The source of choice for concise and easy-to-use guidance on the latest advances in therapeutics. More than 300 leading practitioners from 15 countries describe their preferred techniques for managing hundreds of common disorders affecting every organ system. With more than 90% new authorship, each chapter offers fresh perspectives on the hottest topics.
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<li> Each condition (nearly 300) is addressed by an international authority with extensive experience specific to the topic.</li>
<li>Extensive index facilitates rapid recovery of information.</li>
<li> Consistent, logical organization enables readers to find and retrieve therapeutic information quickly</li>
<li>Selected by librarians as a "first-purchase selection" on the Brandon/Hill selected list of books and journals for the small medical library.</li>
<li>Updated yearly under the expert editorial leadership of Drs. Rakel and Bope―making this one of the most trusted resources worldwide</li>
</ul>
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<li>More than 90% new authorship provides all new approaches to therapy.</li>
<li>Information on recently approved and soon-to-be-approved drugs, as well timely information on herbal products.</li>
<li>Revised appendix includes Body Mass Indicator table</li>
<li>Offers up-to-date information on hot topics such as · bioterrorism · immunization practices · HIV disease · acute bronchitis · sleep apnea · tuberculosis · acute leukemia in adults and children · diabetes mellitus · obesity · osteoporosis · impotence · Parkinsonism · rehabilitation of the stroke patient · rheumatoid arthritis · diseases of the breast · menopause</li>
<li>Features new information on Anthrax</li>
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Conn's Current Therapy, 2004

Medical Books

Bope MD, Edward T.

Rakel MD, Robert E.

Medicine

Saunders

The source of choice for concise and easy-to-use guidance on the latest advances in diagnostics, therapeutics, and patient care. More than 300 leading practitioners from over 15 countries describe their preferred techniques for managing hundreds of common disorders affecting every organ system. With more than 90% new authorship, each chapter offers fresh perspectives on the hottest topics. Plus, a new updated design for 2005 includes more clinical algorithms and tables, making information readily accessible.
<ul>
<li>Each condition (nearly 300) is addressed by an international authority with extensive experience specific to the topic.</li>
<li>Consistent, logical organization enables readers to find and retrieve therapeutic information quickly</li>
<li>Selected by librarians as a "first-purchase selection" on the Brandon/Hill selected list of books and journals for the small medical library.</li>
<li>Updated yearly under the expert editorial leadership of Drs. Rakel and Bope―making this one of the most trusted resources worldwide</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>90% new authorship―all recognized experts from around the world―provide all new approaches to therapy (with as many as 6 for each condition). </li>
<li>Information on recently approved and soon-to-be-approved drugs, as well timely information on herbal products.</li>
<li>Up-to-date information on hot topics such as insomnia * pain * smallpox * anthrax * biologic agents * whooping cough * tuberculosis and other mycobacterial infections * irritable bowel syndrome * obesity * melanoma * Alzheimer's disease * chlamydia trachomatis * menopause * drug abuse * toxic chemical agents * and many more.</li>
<li>A new updated design, including many new clinical algorithms and tables.</li>
</ul>

Conn's Current Therapy 2005

This handy book is a condensed, modified, and economical version of the larger landmark book, TEXTBOOK OF FAMILY PRACTICE. In this convenient format, the text discusses body systems, diseases, and disorders encountered in family practice. Chapters focus on the nature of family medicine, ethics, family issues related to health care, interviewing techniques, disease prevention, medical records and more. Includes useful case studies throughout the text.
<li>WHAT'S NEW: </li>New topics include domestic violence, tremors, insomnia, post-traumatic stress disorders, acne, terminal cancer, and pain.<li>OUTSTANDING FEATURES: </li>Features case studies to guide readers through the problem-solving process, including development of a differential diagnosis, course of treatment, and follow-up visits.<li>Divides text into two parts. Part I offers the fundamentalsof family practice, including chapters on ethics, the nature of family medicine, disease prevention, managed health care, and other pertinent topics. Part II features case studies for common diseases and disorders. </li>Provides study questions--with answersand rationales--to help readers focus on key information and orient them to standard board exam style.<li>Covers knowledge unique to family practice.</li>

Essentials of Family Practice

For more than 25 years, this trusted reference has guided physicians through every aspect of their practice, offering advice that has encouraged excellence, strengthened careers, and broadened patient bases. Now thoroughly updated and streamlined, the 6th edition features many all-new chapters and meticulous revisions to reflect the latest approaches and findings. This new edition is a comprehensive, authoritative source that helps readers meet every clinical and professional challenge they face. TEXTBOOK OF FAMILY PRACTICE, 6th Edition helps you to more effectively... ...evaluate and treat the problems you encounter! - 67 chapters bring you the latest and best on indiseases, office gynecology, orthopaedics, dermaendocrinology, psychiatric problems and more! ...recognize conditions before symptoms create an identifiable pattern. ...know what to handle, what to refer! Each clinical chapter pairs a subspecialist with a family physito give you a comand balanced perspective. You'll be better able to antiand meet patient needs...and to oversee the case when other health care professervices are required. ...develop the most rewarding relationship with your patient! Practical discussions explain how to establish a rapport ...detect, prevent, and deal with poor compliance and interview and educate patients more effective ...help patients with sussubstance abuse problems - including nicotine addiction. ...find clinical information fast! Concise coverage allows you to reference, review, and act on expert advice quickly and easily.

Textbook of Family Practice

The New Edition provides the latest, essential information on the symptoms, diseases, treatments, and procedures most commonly encountered in everyday practice. It features step-by-step clinical guidance for more than 320 common diseases and disorders, as well as explicit guidelines for over 60 office procedures. An organ-system organization, extensive alphabetical index, and cross references within the individual chapters make the information easy to find.
<li>Integrates coverage of more than 29 new subjects, such as alternative and herbal medicine, postpartum depression, thoracic outlet syndrome, attention deficit disorder, knee injuries, autism, and hemochromatosis</li>Features 5 new proceduresincluding tympanocentesis and pulse oximetryplus 2 new symptoms, parotid gland swelling and jaundice in adults.<li>Addresses the etiology, symptoms, clinical findings, laboratory tests, differential diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and special notes for a full range of common diseases.</li>Discusses the approach to common symptoms, with an emphasis on differential diagnosis and key questions to ask during the history as well as management.<li>Details more than 60 procedures from indications and contraindications to preparation, equipment, anesthesia, precatuions technique, and follow-up.</li>Includes clinical pearls, warnings, and special tips throughout.<li>Presents a complete list of procedures, ICD-9 codes, and CPT-4 codes on the inside covers.</li>Makes reference easy with a flexible binding that will lay flat without breaking the spine.

Saunders Manual of Medical Practice

Reference

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

The source of choice for concise and easy-to-use guidance on the latest advances in therapeutics. More than 300 leading practitioners from 15 countries around the world describe their preferred techniques for managing hundreds of common disorders affecting every organ system. With 97% new authorship, each chapter is fresh and presented differently than in previous editions.

Conn's Current Therapy, 2002

Bope, Edward

The source of choice for concise and easy-to-use guidance on the latest advances in diagnostics, therapeutics, and patient care. More than 300 leading practitioners from over 15 countries describe their preferred techniques for managing hundreds of common disorders affecting every organ system. With more than 90% new authorship, each chapter offers fresh perspectives on the hottest topics. Plus, a new updated design and bonus website for 2006 includes more clinical algorithms and tables, making information readily accessible.
<ul>
<li>Each condition (nearly 300) is addressed by an international authority with extensive experience specific to the topic. </li>
<li>Consistent, logical organization enables readers to find and retrieve therapeutic information quickly</li>
<li>Selected by librarians as a "first-purchase selection" on the Brandon/Hill selected list of books and journals for the small medical library.</li>
<li>Updated yearly under the expert editorial leadership of Drs. Rakel and Bope―making this one of the most trusted resources worldwide</li>
<li>Includes a bonus website that allows you to access information regardless of where you are. · Includes access to the book's complete contents online at www.connscurrenttherapy.com ― fully searchable ― plus a continually updated drug database PocketConsult technology that allows download of content into a PDA and much more! · Offers 90% new authorship from respected international experts―for fresh thinking on every clinical challenge. · Covers recently approved and soon-to-be-approved drugs and provides timely information on herbal products. · Presents the latest thinking on everything from insomnia and hypertension to smallpox and toxic chemical agents.</li>
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Conn's Current Therapy 2006

This text has been admired for as long as Family Medicine has been a recognized specialty. Edited by the legendary Robert E. Rakel, MD, this superb 7th edition continues to break new ground.
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<li>Includes materials to help hone your clinical skills and prepare for the ABFP boards and SPEX exams.</li>
<li>Highlights especially important points of diagnosis and therapy in the "case" section of book.</li>
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<li>Provides "Best Evidence Recommendations" boxes to promote greater reliability of information.</li>
<li>Offers a free CD-rom containing video clips of diabetes testing, stress test and all the illustrations from the book!</li>
<li>Contains new chapters on complementary and alternative medicine.</li>
<li>Takes a fresh new approach to evidence based medicine in clinical practice.</li>
<li>Uses a visually appealing, functional 4-color design and a full-color insert.</li>
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Textbook of Family Medicine: Text with CD-ROM

More than 300 leading practitioners from over 15 countries describe their preferred techniques for managing hundreds of common disorders affecting every organ system. For each condition, you'll find today's best treatments, as well as the clinical thought processes of subspecialists well known for their expertise in that particular approach. They clarify when a given therapy is most effective...when to avoid it...and what to watch out for. The 2007 volume offers the latest thinking on everything from insomnia and hypertension...to smallpox and toxic chemical agents...as well as online access to the complete contents of the 2006 and 2007 volumes ― fully searchable. In print and online, Conn's consistently offers you the fastest approach to the latest treatments for the most effective results!
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<li>It's current―updated every year―addressing the conditions you're seeing in your practice right now.</li>
<li>It's all-encompassing―covering nearly 300 conditions and providing up to 6 treatments for each condition.</li>
<li>It's easy to reference―with a user-friendly page layout and a fully searchable online version―saving you time.</li>
<li>It's global―including diseases seen outside the U.S....so you will be prepared for the unexpected.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Covers hot topics such as anthrax * diabetes mellitus in children and adolescents * biologic agents * vision correction procedures * hyperlipoproteinemias * and many more.</li>
<li>Features new Key Diagnostic Points and "Key Treatment" boxes throughout that make important clinical information quickly accessible.</li>
<li>Discusses recently approved and soon-to-be-approved drugs, and provides current information on herbal products.</li>
<li>Includes access to the 2006 and 2007 editions' complete contents online at www.connscurrenttherapy.com ― fully searchable ― plus a continually updated drug database, PocketConsult technology so you can download content to your PDA, and much more!</li>
</ul>

Conn's Current Therapy 2007: Text with Online Reference

Get multiple perspectives from more than 300 leading practitioners from over 15 countries on managing hundreds of common disorders affecting every organ system. The 2008 volume offers the latest thinking on everything from insomnia and hypertension...to smallpox and toxic chemical agents...as well as online access to the complete contents of the 2006, 2007 and 2008 volumes ― fully searchable, giving you multiple opinions on treatment. In print and online, Conn’s consistently offers you the fastest approach to the latest treatments for the most effective results!
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<li>New Key Diagnostic Points and Key Treatment boxes throughout the text. </li>
<li>Opinions informed not just by evidence, but by years of experience. </li>
<li>Coverage of recently approved and soon-to-be-approved drugs, and current information on herbal products. </li>
<li>Access to the 2006, 2007 and 2008 editions’ complete contents online at www.connscurrenttherapy.com ― fully searchable ― plus PocketConsult technology so you can download content to your PDA, and much more! </li>
<li>Virtually all new content every year addressing the conditions you're seeing in your practice right now. </li>
<li>Coverage of nearly 300 conditions and up to 6 treatments for each condition.</li>
</ul>

Conn's Current Therapy 2008: Text with Online Reference

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