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Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults And Children Fifth Edition

Kathryn L. McCance, Sue E. Huether

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Total reviews: 14 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

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Well-known for its authoritative and comprehensive coverage, complete treatment of pediatric pathophysiology, and the most extensive illustration program in its field, the 5th edition of this classic book has been extensively revised and updated. Part One presents the general principles of pathophysiology and discusses the influence of the environment and the role of genetics in the development of disease. Part Two, organized by body system, examines normal anatomy and physiology, alterations of function in adults, and alterations of function in children.

• Comprehensive coverage provides unparalleled discussion of disease processes.
  
• Extensive full-color art program illustrates disease processes and clinical manifestations of diseases.
  
• Life span content includes ten separate chapters for the pediatric content and special headings for aging content within the structures and functions chapters.
  
• "What's New?" boxes highlight the most current research and findings.
  
• "Nutrition and Disease" boxes show evidenced-based links between concepts of health promotion and disease.
  
• Algorithms throughout the text illustrate the sequential progression of disease processes.
  
• Detailed chapter outlines with page numbers provide easy access to content and overview of topics.
  
• Chapter introductions provide a rationale for learning the content about to be presented.
  
• Consistent presentation of each disease includes epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and evaluation and treatment.
  
• Key terms are highlighted in each chapter and listed with page numbers for easy reference and chapter review.
  
• Chapter summaries provide concise synopses of key points and serve as a built-in content review.
  
• An "Introduction to Pathophysiology" provides an entrance to the study of disease and defines basic terms.

• More than 90 "What's New?" boxes present the most current research available.
  
• Includes approximately 310 new full-color illustrations.
  
• A new companion CD-ROM with over 750 review questions and answers and 20 animations.
  
• Now includes a comprehensive glossary of approximately 1,200 terms to help students with the often difficult terminology related to pathophysiology.
  
• Infection content is presented in a separate chapter to better organize content on mechanisms of self-defense.
  
• Extensive revisions and updates of every chapter, particularly: inflammation and immunity, stress, cancer, pain, the reproductive system, and urinary and renal systems alterations.

First Aid for the USMLE Step 1: 2008 (First Aid for the Usmle Step 1)

Tao Le, Vikas Bhushan, Deepak A. Rao

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Total reviews: 23 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

I will keep it simple 5 out of 5 stars.
6 of 7 people found this review helpful.

To review FA in FA style:

All you need to PASS:
Memorize and Understand every page

All you need to be AVERAGE:
Above + Kaplan Qbank / USMLEWorld / NBME exams

All you need to ACE:
Above + Robbins Review of Pathology (big robbins) + 6 mos + 150IQ

Highly recommended! 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

I used this book in my step 1 studying and found it an extremely detailed and valuable resource.I recommend reading it over and over after you have gone over the reference books ie.Kaplan once.I initially did not want to get the book because of initial negative reviews, but once I started using it to study, It was something else...It pulls together high yield information in a concise and organized manner and I cant tell you how much I appreciated it after my exam especially as I had a great score three weeks later:) To get the best out of it you have to pay attention to little details....its not a summary book for nothing so if you gloss over it you probably will not get the best out of it.

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The #1 selling medical review book in the world—updated with the very latest must know facts and test-taking advice for the USMLE Step 1

This annually updated collection of the most frequently tested high-yield facts and mnemonics delivers everything you need to pass the most anxiety-provoking exam of your career.Written by students who just passed the boards, this is the undisputed “bible” of USMLE Step 1 preparation. You will will find more than 1,000 high-yield facts based on student reporting from the 2007 exam, 24 pages of color images, and student ratings of top review books.

Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, Seventh Edition

Vinay Kumar, Nelso Fausto, Abul Abbas

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First Prize (Basic and Clinical Sciences), 2005 BMA Awards
Through six editions, Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease has been the leading textbook in its field. No other resource has been able to match its outstanding coverage of pathophysiology and disease. Now renamed Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, the new, 7th Edition of this classic text delivers a host of improvements that make it an even clearer choice for students and practitioners!

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• METICULOUSLY UPDATED CONTENT from many new contributors presents state-of-the-art information in every area of the field. You'll find completely new information on the new discoveries affecting our understanding of pathology, including cellular and molecular pathology and genetics.
• NEW AND IMPROVED ILLUSTRATIONS over 1,600 in all include superb new conceptual diagrams and line diagrams, plus color photomicrographs reprocessed for heightened image uality.
• ORGANIZATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS make the text easier to use.
• A NEW INTERACTIVE CASE STUDY CD-ROM, a $49.95 value is included at no additional cost, to help readers evaluate and expand their grasp of the material.

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Rapid Review Pathology: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access (Rapid Review)

Edward F. Goljan

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Total reviews: 34 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Fantastic review of path 5 out of 5 stars.
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Dense book but Goljan includes pretty much all the salient path you need to learn for the boards. A great adjunct to First Aid if you can handle it.

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Get the most from your study time...and experience a realistic USMLE simulation! These new additions to the Rapid Review Serieshighly rated in the First Aid rankingsmake it easy for you to master all of the basic science material covered on the USMLE Step 1 Exam.

• Each title focuses on a particular basic science subject, providing an at-a-glance, outline-format review of all the information you need to know.
  
• A user-friendly 2-color layout, Hi-Yield Margin Notes, and Key Points make studying easy.
  
• 100 high-quality USMLE-style review questions inside each book allow you to practice for the USMLE, and include a full rationale that lets you know why every possible answer is right or wrong.
  
• Another 250 USMLE-style questions for each title are available at www.studentconsult.commirroring the look and feel of the actual exam, and providing detailed feedback on which areas you may need to study more.

Understanding Pathophysiology

Sue E. Huether, Kathryn L. McCance

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Total reviews: 24 Average rating: 2.5 of 5

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This easy-to-read textbook provides you with the basic concepts of pathophysiology and the processes of specific diseases with the most accurate, up-to-date information on the treatments, manifestations, and mechanisms of disease. Understanding Pathophysiology, 4th Edition offers complete coverage in clear and concise detail with extensive full-color illustrations to make learning pathophysiology easy.

• Consistent presentation of each disease includes pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and evaluation and treatment to make remembering and learning information easier.
• Extensive collection of 900 photographs and illustrations vividly illustrate normal anatomy and physiology, cellular mechanisms, disease processes, and clinical manifestations of disease.
• UNIQUE! Health Alert boxes discuss a broad range of topics from new research, diagnostic studies, preventative care, and more.
• UNIQUE! Quick Check questions at the end of major sections promote critical thinking to help you apply your knowledge to real-life situations.
• UNIQUE! Risk Factor boxes illustrate the risk factors associated with specific diseases.
• Pediatric content presented in nine separate chapters provides thorough coverage of how various disease processes specifically affect children.
• Special headings highlight aging content within adult chapters to help you address the specialized needs of older patients.
• Did you Understand? end-of-chapter summaries help you review the major concepts presented in each chapter.
• Disease pathways throughout illustrate normal and compensatory physiology and pathophysiology.

• Includes extensively updated content based on the most current research available.
• Approximately 200 new full-color drawings, as well as hundreds of improved illustrations, clarify concepts to make content more easily understandable.
• Over 50 new Health Alert boxes present the most current research available.
• Electronic Resources listed at the beginning of each chapter direct you to additional materials on the companion CD and Evolve site.
• A glossary of over 850 terms helps you learn the often-difficult terminology related to pathophysiology.

Chemistry: The Central Science

Theodore L. Brown, H. Eugene Lemay, Bruce E. Bursten

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Total reviews: 6 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Best out there 5 out of 5 stars.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.

My AP chemistry class used this book as well as my college General Chemistry class. Ive compared it with other popular chemistry books and none of them explain as thoroughly and cover as wide a breadth of topics as this book does. If your having problems with your current General Chemistry textbook you should definitely buy this one as an adjunct to it.

chemistry the central science 3 out of 5 stars.
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The book was in mint condition, and shipping was extremely fast, the problem I had was it came with a media pak, I paid alot for this not realizing that there were different media paks, my daughter spent a week trying to get into her college class with this, numerous e-mails waiting 24 hrs for an answer, numerous phone calls, only to find out it was wrong and we had to pay another $50.00 on line to get the right codes to get into the class. It should be listed somewhere what the different classes are we could have bought a used book & the code on line and saved alot of money.

The Authoritative Gen Chem Book 5 out of 5 stars.
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I teach general chemistry as both a private tutor and as a free tutor at Purdue University. In my time, I've seen every general chemistry book known to man come across the table. Without fail, though, BLB is my reference text. Like many gen chem books it has excellent diagrams, but in addition the text is lucid, organized, well written and makes no pedagogical leaps that the reader must figure out on their own. It is easy to read and easy to understand and the material is presented in a fairly logical order (I have minor quibbles with some of it). I forsee this book becoming a classic in the future.

Pocket Medicine: The Massachusetts General Hospital Handbook of Internal Medicine (Pocket Notebook Series)

Marc S Sabatine

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Must have for medical students 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Although the expectations for medical students are not that of residents and interns, this book is very helpful. Evidence-based medicine is the term heard over and over on the wards and this pocket book will help with that. When presenting a patient, you may be asked which study showed the effectiveness of which treatment. This book has it. It is updated with references as recent as 2007 which is impressive. It will also save time when preparing a talk because as mentioned, the landmark studies are all incorporated in the text. Worth upgrading from the 2nd edition.

Editorial Review:

Prepared by residents and attending physicians at Massachusetts General Hospital, this pocket-sized looseleaf is one of the best-selling references for medical students, interns, and residents on the wards and candidates reviewing for internal medicine board exams. In bulleted lists, tables, and algorithms, Pocket Medicine provides key clinical information about common problems in cardiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, nephrology, hematology-oncology, infectious diseases, endocrinology, rheumatology, and neurology. The six-ring binder resembles the familiar "pocket brain" notebook that most students and interns carry and allows users to add notes. This Third Edition is fully updated, has tabs to help readers locate organ systems, and has more cross-referencing in the index. It also has pockets in the front and the back of the book to accommodate the reader's own notes.

Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry (Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews Series)

Pamela C Champe, Richard A Harvey, Denise R Ferrier

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Total reviews: 69 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Great book for biochem not so much for the boards 3 out of 5 stars.
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For those who like pictures along with their text, this book is great. Even though biochemistry is a detailed subject this book is not too weighed down in details and will allow you to understand the material fairly well. However, I stared to turn to it more as a reference than a main source. This may be because I thought that it was not calibrated appropriately for the usmle. It seems to be written more for a biochemistry class. It lacks in clinical correlations, the ability to be quickly reviewed, and there are precious few questions to get down the material at the end of each chapter. One feature that was nice, however, was a summary section at the end of each chapter. It is definitely not a comprehensive summary, but it does allow a quick summary of good things to know. All in all, a good book to have with you, but not the best source for the boards.

Editorial Review:

Thoroughly updated for its Fourth Edition, Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry enables students to quickly review, assimilate, and integrate large amounts of complex information by utilizing powerful visual resources that deliver the focus and clarification needed for mastery of difficult biochemical concepts. Its signature outline format, full-color illustrations, and end-of-chapter summaries and USMLE-style review questions make it one of the most user-friendly books in the field.

Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests

Kathleen Deska Pagana, Timothy J. Pagana

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Total reviews: 24 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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The 3rd edition of this widely used resource offers superb guidance on diagnostic and laboratory testing for health professionals in both academic and clinical settings. The chapters are organized by test type and each chapter begins with a list of the tests covered within the test type, as well as an overview of that category including specimen collection techniques. The tests are presented in a consistent format that includes normal findings, indications, contraindications, potential complications, interfering factors, procedure and patient care, test results and clinical significance, and related tests. This full-color book is easy to use and covers virtually every clinically significant test, including more than 50 new to this edition.

• A full color interior design and over 140 vivid color photographs and illustrations depict procedures, equipment, techniques, and concepts, making the content more visually appealing to the reader and the concepts easier to understand.
  
• Comprehensive coverage of all diagnostic and laboratory tests routinely performed today. Over 700 individual tests are covered in approximately 360 entries.
  
• Clinical Significances of test results, indicated in italic type, explain the pathophysiology of disease processes and how they relate to test results.
  
• Color-coded chapter thumb-tabs, alphabetically organized chapters, and two lists of all tests (Appendix A, Alphabetical List of Tests and Appendix B, List of Tests by Body System) make every test easy to find.
  
• Critical Values are highlighted with color to alert the reader to situations requiring immediate intervention.
  
• Related Tests that provide similar information or are used to evaluate the same body system, disease process, or symptom, are listed after each test entry along with the page number and the purpose of each related test.
  
• SI units are included in the Normal Findings of appropriate tests.
  
• Clinical Priorities boxes emphasize especially pertinent information that must be kept in mind when performing or evaluating a test or preparing a patient for a test.
  
• A special symbol for drug-related interfering factors alerts readers to the effects of pharmacologic agents on tests.
  
• Icon for patient teaching-related care indicates information that should be shared with patients and their families.
  
• Home Care Responsibilities provide important patient teaching guidelines and instructions for patients outside of acute care settings.
  
• Age-Related Concerns boxes address the special needs of pediatric and geriatric patients and critical age-related variations in values.
  
• Abbreviations for tests are listed in an appendix, and symbols and units of measurement are listed on the front inside cover.
  
• Increased and decreased abnormal findings are highlighted with directional arrows.

• More than 50 new tests have been added, including discussions of the most recently introduced tests such as bioterrorism infectious agents testing, bone turnover biochemical markers (osteocalcin), diabetes mellitus autoantibody panel, mammary ductoscopy, HIV viral load, natriuretic peptides (including BNP), and thryoglobulin.
  
• The appendix on Disease and Organ Panels lists the tests in 26 common panels, along with a page reference to the main discussion of each test.

Robbins Basic Pathology: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access (Basic Pathology (Kumar))

Vinay Kumar, Abul K. Abbas, Nelson Fausto, Richard Mitchell

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Get the pathology knowledge you need, the way you need it, from the name you can trust! Robbins Basic Pathology has helped countless students master the core concepts in pathology. This 8th Edition continues that tradition, providing outstanding, user-friendly coverage of the latest information in the field. Clinicopathologic correlations highlight the relationships between basic science and clinical medicine, while state-of-the-art gross and photomicrographic illustrations help you understand complex principles. What's more, access to the complete contents online at www.studentconsult.com enables you to study more powerfully than ever before!

• Get a rich understanding of all essential pathology concepts with expert guidance from an all-star editorial team.
• Grasp the connections between basic science and clinical medicine with clinicopathologic correlations throughout.
• Master complex principles visually with the aid of more than 1,000 high-quality, full-color illustrations, photographs, and photomicrographs.
• Understand all the key points with NEW Summary Boxes in every chapter.
• Access the complete contents of the book online at www.studentconsult.com, anywhere you go...perform quick searches...add your own notes and bookmarks...follow Integration Links to related bonus content from other STUDENT CONSULT titles...and reference all of other STUDENT CONSULT titles you own online, tooall in one place!

• Summary boxes highlight key information throughout each chapter.
• Illustrations have been improved and simplified throughout providing improved visual clarification of important concepts.
• A plethora of extras available on Student Consult including self assessment questions, Pathology case studies and Virtual Microscope functionality for most of the high quality photomicrographs.
• Valuable Instructor teaching resources on EVOLVE including all of the images from the book and a test bank with page references to the text.