The Washington Manual Gastroenterology Subspecialty Consult

Download or read book The Washington Manual of Gastroenterology Subspecialty Consult written by C. Prakash Gyawali and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2012 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise and practical reference, tailored for fellows, residents, and medical students rotating on gastroenterology subspecialty services, covers both inpatient and outpatient management of gastroenterology with the same clinical practicality as the widely popular Washington Manual™ of Medical Therapeutics. With gastroenterology continuing to expand as a specialty, there is a wealth of new insights on disease pathophysiology, diagnostic tools, and management options that this manual helps to address. It is the result of a collaborative effort of residents, fellows, and clinical faculty from the distinguished Washington University School of Medicine and serves as a practical quick reference guide to the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal ailments. New features include: · Two new chapters included: o Liver Transplantation o Genetic Testing in GI Disease · Chapter on nutrition has been revised to reflect Malnutrition, both over and under nutrition · Consistent formatting of chapters including the format of individual diseases and symptoms revised to follow specific subheadings · Extensively updated to include chapter rewrites where necessary Don't miss the other key topics in The Washington Manual™ Subspecialty Consult Series: · Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology · Hematology and Oncology · Infectious Disease · Nephrology · Rheumatology The 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.

Download or read book The Washington Manual Endocrinology Subspecialty Consult written by Katherine E. Henderson and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2008-07-01 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by Washington University residents, fellows, and endocrine faculty, this handbook is ideal for students, housestaff, and fellows involved in inpatient and outpatient endocrinology consults. It presents practical approaches to endocrine disorders commonly seen in consultation, with emphasis on key components of evaluation and treatment. This Second Edition has been thoroughly updated with the latest information on pathophysiology, treatment, and drug dosing. New chapters cover obesity, vitamin D deficiency, autoimmune polyendocrine syndromes, and endocrine disorders in HIV/AIDS. Key points are bulleted for easy reference and clinical pearls are highlighted in bold-faced type. The 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.

Download or read book The Washington Manual of Medical Therapeutics written by Corey Foster and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on with total page 1341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Established for over 40 years as the "bible" of the medical ward, The Washington Manual® of Medical Therapeutics is now in its Thirty-Third Edition and builds upon that proud tradition—with even more of the current information you need, delivered in a timesaving, quick-reference style. Its portability, comprehensiveness, and ease of access makes it a favorite on-call resource for housestaff and faculty around the world. In this edition, color has been added for better navigation, new decision support algorithms have been added, and an improved templated and bulleted format facilitates a quicker answer. With this edition you now have the capability to upload this content to your handheld device and receive updates to the information throughout the activation period. Plus, you have access to eight medical calculators that include: GFR - Cockcroft-Gault Method (Adult) Urea Reduction % (Hemodialysis) Transtubular Potassium Gradient Osmolal Gap Anion Gap Serum Osmolality Reticulocyte Index Body Mass Index (BMI) The 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. Available in North America Only

Download or read book The Washington Manual of Nephrology Subspecialty Consult written by Steven Cheng and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2013-03-28 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Washington Manual of Nephrology Subspecialty Consult has been thoroughly updated and covers inpatient and outpatient management of nephrology with the same clinical practicality as the widely-popular Washington ManualTM of Medical Therapeutics. It has been written by the residents, fellows, and attending physicians of the distinguished Washington University School of Medicine and is tailored for residents performing inpatient consults, students working on an inpatient medicine service, and specialists seeking fast-access information on the management of common renal diseases. Organized for quick and easy access to information, this handbook includes sections on general approaches to kidney disease, electrolyte and acid-base disorders, acute kidney injury and continuous renal replacement, causes of kidney disease, pregnancy and nephrolithiasis, and chronic kidney disease. Appendices include dosing adjustments for antimicrobials and antiretrovirals and a listing of red flag drugs that may cause renal impairment. Don’t miss the other key topics in The Washington ManualTM Subspecialty Consult Series: · Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology · Gastroenterology · Hematology and Oncology · Infectious Disease · Rheumatology The Washington ManualTM 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.

Download or read book The Washington Manual of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Subspecialty Consult written by Shirley Joo and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2012-07-12 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ­When you need a quick consult, turn to The Washington ManualTM Subspecialty Consult Series Prepared by specialty residents, fellows and staff in the Department of Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine, and reviewed by attending physicians in each field—each volume in this renowned series delivers the on-the-spot help you need to provide quality patient management. Right from the initial chapter, you’ll learn how to take a patient history, how to interpret exam findings, what tests to order, how to complete the workup, and how to formulate an effective management plan. The Second Edition of this dynamic quick reference continues to provide the practical, stepwise guidance you’ve come to trust from The Washington ManualTM and has been fully updated to include the most current diagnostic tests, workup tips, drugs and other therapeutic interventions available. · Coverage of inpatient and outpatient approaches features the same front-line practicality as The Washington ManualTM of Medical Therapeutics · Symptom- and disease-oriented sections address both chronic and acute problems to prepare you for any scenario · Essential clinical information on commonly encountered problems including diagnosis and management of drug allergy, anaphylaxis, asthma, immunotherapy, and immunodeficiency at your fingertips · Useful appendixes provide a hands-on review of drugs commonly used in the treatment of allergy and asthma, as well as lab values for selected immunologic tests and a sample schedule for perennial aqueous therapy · Key points to remember in each chapter deliver vital diagnostic and treatment information NEW to the Second Edition... · Updated content reflects the latest clinical advances and practice standards · New formatting follows consistent subheadings to make key facts easier to find · New chapters detail the latest diagnostic criteria, testing, and treatment options Don’t miss the other titles in this series... Cardiology Endocrinology General Internal Medicine Hematology and Oncology Infectious Diseases Nephrology Pulmonary Medicine Rheumatology The Washington ManualTM 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.

Download or read book Washington Manual Rheumatology Subspecialty Consult written by Maria Gonzalez and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2020-05-14 with total page 614 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concise, portable, and user-friendly, The Washington Manual® Rheumatology Subspecialty Consult, Third Edition, provides essential information on inpatient and outpatient management of rheumatologic diseases and disorders. This edition offers state-of-the-art content on how to perform the musculoskeletal exam and arthrocentesis, what laboratory testing may prove useful, and which medications are appropriate, including dosages and recommended monitoring. Ideal for residents, fellows, and practicing physicians who need quick access to current scientific and clinical information in rheumatology, the manual is also useful as a first-line resource for internists and other primary care providers. The 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 Wolters Kluwer Health under license from Washington University.

Download or read book The Washington Manual of Rheumatology Subspecialty Consult written by Leslie Kahl Kahl, Leslie and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2012-07-16 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise and practical reference, tailored for fellows, residents, and medical students rotating on rheumatology subspecialty services, covers both inpatient and outpatient management of rheumatology with the same clinical practicality as the widely popular Washington ManualTM of Medical Therapeutics. This manual also serves as a pocket reference for medical professionals specializing in rheumatology. It is the result of a collaborative effort of residents, fellows, and clinical faculty from the distinguished Washington University School of Medicine and focuses on how to approach rheumatologic problems. It provides guidance on how to perform the musculoskeletal exam and arthrocentesis, what laboratory testing may prove useful, and which medications are appropriate , including dosages and recommended monitoring, all framed within a brief overview of the major rheumatologic diseases. New features include: · Second color added to help highlight key points · Bulleted format for quick reference to content making it easier for you find information pertinent to your needs · New chapter on the recently elucidated Hereditary Periodic Fever Syndromes · Updated chapter on drugs used in the treatment of rheumatic disease including six biologic agents approved by the FDA since last edition Don’t miss the other key topics in The Washington ManualTM Subspecialty Consult Series: · Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology · Hematology and Oncology · Infectious Disease · Nephrology · Gastroenterology The Washington ManualTM 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.