Medical Book ReviewMedical Book ReviewThis is my first blog. I created it after I'm looking for a medical book. Yeah, you know ... there is many medical book out there ... I was confused to choose one of them. So, I created this blog to keep the information and review about those books. 
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Plastic Surgery: Facts
2007-08-28 23:20:00 Plastic Surgery : Facts by Christopher Stone has been designed specifically to help senior plastic surgery trainees to prepare for and pass their postgraduate examinations in plastic surgery. It is a collection of notes that addresses the entire curriculum of plastic surgery by providing information on clinical anatomy, points of technique and the fundamental principles relevant to each subject area. There are self assessment sections and hundreds of reviews of published articles. The second edition has sought to update the text mainly with regard to material published over the past 5 years.Book DetailsPaperback: 588 pages Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 2 edition (April 3, 2006) Language: English ISBN-10: 0521674492 ISBN-13: 978-0521674492 Book Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.7 x 1.3 inches List Price: $99.00 Amazon.com Price: $94.05 You Save: $4.95 (5%) More About: Plastic Surgery , Plastic , Urge
Textbook of Clinical Echocardiography
2007-08-28 23:15:00 Textbook of Clinical Echocardiography by Catherine Otto is a must for everyone learning echo for the first time, or re-learning the essential concepts. Dr. Otto's writing style engages the reader and makes difficult concepts easy to understand. New to this edition is a discussion of new echo techniques including contrast and 3D and how they fit into the echo practice. All echo images are new to this edition and are complemented by new full colour drawings of heart structures and physical orientation. Each chapter includes a practical outline called The Echo Exam, ideal for understanding the use of echo and how to understand the outcomes.Book DetailsHardcover: 528 pages Publisher: Saunders; 3 edition (July 16, 2004) Language: English ISBN-10: 0721607896 ISBN-13: 978-0721607894 Book Dimensions: 10.4 x 7.4 x 1.1 inches List Price: $153.00 Amazon.com Price: $126.91 You Save: $26.09 (17%) More About: Graph
Michigan Manual of Plastic Surgery
2007-08-28 23:06:00 Michigan Manual of Plastic Surgery by David L. Brown and Gregory H. Borschel is the first and only pocket-sized, practical manual on plastic surgery. This book is comprehensive in its scope of plastic surgery topics and should serve as an excellent reference for medical students. It is written in outline form and serves as a quick review. It is a great primer for cases, and can be carried around in your coat pocket. Diagrams or photographs of relevant anatomy are sometimes lacking and this text must be supplemented with a heftier reference book for a more complete understanding of certain topics, but this is still the first reference you should go to.It is written by residents in the University of Michigan’s world-renowned plastic surgery training program, with contributions from senior residents in related fields including general surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, otolaryngology, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, and urology.In an easy-to-follow outline format, the book covers t... More About: Michigan
Plastic Surgery: 8 Volumes with Website
2007-08-28 23:04:00 Plastic Surgery : 8 Volumes with Website by Stephen J. Mathes and Vincent Rod Hentz is the most definitive source for plastic surgery. The second edition of this encyclopedic, 8-volume reference covers the complete spectrum of plastic surgery--from the basic principles to surgery of the nose, breast, and ear, plus aesthetic facial surgery and liposuction. A proven masterwork, this text is a must-have for plastic, hand, facial, and cosmetic surgeons!This 8 volume plastic surgery treatise, taken as a single reference, is the largest medical book in the history of medical documentation. This is the fourth version of this series started by John Marquis Converse for the first two editions (1964, 1977), continued by Joseph G. McCarthy (1990), and now edited by Stephen J. Mathes (2005). The vast spectrum of medical diseases treated by plastic surgeons are covered in 219 chapters broken down into 8 logical reference books: (1) General Principles, (2, 3) Head and Neck, Parts 1 and 2, (4) Pedi... More About: Plastic Surgery , Plastic
Manual of Surgical Pathology
2007-08-28 22:52:00 Manual of Surgical Path ology by Susan C. Lester provides an excellent practical guide to pathologic dissection and case submission. The pointers on tumor staging and important items for the final diagnosis of specimens helps one prepare the final case report. An excellent guide for pathology residents, pathology assistants, and pathologists alike.Heres complete, practical guidance on the evaluation of the surgical pathology specimen, from its arrival in the department to preparation of the final report. Inside, readers will find step-by-step instructions on specimen processing, tissue handling, gross dissection technique, histological examination, application of special stains, development of a differential diagnosis, and more. This thoroughly revised New Edition integrates cutting-edge techniques as well as the latest staging and classification information.Book DetailsPaperback: 384 pagesPublisher: Churchill Livingstone; 2 edition (October 4, 2005)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 04430664... More About: Ology , Manual , Holo
Interventional Cardiology
2007-08-28 22:46:00 Interventional Cardiology by Spencer B. King and Alan C. Yeung is the first-ever primer for the cardiovascular interventionalist-filled with up-to-date procedural advice! Filling a crucial gap in procedural knowledge, this groundbreaking reference is the first to focus on interventional cardiovascular procedures. The book includes a full section on procedures as well as chapters on the necessary scientific foundation, to which specialists will refer every day in their clinical practice. In addition, each procedural chapter is loaded with valuable tips and pitfalls from an internationally recognized group of experts.Interventional Cardiology starts with a useful look the relevant anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology for interventional cardiology. It then covers the principles of the catheterization laboratory and its equipment plus pharmacology before moving on to a step-by-step review of individual procedures and other pertinent topics.The comprehensive coverage of the book is h... More About: Ology
Green's Operative Hand Surgery e-dition
2007-08-28 22:41:00 Green's Operative Hand Surgery e-dition: Text with Continually Updated Online Reference, 2-Volume Set by David Green, Robert Hotchkiss, William Pederson, and Scott Wolfe is the definitive textbook on hand surgery. Dr. Green should be recommended for further improving what was already a comprehensive text.The 5th Edition of the world's most comprehensive operative hand surgery reference pairs the tradition of print with the advances of technology in a continuously updated multimedia e-dition - a state-of-the art website featuring the entire book online with continuous updates to reflect important new advances in the field and more! A new team of international contributors, carefully selected for their particular expertise and ability to offer broad perspectives in a given subject area, describes a complete range of open and arthroscopic techniques.They discuss their preferred :surgical methods,patient selection,pre-operative evaluation,decision making,expected outcomes,and special ... More About: Urge
Mayo Clinic Cardiology: Board Review Questions and Answers
2007-08-28 22:39:00 Mayo Clinic Cardiology: Board Review Questions and Answers by Margaret A. Lloyd and Joseph G. Murphy. Hone in on the right questions for the cardiology boards and recertification exam with the latest addition to the popular Mayo Clinic board review collection. Easy-to-use and organized by sections, this book includes more than 750 board focused questions, full color illustrations and explained answers focused on cutting edge knowledge of accepted diagnostic methods, pharmacotherapy, interventional, and non-interventional treatment options. Use this book to sharpen your board knowledge skills and improve your score. For further study and reference, use this book with the Mayo Clinic Cardiology Concise Textbook, third edition-a special value course pack is also available.Book DetailsPaperback: 500 pages Publisher: Informa Healthcare; 1 edition (November 1, 2007) Language: English ISBN-10: 142006746X ISBN-13: 978-1420067460 List Price: $69.95 More About: Questions and Answers
Essentials of Hand Surgery
2007-08-28 22:36:00 Essentials of Hand Surgery by John Gray Seiler is a complete, authoritative, practical guide to the evaluation and treatment of hand problems, prepared by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. This convenient, portable manual provides all the essential information that surgeons and physicians need, including details on hand anatomy, thorough instructions for physical examination of the hand, and step-by-step guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of all disorders and injuries. Also included are chapters on emergency room assessment, operating room setup, and postoperative care. The text is written in an easy-to-follow style and illustrated with 172 drawings, photographs, and radiographs.Book DetailsPaperback: 304 pages Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 1 edition (December 15, 2001) Language: English ISBN-10: 0781735858 ISBN-13: 978-0781735858 Book Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 0.5 inches List Price: $59.00 Amazon.com Price: $53.02 You Save: $5.98 (10%) More About: Essentials , Essential , Urge
Grossman's Cardiac Catheterization, Angiography, and Intervention
2007-08-28 22:31:00 Grossman's Cardiac Catheterization, Angiography, and Intervention by Donald S. Baim is the premier reference on cardiac catheterization. This book is now in its thoroughly revised Seventh Edition, reflecting the rapid evolution and growing clinical use of interventional techniques. The completely revamped interventional section includes new material on treatment of pediatric and adult congenital heart disease, as well as on coronary atherectomy, thrombectomy, distal embolic protection devices, bare metal and drug-eluting stents, and percutaneous valve therapies.Other significantly revised chapters include pulmonary angiography, endomyocardial biopsy, and circulatory assist devices. This edition's companion DVD features more than 100 digital cases, plus more than 20 animations showing the actions of various invasive and interventional devices.Book DetailsHardcover: 807 pages Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 7 edition (October 1, 2005) Language: English ISBN-10: 0781755670 ... More About: Graph
Differential Diagnosis in Surgical Pathology
2007-08-28 22:24:00 Differential Diagnosis in Surgical Path ology by Meryl H. Haber, Paolo Gattuso, Odile David, and Daniel J. Spitz is an excellent title and should be part of the required textbook list that all pathology residents should get at the start of their residency. The bullet comment format is very useful and this text is a fine companion to the standard Anatomic Pathology text. It is also perfect for a quick review of a disease entity either at sign-out with staff or prior to a larger scope teaching session. Get this book early in the residency if at all possible.This bench-side reference uses an algorithmic approach to guide readers to the prompt and accurate diagnosis of specimens submitted to the laboratory. Organized by organ system, each chapter addresses the differential diagnosis of the pathologic entities most frequently encountered in the laboratory. Explanatory discussions, combined with over 600 macro and micro photographs, enable the reader to make more informed, accurate diagnos... More About: Ology , Diff
Sternberg's Diagnostic Surgical Pathology Review
2007-08-25 22:23:00 Sternberg's Diagnostic Surgical Pathology Review by Pier Luigi DiPatre and Darryl Carter is a wonderful review of surgical pathology. The questions are extremely high quality. It is obvious much time was spent in their construction. The answer explanations are lucid, complete, and consise. You really do not need to own Sternberg's in order to benefit from this book. It is also a great companion to Rosai, the WHO books, or AFIP fascicles.These days, it is really impossible to know everything in pathology which can be very frustrating. With this book, however, it has actually been entertaining to study for the surgical pathololgy portion of the boards. If you are a pathology resident, it is highly recommended getting this book.This multiple-choice question-and-answer review book is an excellent study aid for candidates preparing for board certification. It also serves as a useful review for recertification examinations in pathology. It provides a systematic review of surgical pathol... More About: Ology , Gnostic
Nadas' Pediatric Cardiology
2007-08-25 22:21:00 Nadas' Pediatric Cardiology by John F. (Barry) Keane (Author), Donald C. Fyler (Author), James E. Lock (Author). The second edition of the well respected Nadas Pediatric Cardiology includes all tools for diagnosis and management of the pediatric patient with heart disease. Both acquired and congenital heart disease are covered in this practical and accessible textbook. Therapy and surgery of the pediatric cardiac patient are covered from basics through clinical applications.Book DetailsHardcover: 960 pages Publisher: Saunders; 2 edition (June 15, 2006) Language: English ISBN-10: 1416023909 ISBN-13: 978-1416023906 Book Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 1.7 inches List Price: $115.00 Amazon.com Price: $95.39 You Save: $19.61 (17%) More About: Ology
Physical Therapy The Truth: For Students, Clinicians, and Healthcare Profes
2007-08-25 22:17:00 Physical Therapy The Truth : For Students , Clinicians, and Healthcare Professionals by Monie Phillips PT. If you want to improve your chances of getting accepted into a physical therapy program or if you just want to know if physical therapy is the right profession for you, this book has what you need. Physical therapy students and veteran physical therapists will also find this book very helpful. The author provides in depth detail of the profession from his ten years of experience. This book will prove to be a useful tool throughout the physical therapists career.GPA requirements, how to improve your chances of getting into a physical therapy program, prerequisites, how to group prerequisite course work and why it is important, how to avoid common mistakes, what to do and not to do during the interview process, and much more.Newly licensed or current physical therapy student: What to expect on the job, what to look for during job interviews, how to find the right company and practi... More About: Physical
Rosai and Ackerman's Surgical Pathology Review
2007-08-25 22:13:00 Rosai and Ackerman's Surgical Path ology Review by Ivan Damjanov and Marin Nola is the ideal study guide to help you prepare for board certification or re-certification examinations in anatomic pathology. Based on the leading surgical pathology textbook, Rosai and Ackermans Surgical Pathology, this must-have resource provides comprehensive coverage of all pathologic entities of the major organ systems as well as diagnostic techniques.Rather than presenting page after page of dense text, this reference makes studying a snap by featuring reader-friendly true/false questions. The answers are explained and cross-referenced to appropriate pages in Rosai for further reading. To test your knowledge and assist in your final preparation, the book features a comprehensive multiple-choice examination at its conclusion. From distilling important facts and concepts to providing practical study tools, this essential resource not only helps you study, it helps you study well.Book DetailsPaperback:... More About: Ology , Holo
SCAI Interventional Cardiology Board Review Book
2007-08-25 22:11:00 SCAI Interventional Cardiology Board Review Book by Morton J. Kern (Author), Peter B. Berger (Author), Peter C. Block (Author), Lloyd Klein (Author), Warren Laskey (Author).Written by members of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI), this book is a comprehensive yet concise review for board certification and recertification exams in interventional cardiology. It covers all the topics that are on the interventional cardiology board examination, including important clinical trials likely to be tested on the exam. More than 180 illustrations and numerous tables for easy study are included.Book DetailsHardcover: 496 pagesPublisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 1 edition (October 1, 2006)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0781761972ISBN-13: 978-0781761970Book Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches List Price: $129.00 More About: Ology
The Bethesda System for Reporting Cervical Cytology: Definitions, Criteria,
2007-08-25 22:08:00 The Beth esda System for Reporting Cervical Cytology: Definitions , Criteria, and Explanatory Notes by R.J. Kurman (Foreword), Diane Solomon (Editor), Ritu Nayar (Editor), D.D. Davey (Introduction), D.C. Wilbur (Introduction). This new edition of The Bethesda System for Reporting Cervical Cytology has been extensively updated and revised to reflect the new 2001 Bethesda terminology as well as methodological advances in cervical cytology. The handbook has now been expanded to include more than 185 full color illustrations (three times the number of color images in the first edition).New to the Second Edition are sections that address ancillary testing, including HPV, the inclusion of educational notes and recommendations, computerized screening, and anal cytology, as well as sample reports. In line with recent advances, the text and images will address liquid-based cytology in addition to conventional cytology. In addition to its user-friendly outline format, the inclusion of an index ... More About: Ology
Hand Secrets
2007-08-25 22:03:00 Hand Secrets by Peter Jebson and Morton Kasdan is breaking new ground again. This volume in the very popular Secrets Series® is back in an exciting, updated, and completely redesigned 3rd Edition. A new, two-color page layout, a more portable size, and a list of the Top 100 Secrets in hand surgery help readers to better meet the challenges they face today. Readers will still find all of the features they rely on the Secret Series® fora question- and -answer format, lists, mnemonics, tables, and an informal tone that make reference fast and easy. No matter what questions arise, in practice or while preparing for the hand surgery boards, this 3rd Edition has the answersin print and online.Book DetailsPaperback: 384 pages Publisher: Hanley & Belfus; 3 edition (April 7, 2006) Language: English ISBN-10: 1560536233 ISBN-13: 978-1560536239 Book Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches List Price: $39.95 Amazon.com Price: $36.00 You Save: $3.95 (10%) More About: Hand
Mayo Clinic Atlas of Immunofluorescence in Dermatology: Patterns and Target
2007-08-25 21:57:00 This is an excellent reference to have when trying to narrow down the diagnosis for a bullous disorder in the skin. Filling a gap in the literature, this atlas stands as a unique authoritative source to thoroughly review the many immunofluorescence patterns seen in immunodermatology for conditions such as immunobullous diseases, connective tissue diseases, vasculitis, and other miscellaneous dermatologic disorders.Book DetailsTitle: Mayo Clinic Atlas of Immunofluorescence in Dermatology : Patterns and Target AntigensAuthors: Amer N. Kalaaji and Marie E.O. NicolasHardcover: 76 pagesPublisher: Informa Healthcare (March 30, 2006)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 084937572XISBN-13: 978-0849375729Book Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.2 x 0.4 inchesList Price: $99.95 Amazon.com Price: $94.95You Save: $5.00 (5%) More About: Ology
Handbook of Plastic Surgery
2007-08-25 21:53:00 Handbook of Plastic Surgery by Steven E. Greer (Editor), Prosper Benhaim (Editor), Michael T. Longaker (Editor), H. Peter Lorenz (Editor), James Chang (Editor), and Marc H. Hedrick (Editor) is well written and presents a lot of knowledge. Beneficial to practicing surgeons and students alike, this illustrative handbook provides quick access to established procedures and best practices in plastic surgery, otolaryngology, dermatology, and emergency medicine providing easy-to-use and practical information for surgeons studying for recertification or for fellows, residents, and medical students preparing for patient rounds.Book DetailsHardcover: 784 pages Publisher: Informa Healthcare (August 30, 2004) Language: English ISBN-10: 0824742966 ISBN-13: 978-0824742966 Book Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 1.5 inches List Price: $199.95 Amazon.com Price: $108.97 You Save: $90.98 (46%) More About: Handbook , Urge
Surgical Approaches to the Facial Skeleton
2007-08-25 21:50:00 Surgical Approaches to the Facial Skeleton by Edward Ellis and Michael F. Zide featuring over 400 full-color surgical photographs and drawings, this text/atlas is a step-by-step guide to the surgical approaches used to expose the facial skeleton. The authors describe in detail the key anatomic structures and the technical aspects of each approach, so that the surgeon can safely gain access to the region of the craniofacial skeleton requiring surgery.This Second Edition includes full-color intraoperative photographs that complement the surgical drawings. Several new approaches have been added—the transconjunctival approach to the medial orbit, subtarsal approach to the internal orbit, Weber-Ferguson approach to the midface, and facial degloving approach to the midface.Book DetailsHardcover: 251 pagesPublisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2 edition (December 1, 2005)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0781754992ISBN-13: 978-0781754996Book Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.4 x 0.7 inchesList Price: $249... More About: Kele
Color Atlas of Dermatopathology (Dermatology: Clinical & Basic Science)
2007-08-25 21:48:00 Color Atlas of Dermatopathology (Dermatology : Clinical & Basic Science ) is an outstanding dermatopathology atlas. It emphasizes the correlation of pathological findings with clinical presentations and presents a reader-friendly approach to the diagnosis and interpretation of skin biopsy results. With an abundance of color clinical and histologic photographs, and descriptions of numerous dermatological diseases and conditions, this source is a must-have for anyone preparing for dermatology or pathology board exams, or for those desiring a strong understanding of the clinical or pathological presentations of disease.Book DetailsTitle: Color Atlas of Dermatopathology (Dermatology: Clinical & Basic Science)Editor: Jane M. Grant-KelsList Price: $299.95 Hardcover: 456 pagesPublisher: Informa Healthcare; 1 edition (April 18, 2007)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0849337941ISBN-13: 978-0849337949Book Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.4 x 1.1 inches More About: Color , Ology
Craniofacial and Maxillofacial Surgery in Children and Young Adults
2007-08-25 21:44:00 Craniofacial and Maxi llofacial Surgery in Children and Young Adults (2-Volume Set) by Jeffrey C. Posnick. Based on a life dedicated to research and the betterment of his patients, Dr Posnick has written a thorough and insightful book that is detailed and insightful. Through his amazing knowledge and experience, Dr Posnick has helped thousands live better more functional lives.In classic Posnick style, this landmark text embraces critical data analysis, fundamental science, and thoughtful evaluation of childhood facial reconstructive surgery. No stone is left unturned in an exhaustive treatise on craniofacial and maxillofacial surgery in young adults which was written by Dr. Posnick at the request of the "father of craniofacial surgery" Paul Tessier. Remarkable illustrations and photodocumented case reports guide the reader through all aspects of corrective craniofacial and maxillofacial surgery.In this brand new reference, Dr. Posnicka world-renowned, pioneering surgeonpresents the ... More About: Young Adult
The Echo Manual
2007-08-25 21:41:00 The Echo Manual by Jae K. Oh, James B. Seward, and A. Jamil Tajik is thoroughly updated for its Third Edition. This best-selling manual is a practical guide to the performance, interpretation, and clinical applications of echocardiography. The Echo Manual is written by recognized authorities at the Mayo Clinic and provides a concise, user-friendly summary of techniques, diagnostic criteria, and quantitative methods for both echocardiography and Doppler echocardiography. Discussion of each clinical problem also includes transesophageal echocardiography.This edition covers the latest techniques, standards, and applications and includes new contrast agents. All references have been updated. More than 900 images, well annotated and true to gray scale and color, give readers an immediate grasp of salient points.Book DetailsHardcoverPublisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 3 edition (October 1, 2006)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0781748534ISBN-13: 978-0781748537Book Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x ... More About: The Echo
Cytopathology Review Guide, 2nd Edition
More articles from this author:2007-08-25 21:36:00 Cytopathology Review Guid e , 2nd Edition by E. Blair Holladay uses more than 1,000 questions to reinforce existing knowledge and identify areas needing further study. It is a comprehensive self-study reference covering each body site and fine-needle aspiration, and reviews cytopreparatory techniques and laboratory operations. More than 300 full-color images test visual diagnostic skills. A brief explanation and references to readings in standard cytopathology texts accompany each answer.Partial Contents: Basic Science; Female Reproductive Tract; Respiratory Tract; Body Fluids; Gastrointestinal Tract; Urinary Tract; Breast Secretions/Aspirations; FNA; Cytopreparatory Techniques/Lab Operations; Liquid-Based Cytology; Special Stains and Molecular Techniques; Lab Management.Book DetailsHardcover: 445 pagesPublisher: American Society Clinical Pathology (October 30, 2002)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0891895213ISBN-13: 978-0891895213Book Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.8 x 1.4 inchesList Price: $125.00 A... More About: Ology 1, 2, 3 |
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