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The world''s leading source of evidence-based guidance on caring for patients at the end of life. Featuirng the content of the world''s most widely read medical journal, plus completely new, never-before-published content. Perfect for medical students, trainees, and clinicians alike.
Market / AudienceMedical students: 18000/yr US, 250,000 globalNP and PA students: 25,000/yr US, 50,000+ globalIM and FP residents: 30,000 US, 60,000 globalIM and FP clinicians: 140,000 US, 300,000+ globalPalliative medicine: 3000 USOncology: 20,000 US, 60,000 globalSocial workers
About the BookIn the tradition of the User''s Guides to the Medical Literature, and The Rational Clinical Examination, JAMA/Care at the Close of Life is based on a widely successful series of articles appearing over the course of the last ten years in JAMA, the world''s most widely read medical journal. The series is directed by Stephen McPhee, a leading authoriity of end of life care, and the chief editor of our market leading Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment text.
The articles in the series cover fundamental topics and challenges in caring for patients who have been given a terminal diagnosis. Featuring a strong focus on evidence-based medicine, and organized by clinical cases, the articles are widely read by faculty, medical students, and clinicians who, frankly, have not been given a solid educational experience on this very important medical issue.
The book will be physically modeled after The Rational Clinical Examination, in a full color format that highlights the clinical cases. It will be well suited for use as an required or recommended textbook for medical, PA, and NO students, and as a clinical reference text for trainees and practicing physicians and nurses.
Key Selling Features
Based on highy regarded content from the world''s most widely read medical journalAll content is completely updated, and extensive new, never-before-published content has been addedCase-based, and evidence-based, so its a perfect fit for the way medical students and residents like to learnFocuses on practical, real-world issues for primary care physicians, and avoids esoteric issues of interest only to specialists in palliative careFull color format, modeled after the highly regarded Rational Clinical ExaminationIncludes multimedia materials available on line: Power Point slides for teaching, and video interviews with patients in end-of-life care, so that faculty and students get supplemental resources for learning the art and science of care at the end of lifeEvidence-based guidance from the world''s leading medical journal, on a critical topic that has been neglected in medical education and training until recently.Author ProfileJAMA is the world''s most widely read medical journal, and has a reputation for excellence in evidence-based medicine. Stephen McPhee has high visbility on account of his editorship of CMDT, and for his driving role in enhancing end of life care in medical education and training programs. He is: Professor of Medicine, UCSF School of Medicine, San Francisco CA
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A quick reference guide to the selection and interpretation of more than 450 commonly used diagnostic tests
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Basic principles of diagnostic testing, common blood, urine and cerebrospinal fluid laboratory tests, therapeutic drug monitoring, microbiologic test selection and interpretation and diagnostic imaging tests by body system , electrocardiography, and differential diagnosis tables & algorithmsTests used in internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, neurology and obstetrics and gynecologyINCLUDES:
Costs and risks of diagnostic testsEvidence-based informationDiseases associated with abnormal test results, including test sensitivitiesFull literature citations with PubMed (PMID) numbers included for each referenceMore than 24 NEW clinical laboratory test entries, 6 NEW differential diagnosis tables5 NEW diagnostic algorithms NEW sections on point-of-care testing, provider-performed microscopy, pharmacogenetic testing, and diagnostic echocardiography
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A full-color, case-based review of the essentials of pathophysiology--covering all major organs and systems
The goal of this trusted text is to introduce you to clinical medicine by reviewing the pathophysiologic basis of 120 diseases (and associated signs and symptoms) commonly encountered in medical practice. The authors, all experts in their respective fields, have provided a concise review of relevant normal structure and function of each body system, followed by a description of the pathophysiologic mechanisms that underlie several common diseases related to that system.
Each chapter of Pathophysiology of Disease concludes with a collection of case studies and questions designed to test your understanding of the pathophysiology of each clinical entity discussed. These case studies allow you to apply your knowledge to specific clinical situations. Detailed answers to each case study question are provided at the end of the book. This unique interweaving of physiological and pathological concepts will put you on the path toward thinking about signs and symptoms in terms of their pathophysiologic basis, giving you an understanding of the "why" behind illness and treatment.
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120 case studies (9 new) provide an opportunity for you to test your understanding of the pathophysiology of each clinical entity discussedCheckpoint questions provide review and appear in every chapterUpdates and revisions throughout this new edition reflect the latest research and developmentsNumerous tables and diagrams encapsulate important informationUpdated references for each chapter topicPathophysiology of Disease is a true must-have resource for medical students preparing for the USMLE Step 1 exam, as well as students engaged in their clerkship studies. House officers, nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians’ assistants, and allied health practitioners will find its concise presentation and broad scope a great help in facilitating their understanding of common disease entities.
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All the content of the most popular annual resource in internal medicine—in a skill-building flashcard formatCURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment Flashcards contains 250 flashcards drawn from the pages of the core CMDT text that facilitate your analysis of test cases and enhances your recall of internal medicine topics. Included in this handy, quick-reference sourcebook are all topics within the Internal Medicine Clerkship Curriculum, as well as additional material pertaining to CMDT coverage. Organized according the Core Curriculum of the Clerkship Directors in Internal Medicine, the flashcards cover over 30 core topics that encompass fundamental concepts, common conditions, presentations, treatment approaches, and diseases seen by general practitioners in the inpatient and outpatient settings.
The flashcards utilize content from CMDT, Quick Answers, and Lange Pathophysiology to provide a case-based application that tests key concepts in clinical reasoning, clinical problem-solving, and recognition of essential clinical facts. The second edition of CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment Flashcards features updated, refreshed content throughout, making it the most indispensable—and current—clerkship prep tool available. Now more than ever, it’s required reading for every medical and nursing student, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, house officer, and practicing physician.
Extensive content updating to the flashcardsCross-referenced to the CMDT book in the flashcard references to point you to relevant content in the most recent edition of the bookQuestions cover salient features; how to think through the problem; essentials of diagnosis; symptoms and signs; differential diagnosis; laboratory, imaging, and procedural findings; treatment modalities; and more
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The ultimate case-based study guide based on the most popular annual resource in internal medicine—now updatedCURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment Study Guide facilitates your analysis of test cases and enhances your recall of internal medicine topics, making it invaluable preparation for any internal medicine examination. Organized according the Core Curriculum of the Clerkship Directors in Internal Medicine, this study-enhancing resource covers over 30 core topics that encompass essentials, conditions, presentations, treatment approaches, and diseases seen by general practitioners in the inpatient and outpatient settings.
The study guide utilizes content from CMDT, Quick Answers, and Lange Pathophysiology to provide a case-based application that tests key concepts in clinical reasoning, clinical problem-solving, and recognition of essential clinical facts. The second edition of CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment Study Guide is extensively updated and examines the most fundamental issues you need to know to succeed on the clerkship shelf exam in Internal Medicine. The study guide includes an expanded format for a more formal and in-depth review and is perfect for instructors utilizing the main CMDT text.
Features case-based coverage of 80 must-know diseases and disorders, from skin and hematologic disorders to infectious disordersFor each topic, the study guide includes learning objectives; an expanded list of questions to prompt case analysis; a more detailed emphasis on signs and symptoms, lab findings, imaging studies, and medications; additional discussions on therapeutic procedures and outcomes; and full references
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Turn the latest research into improved patient outcomes with the #1 annual guide to internal medicine and clinical practice
A Doody''s Core Title for 2017!
Written by clinicians renowned in their respective fields, CMDT offers the most current insights into symptoms, signs, epidemiology, and treatment for more than 1,000 diseases and disorders. For each topic, you’ll find concise, evidence-based information about hospital and ambulatory medicine. This streamlined clinical companion is the fastest and easiest way to keep abreast of the latest medical advances, prevention strategies, and cost-effective treatments.
Here’s why CMDT is an essential reference for any primary care setting:
• Strong emphasis on the practical aspects of clinical diagnosis and patient management throughout the broad fields of internal medicine• Full review of internal medicine and additional primary care topics, such as gynecology and obstetrics, dermatology, neurology, ophthalmology, geriatrics, and palliative care• The only text with an annual update on HIV/AIDS and new emerging viral diseases• Specific disease prevention information• Medication treatment tables, with indexed trade names and updated prices – plus helpful diagnostic and treatment algorithms• Updated PMID numbers for quick reference• Many full-color photographs and illustrations
Here are just a few of the many exciting new additions and updates:
• New information on Zika, dengue, chikungunya, MERS and other infections• Two new online chapters: Lesbian & Bisexual Women’s Health and Transgender Health & Disease Prevention• Update on influenza pneumococcal, HPV, and meningococcal vaccines• Latest information on new therapies for inflammatory bowel disease• Revised recommendations for cardiovascular prevention methods• Recent advances in diagnosis and treatment of Clostridium difficile infections• New FDA approved medications for diabetes mellitus and hypercholesterolemia• Extensively revised material on alcoholism• Latest information on treatment options for obesity• Expanded online Podiatry chapter
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The essential guide to more than 450 of the most commonly performed diagnostic tests – updated with the latest molecular, genetic, and microbiological tests
A Doody''s Core Title for 2019!
Guide to Diagnostic Tests, Seventh Edition is a concise guide to the selection and interpretation of more than 450 of the laboratory and microbiology tests most relevant to the general practice of medicine. This on-the-spot clinical companion also includes coverage of diagnostic imaging, electrocardiology, echocardiography, and the use of tests in differential diagnosis.
Features:• Covers areas of internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, neurology, and obstetrics and gynecology• Over 25 new or substantially revised laboratory tests• New and updated coverage of emerging and re-emerging pathogens and infectious agents,including the Zika and Ebola viruses• Updated material on molecular and genetic tests, including pharmacogenetics tests• An entire section of diagnostic algorithms• Full literature citations with PubMed identification (PMID) numbers included for each reference• Details costs and risks of various procedures and tests• Full section on electrocardiography and echocardiography
If you’ve been looking for an authoritative, up-to-date, and easy-to-carry guide to the latest diagnostic testing procedures, your search ends here.
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SAVE WHEN YOU BUY THE CMDT VALUE PACK – AND TAP INTO THE EXPERTISE OF THE #1 ANNUAL BOOK IN INTERNAL MEDICINE!
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CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2017
CMDT is the most successful annual book covering the field of internal medicine and has been acclaimed for its comprehensive coverage of current inpatient and outpatient care, diagnostic tools relevant to day-to-day practice, and full review of all primary care topics. In addition to its use as a reference text, CMDT is outstanding as a core clinical textbook for medical students and nurse practitioner and physician assistant students to study for a variety of exams in a variety of medical and health-related markets.
CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment Study Guide, 2nd edition
The study guide is organized according the Core Curriculum of the Clerkship Directors in Internal Medicine. The 30+ core topics include essentials conditions, presentations, and diseases seen by general practitioners in the inpatient and outpatient setting. The Second Edition study guide has been extensively updated and covers the essential issues a third-year medical student must know for the clerkship shelf exam in Internal Medicine.
The study guide utilizes content from CMDT, Quick Answers, and LANGE Pathophysiology of Disease to provide case-based content that tests key concepts in clinical reasoning, clinical problem-solving, and recognition of essential clinical facts.
Each topic includes:• Learning Objectives• An expanded list of questions to evoke case analysis• Detailed discussion of Signs and Symptoms, Lab Findings, Imaging Studies, Medications.• Discussions of Therapeutic Procedures and Outcomes (eg, Follow up and Complications)• References for each topic
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A Doody’s Core Title for 2020!
The goal of this trusted text is to introduce you to clinical medicine by reviewing the pathophysiologic basis of 132 diseases (and associated signs and symptoms) commonly encountered in medical practice. The authors, all experts in their respective fields, have provided a concise review of relevant normal structure and function of each body system, followed by a description of the pathophysiologic mechanisms that underlie several common diseases related to that system. The accessible presentation features high-quality full-color illustrations, and numerous tables and diagrams.Each chapter of Pathophysiology of Disease concludes with a collection of case studies and questions designed to test your understanding of the pathophysiology of each clinical entity discussed. These case studies allow you to apply your knowledge to specific clinical situations. Detailed answers to each case study question are provided at the end of the book.This unique interweaving of physiological and pathological concepts will put you on the path toward thinking about signs and symptoms in terms of their pathophysiologic basis, giving you an understanding of the "why" behind illness and treatment.HERE ARE SOME OF THE MANY UPDATES AND ADDITIONS:•Twelve additional case studies, bringing the total to 132, one for each of the clinical entities discussed in the book’s 24 chapters•More than 2/3 of the chapters are enhanced and refreshed by the input of new contributors•Totally revised chapter on neoplasia•New chapter sections on urticaria, spinocerebellar ataxia, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and spondyloarthropathies•New tables summarizing adverse prognostic signs in acute pancreatitis, genetic syndromes associated with pancreatic cancer, and causes of end-stage renal disease•New diagnosis and etiologic classification of diabetes mellitus, and review of mechanisms of newest pharmacologic agents for its treatment•Updates on fine-needle aspiration biopsy of thyroid nodules, and thyroid disorders in pregnancy•Updated references throughout the book
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A Doody’s Core Title for 2019!
Written by clinicians renowned in their respective fields, CMDT offers the most current insight into epidemiology, symptoms, signs, and treatment for more than 1,000 diseases and disorders. For each topic, you’ll find concise, evidence-based answers to questions about hospital and ambulatory medicine. This streamlined clinical companion is the fastest and easiest way to keep abreast of the latest diagnostic advances, prevention strategies, and cost-effective treatments.Features and content critical to clinical practice: •Strong emphasis on the practical aspects of clinical diagnosis and patient management in all fields of internal medicine•Full review of all internal medicine and primary care topics, including gynecology and obstetrics, dermatology, neurology, ophthalmology, geriatrics, and palliative care•Update of newly emerging infections and their treatments•Specific disease prevention information•Hundreds of medication tables, with indexed trade names and updated prices – plus helpful diagnostic and treatment algorithms•Recent references with PMID numbers•Full-color photographs and illustrations (many new to this edition)HERE ARE SOME OF THE MANY UPDATES AND ADDITIONS:•Revised section on pain management at the end of life•Updated ACC/AHA guidelines for treatment of valvular disease•New ACC/AHA and Hypertension Canada blood pressure guidelines•New FDA approved medications for treatment of breast cancer•New colon cancer screening recommendations from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force•Acclaimed annual update of HIV/AIDS•New classification of epilepsy•Revised recommendations for treating hepatitis C virus-associated kidney disease•Revised chapter on psychiatric disordersNew FDA approved medication for gastric adenocarcinoma•Updated information about treating spinal muscular atrophy
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The #1 annual internal medicine guide that clinicians turn to first―extensively revised and updated
A Doody''s Core Title for 2020!
CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment is the most comprehensive, reliable, and timely reference available to answer common questions that arise in everyday clinical practice. Written by clinicians renowned in their respective fields, this trusted classic offers expert advice on all aspects of outpatient and inpatient medical care. You’ll find authoritative, evidence-based coverage of more than 1,000 diseases and disorders including concise, yet thorough synopsis of diagnosis and treatment. Presented in full-color, this single source reference has been fully updated with the latest developments and breakthroughs in medicine, guidelines, references, drug prices, and more.This essential clinical companion features:
A strong emphasis on the practical aspects of clinical diagnosis and patient managementDetailed review of all internal medicine disciplines, including geriatrics, preventive medicine, and palliative care, plus gynecology and obstetrics, dermatology, ophthalmology, neurology, psychiatry, and moreAn annual update on HIV/AIDS and other new, emerging viral infectionsSpecific information regarding disease prevention and prognosisMedication treatment tables, with indexed trade names and updated pricesKey recent references on each topic with PMID numbers for quick online accessMany full-color photographs, tables, figures and other illustrations.Here are some of the many updates and additions:
Extensive updating of tables and imagesNew FDA-approved medication for multiple sclerosisNew summary of recommended FDA treatment regimens for hepatitis CU.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations for osteoporosis, prostate cancer, ovarian cancer, and cervical cancerExtensive update of immune modulation therapy and adjuvant treatments of breast cancerTargeted therapies for advanced non-small cell lung cancersThoroughly revised chapter on viral and rickettsial infections, including recent measles, polio, and acute flaccid paralysis outbreaks, and on related immunizationsClarification of the appropriate role of opioids and buprenorphine formulations in chronic pain managementRevised section on health care for sexual and gender minority patientsInformation on new biologic agents for asthma, and many other disorders
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A Doody''s Core Title for 2023!
The #1 annual internal medicine guide―extensively revised and updated
The most popular annual guide of its kind, this updated edition of the flagship title of the LANGE medical book brand presents the most important diagnostic and treatment recommendations as well as the most useful new clinical developments in every field of adult medicine.
For 60+ years, CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment has been delivering the authoritative information that students, residents, and clinicians need to build their medical knowledge, expertise, and confidence. Written by top experts in their fields, this unmatched guide enables you to find the answers you need quickly and easily. It provides:
Coverage of more than 1,000 diseases and disordersComprehensive approach to patient care, focusing on diagnostic tools for day-to-day practiceHundreds of drug treatment tables for quick access to indexed trade names and updated drug pricesDiagnostic and treatment algorithms to present important information at a glanceCarefully curated, updated references to provide peer-reviewed, evidence-based information, and PMID numbers for quick online accessAnnual update on dynamic viral infections, including SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 and HIV/AIDSHundreds of full-color photographs, illustrations, and algorithms
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The #1 annually updated general medical text—presents the most important diagnostic and treatment recommendations as well as the most useful new clinical developments in every field of adult medicine.
For more than six decades, CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment has been delivering the authoritative information students, residents, and clinicians need to build their medical knowledge, expertise, and confidence. Written by top experts in their fields, this unmatched guide is formatted in a way that enables readers to find the answers they need quickly and easily.
CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2024 reflects the latest developments in medicine, guidelines, references, and more. You’ll find authoritative, evidence-based coverage of more than 1,000 diseases and disorders along with a concise, yet thorough synopsis of diagnosis and treatment. This trusted classic covers all aspects of outpatient and inpatient care and includes discussion of new developments and breakthroughs in medicine.
CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2024 features:
A comprehensive approach to patient care, focusing on the diagnostic tools relevant to daily practiceCoverage of more than 1,000 diseases and disordersHundreds of drug treatment tables for quick access to indexed trade namesAnnual updates to topics in all chapters in a consistent format, drugs, tables, and imagesYear in Review highlighting the many topics with significant clinical changes over the last yearEssentials of Diagnosis for most diseases/disordersDiagnostic and treatment algorithms present complex information in an at-a-glance styleHundreds of full-color photos and illustrationsNew to this edition:Latest USPSFT recommendations for cardiovascular risk preventionSignificant new opioid prescribing guidelines from the CDCClarification on the distinction between uncontrolled hypertensive and hypertension emergencyLatest classification of lymphomas released by the WHORecommendations for the initiation and titration of treatment for chronic hypertension in pregnancyCurrent treatment guidelines and medications for H pylori infectionClassification of the role, dosing, and potential risks of JAK inhibitors and anti-23 antibody (Risankizumab) in the treatment of IBDUpdates that underscore the growing utility of combination treatments for high LDL levels, especially among high and very high-risk patientsThe WHO revision of the pathological classification of renal cell carcinoma to assist with prognosis prediction and treatment decisions