Great for care plans and pathophysiology of disease
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THIS book is my nursing Bible. It describes disease processes in detail, clinical manifestations, possible nursing diagnoses, evidence-based interventions and outcomes for collaborative care. I refer to this most often, instead of any med-surg text, when I need help writing care plans or I'm stumped for signs and symptoms, interventions and outcomes, or trying to put a clinical prep together for a patient. VERY well done and well laid-out and organized.
Thank you Mosby!
2522074
This book does an excellent job giving simple explanations of the main illnesses affecting the nervous system. It also does a good job of explaining each vitamin and mineral and how it applies to the nervous system specifically. It then provides a reference to a recipe, found within the book, that emphasizes that particular nutrient. They also provide a diet plan with included recipes. It allows for just following the program in general or a great level of personalization if you decide too.

If you like super simple principles I would recommend the Wahls Protocol. I would use her general principles for an easy to use guideline. Then use the Keep Your Brain Young to tailor your diet for your needs. As always, you should consult with your physician throughout the whole process.
1430650
Well organized and easy to use as a "quick and dirty"desktop reference. Would like more info added on genetic syndromes. This is a great resource for a nurse case manager as well as medical students and residents.
3265748
Perfect for pathology residents and fot  busy surgical pathologist tooo.  Good pictures with simple and direct text. I recommend for all.
4719726
Excellent case-based learning. Provides concise reviews of 40 common molecular pathology conditions in areas of inherited diseases, hematopathology, solid tumors, and infectious diseases.very easy to read and has QA section with each condition.
1144719
I love this book! I have been recommending to patients and giving as gifts since its first edition. It is a practical home medical guide. I especially like the flow charts which help you know how to manage a problem at home or if medical care is needed.
4850949
I have been looking for a text like this for a long time. Three sections comprised of: 1/Diagnostic imaging  2/Lab values and interpretations of results  3/Disease and disorders algorithms

Not only does it have up-to-date, detailed, comprehensive imaging recommendations but it also explains newer technology. The algorithms for diseases and disorders are some of the best I have seen.  They include recommended diagnostic imaging and lab evaluations that a lot of texts leave out.
4768128
This is a comprehensive book that covers all the conceivable medical aspects of HIV/AIDS patients (just look at the chapter list) which makes it a valuable resource to medical specialists, regardless of their field.  Amazingly, it still manages to be very readable so that any medical student or resident will find it an approachable resource, whether for "pimping" or in their evaluation/management of an HIV patient (which, let's face it, every medical professional will be involved in at some point).  It is not always easy to find this combination in a purchase.  On a last note, I am impressed with the number and range of full-color images which includes not only clinical images but also an excellent resprentation of pathology (gross, histopathological, and culture) images, cartoons for structures and mechanisms, and graphs/charts/tables.  Because of this, I only wish that the images were available in digital format, too, like a CD or online access.  That aside, a lot of work and organization went into this book and it shows.  I am very glad I own this book and am happy to recommend it to any health professional, whether one is a student or a specialist.
599677
I bought this book for a graduate course. It is a wonderful book, packed with protocols for various health conditions developed by leading health professionals. The protocols are backed by scientific literature. This book serves as a good guide to making informed decisions on treating patients with nutritional medicine.
1535858
I found this book helpful and so did my classmates.  A couple of them bought this book also.  It gives very detailed instructions on how to collect a specimen and how to prepare the patient about a diagnostic test.

It also give extensive result values along with what disease processes might be altering the values.  We also liked that it was easy to read and understand.
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I am a fourth year allopathic medical student on my primary care rotation.

I decided to purchase this book as a way to help guide my reading after the daily clinics.  This review works better than the standard textbook because the format encourages active learning.  The questions are answered in full detail with brief references to the landmark trials that set the standard of care discussed.  In academic medicine, this sort of knowledge is a must.

I enjoy the outlines at the end of each chapter as well.  They condense the major concepts that are to be retained.  And everything is extremely high yield.  If a patient walks in with arm pain, nausea, and crushing substernal pain, you will know precisely what tests to order and what steps to take.  The authors put considerable effort into discussing the interventions that must be taken with a diagnosis--something that a resident or senior medical student must learn.

My only concerns are over the occasional misstatements and spelling errors.  However, these are easily recognized by readers with some graduate health professions education (eg: referring to elevated anion gap acidosis as "hypernatremia" in the diabetes chapter).

Furthermore, some updates are needed as well.  In question 20 on page 22, there is a reference to the endocannibinoid modulator "Rimonabant."  This drug is no longer being manufactured due to concerns over suicidal ideation side effects.

I trust that the authors are working at incorporating these suggestions into the next edition.  Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about my experience with the book.
601689
I love this care plans book it is a life saver for clinicals
4698425
Very well-organized with lots of high yield tables and charts. As the title implies it deals mostly with the clinical findings and management of patients with cardiovascular pathologies. It kind of assumes you already have a good grasp of the pathologies themselves. So if you're an MS I/II wanting a good overview of cardio for step 1 review, this probably isn't the best tool. Might want to pick it up anyway, as it will be much more helpful during 3rd/4th years and beyond.
4800143
In a world of progressively increasing costs for medical references, one needs to become selective about what books are worth your time and investment.  This book is one I'd like to recommend as being worthy of both.

The book is an extremely thorough, almost encyclopedic reference on head and neck pathology.  The subject matter is well organized. Each topic is covered in a pithy point-form manner, rather than with harder to read narratives, and it is easy to find the key clinical, microscopic and special studies needed to come to a precise diagnosis.  Each topic is thoroughly illustrated with gross and microscopic photographs.  The authors also offer excellent discussions of differential diagnosis.  I've used the book to help work up a number of challenging cases and found it a fast and most useful aid.

If you need one good H&N pathology reference, this is the one that should be sitting beside your microscope.
2549383
I highly suggest this wonderful read!  It explains these conditions perfectly.  To understand your disease, or for a loved one who wants more info about your disease this is THE book to have.
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Once again, Joanne Zeis has created a invaluable resource for patients with Behcet's Disease (BD), their loved ones, and their health care professionals. The information is accessible to a wide audience, with medical terminology and layperson explanations integrated seamlessly. The content is thoughtfully presented, with online resources and an accompanying CD for additional info. The paperback layout includes colorful diagrams, larger font, and tables with background shading, which should be very helpful to BD patients with eye involvement. The Kindle version makes it easy to copy-paste the website links, so I bought it too!

Initially I wasn't so sure about the question-answer format, but I've found it to be much more impactful than the standard textbook-style presentation. I typically begin by flipping to the appendix for specific concerns, and then find myself reading page after page beyond... and discovering important questions that I never thought to ask. Keep your notepad handy while reading this one!

Published research articles for clinical studies can be difficult to digest (and expensive to acquire), making a compilation like this a true gem. Joanne cites the published work and helps the reader decipher: What does this mean for me? As advertised, this is a great companion to the 2003 book "Essential Guide to Behcet's Disease," also by Joanne. I am especially pleased to see the statistics for BD in the US and the updated information on current treatment options.

But this is more than just a book of medical findings. It's also a great starting point for learning about other critical aspects of living with chronic disease, such as doctor-patient communication, disability benefits, and financial assistance for medications and medical-related travel. Because BD is so rare, most BD patients have never met (or perhaps even spoken to) another person with BD, so I really appreciate the suggestions and advice that are given throughout.

Thank you, Joanne, for this very important contribution to the global BD community!!
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This is an excellent compilation of common and not so common conditions in Vascular neurology.  The presentations are straightforward and discussion relevant to the neurology, critical care and IM clinician taking care of these patients.  The book is well organized with a comprehensive yet non-burdensome review of each case.  I would definitely consider this to be a good read for the Neurology residents rotating through the Vascular and Neuro ICU services.