disorders of neonates, infants, and children. For each condition reviewed in the text, one or more clinical photographs are supplied, making differential diagnosis faster, easier, and more accurate. A concise, yet thorough overview of important clinical features, etiology, prognosis, and the most current therapeutic approaches is included for each disorder illustrated. Every page reflects the book's magnificent atlas format, with photographs linked to brief text that authoritatively describes the condition illustrated in each image, along with, in most cases, a one-sentence summary of suggested treatment protocols.

� Market: Pediatricians (80,000), dermatologists (18,000), nurse practitioners and physician assistants (100,000)

� New treatment modalities are included when applicable, reflecting the very latest clinical findings and treatment guidelines

� Revised and refreshed legends throughout the text to highlight the latest thinking in pediatric dermatology practice

Leonard Kristal, MD (Lake Success, NY) is Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics, New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York and Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, New York. Neil S. Prose, MD (Durham, NC) is Associate Professor, Departments of Dermatology and Pediatrics, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina.

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416 pages Medical / Radiology

Radiology Case Review Series: Interventional Radiology Matthew D. Tam, Weiping Wang Summary200 interactive interventional radiology cases deliver the best board review possible! Part of McGraw-Hill’s Radiology Case Review Series, this unique resource challenges readers to look at a group of images, determine the diagnosis, answer related questions, and gauge their knowledge by reviewing the answer. It all adds up to the best interactive review of interventional radiology available—one that’s ideal for certification or recertification, or as an incomparable clinical refresher.

Distinguished by an effective 2-page design, each volume in this series is filled with cases, annotated images, questions & answers, pearls, and relevant literature references that will efficiently prepare you for virtually any exam topic. The book’s cases are crosslinked to an online component that includes full-resolution images, interactive image stacks, discussions and extra teaching points that reinforce readers’ grasp of must-know interventional radiology topics.

� Market: Practicing Radiologists (25,000), pharmacy technicians (15,000) � Unique 2-page format for each case � Cases organized and coded by difficulty level � Each volume in the series will have a dedicated interactive website

Matthew D. Tam, MD (Cleveland, OH) is affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Author Bio




208 pages Medical / Pharmacy

Casebook in Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Drug Dosing Henry Cohen SummaryA case-based approach to learning how to design accurate dosing regimens Authored by the editor-in-chief of The Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Casebook in Pharmokinetics uses real-life cases to teach readers how to apply clinical pharmokinetics to formulate proper dosing regimens. Each case is presented as a clinical scenario and includes the answer and an explanation detailing the equations utilized, the best dosing regimen, drug level monitoring instructions, and more. All cases are taken from real-life clinical situations to prepare students for what they will encounter in practice.

� Market: 100 pharmacy schools (100 in the USA); pharmacy students (15,000) � 3-5 cases per chapter � Each chapter has a separate section with three cases that faculty can assign as homework

Henry Cohen, Pharm.D, MS (Brooklyn, NY) is Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences of Long Island University in Brooklyn, New York.

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McGraw-Hill Medical 9780071747509 Pub Date: 5/9/14 $70.00 Hardback


Applied Physical Pharmacy 2/E (2nd Edition) Mansoor Amiji, Thomas J. Cook SummaryA unique practice-oriented introduction to physical pharmacy Emphasizing relevancy to practice, clarity of presentation, and utilizing practice-oriented examples, ,Applied Physical Pharmacy, Second Edition is the ideal learning tool for pharmacy students as well as practitioners who want to sharpen their pharmaceutics skills. The goal of the book is teach how essential physical chemical properties are used in clinical and retail pharmacy practice. The second edition is highlighted by the addition of at least five new chapters, an increased number of cases, and a new two-color design.

� Market: 100 pharmacy schools (100 in the USA); pharmacy students (15,000) � Dozens of case histories and patient examples reinforce key points and simplify learning � Includes examples and end-of-chapter questions from clinical and retail pharmacy practice rather than

from research and industry � Written by experts in the teaching of physical pharmacy � 150 illustrations clarify the text and simplify learning

Mansoor Amiji, PhD (Boston, MA) is affiliated with Northeastern College. Author Bio


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832 pages Medical / Biochemistry

Integrative Medical Biochemistry: Examination and Board Review Michael W. King SummaryAn integrative approach to medical biochemistry provides the perfect review for the USMLE Step 1 What separates this book from competitive reviews is the high level integration of medical biochemistry with physiology, endocrinology, and pathology – which will better prepare students for the USMLE Step 1 examination. Important related topics such as carbohydrate, lipid, protein metabolism, and associated disease/pathologies are incorporated into a concise, focused review of biochemistry. Each chapter includes consistent pedagogy such as USMLE-style questions, detailed answers, high-yield terms, a checklist of important takeaways, clinical correlation boxes, and full-color illustrations.

� Market: Medical students (18,500/year) � 200 full-color illustrations � Questions are carefully selected to summarize chapter material

Michael W. King, PhD (Bloomington, IN) is affiliated with Indiana University School of Medicine. Author Bio


1008 pages Medical / Microbiology

Sherris Medical Microbiology, Sixth Edition (6th Edition) Kenneth Ryan, C. George Ray, Nafees Ahmad, W. Lawr... SummaryNo other text clarifies the link between microbiology and human disease states like Sherris Medical Microbiology For more than a quarter-of-a-century Sherris has been unmatched in its ability to help readers understand the nature of microorganisms and their role in the maintenance of health or causation of disease. Through a dynamic, engaging approach, this classic text gives students a solid grasp of the significance of etiologic agents, the pathogenic processes, epidemiology, and the basis of therapy for infectious diseases.

An introduction to diseases caused by infectious agents and to the basics of the character of infectious agents begins the book. This is followed by several chapters that describe the immune reaction to these infectious agents, sterilization, control of infections with anti-infective drugs, and how they are detected in a diagnostic laboratory. These chapters set the stage for the rest of the book, which describes the various infectious agents that cause disease in humans. Starting with viruses and moving through to bacteria, fungi, and parasites, these chapters describe how the agents cause disease and how the infections are detected and treated.

� Market: Medical students (18,500/year) � More than 400 USMLE-style questions � Nearly 200 full-color illustrations

Kenneth J. Ryan, MD; Sean Elliott, MD; Lynn Joens, PhD; Chuck Sterling, BS, PhD (Tucson, AZ) are affiliated with the University of Arizona. Paul Pottinger, MD (Seattle, WA) is affiliated with the University of Washington.

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1072 pages Medical / Pharmacology

Pharmacotherapy Handbook, 9/E (9th Edition) Barbara Wells, Joseph DiPiro, Terry Schwinghammer,... SummaryEssential drug data in a concise, carry-anywhere reference Pharmacotherapy Handbook, Ninth Edition provides practitioners and students with the critical information necessary to support drug therapy decision making for more than 140 diseases and disorders. The content focuses on essential information a pharmacists must know in practice and material covered on board exams.

Featuring a convenient alphabetized presentation, this handy guide utilizes tables, texts, figures, and treatment algorithms to make the information readily accessible and easily understood. The book's consistent bulleted text helps readers find the information they need quickly and easily.

� Market: Pharmacy schools (100 in the USA) � Includes JNC-VI guidelines which are the industry standard in drug therapy and pharmaceutical care � Provides a thorough explanation of what drugs to use and why

Barbara Wells (Oxford, MS) is dean and professor at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy and executive director of the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Terry Schwinghammer (Oxford, MS) joined the faculty of the University of Mississippi in August 2005 as Professor and Chair of the Department of Clinical Pharmacy. In addition to authoring over 60 research papers and journal articles, he is editor of The Pharmacotherapy Casebook. Joe DiPiro (Charleston, SC) is Professor and Executive Dean of the South Carolina College of Pharmacy, an integrated program of the Colleges of Pharmacy of the University of South Carolina and the Medical University of South Carolina.

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Drug Information A Guide for Pharmacists 5/E (5th Edition) Patrick Malone, Karen Kier, John Stanovich, Meghan... SummaryEverything pharmacists need to know about drug information management Drug Information: A Guide for Pharmacists, Fifth Edition teaches students and professionals how to research, interpret, evaluate, collate, and disseminate drug information in the most effective and efficient manner possible. Updated throughout, the book also addresses other important issues such as the legal and ethical considerations of providing information, how to respond to requests for information, and how to determine what information should be made available. Twenty-two appendices include: Drug Conultatoin Request Form, Performing a PubMed® Search, Questions for Assessing Clinical Trials, and Questions to Consider for Critique of Primary Literature.

� Market: Pharmacy schools (100 in the USA) � Key Concepts have been added to the beginning of each chapter and are identified with icons in the

chapter text � Case Studies and multiple-choice questions have been added to most chapters

Patrick Malone, PharmD Director, Web-Based Pharmacy Pathway Creighton University School of Pharmacy Omaha, NE Karen L. Kier, PhD, MSc, RPh Ohio Northern University Raabe College of Pharmacy Ada, Ohio John R. Stanovich RPh, Ohio Northern University, Raabe College of Pharmacy, Ada, Ohio

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Pharmacy Technician Exam Certification and Review Jodi Dreiling, Kristy Malacos, Allison Cannon, Eri... SummaryA rigorous, case-based review for pharmacy technician certification and course work This complete review package for the Pharmacy Technician Exam Certification and Review course work provides everything students want and need to thoroughly prepare for the exam: cases that present real-world situations along with a host of valuable learning aids such as chapter summaries, key terms at the beginning of each chapter, a full glossary, margin notes, calculation boxes, and five practice exams.

The companion CD includes digital flash cards, more than 2000 questions, and valuable career advice. Written by an author team that includes a pharm tech director of a career school and pharmacy directors who actively hire technicians, the content of this unique review reflects the new 2013 exam guidelines.

� Market: Pharmacy tech students (15,000) � CD has capability for timed practice tests � Beautiful full-color illustrations

Jodi Drieling, PharmD (Akron, OH) is Pharmacotherapy Specialist, Medical Intensive Care, Akron General Hospital. Kristy Malacos, MS, CPht (Cleveland, OH) is affiliated with Sanford-Brown Pharmacy Tech program. Allison Cannon, PharmD (Cleveland, OH) is Pharmacy Manager at Cleveland Clinic. Eric Schmidt, PharmD (Cleveland, OH) is a director at Pharmacy Medical Service.

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688 pages Medical / Radiology

Introduction to Diagnostic Radiology Khaled Elsayes, Sandra Oldham SummaryA practical clinically relevant introduction to diagnostic radiology Introduction to Diagnostic Radiology is written to improve readers’ basic knowledge of diagnostic radiology. The book includes progressive cases that illustrate the step-by-step approach that an expert would take to reach an accurate diagnosis.

Unlike competitive texts which focus on diseases and pathology, this text discusses diagnosis from the practical point of view, showing readers how to order the correct radiological examinations, interpret images, and eventually diagnose. To be as clinically relevant as possible, the authors focus on the most common clinical scenarios encountered in daily practice and discuss imaging techniques and protocols necessary to treat these problems.

� Market: Medical students (18,500/year), family practitioners (74,000) � Each chapter focuses on one body system or organ and includes more than twenty-five cases � Very well illustrated with entire sequences being demonstrated � Written from the perspective of trainees who have only a limited knowledge of radiology

Khaled Elsayes, MD (Houston, TX) is affiliated with MD Anderson and also teaches at the University of Texas Medical School in Houston. Sandra Oldham, MD (Houston, TX) is Vice-Chairman for Education at the University of Texas Medical School.

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496 pages Medical / Pharmacology

Pharmacotherapy Casebook: A Patient-Focused Approach, 9/E (9th

Edition) Terry Schwinghammer, Julia Koehler SummaryMore than 160 cases help students develop the problem-solving and decision-making skills necessary to succeed in real-world clinical practice Pharmacotherapy Casebook provides the case studies students need to learn how to identify and resolve drug therapy problems they will most likely to encounter in real-world practice.

This new edition is packed with 160 patient cases and makes the ideal study companion to the ninth edition of DiPiro’s Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach. The case chapters in this book are organized into organ system sections that correspond to those of the DiPiro textbook. By reading the relevant chapters in Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach readers will be able to familiarize themselves with the pathophysiology and pharmacology of each disease state included in this casebook.

� Market: Nurse practitioners (100,000), pharmacy students (35,000/year), pharmacology students (15,000/year), pharmacists (175,000)

� Realistic patient presentations include medical history, physical examination, and laboratory data, followed by a series of questions using a systematic, problem-solving approach

� Compelling range of cases – from the uncomplicated (a single disease state) to the complex (multiple disease states and drug-related problems)

� Diverse authorship from more than 190 clinicians from nearly 100 institutions

Terry L. Schwinghammer, PharmD, FCCP, FASHP, BCPS (Morgantown,WV), Professor and Chair, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, West Virginia University School of Pharmacy. Julia M. Koehler, PharmD, (Indianapolis, IN) Professor and Chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Butler University, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; and Clinical Pharmacist in Family Medicine, Methodist Hospital and the Indiana University-Methodist Family Practice Center, Clarian Health Partners.

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Text and Atlas of Wound Care Therapy Rose Hamm SummaryA unique combination learning text and visual atlas for physical therapy students and practitioners Text and Atlas of Wound Care Therapy offers the benefits of both type of reference. The illustrations offer outstanding visual e guidance and the text offers step-by-step instruction as well as discussion of fundamental, must-know concepts.

Each chapter follows a similar design with consistent headings; concise, bulleted text; and numerous, high-quality illustrations. Learning aids include chapter objectives, assessment guidelines, chapter references, chapter summaries, end-of-chapter board-style review questions.

� Market: Market: Physical therapists (155,000), physical therapy students (30,000), nurse practitioners (100,000)

� Extremely detailed captions accompany each illustration � Multi-discipline author team will consist of medical doctor, nurse, and physical therapist

Rose Hamm, PT, RPT (Los Angeles, CA) Certified Wound Specialist and Physical Therapy; Assistant Professor, USC University of Southern California, University Hospital.

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