Monday, April 23, 2012

Pocket Companion to Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, 8th Edition

Pocket Companion
Pocket Companion to Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, 8th Edition
by Richard Mitchell, Vinay Kumar, Nelson Fausto, Abul K. Abbas, Jon Aster
3.9 out of 5 stars(9)

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This Pocket Companion to Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, 8th Edition offers rapid, portable access to the most important pathology facts and concepts. Richard Mitchell, MD, PhD, Vinay Kumar, MBBS, MD, FRCPath, Nelson Fausto, MD, Abul K. Abbas, MBBS, and Jon Aster, MD assemble all of the key data and principles of pathology in a concise, at-a-glance format and fit them into your pocket for quick reference anytime. The result is a superb source for quick answers and an efficient review tool on any aspect of pathology.

  • Assembles all of the key data and principles you need to know for exams and rotations.
  • Presents information in a concise, at-a-glance format.
  • Fits into your pocket, for a convenient reference any time.
  • Offers abundant page references to the parent text, making additional information easy to find.
  • Completely updated to reflect the latest knowledge and techniques across all areas of pathology.

This pocket-sized resource offers rapid, portable access to the most important facts and concepts from Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, 8th Edition

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #11614 in Books
  • Published on: 2011-03-08
  • Original language: English
  • Dimensions: 1.20 pounds
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 800 pages

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Sunday, April 22, 2012

Understanding Pathophysiology, 4e

Understanding Pathophysiology
Understanding Pathophysiology, 4e
by Sue E. Huether RN PhD, Kathryn L. McCance RN PhD
3.3 out of 5 stars(35)

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This easy-to-read textbook provides you with the basic concepts of pathophysiology and the processes of specific diseases with the most accurate, up-to-date information on the treatments, manifestations, and mechanisms of disease. Understanding Pathophysiology, 4th Edition offers complete coverage in clear and concise detail with extensive full-color illustrations to make learning pathophysiology easy.

  • Consistent presentation of each disease includes pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and evaluation and treatment to make remembering and learning information easier.
  • Extensive collection of 900 photographs and illustrations vividly illustrate normal anatomy and physiology, cellular mechanisms, disease processes, and clinical manifestations of disease.
  • UNIQUE! Health Alert boxes discuss a broad range of topics from new research, diagnostic studies, preventative care, and more.
  • UNIQUE! Quick Check questions at the end of major sections promote critical thinking to help you apply your knowledge to real-life situations.
  • UNIQUE! Risk Factor boxes illustrate the risk factors associated with specific diseases.
  • Pediatric content presented in nine separate chapters provides thorough coverage of how various disease processes specifically affect children.
  • Special headings highlight aging content within adult chapters to help you address the specialized needs of older patients.
  • Did you Understand? end-of-chapter summaries help you review the major concepts presented in each chapter.
  • Disease pathways throughout illustrate normal and compensatory physiology and pathophysiology.
  • Includes extensively updated content based on the most current research available.
  • Approximately 200 new full-color drawings, as well as hundreds of improved illustrations, clarify concepts to make content more easily understandable.
  • Over 50 new Health Alert boxes present the most current research available.
  • Electronic Resources listed at the beginning of each chapter direct you to additional materials on the companion CD and Evolve site.
  • A glossary of over 850 terms helps you learn the often-difficult terminology related to pathophysiology.

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #9321 in Books
  • Published on: 2007-10-31
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 6.06 pounds
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 1194 pages

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Friday, April 20, 2012

Pathophysiology of Heart Disease: A Collaborative Project of Medical Students and Faculty, 4th Edition

Pathophysiology of Heart Disease
Pathophysiology of Heart Disease: A Collaborative Project of Medical Students and Faculty, 4th Edition
by Leonard S. Lilly
4.9 out of 5 stars(53)

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Completely rewritten and updated for its Fourth Edition, this best-selling text is a comprehensive, clear, concise, and easy-to-understand introduction to cardiovascular diseases. It is written by internationally recognized Harvard Medical School faculty and select medical students, and is the best text to bridge basic physiology with clinical care of patients.

This edition provides updated coverage of pathogenesis of atherosclerosis, pathophysiology of acute coronary syndromes, mechanisms of heart failure, molecular mechanisms of dysrhythmias, the genomic basis of cardiomyopathies and congenital heart disease, and pharmacology. Numerous new illustrations are included.

A companion Website on thePoint will include animations and audio heart sounds.

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #280487 in Books
  • Published on: 2006-12
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: .2 pounds
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 464 pages

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Pathophysiology: An Incredibly Visual! Pocket Guide (Incredibly Easy! Series)

Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology: An Incredibly Visual! Pocket Guide (Incredibly Easy! Series)
Lippincott (Author)
4.0 out of 5 stars(2)

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The latest spinoff of the Incredibly Easy! Series®, the Incredibly Visual! Pocket Guides are compact, carry-anywhere references that use stunning full-color photos and illustrations and brief, easy-to-read text to present must-know clinical concepts. Ideally suited for visual learners, the information is easy to learn and recall because the visual images leave a lasting impression, and most topics are covered on a two-page spread. Pathophysiology: An Incredibly Visual! Pocket Guide presents risk factors and pathophysiologic changes associated with more than 150 disorders and health problems, including heart failure, valvular disease, ARDS, asthma, lung cancer, pressure ulcer, stroke, AIDS, rheumatoid arthritis, hypertension, and more.

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #161234 in eBooks
  • Published on: 2012-03-30
  • Released on: 2012-03-30
  • Format: Kindle eBook
  • Number of items: 1

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Internal Medicine: a Guide to Clinical Therapeutics

Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine: a Guide to Clinical Therapeutics
by Rebecca L. Attridge, Monica L. Miller, Rebecca Moote, Laurajo Ryan
Publication Date: October 5, 2012

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A concise pocket reference that correlates drug information to specific disease states

Acute Care Therapy: A Clinician's Guide facilitates evidence-based decision making for drug therapy. This carry-anywhere, quick-access guide assists the reader in understanding why a particular drug should be used to treat a specific internal medicine disease state.

Features

  • Disease-specific dosing information
  • Clinical pearls discuss side effects, mechanisms of action, etc.
  • Lists additional resources that direct the reader to available data providing more comprehensive information

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #351039 in Books
  • Published on: 2012-10-05
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 256 pages

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ACC Atlas of Pathophysiology (Altas of Pathophysiology)

ACC Atlas
ACC Atlas of Pathophysiology (Altas of Pathophysiology)
Lippincott (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars(16)

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Featuring 450 large full-color illustrations, this comprehensive atlas shows how more than 200 disorders can disrupt the human body's equilibrium. It is designed to help healthcare professionals visualize disease processes, understand the rationales for clinical interventions, and explain to patients how diseases develop and progress.Introductory chapters illustrate basic pathophysiologic concepts including cells, cancer, infection, genetics, and fluids and electrolytes. Twelve chapters organized by body system cover all major diseases, with illustrations, charts, and brief text on causes, pathophysiology, signs, symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment.This Third Edition includes eight new disease entries and updated information throughout. A new icon, Complications, highlights the typical progression of untreated disease.

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #318703 in eBooks
  • Published on: 2012-03-30
  • Released on: 2012-03-30
  • Format: Kindle eBook
  • Number of items: 1

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