Internal Medicine A Guide To Clinical Therapeutics

THE LATEST THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT OPTIONS IN INTERNAL MEDICINE--AT YOUR FINGERTIPS This peer-reviewed guide highlights important therapeutic treatment options for the most common diseases managed by clinicians practicing internal medicine. SHORT BULLETED CONTENT for ease of use in a clinical setting ORGANIZED BY DISEASE STATE CLINICAL PEARLS to aid in disease management EMBEDDED REFERENCES to facilitate further research DRUG TABLES that include product availability, disease-specific dosing, common adverse reactions and drug/drug interactions SECTIONS INCLUDE: Cardiology, Pulmonary, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Nutrition, Hematology and Oncology, Infectious Disease, Rheumatology, Psychiatry, Pain, and Transplant HELPFUL APPENDICES INCLUDE: Antidotes, Immunizations, Intrathecal Injections, Intravenous Immunoglobulin, Lab/Drug Interactions and Drug Abuse, Mechanical Ventilation, QT Prolongation, and Steroid Conversion Chart

Offers information covering diagnosis, treatment, and management of commonly encountered patient problems in Internal Medicine. This guide provides algorithms to help you establish the diagnosis and select the appropriate therapy, and numerous tables and boxes that summarize diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

Feedback from users suggest this resource book is more comprehensive and more practical than many others in the market. One of its strengths is that it was written by trainees in internal medicine who understand the need for rapid access to accurate and concise clinical information, with a practical approach to clinical problem solving.

For the past 65 years, The Washington Manual® of Medical Therapeutics, now in its Thirty-Fourth Edition, has been one of the best-selling medical texts in the world. It builds upon that proud tradition--with even more of the current information you need, and delivered in a time-saving, quick-reference style. Its comprehensiveness and ease of access makes it a favorite on-call resource for housestaff and faculty around the world. Continuing the tradition of excellence, each chapter has been updated and reformatted for easier access to the information the reader needs. Inside this edition you’ll find... • New streamlined format that helps you keep pace with the latest advances in the field while removing redundancies and outdated information • New chapter on toxicology prepares you to respond effectively to any poisoning, overdose, or exposure emergency • Decision support algorithms for quick reference See why The Washington Manual® is the most vital on-call resource for house staff and faculty around the world!

Discover why housestaff and faculty worldwide depend on this best-selling medical text – both in print and eBook format! Concise, user-friendly, and now available with a handy spiral binding, The Washington Manual® of Medical Therapeutics, 35th Edition, focuses on the essential information you need to know for successful patient care. Written by residents who are assisted by faculty co-authors and an outstanding editorial team, this must-have reference presents brief, logical approaches to diagnosis and management of commonly encountered medical conditions, including new therapies that improve patient outcomes. Thoroughly updated throughout, the 35th Edition provides a clear view of the challenges faced by residents, interns, medical students, and other practitioners, plus offers practical solutions, and expert guidance – all in one convenient and easily accessible source. Features: New spiral binding allows The Manual to lie flat for easy, hands-free access. Thoroughly updated to reflect the increasing and ever-changing advances in medical technology and therapeutics. Comprehensive coverage addresses all areas of medicine and the core subspecialties, including neurology and toxicology content available online. Concise, practical format features a brief discussion of pathophysiology, an evidence-based presentation of current therapies, and need-to-know diagnostic and therapeutic guidance from global experts. Easy-to-follow guidelines, diagrams, and algorithms assist in the diagnosis, investigation, and management of frequently encountered medical conditions. Edited by Internal Medicine Chief Residents from the Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

This book covers all the pharmacology you need, from basic science pharmacology and pathophysiology, through to clinical pharmacology to therapeutics, in line with the integrated approach of new medical curricula. The first section covers the basic principles, and the rest is organised by body systems. The book ends with sections on toxicity and prescribing practice. Integrates basic science pharmacology, clinical pharmacology and therapeutics Brief review of pathophysiology of major diseases Case histories and multiple choice questions (and answers) Tabular presentation of all common drugs within each class Section on further reading Kinetics chapter simplified with more practical examples Includes more on genetic issues Drug tables made more concise to make information more accessible Fully updated to reflect current clinical practice