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Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022!Ideal for all health care professionals who evaluate, diagnose, treat, or refer patients with endocrine disease or disorders, Manual of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Fifth Edition , brings together nearly 150 global authorities who share their knowledge and expertise on endocrine disorders in children, adolescents, and adults. Using a concise outline format, this thoroughly updated manual presents clinical information and protocols needed in everyday practice, with an emphasis on diagnosis and treatment. Succinct chapters and an abundance of tables and diagrams make complex information easy to find and understand. Includes coverage of fundamental understandings and treatment modalities as well as recent therapies, new methods of treatment, new understandings of endocrine physiology, and new surgical approaches to disease statesCovers evaluation, pathophysiology, management, and treatment at every age of life, along with short- and long-term goals of reversibility and preventionNew chapters include transgender medicine, flushing and sweating, nasal administration of hormones, the growth plate, as well as traumatic brain injury and hypopituitarismNew topics include galactorrhea; preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative management following pituitary surgery; growth hormone in adults, polycystic ovary syndrome, hypercalcemic crisis, parathyroid hormone-related protein, congenital hyperinsulinism, and hypokalemic periodic and non-periodic paralysisNew and expanded coverage of diabetes mellitus includes hypoglycemia-associated autonomic failure, glucocorticoid-induced hyperglycemia, C-peptide, cystic fibrosis-related diabetes, the artificial pancreas, glycated proteins, inhaled insulin, and the application of stem cells in diabetes mellitusServes as an excellent resource for board preparation, as well as a concise daily reference for endocrinologists, general practitioners, internists, pediatricians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and others who see patients with primary or underlying endocrine diseaseEnrich Your eBook Reading Experience with Enhanced Video, Audio and Interactive Capabilities!Read directly on your preferred device(s ), such as computer, tablet, or smartphoneEasily convert to audiobook , powering your content with natural language text-to-speechAdapt for unique reading needs , supporting learning disabilities, visual/auditory impairments, second-language or literacy challenges, and more

Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2025!Now in vibrant full color, Manual of Orthopaedics, Eighth Edition, provides the must-know information you need to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal injuries and diseases with confidence. This quick-reference manual has been completely updated and revised to include content particularly valuable for orthopaedic physician assistants, while retaining key information for orthopaedic residents and nurse practitioners, primary care physicians, and orthopaedic providers in all practice environments.   Written and edited by orthopaedic surgeons, orthopaedic physician assistants, and primary care physicians practicing in orthopaedic settings.  User-friendly outline format provides fast access to essential facts on a variety of acute and chronic orthopaedic disorders.  Comprehensive, concise coverage includes diagnosis, non-operative treatment, and brief descriptions of operative treatment.  Full-color format increases visual appeal and facilitates quick navigation.  Illustrations offer visual guidance on common techniques, including placement of splints, use of casts, and injections.  Treatment algorithms provide a convenient overview of initial approach to all musculoskeletal problems.  Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience  Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone.  Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

El Manual Washington de calidad en la atención y seguridad del paciente incluye la información básica necesaria para desarrollar y gestionar sistemas de calidad en la atención incluyendo la descripción de diferentes sistemas, los elementos que los constituyen, herramientas de control y gestión de la calidad, y variantes de los sistemas de gestión de calidad aplicada a la salud. Con un enfoque en la mejora de los sistemas y procesos, la prevención de errores y la promoción de la transparencia, esta referencia práctica proporciona una visión general de los fundamentos de la seguridad del paciente y la mejora de la calidad (SP/MC), así como su aplicación en una amplia variedad de entornos clínicos.Este nuevo título, que se suma a la ya basta colección de Manuales Washington, proporciona los conocimientos y habilidades necesarias para un enfoque eficaz y proactivo de la seguridad del paciente y la mejora de la calidad.Características principales:Directrices en SP/MC en diversos entornos clínicos y con poblaciones específicas, incluyendo radiología, sala de emergencias, intervenciones ambulatorias, pediatría y psiquiatría.Modelos, medidas y herramientas para evaluar la seguridad del paciente y la mejora de la calidad.Aborda todas las cuestiones relacionadas con los errores médicos, cómo responder a eventos adversos y las posibles soluciones.Cada capítulo se inicia con un caso clínico con preguntas y discusión para facilitar la puesta en práctica de los fundamentos sobre SP/MC.Ofrece recursos adicionales para la lectura adicional.Muestra la experiencia real de los miembros de la facultad de varios departamentos de la Universidad de Washington, algo ideal para los proveedores de cuidado de la salud en todos los niveles de experiencia.Capítulo en línea, también en español, sobre seguridad del paciente en oncología.

Now in its updated Seventh Edition, this popular Spiral(R) Manual is a step-by-step guide to the diagnostic workup of 75 of the most common clinical problems in internal medicine. The book focuses on the analysis of the presenting signs and symptoms, history, and physical examination and the appropriate use of laboratory and radiologic studies to reach a definitive diagnosis. Each chapter presents detailed information in an easy-to-follow outline format. Problem-Oriented Medical Diagnosis, Seventh Edition is the ideal "how-to" guide for residents, medical students, and nurse practitioners. It is also a valuable, time-saving memory aid for practicing physicians. Paperback edition available only in selected countries. Please check with your local representative or distributor.

Everything you need to know about diagnosis -- in a book that fits inside your pocket -- Taylor’s Differential Diagnosis Manual is your must-have primary care handbook. Easy to reference and succinct, this book can be referenced at the point of care to verify or help you make an accurate diagnosis. It was authored precisely with the fast-paced clinical environment in mind. With more than 140 chapters organized according to condition and diagnosis, each section of this manual serves as a stand-alone text on each condition -- leading to more accurate diagnosis and better patient care.A new, user-friendly third edition reflects the latest in clinical practice, and covers everything from mental health to the nervous system to the female reproductive system. Don’t miss out on the new edition of this essential diagnostic tool.Features:Chapter structure organized by organ system, further broken into symptoms so you can quickly find what you needDefinitions accompanied by evidence-based references so you can use only one resourceEasy-to-read tables and bullet points to aid your understandingDetailed look at laboratory and radiologic abnormalities so you won’t miss a diagnosisNew Third Edition chapters: Abnormal Mammogram, Anticoagulation, Bipolar Disorder, Corneal Abrasion, Dyspareunia, and Loss of Vision

This popular Manual is a practical, accessible guide to the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders. The book concisely but thoroughly outlines the pathophysiology, symptoms, clinical findings, assessment, and therapy of each disease and offers detailed guidelines for choosing among therapeutic options. Also included are step-by-step instructions for operative procedures and diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. Integrated formulary provides information on medications and other products used in dermatology, including pharmacology and dosage.Features include:"180 colorful illustrationsNew chapters on: Dermatofibroma, Fungal infections, Granuloma Annulare, Lentigo, Melsama, Perioral dermatitis, Perleche, Seborrheic KeratosisNew procedures: punch biopsy, shave biopsy, excisional biopsyCurrent therapeutic recommendations and disease management guidelinesDiagnostic procedures and surgical and photobiologic techniques are provided in both theoretical and practical termsUser friendly handbook format

Concise, portable, and user-friendly, The Washington Manual® of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement covers essential information in every area of this complex field. With a focus on improving systems and processes, preventing errors, and promoting transparency, this practical reference provides an overview of PS/QI fundamentals, as well as insight into how these principles apply to a variety of clinical settings. Part of the popular Washington Manual® series, this unique volume provides the knowledge and skills necessary for an effective, proactive approach to patient safety and quality improvement.· Addresses PS/QI in various clinical settings and with specific populations , including radiology, emergency room, surgery, ambulatory, pediatrics, and psychiatry.· Introduces models, measurements, and tools to assess patient safety and quality improvement· Discusses medical errors, how to respond to adverse events, and potential solutions.· Begins each chapter with a clinical vignette and discussion questions , and offers additional resources for further reading.· Shares the expertise of faculty members from multiple departments at Washington University in St. Louis, ideal for health care providers at all levels of experience.Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, which can be downloaded to your tablet and smartphone or accessed online and includes features like:· Complete content with enhanced navigation· Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that pull results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web· Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation· Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text· Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues· Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future useThe Washington Manual® is a registered mark belonging to Washington University in St. Louis to which international legal protection applies. The mark is used in this publication by LWW under license from Washington University.

Master the nuances of dermatologic diagnosis, Washington Manual style! The Washington Manual family of references are universally respected as focused, user-friendly, clinically relevant handbooks that provide essential, “in-the-trenches” know how for physicians of all experience levels. The Washington Manual of Dermatology Diagnostics carries on this tradition, equipping you to efficiently evaluate the complete spectrum of skin disorders so you can manage them appropriately.Accurately diagnose a full range of skin diseases and disorders, from inflammatory conditions through infections and infestations, reactive disorders and drug eruptions, disorders of pigmentation, benign and malignant lesions, and disorders of the hair and nails, to cutaneous manifestations of systemic disease.Master dermatologic surgery techniques including biopsies, electrosurgery, cryotherapy, photodynamic therapy, Mohs micrographic surgery, laser surgery, and wound healing.Effectively assess pediatric and geriatric conditions with complete, separate chapters on these important areas.Find the information you need quickly thanks to a compact, quick-reference format.Approach clinical challenges from any direction with appendices that organize differential diagnoses by primary lesion, morphological groups, and anatomical region, as well as pediatric differential diagnoses.Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition , which can be downloaded to your tablet and smartphone or accessed online and includes features like:Complete content with enhanced navigationA powerful search that pulls results from content in the book, your notes, and even the webCross-linked pages , references, and more for easy navigationHighlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the textAbility to take and share notes with friends and colleaguesQuick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use