Author(s): Lawrence M. Tierney, Jr., MD; Stephen J. McPhee, MD; Maxine A. Papadakis, MD
CURRENT MEDICINE : exactly what you need to know for optimum patient care - in exactly the right amount of information. Comprehensive in its coverage of inpatient and outpatient care, and uniquely accessible in reinforcing only those diagnostic and treatment tools pertinent to your practice, CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment is the ultimate clinical companion. Turn to any topic, and you'll find on-the-spot answers to your questions for both hospital and ambulatory medicine. This streamlined, authoritative reference gets you up to speed-fast-on the latest medical advances, prevention strategies, cost-effective treatments, and more. No wonder it's the most popular annually updated text in internal medicine!
Within its pages, readers will find a meticulous presentation of every major primary care topic, including: gynecology, ophthalmology, psychiatry, neurology, obstetrics, dermatology, otolaryngology, toxicology, and urology -- all from one of the world's most respected editorial boards.
Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders (Two Volume Set)
by Stacey Blachford (Editor)
Readable, well organized, and easy to use, this outstanding encyclopedia signifies a timely and major advance in providing in-depth and comprehensive coverage of medical genetics for the lay reader. The two volumes include nearly 400 substantive entries on genetic diseases and conditions as well as information on basic genetics concepts such as DNA, chromosomes, genetic testing, and pedigree analysis and construction (genetic family history). An advisory board of seven distinguished genetics specialists (clinical geneticists and genetic counselors) oversaw the accuracy of the text, which is authored by an international slate of clinicians, genetic counselors, and medical writers. Each of the alphabetically arranged entries follows a standard format definition, description, genetic profile, demographics, and signs and symptoms designed to answer the questions healthcare consumers actually ask. In addition, entries provide citations for further reading, contact information for support and advocacy organizations, and recommendations for notable web sites. Cross references for subjects without entries are interspersed throughout the work and are easy to follow. The key terms box that appears in select entries and provides succinct and understandable definitions is especially noteworthy. Other special features include a comprehensive glossary, a chromosome map, a guide to symbols for pedigree charts, and an organizations directory all features that should make understanding difficult genetics concepts much easier. The Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders and Birth Defects (Facts On File, 2000. 2d ed.) has long been the authoritative title for this subject and should remain on the shelf. However, larger consumer health collections and those that frequently receive requests for consumer information on clinical genetics are advised to purchase this as a supplement; it is worth every penny. Highly recommended. Gail Hendler, New York University Sch. of Medicine
Current research has heightened interest in genetics. This new encyclopedia compiled by genetic counselors, physicians, and medical writers explains genetic and congenital disorders in lay language. The 400 alphabetically arranged signed entries cover genetic disorders (Down syndrome, Sickle cell disease ), congenital disorders (Cleft lip and palate, Patent ductus arteriosus ), scientific concepts and research (Chromosome, Human Genome Project), and clinical tests and specialties (Amniocentesis, Genetic counseling). There are also articles about conditions such as prion diseases, which have a genetic component but can be transmitted between unrelated individuals, and Accutane embryopathy, a combination of birth defects that occurs when a pregnant woman takes the drug Accutane.
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Сайт с довольно внушительной библиотекой, охватывающей все отрасли медицины. Есть отдельный раздел, посвящённый сдаче United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE)
The Dictionary of Health Economics
This expansive Dictionary comprehensively covers the field of health economics and closely related fields including epidemiology, pharmacoeconomics, demography, medical sociology, medical statistics and bio-statistics, health policy, health administration and health service management, public health medicine and qualitative and quantitative research. Entries and definitions are provided for all key concepts listed with, in many cases, more extended entries on core or controversial ideas.
"Chromosome 6" is a
science thriller about some scientists in Africa that are using cloning to
create subhuman monkeys using bonobos so that their body parts can harvested
for the specific human who is matched with the animal, and about a medical examiner
named Jack Stapleton who discovers at the morgue in New York City while working
that something strange is going on. He notices during an autopsy that a man had
had a liver transplant but for some reason he has trouble finding out where and
when and also the man didn't need anti - immunity drugs, in other words the
body did not try to reject the liver. Jack digs deep to find the answer and the
two plots finally connect. I felt I was educated as I read the book, it was very well detailed with
scientific and medical information, but not boring, book keeps a good pace. An exciting read.
