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Symptoms

Isadore Md Rosenfeld

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Lets you know what to do when you are clueless. 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

I first got this book because my mother was out watering plants and a bug flew into her ear and started to borrow. It hurt her bad enough to make her scream. What do you do in this type of situation? This book anwsered that question and has anwsered many more since then. It is a great resource to have for those What do I do situations. A must have for families with kids. I recommend this book to anyone.

Editorial Review:

You hold in your hands the most valuable and easy-to-use home medical reference ever published. Written by Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld, a distinguished physician and best-selling author, Symptoms is a complete guide to all the aches, pains, and physical "distress signals" you many experience. In his war, reassuring style. Dr. Rosenfeld tells you how to interpret your body's warning signs, when to seek medical treatment -- and when you don't need to worry.

Complete with advice on evaluating your personal susceptibility and reducing your risks for various diseases, Symptoms is an indispensable resource -- the next best thing to having a doctor in the house!

Quick Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria from DSM-IV-TR (Quick Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria from Dsm)

American Psychiatric Association

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Total reviews: 12 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Very useful 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is so much easier than carrying the huge book around. It is short and sweet. I do have to refer to "the big one" from time to time, but love this little thing!

Worth the money 5 out of 5 stars.
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It is exactly what it says, a quick reference. If you are buying it for clinical work for quick referencing in staff meetings it is perfect however it does not replace the full DSM for thorough case studies. If you need a quick and small reference, I would suggest buying this book.

Editorial Review:

The Quick Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria From DSM-IV-TR® is a handy, low priced companion to the ultimate psychiatric reference, DSM-IV-TR®. It includes all the diagnostic criteria from DSM-IV-TR® in an easy-to-use, paperback format.

In making DSM-IV diagnosis, clinicians and researchers may find it convenient to consult the Quick Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria From DSM-IV-TR®, a pocket sized book that contains the classification, the diagnosis criteria, and a listing of the most important conditions to be considered in a differential diagnosis for each category.

The ICU Book

Paul L. Marino

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Total reviews: 33 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Great book! 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

I own the 2nd ed. and am looking forward to owning the 3rd. This was recommended to me when I first started Critical Care (CC) Nursing 6 years ago and I have yet to find anything even close. I love the fact a physician wrote it. The information is much more clear than any CC nursing text/book I have bought. ... and I have tons. It follows more closely to the medical model, not a nursing format... ie. it doesn't include nursing diagnosis or nursing care. I feel much more confident discussing patients with colleagues, families and patients after looking up my facts in this book. As mentioned in other reviews, some may not think of this as a 'quick reference' book, but I know if I have it with me I am always referring to it. It's heavy because the print is large (also mentioned in other reviews) making it thick, but really is quite concise in all it's explanations. I would purchase this book for anyone involved in Critical Care.

Editorial Review:

Univ. of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Concise, comprehensive handbook focusing on fundamental generic principles rather than highly specialized areas (i.e., burns, etc.). For ICU physicians and trainees. Previous edition: c1991. Softcover. DNLM: Intensive Care Units.

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary (Laminated Cover) (Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary (Laminated))

Merriam-Webster

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Total reviews: 65 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Merrian-Websters Dictionary 5 out of 5 stars.
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Super great for my grandson when he is doing his homework. Really helps alot.

great for students 5 out of 5 stars.
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This a great resource for students( or anyone else, but students will get the most out of it). My mom had the 8th version or so in about 1995. The CD is great to quickly look up words and you can incorporate it into word processing programs like microsoft word.

Editorial Review:

This version of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Eleventh Edition (print only), has a laminated hardcover. For this new edition, America’s largest staff of lexicographers made more than 100,000 changes and added more than 10,000 new words and senses, such as 'convergence', 'Frankenfood', 'phat', 'psyops', and 'vermiculture'. The Eleventh Edition also features over 40,000 usage examples — more than ever before — which clarify confused or disputed terms. Additionally, thousands of phrases and idioms help distinguish vocabulary for language learners. Special sections include A Handbook of Style, An Essay on the English Language, and Signs and Symbols. Over 55 million copies of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary have been sold, spanning a time period of over 100 years.

Step-Up to Medicine (Step-Up Series)

Steven S Agabegi, Elizabeth A Derby

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Total reviews: 19 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

I love this book 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book is great for 3rd and 4th year rotations! Covers the important info about the most important diseases, without getting bogged down with too much extraneous info. There is also a great section that deals with how to work up common complaints such as chest pain or change in mental status, that is REALLY helpful on rotations. Also a great section on how to interpret EKG, xray and some physical exam pearls. I haven't taken step 2 yet so I can't say how helpful it is for that, but it definitely helps to fill in some knowledge gaps and is a great quick and informative reference. I would recommend it to any 3rd year student!

Editorial Review:

Here is the first single, primary review tool to prepare students for both the internal medicine clerkship and the corresponding end-rotation NBME shelf examination. This logical alternative to several, limited-focus books blends a bullet-outline format students prefer in a review book with comprehensive paragraphs, as needed, for optimal preparation. A wealth of illustrations, charts, tables, graphs, and mnemonics speed and supplement learning. Ample content without superfluous detail enables students to readily evaluate and expand their knowledge of cardiology, pulmonary medicine, gastroenterology, hematology, neurology, endocrinology, rheumatology, nephrology, genitourinary disorders, fluids and electrolytes, dermatology, and musculoskeletal problems.

Understanding and Using English Grammar: Combined Workbook (Azar English Grammar Series)

Betty Schrampfer Azar

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Total reviews: 33 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Good Reference for English 4 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

I recommend this book to those who are seriously studying English as a foreign language. Not only does it explain the basics of grammar, but it also includes many drills that enable you to clearly understand each rule. The index in the back of the book is very useful.

I truly recommended!! 5 out of 5 stars.
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For those, like me, who want to learn english as a second language, could not have a better english grammar than this. I recommend!!

Excellent backup for Foreign Students 4 out of 5 stars.
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Understanding and Using English Grammar, Third Edition (Full Student Book with Answer Key)
We have been using this book with Upper Intermediate and Lower Advanced Students for the past 3 years and recommend it to other teachers.

Great job 4 out of 5 stars.
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The package came on time as scheduled. That made me very happy.

Great job!

Good review tool 4 out of 5 stars.
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This workbook is a very good review tool for students learning English as a second language. It's also a big help for the teacher!

Editorial Review:

New Edition features an improved organization, expanded clarification of grammar points, new and more exercises.

Clinical Neuroanatomy Made Ridiculously Simple (3rd Edition; Book & CD-ROM)

Stephen Goldberg

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Total reviews: 32 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Neuroanatomy: the highlights 4 out of 5 stars.
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A brief overview of neuroanatomy in a clinical setting that makes a difficult subject accessible in an outline form.

Great reference book 4 out of 5 stars.
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I'm in the process of preparing for neuropsych boards and this book has been a great reference for me. It helps explain concepts so that they are easier to retain for later recall. I recommend this book for anyone studying for boards or will be working with students and residents.

Excelent summary 5 out of 5 stars.
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The book is an excrelent summary especially useful for first or second u=year sutidents of medice

it really is ridiculously simple 3 out of 5 stars.
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I had to get this book for class, and I only found it slightly useful. I had some problems in class understanding the different spinothalamic tracks, and I went to this book when nothing else was making sense. It did help me finally understand that whole part of neuroanatomy, however it probably took me an hour to get all the useful information from the book and 30 min to do the CD. (The CD was helpful but not nearly enough.) Basically, it was a very good opening book when I was confused, but I quickly had to turn to High Yield to actually learn something.

Editorial Review:

This now-classic text presents the most relevant points in clinical neuroanatomy with mnemonics, humor and case presentations. The book now includes and interactive CD with a lab section, 3D rotations, interactive anatomy, tutorial on neurologic localization, and quiz. Third edition.

Surgical Recall

Lorne H. Blackbourne

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Total reviews: 44 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Best Recall Book - Use it to prep for pimping 5 out of 5 stars.
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Surgery is a difficult rotation in terms of content and time commitment. Therefore, it's best to study to maximize your time. This book will prepare you for surviving rounds and those pimp sessions while you are retracting. The book is well organized by topic and great to quickly review before discussing/encountering a particular patient. The book saved me several times during a long surgery. However, of note, to survive the shelf exam and osce, you will need a textbook as well. Good choices to supplement this book would be Essentials of General Surgery or First Aid for the Surgery Clerkship.

Surgery Clerkship Bible 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book is great! You can carry it around with you to quickly review before cases, or even in the clinic. Almost every pimp question I have gotten was in this book!!

Excellent 5 out of 5 stars.
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Great for surgery because it goes over anatomy (perfect for OR days) and different diseases/pathophysiology (great for rounding). Must-have for surgery clerkship.

Editorial Review:

A concise guide to facilitate memorization of basic surgical principles and facts for surgery residents and medical students in surgical clerkships.

Acsm's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription

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Total reviews: 18 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

useful resource 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

This book appears to be a pretty darn good resource for fitness prescription and testing. I have read much of it and it is pretty well written and quite clinical. So if that's what you need, then this book is it.
However, I was intending to get books to study for the ACSM Personal Trainer certification. This is NOT the book for that. Now granted, they recommend this book on their website, and it may be helpful, but the intended primary study source is the ACSM's resources for the personal trainer...book. So if that's what you are trying to do (like i was) then get that book, not this one. If you want a bunch of cool knowledge about exercise prescription, then this is the book for you.

From the Author of Outstanding You 5 out of 5 stars.
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Outstanding You: Discover, Design and Achieve Ultimate Fitness

An excellent resource for any Personal Trainer. I carry mine with me every time I see a client. It's absolutely packed with excellent information. As an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, I have found this book one of the best they offer and one of the best resources I've had as a Trainer overall.

Editorial Review:

The new edition of this classic resource continues to provide invaluable aid in recommending procedures for exercise testing and prescription in healthy and diseased patients.

Color Atlas of Anatomy: A Photographic Study of the Human Body (Color Atlas of Anatomy (Rohen))

Johannes W Rohen, Chihiro Yokochi, Elke Lütjen-Drecoll

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Total reviews: 22 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

best atlas, has nothing on netter's 5 out of 5 stars.
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everyone raves about netters but last i checked the human body was actually a confusing mass of vessles, nerves and muscles and not picture perfect. yokochi's photographs help you get ready for any lab practical, show multiple views of everything and it's really great b/c if the axillary artery shows up every time the thorax is being shown, even if it's just off to the side in the arm, it's labeled every time, from every angle. that's the best part, multiple views and nothing is left out just because it doesn't fit into the section, it it's there, it's labeled.

This book is awesome 5 out of 5 stars.
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Everyone should buy this. It's way better than Netter's and is great to review before and after a gross anatomy lab.

Editorial Review:

This atlas includes full-color photographs of actual cadaver dissections instead of idealized illustrations, to accurately and realistically represent anatomical structures. Often used by students as an alternative or supplement to their lab experience, and as an introduction to exactly what they should see before they dissect, as well as a study aid before practical/identification exams.