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Pages: 247,
Specialty: Surgery,
Publisher: Taylor & Francis,
Publication Year: 2013,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 172x242x12mm

A 64-year-old woman has been referred to the on-call general surgical team by her GP. She has been complaining of pain in the upper part of her abdomen and generalized itching. Her daughter has also noticed a yellowish discolouration of her skin. The symptoms started a week ago and are gradually getting worse. You have been assigned her initial assessment...100 Cases in Surgery presents 100 scenarios requiring surgical treatment commonly seen by medical students and junior doctors in the emergency department or outpatient clinic. A succinct summary of the patient's history, examination, and initial investigations-including photographs where relevant-is followed by questions on the diagnosis and management of each case. The answer includes a detailed discussion on each topic, with further illustration where appropriate, providing an essential revision aid as well as a practical guide for students and junior doctors. Making speedy and appropriate clinical decisions, and choosing the best course of action to take as a result, is one of the most important and challenging parts of training to become a doctor. These true-to-life cases will teach students and junior doctors to recognize important surgical conditions, and help to develop their diagnostic and management skills.

Weight: 0.42 KG
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Pages: 256,
Specialty: Cardiology,
Publisher: Elsevier,
Publication Year: 2008,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 137.16x213.36x12.7mm

This book offers both experienced cardiologists and trainees alike the opportunity to identify and address the most common pitfalls encountered with echocardiology in routine clinical practice. The book covers a series of challenges ranging from technical difficulties to problems with echocardiographic interpretation with each section presenting a series of simulations to test the reader's understanding of the problem. The text is written in a highly practical and didactic manner which will help the busy physician by presenting the information in a succinct, 'essentials only' manner. The heavy use of high-quality illustrations serves to ensure that the concepts explained are supported by real-life examples and thus readily applicable to the clinical setting.

Weight: 0.36 KG
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Pages: 216,
Specialties: Radiology, Pulmonary Med,
Publisher: Elsevier,
Publication Year: 2007,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 123x186mm

This book contains a series of plain chest x-ray films to test your approach to the interpretation of one of the most frequently requested hospital investigations. Building on the highly successful 'Chest X-Ray Made Easy' this new companion volume will allow you to refine your diagnostic skills. The 100 cases are arranged in order of difficulty, progressing from the straightforward to the more challenging through the book.

Weight: 0.65 KG
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Pages: 256,
Specialties: Medicine, UK - PLAB,
Publisher: PasTest,
Publication Year: 2004,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 156x234mm

The system-based chapters offer a 'walk-through' each OSCE station covering the following subjects: cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, haematology, nervous system, endocrinology/metabolic medicine, musculoskeletal, dermatology, renal, and immunology. Cases include photos, X-rays and diagrams where relevant. Using these cases the candidate can see how the examination is constructed, performed and marked to assess their knowledge, skills and competency for good medical practice. Once the candidate has learned how to tackle the OSCE exam they can put their skills into practice using the sister title to this book,

Weight: 0 KG
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Pages: 392,
Specialties: Medicine, UK - MRCP,
Publisher: Elsevier,
Publication Year: 2008,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 156x230x22mm

This fully updated second edition builds on the success of the first book, basing the revision material around diseases rather than questions. It provides MRCP candidates with a systematic and succinct summary of the signs, symptoms, differential diagnoses and investigation results for over 100 of the most common diseases that come up regularly in Part 2 of the MRCP exam. There are also over 160 sample questions and answers to help candidates experience a mock' exam and test their knowledge.

Weight: 0.72 KG
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Pages: 322,
Specialty: Medicine,
Publisher: Elsevier,
Publication Year: 2010,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 136x216x16mm

What causes hypertension in children? Is it common for epileptic patients to have post-ictal vomiting? If so, how often does this occur? Why is the incidence of parkinsonism less common in smokers? What is the role of urine examination in diabetic control? Where do you turn to when you have a difficult medical question that needs answering? The 'Ask the Author' online feature from the best-selling textbook "Kumar & Clark's Clinical Medicine" has collected a wealth of questions and comments directly from medical students and doctors about topics that are of particular interest or difficulty to them. Kumar and Clark have brought together over 1000 of the questions they have been asked along with their answers. It will appeal to the many fans of Kumar & Clark, from first-year students to practising doctors, and will provide a useful and interesting sounding board to help ensure best practice. This unique book will provide you with a quick and easy way to discover the answers to your own medical questions.

Weight: 0.4 KG
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Specialty: Orthodontics,
Publisher: MedTech,
Publication Year: 2013,
Cover: Hardback

Weight: 1.3 KG
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Pages: 324,
Specialty: Cardiology,
Publisher: Elsevier,
Publication Year: 2013,
Cover: Hardback,
Dimensions: 184x186x18mm

A book of 150 12-lead ECGs and rhythm strips, each with a clinical case history and question. The full ECG is reproduced and a study of it with the case history should be enough to give an answer. On the back the case is examined, with a description of the main features of the ECG along with a clinical interpretation and a "what to do" section. The cases are graded in difficulty.

Weight: 0.54 KG
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Pages: 308,
Specialty: Dermatology,
Publisher: Jaypee,
Publication Year: 2014,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 160x242x16mm

This second edition provides undergraduates and trainees with the latest developments in the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders. Presented in a quick reference format, the book provides 151 cases, each with a clinical photograph and brief description. Students are then asked to diagnose the condition and suggest treatment. The correct answers for each case are provided on the following page. The new edition presents an additional 50 cases and covers both common and rare disorders. Standard drug dosages are included where relevant. Key points * New edition providing most recent developments in diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders * Presents 151 cases which students must diagnose and suggest appropriate treatment * Additional 50 cases in second edition * Previous edition published in 2005

Weight: 0.6 KG
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