Most Commons in Medicine

Download or read book Most Commons in Medicine written by Edward F. Goljan and published by Saunders. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pocket-sized, quick reference describes the most common causes of disease, signs and symptoms, lab findings, radiologic findings, complications, and management issues of every major disease in each system. In a concise, manner, it utilizes tables to relay information relative to all major areas of internal medicine. An emphasis is placed on physical diagnosis and pathogenesis of disease. Additionally, it reviews all areas commonly covered on the USMLE Steps II and III and provides questions similar to those used on the exam. Includes major areas that are lacking in most internal medicine review books: physical diagnosis, laboratory medicine, medical statistics, medical genetics, preventive medicine, infectious disease by systems, and USMLE Steps II and III types of questions integrated within the material. Features material organised in a table format with concise explanations, and review questions and discussions. Includes in-depth coverage of pathogenesis of disease, heavily emphasised on Part II USMLE. Emphasises preventive medicine with coverage of primary and secondary screening and immunisations. Covers physical diagnosis and genetics, usually not covered in smaller texts. Includes tables dedicated to use of lab tests in diagnosis/confirmation of disease. Features extensive tables on smoking, alcohol and drug abuse. Features a chapter devoted to clinical oncology with all the precursors of all major cancers, and reviews all chemotherapy drugs. Integrates a major emphasis on infectious disease by systems. Provides complete coverage of important topics such as critical care medicine, hematology, acid-base, endocrinology, and cutaneous manifestations of systemic disease. Covers nutrition as it relates to the prevention of disease. Includes tables covering all aspects of AIDS.