This first-in-a-series handbook for physicians introduces the cellular biology behind peptides. Written by William A. Seeds, MD, the foremost authority on why and how to use peptides to delay cellular senescence, reduce inflammation throughout the body and the brain, and ultimately prevent disease and the effects of aging, Peptide Protocols offers physicians a foundational understanding of the brain and body through the lens of cellular functioning and how peptides can create better outcomes for all of their patients. Supported by extensive peer review studies, the protocols offered here offer insight and practical knowledge on how to support patients before, during and after treatment. This ground-breaking approach to disease prevention will change lives. Read more

The time-tested, most popular board prep resource—updated to reflect the newest Step 1 examFirst Aid for the USMLE Step 1 is a veritable blueprint for preparing for this critical exam, revealing all the content you will encounter on test day. This unmatched text is written by carefully chosen students who excelled on the Step 1 exam and reviewed by top faculty—ensuring the content is relevant, high-yield, and accurate. The book is organized and formatted in ways that help you easily hone in on the most important content.The new edition of First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 is filled with 1,000 color clinical images, including more depicting diverse patients; 1,300+ high-yield facts and mnemonics, organized by basic principles and organ system; and invaluable test-taking advice. There’s a reason for the longstanding success of First Aid for the USMLE Step 1. Once you open the 2025 edition, you’ll instantly understand why it’s a resource you can’t be without! Read more

The most comprehensive and up-to-date high-yield review available for the USMLE® Step 2 CK—completely revised and better than ever!The expert author team that guided students to success on the USMLE® Step 1 presents the latest edition of this skill-sharpening review for the USMLE® Step 2 CK. With an easy-to-follow bulleted presentation of must-know diseases and disorders, this one-of-a-kind study companion offers the most current overview of all core areas on the boards. Included is a host of learning tools, from key facts and mnemonics to full-color illustrations and proven test-taking strategies―everything students need to pass the exam with flying colors.Co-written by students who excelled on the recent exam and reviewed by top facultyConcise summaries of more than 1,000 commonly tested clinical topics for fast, high-yield studyKey Facts and mnemonics reinforce must-know conceptsExpert coverage of best initial steps in diagnosis and managementUpdated Rapid Review section facilitates last-minute crammingHundreds of full-color photographs and illustrationsRevised study and test-taking strategiesA completely updated listing of top-rated review sources Read more

The only textbook for PA students by PA educators that covers everything you need to know for your clinical medicine courses.This groundbreaking clinical textbook designed specifically for physician assistant students was developed by PA educators to ensure that you have the exact information you need to succeed in your challenging clinical medicine courses. Designed with the unique PA curriculum in mind, Clinical Medicine for Physician Assistants addresses current ARC-PA standards, providing you with a single go-to resource for all the topics you'll need to master.Organized by body system, this text provides the in-depth, head-to-toe foundation you'll need as you prepare to move into clinical practice. Not only does it cover hundreds of clinical conditions, but it also provides important insights on how to manage the most common chief complaints, system by system, with useful algorithms to guide you through patient visits.Chapters include a digestible and methodical review of conditions, including pathophysiology, etiology, history, signs and symptoms, physical exam, and diagnosis details for each. Also included are treatment options, patient education, and special considerations for various patient populations. Additionally, you'll find key points at the end of each chapter, along with knowledge checks to help you synthesize and apply what you learned.Key Features:The first clinical medicine textbook developed for PAs by PAs specifically for the PA curriculumDesigned to reflect current ARC-PA competencies and standards for clinical medicine coursesCovers all the clinical topics on the current NCCPA PANCE blueprint and moreIncludes chapters on surgery, abuse, care of the LGBTQ+ patient population, and preventive medicineMore than 300 four-color illustrations, dozens of algorithms, and 600 useful tables and boxes to facilitate learningKey points and knowledge checks to reinforce learningUseful guidance for navigating common chief complaintsRobust instructor resources, including an instructor manual, PowerPoint lectures, case studies, and a test bank with more than 1,000 questions Read more

This book provides a quick reference to guide spinal and peripheral pain procedure. This book “Fluoro-Flip: A Quick Reference Guide to Spinal and Peripheral Pain Procedures” is designed to serve as a radiographic guide to spinal, head and neck and peripheral blocks. This book “Fluoro-Flip: A Quick Reference Guide to Spinal and Peripheral Pain Procedures” is tried to simplify the procedures so that even the most novice practitioner, X-ray technician, or medical assistant can use this book and easily obtain the pictures to assist in performing the block. Each image has a side by side duplicate with landmarks and targets drawn out to assist in navigating through each block. This book covers six well-illustrated chapters, which includes basics to fluoroscopy, pharmacology, head, neck and upper extremity, thoracic, chest and abdomen, pelvis, rectum and perineum, and lumbar spine, hips and lower extremities. Read more

“I can’t believe I did that! I only had two beers.” Yes, as improbable as it seems, someone actually did that—and much more. Such was the opening line to many patient encounters in the emergency departments and clinics where I spent my career as a physician. Shadow me back through the years in a series of vignettes that will give you a peek into a world of medicine that few on the outside ever see. Along the way you may laugh a little, tear up a bit or even learn something, but through it all you will experience the highs and lows of the day to day practice of emergency and urgent care medicine. Put on your scrubs and come join me now: your first shift working in the emergency department is about to begin. Read more

One-stop NBDE preparation -- written by students who aced the examFirst Aid for the NBDE Part 1, 3e is a concise review for the exam, containing hundreds of high-yield facts and mnemonics, and more than 200 photos and illustrations. The book offers what-to-study guidance for the most frequently tested topics in anatomic sciences, biochemistry and physiology, microbiology and pathology, and dental anatomy and occlusion. Readers will also find confidence-building, performance-enhancing test-taking strategies.FeaturesWritten by students who have personally experienced the exam,and reviewed by top dental school faculty and practitionersFull-color insert of essential imagesCompletely revised based on the most recent version of the exam Read more

Master practical phlebotomy skills with Phlebotomy: Worktext and Procedures Manual, 5th Edition! Known for its storyboard format of procedures and beautiful illustrations, this hands-on worktext describes all aspects of phlebotomy — with focused and current coverage of lab tests, equipment, safety and collection procedures, emergency situations, special populations, and point-of-care testing. Procedures, outlined with step-by-step instructions and full-color photos, cover core competencies; and a detachable bookmark with color tube guide acts as a handy clinical reference. Learning features focus on clinical scenarios, practice tips, and error prevention and are supplemented by videos and certification exam preparation.Right-sized coverage of the full spectrum of phlebotomy practice.Step-by-step illustrated procedures on essential phlebotomy competencies and techniques.Exam preparation questions in each chapter and three mock certification exams help with classroom and board test review.Clinical scenarios and tips focus on application and real-world workplace challenges and solutions.Removable bookmark for handy clinical reference to tube color-coding.OSHA icons in procedures highlight safe and effective practice.Key terms and acronyms listed at the beginning of each chapter, highlighted in text, and defined in a back-of-book glossary.Additional online resources – animations, procedure videos, interactive exercises, and an audio glossary.NEW! Expanded and updated content on new laboratory tests, emergency procedures, job duties, safety, quality assurance, and more.NEW! Animations focusing on anatomy and physiology help ensure comprehension of foundational content. Read more

The most trusted name in USME review—just ask any student!First Aid Pattern Recognition for the USMLE Step 2 CK provides the information you need to tie clinical facts together in order to recognize patterns and build illness scripts for various high-yield conditions. This essential resource features classic textbook-style vignettes of syndromes and cases commonly tested on the USMLE 2 CK. You'll learn how to determine the next best step, perform a patient workup, and effectively manage patient care. By presenting context that ties different symptoms, signs, and conditions together, the text encourages you to consider a differential diagnosis for a chief complaint, explore how different conditions may be related to one another, and more.• All key conditions began with a high-yield overview and then move into case vignettes for that particular disorder type• Robust differential diagnosis sections provide targeted information on how to narrow down a diagnosis• Case vignettes are followed by sections on evaluation, drug treatment and key clinical considerations• Useful illustrations and flow charts help clarify complex concepts and processes• Separate chapters on pediatrics, surgery and emergency medicine cover content highly represented on the Step 2 CK exam Read more

Concise History & Physical Exam, a Pocket guide for comprehensive H&P for medical students, residents, NP, and PA students. This guide is essential for time management and success during clinical rotations. Read more

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality,  authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The acclaimed quick-reference guide to performing and interpreting emergency ultrasound exams  More than 400 ultrasound images!Spanning all body systems typically evaluated by ultrasound, this succinct, find-it-now pocket atlas allows you to instantly compare and contrast your real-time images with those appearing in the book. You will also find valuable how-to guidance on essentials such as probe placement, patient positioning, and proper settings – along with anatomical drawings that help you visualize affected organs.  Featuring concise, bulleted text, and more than 400 ultrasound images and dozens of line drawings, Emergency Ultrasound, Second Edition is specifically designed to be used at the bedside in an emergency care setting.  Coverage includes:• Clinical Considerations• Clinical Indications• Anatomic Considerations• Technique and Normal Findings• Tips to Improve Imaging Acquisition• Common and Emergency Abnormalities• Pitfalls  Read more

This text provides a thorough resource on arterial blood gases, covering the full scope of applications. This book is the first of its kind to focus on the needs of educators, students, and practitioners alike. The new edition has been completely updated, providing the latest information from the field, including facts on technical issues, basic physiology, clinical oxygenation, clinical acid base, non-invasive techniques, just to name a few. Instructor resources are available; please contact your Elsevier sales representative for details.This book's amazing content coverage offers a wealth of useful material, including illustrations, tables, examples, and case studies.This new edition is up-to-date with the latest in technology and information, ensuring the most current information is available.New figures and tables enhance the understanding of chapter material.The addition of an NBRC (National Board of Respiratory Care) Challenge at end of each chapter helps readers learn, understand, and put the information together to master the subject.The incorporation of two new On Call Cases per chapter provides further opportunity to practice clinical application of content learned, as well as helping readers utilize their critical thinking skills.Reorganized and improved table of contents presents the material in a more logical, efficient manner. Read more

This practical guide focuses on Bronchoscopy in ICU. Bronchoscopy is one of the most commonly performed medical procedures, but is limited to the practice of a handful chest physicians and surgeons. The field of bronchoscopy is rapidly expanding in critical care. To date, the need of bronchoscopy procedures has been felt in diagnosis and management of life-threatening pulmonary conditions in the ICUs worldwide. This book consists of 22 chapters, which include bronchoscopic anatomy of tracheobronchial tree, bronchoscope and accessories, pathophysiological changes during bronchoscopy in ICU, monitoring during bronchoscopy in ICU, indications of bronchoscopy in ICU, bronchoscopy in specific medical conditions, anesthesia and sedation during bronchoscopy in ICU, handling of bronchoscope, bronchoalveolar lavage, bronchoscopy during mechanical ventilation, whole lung lavage, bronchoscopic intubation, care and sterilization, bronchoscopy in pediatrics critical care, and bronchoscopy atlas. The chapters cover an array of topics from anatomy and equipment care, indications, techniques to how to manage the complications. The book also features an atlas depicting a variety of bronchoscopy findings. This handbook is an essential resource for a quick reference to bronchoscopy in ICU and will be beneficial for a wide range of practitioners including pulmonologists, anesthesiologists, physicians who are trainees and specialists in critical care. The book also serves as an introduction to bronchoscopy for students, nurses and paramedics as bronchoscopy involves team work. Read more

The first text on bloodletting therapy for Western practitioners of Chinese medicine, this authoritative text explores the theory and function of bloodletting, and provides detailed instruction on its clinical use.Bloodletting therapy, which works to remove internal and external disruptions to the system through the withdrawal of small quantities of blood, has numerous benefits, especially concerning the treatment of complex or chronic disease. Yet the technique is often met with alarm in the West and side-lined in favour of less controversial treatments such as fine-needle acupuncture, and moxibustion. This book provides a concise overview of its theory, historical and contemporary relevance, and clinical guidance. With detailed reference to the classic texts, the author clarifies the fundamental Chinese medical theory related to blood and the network vessels, and provides an in-depth discussion of the benefits of and practice guidelines for bloodletting. The book includes a chapter on the classical acupuncture techniques of Tung Ching Chang whose work is attracting increasing attention in the West. Through the exploration of classic texts and contemporary standards, the book provides everything needed to gain a comprehensive understanding of the technique and to encourage its use as a viable treatment option in the West.It will be an invaluable addition to the resources available for acupuncturists, as well as students and practitioners of Chinese medicine more generally, including those interested in all Chinese approaches to health. Read more

THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER - NOW INCLUDING BRAND NEW MATERIALTHIS IS GOING TO HURT was the bestselling non-fiction book of the century - a frank, funny and furious look at the brutal realities of life in the NHS.But it was only part of Adam Kay's story.With his stethoscope now hung up, Adam shares more suture-splitting anecdotes from both on and off the wards. From the hilarious to the profoundly moving, from the first days of medical school to life after the NHS, UNDOCTORED is an astonishing portrait of an extraordinary life, from one of Britain's finest - and funniest - storytellers. Read more

New introductory chapter on how to pass your clinical exams and the objective structured clinical examination (OSCE)New clinical photographs Updated hint boxes and summaries Read more

The best selling resource for the psychiatry clerkshipExcel on your rotation, impress on the wards, and score your highest on the shelf exams with this best-selling reference. This new edition of First Aid for the Psychiatry Clerkship has been updated with the latest clinical perspectives and research. Ask just about any student who has been through their psychiatry rotation and they will tell you that THIS was the resource they turned to. It not only aligns with national clerkship curricula, but also follows the shelf exam blueprint and is full of helpful mnemonics, ward tips, exam tips, and integrated mini-cases. The chapter “How to Succeed in the Psychiatry Clerkship” provides a solid foundation for setting new clerks up for success in their psychiatry rotation.                The text highlights all of the important topics, presenting a clear, concise review of psychiatry with a strong clinical emphasis that guides you in the diagnosis and treatment of many problems seen by psychiatrists. First Aid for the Psychiatry Clerkship features:The latest clinical research and perspectivesHelpful mnemonicsWard tips and integrated mini-casesImages, diagrams, and flow charts in a fresh new-full color designA complete chapter on How to Succeed on the Psychiatry ClerkshipSummary boxes with high-yield information needed for exam success Read more

The book that belongs in the pocket of every clinician working in an acute care settingA Doody’s Core Title for 2019! This portable manual encapsulates the most clinically relevant content of Tintinalli’s Emergency Medicine, Eighth Edition – the world’s bestselling text on the topic -- and puts it at your fingertips, or in your pocket or backpack.Covering the full spectrum of emergency medicine in all patient populations – adult and pediatric – this full-color guide is composed of concise chapters that focus on clinical features, diagnosis and differential, and emergency management and disposition.Packing a remarkable amount of information in a compact, full-color presentation, Tintinalli’s Emergency Medicine Manual, Eighth Edition is enhanced by contributors from across the globe. Numerous tables and full-color photographs and illustrations enrich the text and help you deliver skillful and timely patient care. This new edition includes extensive updates to all sections, incorporating the latest guidelines, evidence-based protocols, and relevant research. Read more

​*** OVER 47,000 COPIES SOLD ​***Ifyou’re like most people, you probably rely on your doctor to interpret theresults of your blood tests, which contain a wealth of information on the stateof your health. A blood test can tell you how well your kidneys and liver arefunctioning, your potential for heart disease and diabetes, the strength ofyour immune system, the chemical profile of your blood, and many otherimportant facts about the state of your health. And yet, most of cannotdecipher these results ourselves, nor can we even formulate the right questionsto ask about them—that is, until now.In Your BloodNever Lies, best-selling author Dr. JamesLaValle clears the mystery surrounding blood test results. In simple language,he explains all the information found on a typical lab report—the medicalterminology, the numbers and percentages, and the laboratory jargon—and makesit accessible. This means that you will be able to look at your own blood testresults and understand the significance of each biological marker beingmeasured. To help you take charge of your health, Dr. LaValle also recommendsthe most effective standard and complementary treatments for dealing with anyproblematic findings. Rounding out the book are explanations of lab values thatdo not appear on the typical blood test, but that should be requested for amore complete picture of your current physiological condition.A blood test can reveal so much about your body, but only if you can interpretthe results. YourBlood Never Lies provides the up-to-date informationyou need to take control of your health. Read more

Just as without a good driver a vehicle will not run safely and smoothly, the neurological systems guided by brain play an equally vital role in our health. An adverse health episode does not affect just the patient; but the entire family, friends, and acquaintances come under strain as well. Through this book “Brain & Neurological Disorders: A Simplified Health Education Guide” is hoped to reach to the readers at all levels, i.e. the doctors, health workers, nurses, paramedics, counselors, medical students and the public at large. This book comprises of total 27 chapters. The first chapter begins with an overview of the nervous system, followed by the important topic of neuroradiology where computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging have assumed great significance in the diagnosis and management of neurological illnesses today. Stroke, epilepsy, headache, central nervous system infections, movement disorders, demyelinating disorders, neuromuscular diseases, and other topics have all been covered extensively. In the concluding chapters, the authors have listed the important side effects of commonly used medicines for neurological disorders and also given very useful tips to remember for a hospitalized patient. Each chapter begins with a memorable quotation, followed by key points and a brief historical description. At the end of the chapter, we find “pearls of wisdom” to give us the essence of the chapter. Read more