Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Color atlas of oculoplastic surgery, 2d ed. (online access included)
Tse (ophthalmology, dermatology, otolaryngology, and neurosurgery, U. of Miami) assembles a group of ophthalmologists from the US and Canada for 38 chapters on oculoplastic surgery for surgeons familiar with surgical anatomy. They illustrate and provide basic information on techniques for managing common oculoplastic conditions, including trauma, eyelid and brow, lacrimal drainage system, and orbital and periorbital surgery, with an emphasis on understanding the pathophysiologic mechanism of diseases. Descriptions are accompanied by color photos and line drawings to guide surgeons through procedures, and information on anatomy, indications, technical considerations, and complications is included. This edition updates the original chapters and adds eight new ones. Online access to the full text is included. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Macular surgery, 2d ed. (online access included)
Quiroz-Mercado (ophthalmology, U. of Colorado and U. Nacional Autonoma de Mexico) et al. assemble an international group of ophthalmologists who present 59 chapters on macular surgery. Chapters have been rewritten to reflect recent diagnostic and therapeutic developments in the field and begin with anatomy and pathophysiology of the macula, followed by imaging, surgical techniques, and aspects and treatments for diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, vitreous traction maculopathies, macular holes, choroidal neovascularization and age-related macular degeneration, infectious diseases of the macula, pediatrics, trauma, and tumors and miscellaneous conditions, ending with prevention and treatment of complications and future trends. Online access to the complete book is included. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
NASM essentials of personal fitness training, 4th ed.
In this updated edition aimed at those interested in developing a successful personal training business, authors with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (Mesa, AZ) present material based on the NASM's proprietary Optimum Performance Training model. In chapters with color illustrations, they discuss human movement science's rationale for integrated training, fitness assessment, exercise metabolism, concepts for specific training methods, exercise modalities, modifications and behavioral coaching for clients with limitations, and dietary guidelines. This recommended text for the NASM Certified Personal Trainer certification includes a glossary and appendices with additional exercises, OPT workout programs, conversion charts, and further information on muscles. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
NMS review for USMLE step 2 CK, 4th ed.
This review guide prepares students for the clinical knowledge component of the US Medical Licensing Examination Step 2, and helps those requiring background for the USMLE Step 3, those preparing for board exams in other disciplines, and physicians taking the SPEX exam. It contains 12 tests with 50 clinical vignette-based questions each, with answers and explanations. Questions are related to medicine, pediatrics, psychiatry, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, and preventive medicine and public health and are preceded by a guide to taking the exam. For this edition, all items have been updated or replaced with new ones, and a key word index has been added. An online question bank has eight additional tests. Ibsen (biochemistry, U. of California Irvine) and Bhatt, a physician and surgeon in the department of developmental services for the State of California, were formerly associated with the National Medical School Review. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Psychiatry, 6th ed. (online access included)
Thornhill (clinical psychiatry, U. of South Carolina School of Medicine), provides medical students reference study material and exercises on psychiatry. Formatted for quick study and comprehension, the reference offers up-to-date medication and protocol information, concise concept overviews, USMLE-style practice questions at the end of each chapter, and free access to a companion website offering comprehension exams and an e-book. This text is best suited as a preparatory reference and study tool for psychiatry clerkship end-of-rotation exams. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Surgical recall, 6th ed. (online access included)
Blackbourne, a trauma, burn, and critical care surgeon, reviews the essential information third-year surgical students need to know about basic surgery and subspecialties. The study guide reviews diseases, signs, symptoms, pathophysiology, treatments, and possible outcomes using questions and answers in a two-column format. This edition has been revised and has a practice exam online, as well as access to an app version of the print material. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
