Updated clinical practice guidelines (from 2015) providing a simplified, evidence-based approach to lipid management for preventing and managing cardiovascular disease (CVD) in primary care. Recommendations focus on statins as first-line therapy, lifestyle modifications, and review new evidence on PCSK9 inhibitors and omega-3 fatty acids, while recommending against targeting specific lipid levels or using advanced markers (lipoprotein a, apolipoprotein B, or coronary artery calcium levels).
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Published: 2021
Number of pages: 964 pages
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Authors: Mark Lebwohl MD FAAD
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Covering nearly 260 of the...
A systematic organization of diverse subjects emphasizing the pivotal role of pathogens in cancer development. The content covers OMICs, immunological, and pathophysiological studies, stemming from pedagogical experience in teaching microbiology and cellular and molecular biology courses.
An illustrated guide detailing common operative surgical procedures and techniques. The book covers essential steps for procedures related to hernias, abdominal surgery (appendicectomy, cholecystectomy, colon surgery), thyroidectomy, radical mastectomy, and urological surgery. It is intended to serve as a valuable reference for short-term clinical rotation or clerkship.
This article analyzes Organizing Pneumonia (OP), an interstitial lung disease often mimicking infection or cancer. It summarizes the clinical, radiographic, and histologic presentations of OP (including cryptogenic and secondary forms) and provides a practical diagnostic algorithmic approach incorporating clinical history and characteristic imaging patterns, crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.
A focused revision guide covering key topics in clinical haematology essential for preparation and success in the MRCP Part II professional medical examination.
A comprehensive review of the anatomy of the knee joint, including the femur, tibia, fibula, patella, cruciate, and collateral ligaments, and menisci. It details common injuries such as ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL, and meniscal tears, alongside instruction on relevant physical examination techniques like the Lachman, Anterior Drawer, and Posterior Drawer tests.
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Authors: Mihir S. Wagh
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This new and comprehensively revised third edition...
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Authors: John F. O'Brien
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Board certification by the American Board of...
This atlas addresses the common misconception that most male genital disease is sexually transmissible (STIs/STDs). It highlights the reality that the majority of cases involve common inflammatory or benign skin diseases of the male genitalia, or genital dysesthesia. The book aims to guide health professionals in diagnosing and treating these conditions when STD investigations are negative.
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Updated with new treatments and algorithms, ECG...
