A concise, accessible reference guide covering the fundamental principles of medical microbiology, including bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections. It focuses on the mechanisms of disease, clinical features, diagnostic methods, and treatment protocols for students and professionals.
A high-yield review section designed to help medical students prepare for the USMLE by focusing on key epidemiologic factors (reservoirs, vectors, geographical location, occupational exposure) and infectious disease associations, particularly organisms causing disease in immunocompromised patients, risks related to maternal infections, and hospital-related events. Content is presented in tables covering medically important organisms.
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Published: 2016
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Authors: Paediatric Formulary Committee
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The BNF for Children (BNFC) 2016-2017 provides...
An interspecialty text analyzing the complex relationships between kidney disease (uraemia, CKD, acute nephritis) and ocular disorders. Topics covered include uraemic amaurosis, renal retinopathy, calcific band keratopathy, and shared pathogenetic mechanisms like the Common Soil Hypothesis.
This educational material defines neoplasm, tumor, and oncology, and classifies tumors based on their clinical behavior (benign vs. malignant). It details the two basic components of tumors (parenchyma and stroma) and provides rules for tumor nomenclature, including the use of the suffix -oma for benign tumors (e.g., Fibroma, Chondroma, Adenoma) and terms like sarcoma for malignant mesenchymal neoplasms.
A practical guide aimed at medical students and interns, simplifying the process of interpreting plain chest films. It focuses on essential, potentially life-saving diagnoses, providing an easily-digested format for general diagnosis before an official radiologist read.
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Authors: Aaron Chidekel
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Drugs for the Heart presents highly portable, up-to-date...
A comprehensive analysis of major progress in the understanding and treatment of hematologic malignancies (neoplastic diseases of the blood), reflecting rapid advancements since the previous edition.
This book focuses on the prevention and early detection of cervical cancer, covering colposcopy and screening methods like cytology and visual examination. It aims to train gynecologists in treating preinvasive lesions of the cervix to reduce disease burden and mortality.
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Published: 2001
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Authors: Philip Anderson
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This handbook, which in its early lustrous years...
A comprehensive guide focusing on the identification, prevention, and therapeutic management of complications encountered during procedures in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
