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Get the most from your study time...and experience a realistic USMLE simulation! These new additions to the Rapid Review Series-highly rated in the First Aid rankings-make it easy for you to master all of the basic science material covered on the USMLET Step 1 Exam.

• Each title focuses on a particular basic science subject, providing an at-a-glance, outline-format review of all the information you need to know.
  
• A user-friendly 2-color layout, Hi-Yield Margin Notes, and Key Points make studying easy.
  
• 100 high-quality USMLE-style review questions inside each book allow you to practice for the USMLE, and include a full rationale that lets you know why every possible answer is right or wrong.
  
• Another 250 USMLE-style questions for each title are available at www.studentconsult.com-mirroring the look and feel of the actual exam, and providing detailed feedback on which areas you may need to study more..
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Physiology's classic text continues to uphold its rich tradition-presenting key physiology concepts in a remarkably clear and engaging manner. Guyton & Hall's Textbook of Medical Physiology covers all of the major systems in the human body, while emphasizing system interaction, homeostasis, and pathophysiology. This very readable, easy-to-follow, and thoroughly updated, 11th Edition features a new full-color layout, short chapters, clinical vignettes, and shaded summary tables that allow for easy comprehension of the material.


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Elsevier titles with STUDENT CONSULT will help you master difficult concepts and study more efficiently in print and online! Perform rapid searches. Integrate bonus content from other disciplines. Download text to your handheld device. And a lot more. Each STUDENT CONSULT title comes with full text online, a unique image library, case studies, USMLE style questions, and online note-taking to enhance your learning experience.

• Presents short, easy-to-read chapters in keeping with the Guyton and Hall tradition.
  
• Provides shaded summary tables for easy reference.
  
• Includes clinical vignettes, which allow readers to see core concepts applied to real-life situations.
  
• Offers specific discussions of pathophysiology in most clinical areas of medicine.
  
• Ensures a strong grasp of physiology concepts through well-illustrated discussions of the most essential principles.

• Now in full color!
  
• Offers access to the full text and other valuable features online via the STUDENT CONSULT website.
  
• Uses full-color illustrations throughout, including 486 figures, 277 charts and graphs, 100 brand-new line drawings, and 36 ECGs.
  
• Features a new full-color design that makes information more engaging and even easier to read.
  
• Updated throughout to reflect the latest knowledge in the field.

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Price: $88.32 [Notify me when price goes down.]

This popular book is written by the award-winning teacher, Dr. Leon Gordis of the Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University. He introduces the basic principles and concepts of epidemiology in clear, concise writing and his inimitable style. This book provides an understanding of the key concepts in the following 3 fully updated sections: Section I: The Epidemiologic Approach to Disease and Intervention; Section II: Using Epidemiology to Identify the Causes of Disease; Section III: Applying Epidemiology to Evaluation and Policy. Clear, practical graphs and charts, cartoons, and review questions with answers reinforce the text and aid in comprehension.

• Utilizes new full-color format to enhance readability and clarity.
  
• Provides new and updated figures, references and concept examples to keep you absolutely current - new information has been added on Registration of Clinical Trials, Case-Cohort Design, Case-Crossover Design, and Sources and Impact of Uncertainty ( disease topics include: Obesity, Asthma, Thyroid Cancer, Helicobacter Pylori and gastric/duodenal ulcer and gastric cancer, Mammography for women in their forties) - expanded topics include Person-time.
  
• Includes STUDENT CONSULT access, allowing you to:
  o Access the complete contents of the book online, anywhere you go.perform quick searches.and add your own notes and bookmarks.
  o Test yourself with the additional TEST BANK including 200 MCQs, plus complete rationales for all self-assessment Q&A in the print book. .
  o Reference all other STUDENT CONSULT titles you own online, too-all in one place!

• Introduces both the underlying concepts as well as the practical uses of epidemiology in public health and in clinical practice.
  
• Systemizes learning and review with study questions in each section and an answer key and index.
  
• Illustrates textual information with clear and informative full-color illustrations, many created by the author and tested in the classroom.

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The Harriet Lane Handbook represents over 50 years of expert guidance for pediatric residents and all those who treat children This irreplaceable manual is your everyday reference for fast, accurate bedside consultation. The book's trademark formulary will be regularly updated online, to keep you absolutely current. New or revised chapters on palliative care, toxicology, dermatology, and growth and nutrition help you streamline diagnosis and treatment. Still convenient and pocket-sized, this latest edition includes Expert Consult functionality, so you can access the complete contents of the book online, fully searchable.

• Remains a convenient, pocket-sized reference, so you can carry a wealth of information with you.
  
• Includes step-by-step emergency management protocols, growth charts, and more to help you streamline diagnosis and treatment.
  
• Organized in a modified outline format so you can find information quickly and easily, even in the most demanding circumstances.

• Provides a regularly updated trademark formulary online to help you get the latest on pediatric drugs and dosages.
  
• Adds a new palliative care chapter for more well-rounded guidance.
  
• Includes unprecedented access to the complete contents of the book online, completely searchable, with downloadable images.
  
• Incorporates the latest treatment and management recommendations, immunization guidelines, procedures, and therapeutic guidelines so you can stay completely up to date.
  
• Revises the toxicology and the growth and nutrition chapters to be even more user-friendly and practical.
  
• Reorganizes the dermatology chapter to make information even easier to find.

Web site access will be provided until the next edition is published, or until the current edition is no longer offered for sale by Elsevier..
Price: $37.93 [Notify me when price goes down.]

Using outstanding anatomical illustrations from Netter's hugely popular Atlas of Human Anatomy, these 324 flash cards help you learn and test your knowledge of muscles, bones, vessels, viscera and the joints. Each card features a full-color Netter illustration on the front, while concise text on the back reviews areas of origin, insertion, action, innervation, and anatomical relevance. A regional organization parallels Netter's atlas as well as most of today's anatomy courses. The cards also note clinical correlations, where appropriate.

• References the original plate in Netter's Atlas of Human Anatomy.
• Offers an accurate source of anatomical information in an easy-to-use, portable format.
• Cards are hole-punched in the upper left corner and can be placed on the included ring for maximum portability.
• Online access available through www.studentconsult.com.

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Price: $27.26 [Notify me when price goes down.]

Already known as the reference of choice for expert coverage on the structure and function of the human brain and the nervous system, Nolte's The Human Brain continues to impress with essential updates throughout this new edition. It includes a new chapter on formation, modification, and repair of connections, with coverage of learning and memory, as well as the coming revolution of ways to fix damaged nervous systems, trophic factors, stem cells, and more. 550 full-color illustrations-more than 650 in all-support the text and depict every nuance of brain function. But, best of all, your purchase now includes access to the entire contents online, including all of the book's illustrations, video clips, and additional software, plus many other exclusive features at www.studentconsult.com.

• Features a single-authored approach for a more consistent, readable text.
  
• Discusses all key topics in functional neuroanatomy and neuroscience, giving you well-rounded coverage of this complex subject.
  
• Includes clinical examples throughout for a real-life perspective.
  
• Uses summary statement headings that speed you to the information you need.
  
• Presents chapter outlines that encourage you to stay organized and focused.
  
• Incorporates 3-dimensional brain images and more than 650 illustrations that add increased visual clarity and a greater understanding of every concept.
  
• Includes a glossary of key terms that elucidates every part of the text.

• Features updates throughout, as well as many new illustrations using the most current neuroimaging techniques, reflecting recent developments and changes in understanding to acquaint you with the very latest knowledge in the field.
  
• Discusses the hot topic of neural plasticity in a new chapter on formation, modification, and repair of connections, with coverage of learning and memory, as well as the coming revolution in ways to fix damaged nervous systems, trophic factors, stem cells, and more.
  
• Uses chapter outlines, offering you a focused approach to study.
  
• Offers unlimited access to the complete contents of the book online, as well as video clips and additional software at www.studentconsult.com, so you can consult it anywhere you go...perform quick searches...add your own notes and bookmarks...follow Integration Links to related bonus content from other Student Consult titles...and reference all of the other Student Consult titles you own online, too-all in one place!

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Price: $61.14 [Notify me when price goes down.]

Get the pathology knowledge you need, the way you need it, from the name you can trust! Robbins Basic Pathology has helped countless students master the core concepts in pathology This 8th Edition continues that tradition, providing outstanding, user-friendly coverage of the latest information in the field. Clinicopathologic correlations highlight the relationships between basic science and clinical medicine, while state-of-the-art gross and photomicrographic illustrations help you understand complex principles. What's more, access to the complete contents online at www.studentconsult.com enables you to study more powerfully than ever before!

• Get a rich understanding of all essential pathology concepts with expert guidance from an all-star editorial team.
• Grasp the connections between basic science and clinical medicine with clinicopathologic correlations throughout.
• Master complex principles visually with the aid of more than 1,000 high-quality, full-color illustrations, photographs, and photomicrographs.
• Understand all the key points with NEW Summary Boxes in every chapter.
• Access the complete contents of the book online at www.studentconsult.com, anywhere you go...perform quick searches...add your own notes and bookmarks...follow Integration Links to related bonus content from other STUDENT CONSULT titles...and reference all of other STUDENT CONSULT titles you own online, too-all in one place!

• Summary boxes highlight key information throughout each chapter.
• Illustrations have been improved and simplified throughout providing improved visual clarification of important concepts.
• A plethora of extras available on Student Consult including self assessment questions, Pathology case studies and Virtual Microscope functionality for most of the high quality photomicrographs.
• Valuable Instructor teaching resources on EVOLVE including all of the images from the book and a test bank with page references to the text.

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Price: $62.02 [Notify me when price goes down.]

Today's leading authorities present the succinct, yet thorough guidance you need to successfully avoid or manage complications stemming from pre-existing medical conditions. Organized by disease, the new edition of this popular guide has been completely revised and updated to reflect the latest information on definition, current pathophysiology, significant pre-, intra-, and postoperative factors of the disease process, anesthetic judgment, and management. A new, more user-friendly design and organization-and completely redrawn illustrations-make reference easier than ever. And now, as an Expert Consult title, this reference includes access to the complete contents online, for convenient reference where and when you need it!

• Offers comprehensive guidance from respected authorities to help you effectively manage the complete spectrum of comorbidities before, during, and after surgery.
  
• Provides case examples that explain how to overcome a wide range of challenges.
  
• Presents detailed discussions of common diseases, while coverage of more rare diseases highlights their unique features that could be of importance in the perioperative period.
  
• Examines specific anesthesia considerations for special patient populations-including pediatric and geriatric patients-to help you avoid complications.
  
• Features abundant tables that provide fast access to the most pertinent aspects of every condition.

• Offers access to a companion web site offering the complete contents of the book-fully searchable-for rapid consultation from anyplace with an Internet connection.
• Includes completely redrawn illustrations, enhancing the clarity and visual effect of the material.
• Presents the latest anesthesia guidelines for patients with ischemic heart disease, congestive heart failure, asthma, immune system dysfunction, and more.
• Features a new, more user-friendly design and organization to expedite quick access to the answers you need.

Your purchase entitles you to access the web site until the next edition is published, or until the current edition is no longer offered for sale by Elsevier, whichever occurs first. If the next edition is published less than one year after your purchase, you will be entitled to online access for one year from your date of purchase. Elsevier reserves the right to offer a suitable replacement product (such as a downloadable or CD-ROM-based electronic version) should access to the web site be discontinued..
Price: $97.30 [Notify me when price goes down.]

Completely revised and updated, this reference of choice for students and practitioners offers practical guidance and the latest information on normal growth and development, along with the diagnosis, management, and prevention of common childhood diseases and disorders. Discussions of the pathophysiologic aspects of pediatric disease, the genetic bases of disease, and the psychosocial dynamics of illness aid in the clinical decision-making process. What's more, the New Edition is streamlined for more focused, consistent coverage of core areas of pediatrics and also includes STUDENT CONSULT access, which allows users to integrate additional vital information. * Focuses on the core aspects of pediatric health and disease. * Emphasizes the pathophysiologic aspects of pediatric disease and the psychosocial dynamics of illness. * Covers the genetic bases of disease, when applicable, since the understanding is critical for clinical decision making. * Uses summary tables that enable quick review. Includes STUDENT CONSULT Access.
Price: $64.75 [Notify me when price goes down.]

Get the most from your study time...and experience a realistic USMLE simulation! These new additions to the Rapid Review Series-highly rated in the First Aid rankings-make it easy for you to master all of the basic science material covered on the USMLET Step 1 Exam.

• Each title focuses on a particular basic science subject, providing an at-a-glance, outline-format review of all the information you need to know.
  
• A user-friendly 2-color layout, Hi-Yield Margin Notes, and Key Points make studying easy.
  
• 100 high-quality USMLE-style review questions inside each book allow you to practice for the USMLE, and include a full rationale that lets you know why every possible answer is right or wrong.
  
• Another 250 USMLE-style questions for each title are available at www.studentconsult.com-mirroring the look and feel of the actual exam, and providing detailed feedback on which areas you may need to study more.

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Price: $27.98 [Notify me when price goes down.]