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The classic point-of-care guide to the undifferentiated patient -- completely revised and easier to navigate than ever!. Part physical examination primer, part differential diagnosis tool, DeGowin's Diagnostic Examination takes you a step beyond elementary physical diagnosis. DeGowin's covers all physical examination techniques and procedures, but this highly practical point-of-care guide goes further, focusing on the meaning of signs and symptoms. It also shows you how to catalog clinical findings resulting from the physical examination--and order them into a differential diagnosis. FEATURES: All the essentials of the diagnosis exam procedure and patient record preparation - in one ultra-handy reference; Top-to-bottom coverage of differential diagnosis, organized by systems, signs, and syndromes; High-yield overviews of each organ/region/system, followed by the definition of key presenting signs and their possible origins; NEW! Updated content includes the latest developments in evidence-based physical examination, along with references to the popular JAMA series “The Rational Clinical Examination” NEW! 24 full-color illustrations; NEW! Full-text download for your mobile device more...

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Your ESSENTIAL guide to UNDERSTANDING and MANAGING diabetes. If you or someone close to you has diabetes and you need to learn more about the disease, its complications, and its treatments, help is here. Diabetes Demystified explains the causes of diabetes, the differences between type 1 and type 2, and how diabetes can be effectively controlled. Written by a doctor specializing in diabetes, this book helps you determine the best treatment plan for your needs and understand the different medications that are available. You'll find important information on day-to-day management, diet, nutrition, exercise, and weight loss. This helpful guide also includes specific recommendations for children, the elderly, and pregnant women with diabetes. This easy-to-understand guide offers: Advice for assembling a treatment team and support network; An overview of various diabetes medications; Steps for preventing complications from diabetes; Details on hypoglycemia; Important information on food and nutrition; Tips for developing a safe exercise program. Straightforward and accessible, Diabetes Demystif ied helps you incorporate diabetes care into your daily life without feeling overwhelmed. more...

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Hands-on text for a first course aimed at end-users, focusing on concepts, practical issues and problem solving. more...

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The aim of this book is to enable the reader to reach a fast and accurate diagnosis of ear disease in the dog and cat and then to manage the treatment. Ear disease, particularly otitis externa is a common condition presented in veterinary practice and is not always obvious to the pet owner. Other vital conditions covered include otitis media, vestibula syndrome or acquired conducive deafness which, although less commonly seen in practice, can be devastating to the animal concerned.All three authors are actively involved in the diagnosis and management of ear disease, both in first opinion and referral practice. Between them, they encompass the three major disciplines necessary – dermatology, neurology and surgery. Illustrated throughout with superb colour photographs and fully referenced, this book will be of value to veterinarians in both training and practice. more...

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This is the best question-and-answer review for emergency medicine questions on the USMLE Step 2 and shelf exams. Reader will find 500 board-format questions, complete with explanations of both correct and incorrect answers. All questions have been reviewed by medical students to ensure they accurately reflect the exam experience. more...

Price: $25.95