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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsContributors vi Preface (second Edition) vii 1 Introduction to Clinical Reasoning 1 Nicola Cooper and John Frain 2 Evidence-based History and Examination 7 John Frain 3 Choosing and Interpreting Diagnostic Tests 17 Nicola Cooper 4 Problem Identification and Management 23 Nicola Cooper and John Frain 5 Shared Decision-making 29 Anna Hammond and Simon Gay 6 Models of Clinical Reasoning 35 Nicola Cooper 7 Cognitive Biases 41 Nicola Cooper 8 Situativity and Human Factors 47 Nicola Cooper 9 Metacognition and Cognitive Strategies 53 Pat Croskerry 10 Teaching Clinical Reasoning 61 Nicola Cooper and Mini Singh Index 71

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Understanding Diabetes 7 Chapter 1: How Diabetes Affects Us All 9 Chapter 2: Making the Diagnosis with Glucose and Hemoglobin A1C 23 Chapter 3: Recognizing the Various Types of Diabetes 37 Part 2: Adopting a Multisystem Approach to Diabetes 57 Chapter 4: Maintaining Optimal Health on a Daily Basis 59 Chapter 5: Preventing Long-Term Complications 75 Chapter 6: Preserving Sexual Function and Protecting Pregnancy 111 Part 3: Living Your Best Life: The “Thriving with Diabetes” Lifestyle Plan 131 Chapter 7: Self-Testing for Glucose and Other Key Tests 133 Chapter 8: Finding Your Best Treatment: Diet 151 Chapter 9: Nourishing Yourself: Healthful Eating and Lifestyle Strategies 181 Chapter 10: Practical Tips for Success in the Kitchen and at the Table 193 Chapter 11: Creating Your Exercise Plan 207 Chapter 12: Finding Your Best Treatment: Medication and More 231 Chapter 13: Assembling Your Diabetes Team 275 Part 4: Special Considerations for Living with Diabetes 293 Chapter 14: Managing Diabetes in Children 295 Chapter 15: Diabetes and Healthy Aging 311 Chapter 16: Dealing with Occupational and Insurance Problems 321 Chapter 17: Eyeing What’s New in Global Diabetes Care 331 Part 5: The Part of Tens 343 Chapter 18: Ten Commandments for Excellent Diabetes Care 345 Chapter 19: Ten Myths about Diabetes That You Can Forget 351 Appendix: Mini-Cookbook 357 Index 409

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Book SynopsisBrowse's Introduction to the Symptoms & Signs of Surgical Disease is essential reading for all medical students learning the fundamentals of history taking and patient examination, when undertaking a surgical rotation, when preparing for their surgical exams and as they transition to postgraduate studies. Maintaining the engaging and readable style so central to Sir Norman Browse's early editions, the sixth edition of this classic text retains all the features beloved by generations of students while being fully revised and updated throughout in line with current surgical practice.Key Features: Current â fully revised and updated Accessible â highly structured and consistent layout, supplemented by tables and revision panels for rapid reference in the pressured run up to qualifying exams Beautifully illustrated â packed with an unrivalled collection of colour photographs and explanatory line diagrams, refreTrade ReviewOf previous editions: 'The first chapter on history taking and clinical examination sets the tone for the whole book, emphasising a careful, methodical approach, always giving the patient complete attention and never taking short cuts ... it represents extremely good value and I would strongly recommend it to all medical students and surgical trainees, both young and old.' John Lowry, Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England 'The book begins with excellent material on how to take a history and assess the overall clinical situation, including the overall appearance and mien of the patient. The book is lavishly illustrated throughout with color photographs and line drawings. The color photographs and scope of conditions illustrated is extraordinary ... This is an excellent book that amply fulfills its promise of providing information for medical students. It also will be useful to trainees in surgery and to practitioners going to underserved areas.' Carol Scott-Conner, MD, PhD, MBA (University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics), Doody's Reviews Table of ContentsHistory Taking and Examination. The Heart, Lungs and Pleura. The Brain, CNS and Peripheral Nerves. The Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue. The Symptoms, Signs and Emergency Management of Major Injuries. Musculoskeletal Conditions. Bones and Joints of the Upper Limbs (Including Hands). Bones and Joints of the Lower Limbs (Including Feet). The Spine and Pelvis. The Arteries, Veins and Lymphatics. The Mouth, Tongue and Lips. The Neck and Salivary Glands. The Breast. The Abdominal Wall, Herniae and the Umbilicus. The Abdomen. The Rectum and Anal Canal. The Kidneys, Urinary Tract and Prostate. The External Genitalia.

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Book SynopsisThis book is useful for students enrolled in a microbiology course and for students who are reviewing microbiology in preparation for the USMLE Part 1. It covers the most important areas of the various subdisciplines of microbiology.Table of ContentsGeneral Immunology Clinical Immunology General Virology Clinical Virology Microbiology

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Book SynopsisToxicologyâs gold-standard text - completely updated to reflect the latest breakthroughs and discoveries A Doodyâs Core Title for 2024 & 2022! Casarett & Doullâs Toxicology: The Basic Science of Poisons, Ninth Edition equips you with an unsurpassed understanding of modern toxicology, including the key principles, concepts, mechanisms, chemical-specific toxicity, and modes of thought that are the foundation of the discipline. This trusted classic not only delivers a comprehensive review of the essential components of toxicology, it offers the most up-to-date, revealing, and in-depth look at the systemic responses of toxic substance available anywhere.Casarett & Doullâs Toxicology: The Basic Science of Poisons, Ninth Edition is logically divided into seven sections: General Principles of Toxicology Disposition of Toxicants Non-Organ Directed Toxicity Target Organ Toxicity Toxic AgentsTable of ContentsUnit I: General Principles of Toxicology Chapter 1: History and Scope of Toxicology Chapter 2: Principles of Toxicology Chapter 3: Mechanisms of Toxicity Chapter 4: Risk Assessment Unit II: Disposition of Toxicants Chapter 5: Absorption, Distribution, and Excretion of Toxicants Chapter 6: Biotransformation of Xenobiotics Chapter 7: Toxicokinetics Unit III: Non-Organ-Directed Toxicity Chapter 8: Chemical Carcinogenesis Chapter 9: Genetic Toxicology Chapter 10: Developmental Toxicology Unit IV: Target Organ Toxicity Chapter 11: Toxic Responses of the Blood Chapter 12: Toxic Responses of the Immune System Chapter 13: Toxic Responses of the Liver Chapter 14: Toxic Responses of the Kidney Chapter 15: Toxic Responses of the Respiratory System Chapter 16: Toxic Responses of the Nervous System Chapter 17: Toxic Responses of the Ocular and Visual System Chapter 18: Toxic Responses of the Heart and Vascular System Chapter 19: Toxic Responses of the Skin Chapter 20: Toxic Responses of the Reproductive System Chapter 21: Toxic Responses of the Endocrine System Unit V: Toxic Agents Chapter 22: Toxic Effects of Pesticides Chapter 23: Toxic Effects of Metals Chapter 24: Toxic Effects of Solvents and Vapors Chapter 25: Toxic Effects of Radiation and Radioactive Materials Chapter 26: Toxic Effects of Plants and Animals Chapter 27: Toxic Effects of Calories Unit VI: Environmental Toxicology Chapter 28: Nanotoxicology Chapter 29: Air Pollution Unit VII: Applications of Toxicology Chapter 30: Ecotoxicology Chapter 31: Food Toxicology Chapter 32: Analytical and Forensic Toxicology Chapter 33: Clinical Toxicology Chapter 34: Occupational Toxicology Chapter 35: Regulatory Toxicology

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Book SynopsisFrom the thought leaders at Boston Consulting Group come lessons on how leading health systems around the world are delivering patient-centered, value-based care by focusing on the health outcomes that matter to patients.To address the growing crises confronting the global health sector, health systems need to deliver better health outcomes to patients for the money spent, an approach known as value-based health care. Contrary to traditional approaches to health-systems reform that emphasize cost containment, value-based health care shifts the focus to continuous improvement in the outcomes delivered to patients. Systematically measuring, tracking, and improving health outcomes over time can have a transformative effect, enabling health systems to: deliver better patient outcomes and overall population health more consistently identify and disseminate best-practice diagnoses and treatments more rapidly control total health-care costs more eff

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Book SynopsisAce your shelf exams and USMLE Step 2 CK and Step 3!Designed by the leading educators behind the popular online resource Boards and Beyond, White Coat Companion provides succinct content in a way that helps you build your clinical knowledge. Covering key information about internal medicine, pediatrics, psychiatry, OB-GYN, surgery, and neurology, this is an effective resource for quick review, note taking, and deeper studying. White Coat Companion is the most up-to-date text of its kind and is the perfect companion for anyone going through core clinical clerkships. The book features: â  50+ new, high-yield images and figuresâ  Updates reflect guideline updates and new clinical evidenceâ  Improved index and table of contents facilitate easy searchingâ  High-yield tables and algorithms â  Organized by both organ system and relevant clerkship

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Book SynopsisSingle Best Answer (SBA) examinations are an increasingly popular means of testing medical students and those undertaking postgraduate qualifications in a number of subject areas. Written by a final year medical student, junior doctors and experienced clinicians, 500 Single Best Answers in Medicine provides invaluable guidance from authors who understand from personal experience that detailed and accurate explanations are the key to successful revision. This book presents 500 SBA-style questions arranged by specialty area as well as a practice exam of random questions. A clear discussion of how the correct answer was reached and other options ruled out for every question is given at the end of each section, making this book an excellent learning aid during all stages of clinical studies, and particularly while preparing for medical finals.Table of ContentsCardiovascular. Respiratory. Gastrointestinal. Renal. Endocrinology. Rheumatology. Haematology. Neurology. Oncology. Dermatology. Infectious disease. Emergencies.

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Book SynopsisUsing Alan Berkman's unfinished prison memoir, FBI records, letters, and hundreds of interviews, Susan Reverby sheds fascinating light on questions of political violence and revolutionary zeal in her account of Berkman's extraordinary transformation from doctor to co-conspirator for justice.

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Book SynopsisA doctor follows her calling to practise medicine in wild, remote placesDr Joan Louwrens has always been drawn to wild places, which are balm to her soul. When her husband died, leaving her alone with two small daughters to raise, she threw herself wholeheartedly into 'adventure medicine', seeking out the world's most remote corners - on land and at sea - to practise healing, both her own and others.Working in wild places from the Kruger Park to the Australian Outback, the Atlantic Ocean islands, and both the Arctic and Antarctic, 'Doctor Joan' dealt with a vast range of medical issues, from rabies to deep-vein thrombosis, childbirth to wisdom-tooth extraction, catatonia to depression.Showing an eagerness to learn and a humility that aren't always a given in her profession, and with a wry eye and a sympathetic outlook, Joan Louwrens has written a memoir that's a poignant and often funny story of a life lived to the full.

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Book Synopsis'Stylish and exhilarating... from a wide-ranging mind and a profound humanity... inspiring' Hilary Mantel 'A wonderful series of meditations - clinical, anthropological, literary and deeply humane - on his patients and their illnesses.' Henry Marsh Timely, thought-provoking and eloquent, brimming both with warmth and insight, he puts himself among the ranks of ... Oliver Sacks and Atul Gawande.' The Times Unreliable bodies and shifting symptoms are all in a day's work for a GP. In his years of practising, Gavin Francis has seen it all: the promising law student trapped under the spell of anorexia; the bodybuilder whose use of illegal steroids threatens his fertility; the teenager agonising over the perplexing physical dramas of puberty; and the surprisingly upbeat woman growing a horn in the centre of her forehead. In Shapeshifters he draws on his patients' bodily transformations, both welcome and unwelcome, bringing together case histories and accounts from the history of medicine, art, literature, myth and magic to show how the very essence of being human is change.Trade ReviewA wonderful series of meditations - clinical, anthropological, literary and deeply humane - on his patients and their illnesses. -- Henry MarshIn this provocative and important book about our shared future, Francis ranges broadly to describe altered human states and selves. He delves into medical history, and, with equal ease, into medical case studies, to reveal how humans are capable of changing our bodies and minds. -- Siddhartha MukherjeeWonderful, written with a deep feeling for language. A writer-physician who sees the drama and beauty in human life. -- Annie DillardFrancis's method is to weave together stories from his general practice, his medical training and his travels, with a host of quotes, references and anecdotes from art, literature and history. The result is a rich pleasure. -- James McConnachie * The Sunday Times *Timely, thought-provoking and eloquent... brimming both with warmth and insight, he puts himself among the ranks of physicians with fine pens, including Oliver Sacks and Atul Gawande, who, for all their learning, retain a deep humility. -- Janice Turner * The Times *Stylish and exhilarating... from a wide-ranging mind and a profound humanity. With warmth and wit, Gavin Francis examines the body's strategies for survival and change, embedding his thoughts in a broad frame of reference from across human culture and history. Each piece is a pleasure to read, and in sum they are inspiring. -- Hilary MantelAs compelling as it is affecting * Scotland on Sunday *Such is the breadth of Francis's interests that Shapeshifters is never less than intellectually energetic -- Brian Dillon * Guardian *[An] enthralling collection of illustrated pieces about human transformation. -- Charlotte Heathcote * Sunday Express *Shapeshifters is beautifully written as well as extremely absorbing -- Susan Flockhart * Sunday Herald *

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Book SynopsisAtlas of Non-Gynecologic Cytopathology is an invaluable aid for trainee pathologists needing a visual aide-memoire when checking cytology specimens or revising for board certification examinations. Consultants who need a quick second opinion on a cytology specimen will also find it useful. The author is one of the best-known cytopathologists with an unrivalled source of material from one of the leading medical schools in the United States.Trade Review"…an excellent quick reference for anyone interested or involved innongynecologic cytology….an ideal bench-side reference for cytologists and cytotechnologists at all levels of training."-Doody's Review ServiceTable of Contents1 Thyroid Normal Colloid nodule Cystic changes Hashimoto's/ chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis Reidel's thyroiditis Follicular neoplasm Papillary carcinoma Insular carcinoma Anaplastic carcinoma Metastatic tumors2 Parathyroid Thyroglossal cystBranchial cleft cyst Salivary glands3 Other Head and Neck Lymph nodes Cysts of the jawOrbital tumors Scalp tumorsTumors of the face4 Lung Mediastinum Pleural cavity/peritoneal cavity5 Other Organs Liver Pancreas CystsRetroperitoneal FNAAdrenal Kidney BladderUrineCerebrospinal fluidGastric FNAsBone and soft tissue6 Breast

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Book SynopsisFrom the act of blushing and the amount of manganese in our tears (tears of pain contain more than tears of distress) to the curiousness of a kiss, The Kingdom of Infinite Space explores the astonishing range of activities that go on inside our heads, most of which are entirely beyond our control. After escorting his readers on a fantastic voyage through every chamber of the head and brain, Raymond Tallis demonstrates that not only does consciousness not reside between our ears, but that our heads are infinitely cleverer than we are.Trade ReviewFascinating... A wonderful treasury of stupefying facts, a sort of 'Ripley's Believe It Or Not' compendium of the extra-ordinary processes that go on inside our fragile skulls... This is a wonderful book, full of passages to make the reader stop and stare, if only in the mirror. -- Michael Simkins * Mail on Sunday *A sparkling tour of our senses and the way in which we are embodied... [It] makes the world seem a more interesting place and life that much more important. -- Nicholas Fearn * Independent *

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Book SynopsisJames Maskalyk set out for the contested border town of Abyei, Sudan, in 2007. The newest Médicins Sans Frontières' doctor in the field, he arrived with only his training, full of desire to understand this most desperate part of the world. He returned home six months later profoundly affected by the experience. Six Months in Sudan is an illuminating and affecting account of saving lives in one of the most harrowing and dangerous places on Earth.Trade ReviewGripping and humane . . . brave and intelligent. -- Ned Denny * * Daily Mail * *Honest and fluently written . . . An absorbing insight into international medicine. * * Financial Times * *Carefully crafted, often poetic, always deliberate . . . a visceral account. -- Mary Crockett * * The Scotsman * *A moving, sometimes beautifully written, account of a young doctor's time in the Sudanese town of Abeyi . . . The book is very well written and consequently easy to read, despite the subject matter. Thejuxtaposition of the blog entries and the text works particularly well . . . The book serves as a timely reminder that saving people's lives is worth doing, even in a recession. We are also saving ourselves. -- Padraig Carmody * * Irish Times * *Six Months is Sudan is a wrenchingly heartbreaking account of distant agonies almost too pointed to grasp. Learning about Maskalyk's work there is stirring, but the real miracle is this book paints a picture so precisely and vividly that it becomes impossible to look away. This is Maskalyk's accomplishment, and his gift to the Sudanese and to us. The shame of our indifference retreats before his exhortation: 'learn, and understand,' and perhaps a more bearable future becomes possible for all of us. -- Kevin PattersonThis journey is beautifully told in sharp beats, and lyrical notes. It is the voyage of a young doctor out into a hard world, and deep within his own heart. -- Vincent LamMaskalyk's soft prose is beautiful and invites with the right intimate details. He offers a rare window on the inner life of an aid worker, on what it means to be a humanitarian around the hard edges of war, and on the certain drive to go on. Why? Because in his words, `hope not only meets despair in equal measure, it drowns it.' -- James OrbinskiVisceral and immediate . . . As medical literature this book excels; as an insight into that exhilarating, life changing step into chaos his account can hardly be bettered. -- Jonathan Kaplan * * British Medical Journal * *Through a narrative both personal and provocative, Maskalyk succeeds in animating the quotidien struggles of life in Sudan in ways news reports never will - 'for those who think life is too short, come to Abyei.' -- Peter Geoghegan * * Sunday Business Post * *Searingly unwrapped the truth about serving as a medecin sans frontiers. I quote from it almost every week, for its profound truthfulness. -- Sheena McDonald * * Sunday Herald * *Heartbreaking scenes are recounted with searing honesty and without a trace of self-satisfaction or self-congratulation . . . although the situation was depressingly sad, and at times he despaired, it was also a privilege for him to be involved, he says. It is a privilege for us to read about that involvement. * * Irish Times * *

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Book SynopsisThis text is perhaps the single most powerful reference you can have on the shelf or your desk. The explosion of health statistics and the demand for information is increasing daily. Right now, more than ever, there is an unprecedented interest in accountability. Regulators, consumer groups, government financing agencies, policy setters, health care planners and marketers live off data. In all, there isn't an individual inside or outside of the health care industry that cannot use quality data.The Health Care Book of Lists provides quality, compiled data, and more. This text contains 338 of the most up-to-date compiled lists found anywhere. Each list provides the most current compiled data available, along with reference to sources used for collection, important definitions, caveats or qualifications where needed for better understanding and meaning, and interpretation of the data and its meaning to the health care professional.This important new book provides the greatest amount of compiled health care data than any single source available. Already a huge hit nationwide, Health Care Book of Lists is a must for libraries, clinics, HMOs, PPOs, hospital staff and planners, healthcare marketers, as well as the individual practitioner.Trade Review...'one-stop shop' of health care numbers...a beneficial addition to reference stacks.-Library JournalTable of ContentsData on Health StatusData on FertilityData on MortalityData on Health Facilities and OrganizationsData on Health Services UtilizationData on Health Care ExpendituresData on Insurance/Financing MechanismsData on Medical and Health PersonnelData on Physician Practice CharacteristicsData on Medical and Health EducationData on Mental Health and IllnessData on DemographicsIndex

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Book SynopsisDonaldsons’ Essential Public Health has been in continuous print for 35 years, evolving through successive editions. This unrivalled record of success for a textbook of public health shows the enduring appeal of its content, style, and accessibility to generations of students and practitioners. For many of today’s national and global public health leaders, the book was their guide as they began their careers, their benchmark as they passed their examinations and professional accreditation, and remains their companion as a source of reference and refreshed knowledge for teaching and practice.The book brings together, in one volume, the main health problems experienced by populations and by the key groups within them, the strategies for promoting health and preventing disease, the principles and applications of epidemiology, the main themes of health policy, and a description of health service provision.This fourth edition marks the biggest change to the book in 20 years. For the first time it sets each key subject area in a global health context, whilst retaining its traditional strength in covering population health for the United Kingdom. New and revised chapters for this edition include: Health in a changing world Communicable diseases Non-communicable diseases Social determinants of health Quality and safety of healthcare Mental health Disability Health in later life Environment and health History of public health The content is wide-ranging and written in an accessible and engaging style. It covers topics as diverse as: the story of the 2014 Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa; the elements of tobacco control policy; the health impact of climate change; the global health organisational architecture; the concept of health; the new paradigm of public mental health; the biological pathways that link to the health effects of social deprivation; the ideal of universal health coverage; the essentials of immunisation; the basis of healthy ageing; the historical events that led to the germ theory of disease and the Victorian sanitary revolution.This new edition is essential reading for all undergraduate and postgraduate students of public health, medicine, nursing, health policy, social science, and public sector management. Those embarking on a career in public health will find it of great value throughout their professional life. The book is also an extremely useful resource for established practitioners in primary care, doctors, senior nurses, health system managers, healthcare policy makers, civil servants in ministries of health, and members of boards of health organisations.Table of ContentsPreface1 Health in a Changing World2 Epidemiology3 Communicable Diseases4 Non-Communicable Disease5 Social Determinants of Health6 Health Systems7 Quality and Safety of Health Care8 Maternal and Child Health9 Mental Health10 Disability11 Health in Later Life12 Environment and Health13 History of Public HealthReferences and Further Reading

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Book SynopsisLasting from around 4800 to 4000 BCE, the Lengyel culture helped usher in the Copper Age in Central Europe with the rise of mining, craft production, and the trading of copper and obsidian, in addition to larger-scale farming. In Health and Disease in the Neolithic Lengyel Culture, the authors investigate the migration of the Lengyel people as they moved west from their place of origin in modern-day Hungary to areas in what is now the Czech Republic and Poland. By drawing on research into the trace elements of strontium, carbon, and nitrogen found in human bone tissue, as well paleopathological analyses of congenital defects, this book proves that the Lengyel migration occurred in waves, providing important details about the changes in the diet, health, and mobility of a people who were crucial to the development of early European civilizationTable of ContentsAcknowledgements1. Introduction2. The Lengyel Culture in Hungary3. Lengyel Culture Sites in Baranya and Tolna County: Paleopathological, Anthropological and Archaeological Description4. Carbon and Nitrogen Analysis: Zengovárkony and Villánykovesd5. Stront

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Book Synopsis"Children with diabetes can live full, happy, productive lives. I hope my story can stand as proof of that fact", the author writes in this important book. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age seven, Wendy Louise Novak had to create her own path in a world defined by stigma, struggle, and hope. Her only role model was her fiercely independent but secretive father, who grew up in an era when diabetes meant a difficult, and often short, life. He taught her to "follow the rules" but also follow her goals. That sense of self-reliance carried Wendy through college to a successful career and a loving marriage as she navigated the highs and lows of a condition that was still gaining acceptance. "I never wanted to be the kind of person who stayed home and worried about whether or not I could take it, and so I didn't" she writes. A world traveller and an advocate, Wendy is now the face of the Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute, which supports groundbreaking clinical services, education, and research to ensure young people with diabetes can thrive.In this honest but uplifting account of a life well lived, Wendy shows patients and families that a diagnosis doesn't define your life.Table of Contents Foreword by David Novak Chapter 1: Awareness Chapter 2: Identity Chapter 3: Independence Chapter 4: Risk and Reward Chapter 5: Adjustment Chapter 6: Acceptance Chapter 7: Perseverance Chapter 8: Renewal

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Book SynopsisHow scientists saved humanity from the deadliest infectious diseases?and what we can do to prepare ourselves for future epidemics.After the unprecedented events of the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be hard to imagine a time not so long ago when deadly diseases were a routine part of life. It is harder still to fathom that the best medical thinking at that time blamed these diseases on noxious miasmas, bodily humors, and divine dyspepsia. This all began to change on a day in April 1676, when a little-known Dutch merchant described bacteria for the first time. Beginning on that day in Delft and ending on the day in 1978 when the smallpox virus claimed its last known victim, Ending Epidemics explains how we came to understand and prevent many of our worst infectious diseases?and double average life expectancy.Ending Epidemics tells the story behind ?the mortality revolution,? the dramatic transformation not just in our longevity, but in the character of childhood, family life, and human society. Richard Conniff recounts the moments of inspiration and innovation, decades of dogged persistence, and, of course, periods of terrible suffering that stir individuals, institutions, and governments to act in the name of public health. Stars of medical science feature in this drama, but lesser-known figures also play a critical role. And while the history of germ theory is central to this story, Ending Epidemics also describes the importance of everything from sanitation improvements and the discovery of antibiotics to the development of the microscope and the syringe?technologies we now take for granted.

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Book SynopsisNow completely updated! The best-selling, most comprehensive guide to lupus, its complications, and management. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can attack any body organ. It is three times more common in the United States today than it was in the 1980s, so there is an increased need for accurate, practical information on this potentially devastating disease. Lupus expert and clinician Donald E. Thomas, Jr., MD, provides all the helpful information patients need so they can understand and treat this disease. Highlighting amazing advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of lupus, this edition includes new and expanded information on: The latest FDA-approved medications How lupus affects different body parts Advanced labs that improve lupus diagnosis and treatment The role of the microbiome and anti-inflammatory diets Updated recommendations for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding Childhood-onset lupus The interaction between COVID-19 and lupus Non-drug treatments, complemTable of ContentsContributing Chapter EditorsList of IllustrationsList of TablesForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsPart I: Definitions, Causes, and Diagnosis of Autoimmune Disease1. What Is Lupus and How Is It Diagnosed?2. The Other Autoimmune Diseases3. What Causes Lupus?4. The Meaning of All Those Test ResultsPart II: How Lupus Affects the Body5. How SLE Affects the Body Directly6. Constitutional Symptoms7. The Musculoskeletal System8. Skin and Mucous Membranes9. Blood and Lymph Systems10. The Respiratory System11. The Heart and Blood Vessels12. The Urinary System13. The Nervous System14. The Exocrine Gland System15. The Digestive System16. Eyes17. The Endocrine System18. The Reproductive System and Pregnancy19. Prognosis, Special Populations, Healthcare Disparities20. Lupus in Children and AdolescentsPart III: Other Complications of Lupus and Their Treatments21. Heart Attacks, Strokes, and Blood Clots22. Infections23. Cancer24. Osteoporosis25. Avascular Necrosis of Bone26. Adrenal Insufficiency27. Fibromyalgia28. Gastroesophageal Reflux and Stomach UlcersPart IV: Treating Lupus29. General Treatment of Lupus30. Antimalarials31. Steroids32. Immunosuppressants33. Biologic Agents34. Newest FDA-Approved Drugs for Lupus35. Other Therapies for SLE36. Prescription Pain Medicines37. Future Treatments for SLE38. Non-drug Therapies for Lupus39. Complementary (Integrative) MedicinePart V: Other Practical Matters40. Understanding your Symptoms41. Becoming Pregnant, Breast-Feeding, Contraception, Menopause Treatment42. Preparing for Surgery and Travel43. Communicating with your Provider44. The Lupus Secrets ChecklistIndex

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Book SynopsisA Doody's Core Title for 2024 & 2023!The #1 Textbook in Pharmacotherapy providing optimal patient outcomes using evidence-based medication therapiesâupdated with the latest advances and guidelinesFor more than 30 years, DiPiroâs Pharmacotherapy has been the essential textbook for learning how to properly select, administer, and monitor drugsâeverything needed to provide safe, effective drug therapy across all therapeutic categories. This new edition has been fully updated with the latest evidence-based information and recommendations.With content from 300 expert contributors, this valuable resource offers detailed descriptions of common and uncommon disease states, including treatment by pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic means. Each disease chapter opens with a Patient Care Process, helping readers understand the collaborative care model in which pharmacists work and communicate with other healthcare providers for effective coordinated car

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Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The book that belongs in the pocket of every clinician working in an acute care setting A Doodyâs Core Title for 2019! This portable manual encapsulates the most clinically relevant content of Tintinalliâs Emergency Medicine, Eighth Edition â the worldâs bestselling text on the topic -- and puts it at your fingertips, or in your pocket or backpack. Covering the full spectrum of emergency medicine in all patient populations â adult and pediatric â this full-color guide is composed of concise chapters that focus on clinical features, diagnosis and differential, and emergency management and disposition. Packing a remarkable amountTable of ContentsSection I: ResuscitationSection II: Analgesia, Anesthesia and SedationSection III: Wound ManagementSection IV: Cardiovascular DiseasesSection V: Pulmonary EmergenciesSection VI: Gastrointestinal EmergenciesSection VII: Renal and Genitourinary DisordersSection VIII: Gynecology and ObstetricsSection IX: PediatricsSection X: Infectious and Immunologic DiseasesSection XI: Toxicology and PharmacologySection XII: Environmental DiseaseSection XIII: Endocrine EmergenciesSection XIV: Hematologic and Oncologic EmergenciesSection XV: Neurologic EmergenciesSection XVI: Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat and Oral EmergenciesSection XVII: Disorders of the SkinSection XVIII: TraumaSection XIX: Musculoskeletal InjuriesSection XX: Musculoskeletal DisordersSection XXI: Psychosocial ProblemsSection XXII: Abuse and Assault

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Book Synopsis"This book is a tremendous asset for students and residents learning to develop their diagnostic skills. It can also be useful as a refresher for established clinicians when the more common diagnoses are not the cause of a patient's complaints."âDoody's Review An engaging case-based approach to learning the diagnostic process in internal medicineA Doody's Core Titles for 2023! Symptom to Diagnosis, Fourth Edition teaches an evidence-based, step-by-step process for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients based on their clinical complaints. By applying this process clinicians will be able to recognize specific diseases and prescribe the most effective therapy.  Each chapter is built around a common patient complaint that illustrates essential concepts and provides insight into the process by which the differential diagnosis is identified.  As the case progresses, clinical reasoning

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Book SynopsisThe authoritative guidelines primary care clinicians need to diagnose and treat the most common outpatient conditionsâcompiled, distilled, and updated for easy referencing Striking the perfect balance between brevity and clinical necessity, this annual resource presents all the latest evidence-based guidelines clinicians need to treat the most common outpatient conditions. The most thorough print compendium of guidelines for primary care practice, the book features content drawn from government agencies, expert panels, medical specialty organizations, and other professional and scientific authorities.CURRENT Practice Guidelines in Primary Care 2025-2026 converts lengthy and cumbersome text into a practical, relevant collection of available options for busy clinicians. Each topic is carefully selected for relevance to the office practice of ambulatory medicine and the text is presented in a convenient, easy-to-navigate outline and tabular format. T

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Book SynopsisThe best cardiovascular physiology text for USMLE review and course workConcise and engaging, Mohrman and Hellerâs Cardiovascular Physiology provides everything you need to gain a fundamental knowledge of the basic operating principles of the intact cardiovascular system and how those principles apply to clinical medicine. This updated edition is more reader-friendly and includes important updates, design improvements, and fresh perspectives on critical subject matter.Succinct but thorough, the text focuses on the facts and concepts you must know to get a solid âœbig pictureâ overview of how the cardiovascular system operates in normal and abnormal situations. No other text will prove more valuable in enhancing your ability to evaluate the myriad new information you will be exposed to throughout your career than Mohrman and Hellerâs Cardiovascular Physiology. Medical students will find it to be an outstanding review for the USMLE and experienced cTable of ContentsPrefaceChapter 1. Overview of the Cardiovascular SystemObjectivesEvolution and Homeostatic Role of the Cardiovascular SystemOverall Design of the Cardiovascular SystemThe Basic Physics of Blood FlowMaterial Transport by Blood FlowThe HeartThe VasculatureBloodPerspectivesChapter 2. Characteristics of Cardiac Muscle CellsObjectivesElectrical Activity of Cardiac Muscle CellsMechanical Activity of the HeartRelating Cardiac Muscle Cell Mechanics to Ventricular FunctionPerspectivesChapter 3. The Heart PumpObjectivesCardiac CycleDeterminants of Cardiac OutputInfluences on Stroke VolumeSummary of Determinants of Cardiac OutputSummary of Sympathetic Neural Influences on Cardiac FunctionCardiac EnergeticsPerspectivesChapter 4. Measurements of Cardiac FunctionObjectivesMeasurement of Mechanical FunctionMeasurement of Cardiac Excitation—The ElectrocardiogramPerspectivesChapter 5. Cardiac AbnormalitiesObjectivesElectrical Abnormalities and ArrhythmiasCardiac Valve AbnormalitiesPerspectivesChapter 6. The Peripheral Vascular SystemObjectivesTranscapillary TransportResistance and Flow in Networks of VesselsNormal Conditions in the Peripheral VasculatureMeasurement of Arterial PressureDeterminants of Arterial PressurePerspectivesChapter 7. Vascular ControlObjectivesVascular Smooth MuscleControl of Arteriolar ToneControl of Venous ToneSummary of Primary Vascular Control MechanismsVascular Control in Specific OrgansPerspectivesChapter 8. Hemodynamic InteractionsObjectivesKey System ComponentsCentral Venous Pressure: An Indicator of Circulatory StatusPerspectivesChapter 9. Regulation of Arterial PressureObjectivesShort-Term Regulation of Arterial PressureLong-Term Regulation of Arterial PressurePerspectivesChapter 10. Cardiovascular Responses to Physiological StressesObjectivesPrimary Disturbances and Compensatory ResponsesEffect of Respiratory ActivityEffect of GravityEffect of ExerciseNormal Cardiovascular AdaptationsPerspectivesChapter 11. Cardiovascular Function in Pathological SituationsObjectivesCirculatory ShockCardiac DisturbancesHypertensionPerspectivesAnswers to Study QuestionsAppendix AAppendix BAppendix CAppendix DAppendix EIndex

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Book SynopsisClear, concise description of more than 100 US-guided injections in musculoskeletal medicine.A Doody's Core Title for 2022!Atlas of Ultrasound-Guided Musculoskeletal Injections includes numerous tips and tricks from the field's most experienced and respected practitioners. This unique and state-ofâthe-art text is ideal for physiatrists, rheumatologists, sports medicine physicians, radiologists, pain medicine specialists, and orthopedic surgeons. With a focus on safety and efficacy, this atlas is a worthwhile investment for any practitioner looking to add ultrasound-guided procedures to their practice or is looking to sharpen their skills. The book opens with informative coverage of the fundamentals of MSK US, including ultrasound physics, preparation and set-up for MSK US procedures, and the rationale and evidence for performing these procedures. The main body of the book dedicates one chapter to a specific US-guided injection or procedure. Each Table of Contents1. Principles of Ultrasound Imaging2. Basics of US-guided Injections3. Upper Extremity Injections4. Lower Extremity Injections5, Peripheral Nerve Injections6. Future Directions of Ultrasound-guided Injection

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Book SynopsisThe book that serves as the basis for the popular âœHarrisonâs Podclassâ podcast series! This outstanding collection of internal medicine Q&A is perfect for prepping for board or shelf exams, getting in multiple âœrepsâ of self directed learning, and increasing your understanding of clinical reasoning. Itâs packed with 1,000+ high-quality clinical vignettes, with expert, on-point explanations for correct and incorrect answers.Harrisonâs Principles of Internal Medicine Self-Assessment and Board Review reflects all the specialties of internal medicine, and has been exhaustively revised and updated to reflect hundreds of never-before published Q&A in board-style format. This great resource will bolster your understanding of pathophysiology, epidemiology, differential diagnosis, clinical decision making, and therapeutics. Illustrations, radiographs, and pathology slides are included throughout. Each question is accompanied by a complete aTable of ContentsSECTION I Cardinal Manifestations of Disease Questions AnswersSECTION II Oncology and Hematology Questions AnswersSECTION III Infectious Diseases Questions AnswersSECTION IV Disorders of the Cardiovascular System Questions AnswersSECTION V Disorders of the Respiratory System and Critical Care Illness Questions AnswersSECTION VI Disorders of the Kidney and Urinary Tract Questions AnswersSECTION VII Disorders of the Gastrointestinal System Questions AnswersSECTION VIII Rheumatology and Immunology Questions AnswersSECTION IX Endocrinology and Metabolism Questions AnswersSECTION X Neurologic Disorders Questions Answers

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Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.1,000 questions and answers prepare you for the USMLE Step 1!The only comprehensive Q&A review for the USMLE Step directly linked to high-yield facts from Dr. Le's First Aid for the USMLE Step 1, this essential study guide offers 1000 board-style questions and answers, easy-to-navigate, high yield explanations for correct and incorrect answers, and more than 350 accompanying images. Features: 1000 board-style questions and answers -- reviewed and approved -- by students who just aced the exam Detailed explanations for both right and wrong answers - with letter options in boldface for at-a-glance review Chapters keyed to Dr. Le's First Aid for the USMLETable of ContentsSection 1: General PriniciplesChapter 1. Behavioral ScienceChapter 2. BiochemistryChapter 3. EmbryologyChapter 4. MicrobiologyChapter 5. InnumologyChapter 5. PathologyChapter 7. PharmacologySection 2: Organ SystemsChapter 8. CardiovascularChapter 9. EndocrineChapter 10. GastrointestinalChapter 11. Hematology-OncologyChapter 12. MusculoskeletalChapter 13. NeurologyChapter 14. PsychiatryChapter 15. RenalChapter 16. ReproductiveChapter 17. RespiratorySection 3: Full-Length Examination

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Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The residentâs trusted, one-stop guide to acing the USMLE Step 3 â co-written by residents who recently took the exam and know what it takes to passSTRONG FOCUS ON TEST-RELEVANT MATERIAL MAXIMIZES YOUR STUDY TIME! First Aid for the USMLE Step 3, Fifth Edition provides busy residents with thousands of high-yield facts, mnemonics, and full-color visual aids to help them pass the last of the required USMLE examinations. Also included are the reader-acclaimed âœmini-casesâ designed to help residents pass the case portion of the examination.  First Aid for the USMLE Step 3, Fifth Edition

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Book SynopsisThe fieldâs most trusted and comprehensive guide to treating common and rare problems in newbornsGomellaâs Neonatology makes it easy to quickly retrieve information and includes sections on procedures and drug administration. The volume of information in this field has exploded over the last several decades and physicians, especially trainees, need a quick, dependable reference to inform their clinical decisions. Compared to other softcover neonatal handbooks, this is my favorite, and it has become the most widely used book in the NICUs that I have visited. It is no longer a small pocket-sized book, but its unique attribute of being both comprehensive and concise makes it the preferred reference in this area. The section of "On-Call" problems is invaluable to residents, and they are now frequently searching for the latest edition in our unit. âJay Goldsmith,  MD, Doodyâs Review Services - 5 Star Review "A copy Table of ContentsI. Antepartum, Intrapartum, Delivery, and Transport ManagementII. Basic ManagementIII. Advanced ManagementIV. ProceduresV. On-Call ProblemsVI. Diseases and DisordersVII. Neonatal PharmacologyAppendices

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Book SynopsisThe landmark text that has guided generations of hematologists and related practitionersâupdated with the latest research findings and improved format and presentationDoody's Core Titles for 2023!Long revered for its comprehensiveness and extraordinary depth of detail, Williams Hematology provides essential coverage of the origins, pathophysiological mechanisms, and management of benign and malignant disorders of blood and marrow cells and coagulation proteins. The text contains a wealth of basic science and translational pathophysiology for optimal, lifelong learning. Experts in research and clinical hematology, the editors are known worldwide for their contributions to the field.This new edition contains everything that has made Williams Hematology the go-to resource for decades and has been updated with new chapters and critical new research into the molecular mechanisms responsible for hematological disorders and the impact on diagnosis and treTable of Contents

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Book SynopsisThe premier exam-prep guide for surgeryâwith 800+ board-style practice questions with detailed answers and rationalesBased on general surgeryâs cornerstone text, Schwartzâs Principles of Surgery, this unmatched study guide provides everything you need to ace your examsâwhether youâre a medical student, a resident, or a practicing surgeon seeking recertification.Developed by some of the top minds in modern surgery, Schwartzâs Principles of Surgery ABSITE and Board Review delivers the most current, authoritative perspectives on surgical practice. The board-style practice questions are accompanied by answers and comprehension-building rationales, ensuring a complete understanding of the material. Featuring hundreds of illustrations, photos, and tables, this is an essential resource for certification and recertification exam review.54 updated chaptersâall aligned with the latest American Board of Surgery Qualifying Board Examination bluepri

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Book SynopsisA Doody's Core Title for 2023!A concise, authoritative compilation of the essential information needed to diagnose and manage cardiovascular diseaseCurrent Diagnosis and Treatment Cardiology, Sixth Edition, covers the latest developments in the field with detailed, consistently structured chapters with sharp clinical images that aid comprehension. Presented in the popular LANGE format, each chapter discusses diagnostic techniques, prevention strategies, treatment, and prognosis.The detailed, uniform structure, and 200+ sharp clinical images, including ECGs, drawings, graphs, and charts aid reader comprehension. This sixth edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect revised guidelines and treatments. NEW content: Cardiac Conduction Disorders and Pacing and Tricuspid and Pulmonic Valve Disease NEW chapters: Cardio-Oncology and Dilated Cardiomyopathy Major revision of Myocarditis chapter covers Covid-19 Ess

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Book SynopsisThe quickest, most efficient way to master critical facts about common drugs Perfect for NAPLEX and course review, McGraw Hill's 2024/2025 Top 300 Pharmacy Drug Cards is the most concise and up-to-date resource for building a solid knowledge base of the most commonly used drugs. Adverse reactions are organized by common, less common, and rare but serious to help users organize thoughts for counseling patients. This updated edition includes 30 new cards.Each card features: â  Generic and common nameâ  Dosage Formsâ  Approved Dose and Indicationsâ  Off-Label Useâ  Contraindicationsâ  Adverse Reactionsâ  Drug Interactionsâ  Monitoring Parametersâ  Medication Safety Issues and Black Box Warningsâ  Strong focus on patient safety

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsThe Nervous System: Organisation of the nervous system. Elements of cellular and molecular neuroscience. Clinical examination. The spinal cord. Pain and analgesia. Cranial nerve and the brainstem. The visual system. Hearing and balance: the auditory and vestibular systems. Motor Systems I: descending pathways and cerebellum. Motor Systems II: thwe basal ganglia. Stroke and head injury. Infection in the central nervous system. Epilepsy. Dementia. Schizophrenia. Depression and anxiety. Addiction.

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Book SynopsisThe BEST EDITION yet of the #1 text for surgical practice and educationA  Doody's Core Title for 2024 & 2022!For half-a-century, no other text has provided such a solid grounding in basic science, anatomy, operative techniques, and more recently, professional development and leadership training, as Schwartzâs Principles of Surgery. Written by the worldâs foremost surgeons, this landmark reference offers distinctly modern and all-encompassing coverage of every important topic in general surgery. Enhanced by a new two volume presentation, the Eleventh Edition has been completely updated and refreshed with an emphasis on state-of-the-art, evidence-based surgical care.  You will find an exciting array of new contributors from around the world, new chapters on cutting-edge topics, plus the acclaimed learning aids that make the material easier to understand and memorize. This outstanding content is bolsterTable of ContentsForeword Preface Volume 1 Part I Basic Considerations 1. Leadership in Surgery 2. Systemic Response to Injury and Metabolic Support 3. Fluid and Electrolyte Management of the Surgical Patient 4. Hemostasis, Surgical Bleeding, and Transfusion 5. Shock 6. Surgical Infections 7. Trauma 8. Burns 9. Wound Healing 10. Oncology 11. Transplantation 12. Quality, Patient Safety, Assessments of Care, and Complications 13. Physiologic Monitoring of the Surgical Patient 14. Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotics, Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery, and Single-Incision Laparoscopic Surgery 15. Molecular Biology, The Atomic Theory of Disease, and Precision Surgery Part II Specific Considerations 16. The Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue 17. The Breast 18. Disorders of the Head and Neck 19. Chest Wall, Lung, Mediastinum, and Pleura 20. Congenital Heart Disease 21. Acquired Heart Disease 22. Thoracic Aneurysms and Aortic Dissection 23. Arterial Disease 24. Venous and Lymphatic Disease 25. Esophagus and Diaphragmatic Hernia 26. Stomach Volume 2 27. The Surgical Management of Obesity 28. Small Intestine 29. Colon, Rectum, and Anus 30. The Appendix 31. Liver 32. Gallbladder and the Extrahepatic Biliary System 33. Pancreas 34. The Spleen 35. Abdominal Wall, Omentum, Mesentery, and Retroperitoneum 36. Soft Tissue Sarcomas 37. Inguinal Hernias 38. Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal 39. Pediatric Surgery 40. Urology 41. Gynecology 42. Neurosurgery 43. Orthopedic Surgery 44. Surgery of the Hand and Wrist 45. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 46. Anesthesia for Surgical Patients 47. Surgical Considerations in Older Adults 48. Ethics, Palliative Care, and Care at the End of Life 49. Global Surgery 50. Optimizing Perioperative Care: Enhanced Recovery and Chinese Medicine 51. Understanding, Evaluating, and Using Evidence for Surgical Practice 52. Ambulatory Surgery 53. Skills and Simulation 54. Web-Based Education and Implications of Social Media Index

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