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- File Size: 4.36 MB
- Authors: David M. Albala
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Major Revision: A thorough, yet concise, update on all areas of medicine. Covers systemic medical conditions most likely to affect ophthalmic patients, such as infectious, metabolic, neurologic and cardiovascular diseases; cancer; and rheumatic and endocrine disorders. // Now includes the latest recommendations for the treatment of hypertension and hypercholesterolemia and two new videos demonstrating responses to in-office emergency situations. Get the most out of each section with highlights at the start of every chapter. Updated information on obstructive sleep apnea and the new classes of anticoagulants is also included. Get access to the videos via QR codes. // Includes a discussion of preventive medicine and medical emergencies, geriatrics and statistics. Ophthalmic considerations are highlighted throughout. Contains references and tables listing the names, indications and side effects of antibiotic, antihypertensive and anticancer drugs. // Upon completion of Section 1, readers should be able to: * Describe the ophthalmic manifestations of major systemic diseases; * Summarize the major disease processes affecting most of the adult population, and briefly explain how preventive measures may reduce the morbidity and mortality they cause; and * List some of the factors associated with a patient’s compliance or noncompliance with medical regimens // Section chair: Herbert J. Ingraham, MD // Print: 362 pages // About the BCSC The Academy’s Basic and Clinical Science CourseTM is ophthalmology’s definitive source of clinical information. Practicing ophthalmologists and residents worldwide use the BCSCยฎ to ensure the highest-quality patient care. Stay current with the ophthalmic reference that is vetted by 100+ ophthalmologists every year. Each of the 13 volumes includes up-to-date clinical knowledge, concise information and tables, self-assessment questions with answers, photos and illustrations and opportunities for earning AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. // Beginning with the 2013-2014 edition, the Academy and the European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO) have partnered to make the BCSC the standard text for all European ophthalmology training programs. The EBO now recommends the BCSC as the primary educational resource for European trainees and ophthalmologists studying for the annual EBO Diploma Exam. // CME Information: The American Academy of Ophthalmology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The American Academy of Ophthalmology designates this enduring material for a maximum of 10 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Very good for a quick review of topic, but lacks much of the in depth analysis. Has many case studies to help!
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