As Americans, we spend trillions of dollars more on healthcare than anyone else in the world, yet we have shorter lifespans. Patients are crushed by medical debt, sometimes forced to choose between paying for medications, rent, or food. Healthcare workers are burned out from being trapped in a broken system-one that has been the greatest rip-off of the American people this century. In Broken, Bankrupt, and Dying, Dr. Brad Spellberg tells the story of this tragic failure of American healthcare, from excess deaths to maddening inefficiencies, crushing costs to medical bankruptcies, and bizarre billing practices to absurd waste (learn what a "Johnson rod" is and how it affects your health). Dr. Spellberg presents a real-world solution for a better future that differs from the healthcare proposals discussed in the media. Most importantly, he shows us how we can do better-for our families, our businesses, and our society as a whole.
Spellberg's book is a powerful and compelling journey into the antibiotic resistance problem . . . [written] in a personal, compelling, and easy-to-understand manner. It's a must read.--Michael Osterholm, M.D., author of "Living Terrors.
Established as an essential resource for medical students preparing for clinical rotations and the USMLE, Boards and Wards for USMLE Steps 2 & 3 is now in its updated Fifth Edition! Written in a succinct, high-yield outline format, it provides broad coverage of all key medical subspecialties in a user-friendly and portable format.
This Fourth Edition of Boards and Wards offers an essential review for medical students preparing for clinical rotations and for the USMLE Steps 2 and 3. Written in a succinct, high-yield outline format, the book features new board-formatted questions and answers with detailed explanations, and covers each discipline of medicine appearing on the USMLE Steps 2 and 3, including dermatology, radiology, and ophthalmology. Numerous tables, full-color illustrations, and "buzzwords" aid in retention of facts. This edition also features increased level of content in ophthalmology, dermatology, and otolaryngology, as well as increased illustrations. A companion Website offers over 200 USMLE-style questions and answers: 75 (all new!) from the book and an additional 130 online-only.
Pathophysiology for the Boards and Wards, Fifth Edition offers the information most tested on the USMLE Step 1 in a systematic, outline manner. This essential guide eases the transition from classroom to wards and works well as a companion on rotations, covering the information you need to master your clerkships in a concise, handy pocket reference. The book includes clinical cases with board-formatted questions and answers. Numerous tables, illustrations, and "buzzwords" aid in retention of facts. Pathophysiology for the Boards and Wards, Fifth Edition is perfect for medical students. Physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and related health professionals will also find Boards and Wards valuable.
The most concise and focused behavioral science review book on the market, Behavioral Sciences and Outpatient Medicine for the Boards and Wards provides a clear and logical summary of the most frequently tested material found on the USMLE—From Horses to Zebras! Behavioral Sciences and Outpatient Medicine for the Boards and Wards is perfect for medical students. Physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and related health professionals will also find Boards and Wards valuable.
Pharmacology for the Boards and Wards, Second Edition organizes the mass of information medical students need to know to succeed! Organized by drug groups and written in easy-to-follow outline format, this review book provides a clear, logical summary of the material most frequently tested on the USMLE. The book includes review questions and answers with detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers. Numerous tables, illustrations, and "buzzwords" aid in retention of facts. Pharmacology for the Boards and Wards, Second Edition is perfect for medical students. Physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and related health professionals will also find Boards and Wards valuable.
The most concise, informative, and illustrated dermatology review book on the market, Dermatology for the Boards and Wards provides color photos illustrating the most frequently tested diseases found on the USMLE—From Horses to Zebras! This clinically relevant text guides the reader toward consistent and successful pattern recognition. Dermatology for the Boards and Wards is perfect for medical students. Physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and related health professionals will also find Boards and Wards valuable.
Microbiology for the Boards and Wards extracts the most frequently tested pathogens found on the USMLE—From Horses to Zebras—and presents them in the most concise and focused format available. Each microbe is described in a consistent eight-step format, making cross-comparison quick and easy. Microbiology for the Boards and Wards is perfect for medical students. Physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and related health professionals will also find Boards and Wards valuable.
Ace your microbiology and immunology courses and maximize your USMLE Step 1 score with Microbiology and Immunology for the Boards and Wards, a high-yield review of everything you need to know to pass the boards. An easy-to-follow outline format, a clear and logical summary of the most frequently tested material, and tons of bolded "buzz words" for rapid review make this book essential to you. The book includes dozens of figures and images illustrating necessary concepts and 100 review questions, complete with detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers. Section ending summary tables reinforce vital information.
This Fourth Edition of Pathophysiology for the Boards and Wards offers the most tested information on the USMLE Step 1 in a systematic, outline manner. This essential guide also works well as a companion on rotations, covering the information you need to master your clerkships in a concise, handy pocket reference. Pathophysiology for the Boards and Wards is perfect for medical students. Physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and related health professionals will also find Boards and Wards valuable.
The only review book of its kind on the market, Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology for the Boards and Wards is a concise and focused summary of the most common conditions found on the USMLE and on the wards! Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology for the Boards and Wards is perfect for medical students. Physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and related health professionals will also find Boards and Wards valuable.
Spellberg's book is a powerful and compelling journey into the antibiotic resistance problem . . . [written] in a personal, compelling, and easy-to-understand manner. It's a must read.--Michael Osterholm, M.D., author of "Living Terrors.
Be prepared to diagnose and manage any condition you encounter in your practice! This bestselling reference gives you direct access to a complete range of full-color clinical images and patient radiographs that illustrate the differentiating characteristics of lesions in the oral and maxillofacial region. Significantly revised and updated content throughout this edition brings you the latest information on the etiology, clinical features, histopathology, treatment, and prognosis of each disease entity, as well as cutting-edge topics such as bisphosphonate osteonecrosis, the oral complications associated with methamphetamine abuse, solitary fibrous tumors, gene mutation, and plasminogen deficiency. Over 1,300 clinical photos and radiographs, most in full color, facilitate identification and classification of lesions. Current concepts of pathogenesis and disease management help you understand the diseases that affect the oral and maxillofacial structures, formulate an accurate diagnosis, and institute proper treatment. Each chapter is logically organized by body system or disease group, enabling you to easily identify a specific condition. A comprehensive appendix of differential diagnosis among oral and maxillofacial disease processes helps you rule out invalid diagnoses. The bibliography divided by topic presented at the end of each chapter enables you to pursue supplemental literature. Highly accomplished authors and contributors with a broad range of clinical and classroom teaching experience provide well-balanced coverage of the entire subject. Chapter outlines at the beginning of each chapter allow immediate access to specific topics.
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