Medical diagnosis Books

Book SynopsisDebido a los enormes avances en reumatología en los últimos ocho años, especialmente en nuevos tratamientos, la 3.ª edición del Manual Washington® de especialidades clínicas. Reumatología, ofrece el contenido más reciente sobre el enfoque diagnóstico y terapéutico, inicial y avanzado, de los padecimientos reumáticos. Además, integra los últimos avances sobre exploración musculoesquelética, artrocentesis, los exámenes de laboratorio más útiles, y los fármacos más apropiados y actuales, incluyendo dosis y vigilancia recomendados.Dividido en siete partes, cada capítulo de esta nueva edición ha sido minuciosamente revisado y actualizado. Asimismo, se han añadido nuevos capítulos que cubren temas vigentes como artritis y artralgias virales transmitidas por mosquito, enfermedad relacionada con IgG4, enfermedad pulmonar intersticial y tecnologías de vanguardia en reumatología.Esta excelente referencia primaria es ideal para estudiantes de medicina, médicos generales y residentes, otros especialistas y subespecialistas de medicina interna, reumatología y ortopedia, quienes requieren un rápido acceso a información clínica práctica, basada en evidencia reciente, para diagnosticar y tratar a pacientes con una amplia variedad de trastornos autoinmunes y reumatológicos.Table of ContentsPARTE I. Introducción a la consulta de reumatologíaPARTE II. Principales enfermedades reumáticasPARTE III. Espondiloartropatias seronegativasPARTE IV. Artritis por cristalesPARTE V. VasculitisPARTE VI. Infecciones y trastornos relacionadosPARTE VII. Otras enfermedades reumáticas

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Book SynopsisConciso, portátil y fácil de usar, Manual Washington® de especialidades clínicas. Alergia, asma e inmunología ofrece información esencial sobre el manejo de alergias, asma y otros trastornos inmunológicos en pacientes hospitalizados y ambulatorios. Esta 3.ª edición, como las anteriores, proporciona una orientación práctica sobre el diagnóstico, la investigación y el tratamiento, e incluye contenido de vanguardia sobre descubrimientos biomédicos y nuevos tratamientos.Este manual es ideal para estudiantes de medicina y para médicos residentes, internos y especialistas que necesitan acceso rápido y actualizado a la información científica y clínica de esta especialidad que cambia con rapidez. También es útil como recurso de primera línea para médicos internistas y de atención primaria. El contenido, revisado a fondo de principio a fin, incluye un nuevo capítulo sobre diagnóstico en alergia e inmunología y secciones ampliadas sobre alergia a los alimentos mediada por inmunoglobulinas y no mediada por la edad.Table of Contents1. Manejo del paciente con alergia2. Inmunología básica subyacente a la hipersensibilidad, la alergia y la inflamación3. Diagnóstico en alergia e Inmunología4. Anafilaxia5. Asma6. Asma ocupacional7. Neumonitis por hipersensibilidad8. Pruebas de función pulmonar9. Rinitis alérgica y sinusitis10. Enfermedades alérgicas oculares11. Inmunoterapia con alérgenos12. Urticaria y angioedema13. Dermatitis atópica14. Dermatitis alérgica por contacto15. Reacciones alérgicas por alimentos16. Alergia alimentaria no mediada por IgE17. Alergia a fármacos y desensibilización18. Alergia a insectos19. Eosinofilia20. Mastocitosis y trastornos por activación de los mastocitos21. Enfermedades por inmunodeficiencia primaria

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Book SynopsisPulmonary Function Testing & Interpretation is a comprehensive guide to lung function tests, such as spirometry, lung volume and diffusing capacity. Beginning with an introduction to the history of respiratory physiology, structure and function, and preparation for testing, individual chapters explain different types of test and the interpretation of result based on gender, age and body size. Written by a leading USA-based expert, the book introduces new ways to interpret spirometry values, as well as assess the effectiveness of aerosol-based bronchodilator drugs on obstructive airway disease. The book includes ten case studies, each with a question and answer section.

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. General Examination. 2. Neurology. 3. Abdomen. 4. Cardiology.. 5. Respiration Index

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Book SynopsisAn ECG, or electrocardiogram, is a simple test that records the rhythm and electrical activity of the heart. It is commonly used to detect abnormal heart rhythms and investigate the cause of chest pains. It is important for clinicians to recognise and interpret ECG patterns accurately to ensure correct diagnosis and effective treatment. This atlas is a quick reference tool presenting numerous normal and abnormal ECG patterns and schematic diagrams. Each case is accompanied by a brief commentary discussing the abnormality. The book is divided into two sections – Deep Analysis Section and Quick Diagnosis Section, giving trainees a strong foundation of the concept of ECG, and then an understanding of the diagnosis of a wide range of cardiac abnormalities. Key points Quick reference presenting normal and abnormal ECG patterns Brief commentary helps explain each case Includes self assessment section Nearly 300 ECG graphs, schematic diagrams and illustrations Table of ContentsSection 1: Deep Analysis Section What Concept Do You Need to Have for Better Understanding of ECG? What are ECG Leads? How to Take ECG Recording? What Concept You Need to Know to Get Familiar with PQRS Complex? T Wave in Depth Amplitude of T Wave When You Say U Wave, What Do You Mean? Segments + Intervals of ECG Handshake with "Electrical Axis" Section 2: Quick Diagnosis Section How to Read ECG and Make Diagnosis? Lead Position Reversal Determine Rate/Rhythm Sinus Rhythm Sinus Bradycardia Sinus Tachycardia Dextrocardia Atrioventricular Block (AV block) Introduction to Electrocariographic Features of Myocardial Infarction Right Bundle Branch Block (RBBB) Some Details of Fascicular Blocks Arrhythmias Get Familiar with Tachycardia Atrioventricular Reciprocating Tachycardia (AVRT) or AV Pre-excitation Tachycardia Important Pre-excitation Syndromes Miscellaneous Conditions Self-assessment

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Book SynopsisThis manual is a comprehensive guide to cardiac diagnostic techniques for clinicians. Beginning with the basics, the book highlights the importance of history taking and physical examination. The following sections provide in depth coverage of both new and more traditional diagnostic imaging techniques including electro- and echocardiogram, MRI, intravascular ultrasound, nuclear computerised tomography, and molecular imaging. Invasive diagnostic modalities and their clinical application are also discussed. Written by internationally recognised specialists from the University of Iowa, this practical guide includes more than 700 images and illustrations. Key points Comprehensive guide to cardiac diagnosis for clinicians Covers new and traditional imaging techniques for numerous cardiac disorders Internationally recognised author team More than 700 images and illustrations Table of Contents History Physical Examination Plain Film Imaging of Adult Cardiovascular Disease Electrocardiogram ECG Exercise Testing The Left Ventricle Ventricular Function—Assessment and Clinical Application Transthoracic Echocardiography Stress Echocardiography Transesophageal Echocardiography Real Time Three-Dimensional Echocardiography Intravascular Coronary Ultrasound And Beyond Cardiovascular Nuclear Medicine—Nuclear Cardiology Cardiac Computed Tomography Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Molecular Imaging Of Vascular Disease Cardiac Hemodynamics And Coronary Physiology Cardiac Biopsy Swan-Ganz Catheters: Clinical Applications Coronary Angiography And Catheter-Based Coronary Intervention

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Book SynopsisGood history taking and physical examination skills are vital for accurate clinical diagnosis. The Link: Pediatric History Taking & Physical Examination guides practitioners in making provisional and definitive diagnoses by analytical thinking. This concise and clearly structured book is divided into 5 sections. The rationale behind taking a child’s history is examined first, along with the various types of history that it may be necessary to take. This section includes discussion on pregnancy, delivery, neonatal, breastfeeding and vaccination histories. The book then addresses the approach to, and practicalities of a physical examination. The third section is devoted to the Newborn, whilst the fourth addresses differential and provisional diagnosis through case studies. The concluding section concerns the importance of factual knowledge in history taking and physical examination. The author’s experience of applying knowledge from basic sciences to the practice of history taking and physical examination is an invaluable reference point. With succinct guidance and over 250 images and illustrations, this book is an essential resource for students and practitioners of paediatric care. Key Points Highly illustrated with 121 illustrations and 131 images Emphasis on analytic thinking and use of factual knowledge Includes discussion on preventive paediatrics such as breastfeeding and vaccination to enrich the process of diagnosis Brief chapters on the history of the pregnancy, delivery and the neonatal history, and case-studies for reference Table of ContentsSection 1: The Paediatric History, Breast Feeding and Immunisation The Rationale of the Paediatric History The History of the Presenting Problem and the Past Medical and Surgical History The Review of Systems The History of the Pregnancy, Delivery and the Neonatal History The Other Components of the Paediatric History Clinical Links Relevant to Breast Feeding Immunisation The Analysis and Deduction in the Layout of a Complete Paediatric History Section 2: The Paediatric Physical Examination An Approach to the Paediatric Physical Examination The Paediatric Physical Examination The Layout of a Complete Paediatric Physical Examination Section 3: The Newborn: Historical And Physical Links The New Born Section 4: Differential Diagnosis and Provisional Diagnosis with Selected Case Studies The Formulation of Differential Diagnoses and Provisional Diagnoses Section 5: ‘The Know’ Facts Factual Knowledge

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Book SynopsisPediatric Spots is an illustrated guide to paediatric physical examination, written by a Professor of Paediatrics at Khorfakkan Hospital, UAE. The book consists of 22 chapters with guidance on physical examination for every organ system of the body, making it an ideal quick reference tool. Other important topics such as accident and emergency, nutrition, genetics, neonatology, and growth and development are given their own chapters. Some of the most challenging aspects of paediatric care are covered in the book, such as development delays, emotional and behavioural problems, as well as common diagnoses for diseases, injuries and other complications. 113 full colour images and illustrations enhance Pediatric Spots, a comprehensive resource for postgraduate students and GPs. Key Points Comprehensive quick reference guide to paediatric physical examination Written by Saad Saleh Al Ani, Professor of Paediatrics at Khorfakkan Hospital, UAE Chapters for each organ system as well as other important topics 113 full colour images and illustrations Table of ContentsChapter 1: Accidents and Emergency Chapter 2: Cardiology Chapter 3: Dentistry Chapter 4: Dermatology Chapter 5: Endocrinology Chapter 6: Fluids, Electrolytes and Nutrition Chapter 7: Gastroenterology Chapter 8: Genetics Chapter 9: Growth and Development Chapter 10: Hematology Chapter 11: Infectious Diseases Chapter 12: Metabolic Disorders Chapter 13: Neonatology Chapter 14: Nephrology Chapter 15: Neurology Chapter 16: Oncology Chapter 17: Ophthalmology Chapter 18: Orthopedic Chapter 19: Otolaryngology Chapter 20: Respiratory Disorders Chapter 21: Rheumatology Chapter 22: Pediatric Mnemonics Suggested Reading Index

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Book SynopsisObstetrics and Gynecology: Clinical Correlations with Diagnostic Implications provides 42 clinical cases in obstetrics and gynaecology, designed to reduce misinterpretation in diagnosis of diseases, by taking into account all aspects of the patient’s health, age, medical history and symptoms. This book is divided into two parts; the first part contains 23 cases in obstetrics, the second contains 19 cases in gynaecology. These two parts are further divided into twelve sections, beginning with general obstetrics and covering topics such as postpartum complications, breast, cervical and uterus abnormalities. Each case features the complaint, patient history and physical examination, and a set of multiple choice questions with answers and explanations. Featuring full colour images and illustrations throughout, Obstetrics and Gynecology: Clinical Correlations with Diagnostic Implications is an ideal guide to diagnosis for obstetrics and gynaecology practitioners. Key Points Concise guide to diagnosis in obstetrics and gynaecology using clinical correlations Contains 42 clinical cases with history, examination and MCQs for each 86 images and illustrations Table of ContentsPART 1: OBSTETRICS Section 1: General Obstetrics Normal Pregnancy Pregnancy at an Advanced Maternal Age Teenage Pregnancy Abnormal Labor Section 2: Pregnancy-related Complications Placenta Previa Abruptio Placenta Premature Rupture of Membranes Postterm Pregnancy Rh Isoimmunization Intrauterine Growth Restriction Twin Gestation Section 3: Medical Conditions During Pregnancy Preeclampsia Anemia Gestational Diabetes HIV in Pregnancy Heart Disease in Pregnancy Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy Section 4: Abnormal Pregnancy Outcome Ectopic Pregnancy Spontaneous Miscarriage Hydatidiform Mole Section 5: Postpartum Complications Puerperal Pyrexia Postpartum Bleeding Venous Thromboembolism PART 2: GYNECOLOGY Section 6: Menstrual Disorders Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding Dysmenorrhea Postmenopausal Bleeding Amenorrhea Section 7: Breast abnormalities Breast Cancer Benign Breast Disease Section 8: Malignancies of the Genital Tract Endometrial Cancer Ovarian malignancy Section 9: Infections of the Genital Tract Vaginal Discharge Sexually Transmitted Diseases Pelvic Inflammatory Diseases Section 10: Cervical abnormalities Benign cervical growth Cervical malignancy Abnormal Pap smear Section 11: Abnormalities in Uterus Endometriosis Uterine Prolapse Fibroids Section 12: Abnormalities in Conception Infertility Polycystic Ovarian Disease Index

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Book SynopsisEssentials of Cardiovascular Examination highlights common mistakes made in cardiovascular examination. The book provides a solid foundation of clinical knowledge for the beginner, and an excellent reference guide for the experienced clinician. Divided into 53 chapters across four sections, the book begins with guidance on approach to the patient, including cardiac history, general examination, and the anatomy of the heart and coronary circulation. The second section covers the cardiovascular system in detail, with topics including pulse, blood pressure, and percussion of the heart. The third section covers diseases relating to the cardiovascular system, ranging from congenital heart disease to ischemic heart disease and arrhythmias. The final section covers different investigations of the cardiovascular system, including the electrocardiogram, non-invasive imaging, stress tests and cardiac catheterisation. With 70 images, illustrations and information tables, Essentials of the Cardiovascular System covers anatomy and physiology, physical diagnosis of all common cardiovascular diseases, their investigation and treatment, making this an ideal resource for students preparing for examinations. Key Points Concise guide to anatomy, physiology, physical diagnosis of diseases, investigation and treatment 70 illustrations, images and information tables Ideal for students preparing for examinations Excellent reference guide for experienced clinicians Table of ContentsSection–A Approach to the Patient Chapter 1 The cardiac history Chapter 2 General examination in relation to cardiovascular system (CVS) Chapter 3 Examination proforma Chapter 4 Anatomy of heart and coronary circulation Section–B Cardiovascular System Chapter 5 Arterial pulse Chapter 6 Blood pressure Chapter 7 Jugular venous pulse and jugular venous pressure Chapter 8 Inspection of precordium Chapter 9 Palpation Chapter 10 Percussion of the heart Chapter 11 Auscultation Chapter 12 First heart sound (S1) Chapter 13 Second heart sound (S2) Chapter 14 Third heart sound (S3) Chapter 15 Fourth heart sound (S4) Chapter 16 Ejection clicks Chapter 17 Heart murmurs Section–C Cardiovascular system and related diseases Chapter 18 Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) Chapter 19 Infective endocarditis Chapter 20 Mitral stenosis (MS) Chapter 21 Mitral regurgitation (MR) Chapter 22 Aortic stenosis (AS) Chapter 23 Aortic regurgitation (AR) Chapter 24 Tricuspid stenosis (TS) and tricuspid regurgitation (TR) Chapter 25 Pulmonary stenosis (PS) and pulmonary regurgitation (PR) Chapter 26 Pulmonary hypertension Chapter 27 Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) Chapter 28 Atrial septal defect (ASD) 109 Chapter 29 Ventricular septal defect (VSD) Chapter 30 Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) Chapter 31 Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) Chapter 32 Eisenmenger’s syndrome Chapter 33 Coarctation of the aorta Chapter 34 Other congenital heart diseases Chapter 35 Heart failure (HF) Chapter 36 Pulmonary thromboembolism (acute cor pulmonale) Chapter 37 Cor pulmonale (pulmonary heart disease) Chapter 38 Systemic hypertension Chapter 39 Ischemic heart disease Chapter 40 ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) Chapter 41 Unstable angina and non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction Chapter 42 Arrhythmias Chapter 43 Conduction disorders of the heart Chapter 44 Pericardial diseases Chapter 45 Myocarditis Chapter 46 Cardiomyopathy Chapter 47 Diseases of the aorta Chapter 48 Cardiac manifestations of systemic disease Chapter 49 Neoplastic diseases of the heart Section–D Investigations in Cardiovascular System (CVS) Chapter 50 The electrocardiogram Chapter 51 Noninvasive cardiac imaging Chapter 52 Stress tests Chapter 53 Cardiac catheterization Index

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Abnormal Sweating 2. Alopecia 3. Alteration of Facial Contour 4. Angular Stomatitis 5. Aseptic Fever 6. Bald Tongue 7. Bedsore 8. Blackish Urine 9. Blue Fingers/Toes 10. Blue Sclera 11. Bradycardia 12. Bull-neck 13. Bruxism (Teeth Grinding) 14. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 15. Claw Foot 16. Coprolalia 17. Cough 18. Cramp 19. Depressed Bridge of the Nose 20. Dextrocardia 21. Diffuse Aches and Pains 22. Diplopia 23. Discolored Teeth 24. Drop Attacks 25. Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence) 26. Eyes: a Clue to Diagnosis 27. Face Reading 28. Facial Pain 29. Fatigue 30. Flushing of Face 31. Foul Breath 32. Genital Ulcer 33. Gingival Bleeding 34. Gum Hypertrophy 35. Hardness (Thickening) of Skin 36. Head-nodding 37. Heel Pain 38. Herpes Labialis 39. Hiccough 40. Hirsutism 41. Hoarseness of Voice 42. Hyperkeratosis of Palms 43. Hypertelorism 44. Indigestion (Dyspepsia) 45. Intermittent Claudication 46. Joint Pain 47. Leg Ulceration 48. Lock Jaw 49. Lump in Right Iliac Fossa 50. Macroglossia 51. Nerve Thickening 52. Night Blindness 53. Nocturnal Enuresis 54. Pallor 55. Parotid Swelling 56. Patch Tonsil 57. Photosensitivity 58. Polycythemia 59. Pruritus 60. Ptosis 61. Purpuric Spots 62. Purse-lip Respiration 63. Rectal Bleeding 64. Recurrent Oral Ulcers 65. Red Urine 66. Rings around Cornea 67. Shake Hands with the Patient 68. Sneezing, Yawning and Snoring 69. Splinter Hemorrhage 70. Spoon-shaped Nails 71. Sternal (Bone) Tenderness 72. Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) 73. Swollen Legs 74. Tongue: a Clue to Many Diseases 75. Weight Gain/Loss 76. Wheeze/Stridor 77. White Nails 78. White (Milky) Urine 79. Wingling of Scapulae 80. Yellowish Palms/Soles Index

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Book SynopsisThis book is a practical guide to the diagnosis of respiratory disorders, helping clinicians recognise signs and symptoms, decide on the most appropriate diagnostic tests, and to interpret the results. Divided into four sections, the book covers respiratory system assessment, evaluation of respiratory function, diagnostic imaging, and invasive diagnostic techniques. The imaging section includes radiograph, computed tomography, angiography, and ultrasonography. The invasive diagnostic procedures section covers bronchoscopy, lung biopsy, transbronchial needle aspiration and more. Video-assisted thoracic surgery as a diagnostic tool is also discussed. Authored by recognised expert Professor Claudio Sorino from University of Palermo, this useful manual is enhanced by clinical images and figures. Key Points Practical guide to diagnosis of respiratory disorders Helps clinicians recognise signs and symptoms, choose appropriate diagnostic tests and interpret results Includes chapter on video-assisted thoracic surgery as a diagnostic tool Authored by recognised expert from University of Palermo Table of Contents Respiratory System Assessment Signs, Symptoms And Medical History In Respiratory Medicine Respiratory Examination Clinical Utility And Interpretation Of Laboratory Tests In Respiratory Medicine Diagnosis Tools For Respiratory Allergy Tuberculosis Diagnostics: In Vitro And In Vitro Techniques Evaluation Of Respiratory Function Overview On The Pulmonary Function Tests Displaceable Lung Volumes: Simple Spirometry Not Displaceable Lung Volumes Bronchodilator Reversibility Test Bronchoprovocation Challenge Test Diffusing Capacity Ventilation Homogeneity And Lung Elasticity Lung Function Testing In Preschool Children Arterial Blood Gas Analysis And Other Tools For The Evaluation Of Gas Exchange Efficiency Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Diagnostic Tests For Sleep Related Breathing Disorders Diagnostic Imaging Chest Radiograph: Technical Aspects, Normal Findings And Extrapulmonary Structures Chest Radiograph: Pathological Findings And Main Signs Chest Computed Tomography For The Evaluation Of Respiratory Diseases High-Resolution Computed Tomography For The Evaluation Of Airway Distensibility Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiography Conventional Pulmonary Angiography Magnetic Resonance Imaging In The Evaluation Of Respiratory Disease Lung Ultrasonography Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (Spect) In The Evaluation Of Lung Diseases Positron Emission Tomography. Role In Lung Cancer Evaluation And Management Invasive Diagnostic Procedures Flexible Bronchoscopy Rigid Bronchoscopy Transbronchial Lung Biopsy Transtoracic Biopsy Conventional Transbronchial Needle Aspiration Bronchoalveolar Lavage Thoracentesis Mediastinoscopy Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery As A Diagnostic Tool Endobronchial Ultrasound

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Book SynopsisThis book is a practical guide to the diagnosis, pathophysiology and management of cardiac disorders. Beginning with an overview of symptoms and signs of cardiopulmonary diseases, the following chapters cover treatment options for different disorders. New strategies for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes are discussed in depth. The final section explains a new method for obtaining better quality recordings from ECGs. Authored by an Ontario-based specialist in cardiology, this comprehensive manual is illustrated with clinical images and figures. Key points Practical guide to diagnosis, pathophysiology and management of cardiopulmonary disorders Provides overview of signs and symptoms Presents new strategies for treatment of Type 2 diabetes Authored by Ontario-based specialist in cardiology Table of Contents Symptoms and signs of cardiopulmonary diseases (Evaluation of: Chest pain, Shortness of breath, Edema, Bothersome cough) Angina, Stable and Unstable Diabetes caused by Beta blockers, diuretics and statins Hypertension, Drug treatment ECG Interpretation made easy Chest X-ray interpretation Myocardial infarction Heart failure Endocarditis Drugs for the heart Pericarditis, myocarditis Aortic Dissection Syncope new concepts and treatment Management of Dyslipidemias Valve Diseases Arrhythmias diagnosis and treatment Diabetes new concepts and treatment Cardiomyopathies Beta blocker choice, to prevent fatal heart attacks Medicinal supplements Cardiac arrest ECGs, a new method for obtaining better quality recordings

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Book SynopsisLiving with a skin condition can have a significant impact on way of life and emotional well-being. Psychodermatology is the practice of treating a skin condition using psychological techniques. This book is a concise guide to psychodermatology for dermatologists. Beginning with an overview providing clinicians with an understanding of the psychological issues associated with dermatological issues. The following chapters discuss different types of skin disorder and treatment strategies including meditation, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, and psychopharmacology. The text differentiates clearly between primary and secondary psychological disorders, and psychophysiological conditions. A complete section is dedicated to assessment tools and questionnaires. Each chapter begins with a ‘key points’ section and includes case vignettes to assist learning. Key points Concise guide to management of psychological impact of skin disorders Covers numerous skin conditions and treatment methods Complete section provides clinicians with assessment tools and questionnaires Each chapter includes ‘key points’ and case vignettes Table of Contents Skin And Psyche Skin, Mind And Beauty Case Taking In Psychodermatology Assessment Tools And Questionnaires In Psychodermatology Primary Psychiatric Disorders—Cutaneous Manifestations Secondary Psychiatric Disorders In Dermatology Patients Psychophysiologic Skin Disorders Impact Of Dermatological Diseases On Psyche Of Patient Family And Society Drug Treatment Of Psychodermatological Conditions Psychological Intervention In Psychodermatological Conditions-1 Psychological Interventions In Psychodermatological Conditions-2 Psychology Of An Aesthetic Patient Psychological And Neuropsychiatric Complications Of HIV And STD Meditation—An Experience Beyond Words Psychodermatology Liaison Clinic Index

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Book SynopsisThis book is the fourth edition of a highly regarded text which was first published in 1988. It introduces the reader to the interpretation of routine laboratory biochemical test results and covers all aspects of interpretative chemical pathology (including reproductive endocrinology, which was not covered previously).The approach is based on case material from the authors' laboratory and employs algorithms and similar aids for interpretation. The material is structured so that it is comprehensible to beginners as well as being useful for the more experienced practitioners. The envisaged audience is medical undergraduates, general practitioners, clinical biochemists and laboratory technicians.Trade Review"The book is well made and attractively printed." Richard T O'Kell Clinical Chemistry "... the authors cover most of the major areas of importance in day-to-day practice, with particular emphasis on renal, acid-base and 'electrolyte' disturbances. The cases are well presented, and the discussions concise yet comprehensive. There are helpful tables and algorithms for investigation. Rather more references are provided than is usual in books of this sort, which will be valuable to teachers and those studying for postgraduate examinations. This is a working book - it handles well and it will stay open on the desk or bench ... It deserves to be widely known, and widely used." W J Marshall Bulletin of the Royal College of Pathologists "This book should be extremely useful for trainees at all levels, but especially those who are starting out on the duty biochemist rota or those preparing for the case studies..." Annals of Clinical Biochemistry, 2000Table of ContentsSodium; potassium; acid-base; renal disease; mineralocorticoids; calcium; phosphate; magnesium; urate; glucose; liver disease; enzymes; proteins; lipids; thyroid disease; adrenal cortex; anterior pituitary; reproductive endocrinology; iron; hypertension; diarrhoea; coma; polyuria; nephrolithiasis; steatorrhoea; acute abdominal pain.

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Book SynopsisCirculating cell-free DNA is poised to transform cancer diagnosis and care; however, it carries technical challenges such as low abundance, fragmentation and sensitivity to biospecimen handling. Development of clinically useful assays hinges on understanding the unique technical aspects of working with cell-free DNA as a substrate. This book provides an in-depth summary of the technical issues impacting cell-free DNA purification from blood plasma and analysis in a cancer context, including design of PCR assays, sequencing library preparation and methylation analysis. Emerging fields such as extracellular vesicles and blood nucleases are also covered, as well as basic biology and considerations pertinent to biobanking.

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Book SynopsisGetting the correct diagnosis as soon as possible, without unnecessary tests or trials of failed treatment, is the goal and hallmark of excellent healthcare. Clinical reasoning is central to the goal of rapidly deducing the correct clinical diagnosis whilst continuing to be safe and careful. This reasoning is also required to make optimal, patient-centred decisions afterwards.Commonplace healthcare and training are far from attaining this goal. Inability to correctly diagnose patients is often accompanied by mistakes, wastage, and sometimes allegations of medical malpractice. Some countries like the USA have great wealth and advanced technology, yet consistently have poor overall outcomes and significant medicolegal litigation. Healthcare training is fragmented and flawed, with multiple styles and approaches without any unifying, clear path for learners.This book aims to address all of those limitations.Clinical reasoning is defined in a universal, simple and practical manner for all healthcare trainees, professionals and leaders. The learning journey for this skill is described, and applies for any patient in any setting. In so doing, this method aims to accelerate the acquisition of competence, and increase the extent of achieved competence.

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Book SynopsisGetting the correct diagnosis as soon as possible, without unnecessary tests or trials of failed treatment, is the goal and hallmark of excellent healthcare. Clinical reasoning is central to the goal of rapidly deducing the correct clinical diagnosis whilst continuing to be safe and careful. This reasoning is also required to make optimal, patient-centred decisions afterwards.Commonplace healthcare and training are far from attaining this goal. Inability to correctly diagnose patients is often accompanied by mistakes, wastage, and sometimes allegations of medical malpractice. Some countries like the USA have great wealth and advanced technology, yet consistently have poor overall outcomes and significant medicolegal litigation. Healthcare training is fragmented and flawed, with multiple styles and approaches without any unifying, clear path for learners.This book aims to address all of those limitations.Clinical reasoning is defined in a universal, simple and practical manner for all healthcare trainees, professionals and leaders. The learning journey for this skill is described, and applies for any patient in any setting. In so doing, this method aims to accelerate the acquisition of competence, and increase the extent of achieved competence.

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Book Synopsis100 Diagnostic Challenges in Clinical Medicine is composed of one hundred well-illustrated clinical scenarios and their appropriate investigations. A wide variety of specialties are covered including cardiology, neurology, dermatology, endocrinology, tropical medicine, haematology, metabolic medicine, radiology, ophthalmology, venereology, and infectious diseases. Presenting the relevant investigations corresponding to each case in an interesting and easy-to-read Q&A format concerning diagnosis and management, this book serves as an ideal, and hopefully enjoyable, study aid for medical students and junior doctors who are preparing for clinical examinations in medicine. By solving the problems posed by these challenging clinical cases, the reader will gain additional practice in diagnosis and treatment strategies.

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Book SynopsisTumors often start out as a benign growth, but gradually progress toward the malignant stage over a relatively long period of time. Tumor progression results from accumulated genetic mutations and inheritable epigenetic modifications that enable clonal evolution and selection of new clonal populations of tumor cells with aggressive characteristics including metastasis and therapy resistance. Increasing amounts of experimental evidence suggests that tumor microenvironment play a significant role in directing clonal evolution and determining clonal cell fate, which eventually leads to emergence of malignant tumor cell clones. Hypoxia is the most commonly observed feature of tumor microenvironment. Tumor hypoxia is significantly associated with malignant progression and predicts poor patient outcomes. This book provides detailed and up-to-date treaties on the role of hypoxia as a major driving force in tumor microenvironment to elicit cellular adaptation and clonal selection via genetic mutations and epigenetic modifications, to facilitate cancer stem cell maintenance, to enhance metastasis, to augment therapy resistance, and to evade immune surveillance.

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Book SynopsisThis is a book for medical students and first-year doctors who wish to learn how to approach a patient's symptoms, and sharpen their skills of clinical reasoning and diagnosis.Fifty-four presenting symptoms are discussed, covering approaches and conditions across various medical and surgical disciplines. Each chapter sets out the thought process behind history, examination, and investigations for a symptom, providing a systematic and practical algorithm to distinguish one differential from another. The reader will gain not only a functional approach to patients' presenting complaints, but also learn how to better organize and apply medical knowledge in diagnostic reasoning.

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Book Synopsis100 Diagnostic Challenges in Clinical Medicine is composed of one hundred well-illustrated clinical scenarios and their appropriate investigations. A wide variety of specialties are covered including cardiology, neurology, dermatology, endocrinology, tropical medicine, haematology, metabolic medicine, radiology, ophthalmology, venereology, and infectious diseases. Presenting the relevant investigations corresponding to each case in an interesting and easy-to-read Q&A format concerning diagnosis and management, this book serves as an ideal, and hopefully enjoyable, study aid for medical students and junior doctors who are preparing for clinical examinations in medicine. By solving the problems posed by these challenging clinical cases, the reader will gain additional practice in diagnosis and treatment strategies.

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Book SynopsisContrary to conventional clinical skill textbooks written in a routine, system based approach, “Clinical Examination: A Problem Based Approach” breaks that mould by presenting clinical cases in a problem solving manner. The book is composed of in-depth dissections of case scenarios and their appropriate investigations. Written by experts from Australia, New Zealand, US and the UK, this book brings an international perspective to a wide variety of specialties including, gastroenterology, neurology, rheumatology, respiratory and the cardiovascular system. Another unique feature of the book is the chapters on examining the older patient, the joints and the vascular system. This publication is a must-have for all medical undergraduates and postgraduates.The author is a distinguished clinician and educator. He is the recipient of the Order of Australia (AM) 2009 for “service to medicine and to medical education through the development of undergraduate and professional development programs”.Table of ContentsCardiovascular; Respiratory; Gastroenterology; Vascular; Neurological and Rheumatology Examinations, including Examination of Older Patients.

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Book SynopsisIn this volume, a team of internationally recognized experts provide an in-depth description of therapeutic biomarkers across a broad area of cancer research and oncology. With a wealth of information to specific therapies, each chapter focuses on a class of targeted chemotherapy agents. The book describes established and evolving diagnostic tests for therapeutic biomarkers that predict benefit, response, resistance, or drug side effects from specific therapeutic interventions. This volume is an essential handbook for health professionals and scientists researching current applicable biomarkers in oncology.Table of ContentsOverview: Therapeutic Biomarkers in Cancer. Statistical Considerations in the Development and Evaluation of Therapeutic Biomarkers in Cancer. Role of Biomarkers in Clinical Development of New Cancer Therapies. HER2 as a Prognostic and Predictive Biomarker in Cancer. Hormone Receptors and Endocrine Therapy in Breast Cancer. Predictive Biomarkers for Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Agents in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Markers of Sensitivity and Resistance to EGFR Inhibitors in Colorectal Cancer. Targeting BCR-ABL for Molecular Therapy of Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia. Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GISTs): From Molecular Pathogenesis to Therapy. PML/RARa Fusion Gene and Response to Retinoic Acid and Arsenic Trioxide Treatment. Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase Deficiency and 5-Fluouracil Toxicity. UGT1A1 Polymorphisms and Mutations Lead to Irinotecan-Induced Toxicity. The 21-Gene Recurrence Score and Benefit of Chemotherapy in Estrogen Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer. MammaPrint for Individualized Recurrence Risk Assessment and Treatment Recommendations for Early-Stage Breast Cancer Patients. BRCA mutation and PARP Inhibitors. EML4-ALK Fusion Gene and Therapy with ALK-targeted Agents in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. BRAF-Targeted Therapy in Metastatic Melanoma.

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