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June 22, 2007

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BASICS
Title: Understanding Lung Cancer Anatomical Chart
Author(s):  Anatomical Chart Company
ISBN: 978-0-7817-7323-2
Price: $8.95

 
DIAGNOSIS

Understanding Lung Cancer Anatomical Chart defines lung cancer and the two main types: non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC). The main lung image shows metastasis to paratracheal lymph nodes, metastasis to carinal lymph nodes, and a close-up image of a tumor projecting into bronchi.

The chart describes how lung cancer is diagnosed and staged and has images of chest x-ray, CT scan, PET scan, and MRI. It lists risk factors, signs and symptoms, and treatment options. It also describes how lung cancer can be prevented and shows an image of a cigarette in ashtray with the statistic that approximately 90 per cent of lung cancer deaths are related to smoking.

TREATMENT (Specialty)
Family Medicine / General Practice
General Practice
Nursing: Oncology
Oncology
Patient Education
Primary Care
Pulmonary Medicine

FOLLOW UP (Related Titles)
Dangers of Smoking Anatomical Chart in Spanish (Peligros del tabaquismo), Chart
Dangers of Smoking Anatomical Chart in Spanish (Peligros del tabaquismo), Chart
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Anatomical Chart, Chart
Right Lung Model, Model
Dangers of Smoking Anatomical Chart, Chart
Dangers of Smoking Anatomical Chart, Chart
Dangers of Smoking Anatomical Chart, Chart
Dangers of Smoking Anatomical Chart, Chart
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Anatomical Chart, Chart


BASICS
Title: Understanding Colorectal Cancer Anatomical Chart
Author(s):  Anatomical Chart Company
ISBN: 978-0-7817-7333-1
Price: $8.95

 
DIAGNOSIS

Understanding Colorectal Cancer Anatomical Chart defines colorectal cancer and shows colorectal anatomy with the following pathologies:

  • Adenocarcinoma of colon
  • Circumferential carcinoma of the transverse colon
  • Colonic polyps
  • Adenocarcinoma of jejunum
  • Adenocarcinoma of the rectosigmoid region

The chart describes risk factors, signs and symptoms, screening and diagnostic tests, and treatment options, and illustrates and explains the stages of cancer.

TREATMENT (Specialty)
Family Medicine / General Practice
Gastroenterology
General Practice
Hepatology
Nursing: Oncology
Oncology
Patient Education
Primary Care

FOLLOW UP (Related Titles)
Anatomical Chart Company's Illustrated Pocket Anatomy: Anatomy and Disorders of the Digestive System Study Guide, Folding Pocket Chart
Diseases of the Digestive System Anatomical Chart, Chart
Colon Model, Model
Diseases of the Digestive System Anatomical Chart, Chart
Diseases of the Digestive System Anatomical Chart, Chart


BASICS
Title: Comprehensive Pharmacy Review NAPLEX® Preparation CD-ROM, Sixth Edition
Author(s): Leon  Shargel PhD, RPh ; Alan H Mutnick PharmD, FASHP, RPh; Paul F Souney RPh, MSc; Larry N Swanson PharmD, FASHP
ISBN: 978-0-7817-7400-0
Price: $41.95

 
DIAGNOSIS

Designed to prepare pharmacy students for NAPLEX® board examinations, this interactive CD-ROM contains over 1,000 NAPLEX®-format questions from the best-selling Comprehensive Pharmacy Review, Sixth Edition and Comprehensive Pharmacy Review Practice Exams, Sixth Edition. All questions in this edition reflect the latest progress in pharmacy education and practice.

The CD-ROM's functionality helps students target their strengths and weaknesses. In Study Mode, students can answer questions and receive immediate feedback and explanation of the answer. In Exam Mode, students can take a full test and receive feedback on areas where they should improve their knowledge, based on the competencies required to pass the NAPLEX®.

Windows Compatible

TREATMENT (Specialty)
Pharmacy


BASICS
Title: AWHONN's Perinatal Nursing Co-Published with AWHONN
Edition: Third
Author(s): Kathleen R Simpson RNC, PhD, FAAN; Patricia A Creehan RNC, MSN
ISBN: 978-0-7817-6759-0
Price: $55.95

 
DIAGNOSIS

Co-published with the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), this book is a comprehensive clinical resource for practicing perinatal nurses and an excellent staff educator's guide and textbook. It provides commonly accepted guidelines for practice and evidence-based care and includes algorithms to support decision-making. Numerous photographs complement the text and summary boxes highlight key points. Appendices provide patient care examples and practice guidelines.

This edition has been extensively revised and updated. New features include more than 650 end-of-chapter review questions and answers and selected AWHONN protocols.

TREATMENT (Specialty)
Nursing: Advanced Practice
Nursing: Nurse Practitioner
Nursing: Obstetric / Women's Health


BASICS
Title: Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, Ninth Edition with E-Book
Author(s): Lynn S Bickley MD; Peter G Szilagyi MD, MPH
ISBN: 978-0-7817-8519-8
Price: $87.95

 
DIAGNOSIS

The Ninth Edition of this classic text provides the best foundation for performing physical examination and taking the patient history. The book features a vibrant full-color design with over 1,400 drawings and photographs and a clear, simple two-column format with examination techniques on the left and abnormalities and interpretations on the right. Highlights of this edition include greater emphasis on patient communication and interview techniques, a new chapter on the older adult, and over 200 new drawings and photographs of abnormalities. A front-of-book CD-ROM includes videos of head-to-toe examination.

Additional student resources now available include an online e-book, more than 15 medical and nursing journal articles, and new videos including Cardiovascular: Neck Vessels and Heart, and Thorax and Lungs.

TREATMENT (Specialty)
Nursing: Assessment


BASICS
Title: Adult Reconstruction
Author(s): Daniel J Berry MD; Scott P Steinmann MD; Paul  Tornetta III, MD; Thomas A Einhorn MD
ISBN: 978-0-7817-9638-5
Price: $99.00

 
DIAGNOSIS

Written by leading experts from the Mayo Clinic, this volume of our Orthopaedic Surgery Essentials Series presents all the information residents need on hip, knee, shoulder, and elbow reconstruction in adults. It can easily be read cover to cover during a rotation or used for quick reference before a patient workup or operation. The user-friendly, visually stimulating format features ample illustrations, algorithms, bulleted lists, charts, and tables.

Coverage of each region includes physical evaluation and imaging, evaluation and treatment of disorders, and operative treatment methods. The extensive coverage of operative treatment includes primary and revision arthroplasty and alternatives to arthroplasty.

TREATMENT (Specialty)
Orthopaedics
Residents
Surgery


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