Differential Diagnosis in Internal Medicine From Symptom to Diagnosis

An invaluable guide to diagnosing the full range of problems in internal medicine

From Symptom to Diagnosis

Siegenthaler’s “Differential Diagnosis in Internal Medicine” provides a practice-oriented approach to mastering the diagnostic challenges encountered in internal medicine. Organized according to symptoms, the book enables the reader to learn by tracing the path from presenting signs to diagnosis. Different chapters address common classes of symptoms including fever, pain, hematologic symptoms, pulmonary and cardiac symptoms, gastrointestinal symptoms, nephrologic symptoms, and neurologic symptoms. Each chapter presents a comprehensive overview of the methodology and diagnostic tools and tests along with the essential pathophysiologic background information that will guide the reader toward a definitive diagnosis.

Features:

- Organized by functional system and symptom constellations

- Coverage of all subspecialties in internal medicine, with special consideration of related subjects, such as dermatology, neurology, and rheumatology

- Discussion of typical findings and signs for differentiation of all common, rare, and ”exotic” diseases with pathophysiologic background information

- More than 780 stunning figures demonstrating key concepts

- Instructive tables and differential diagnostic algorithms summarizing symptoms and diagnostic pathways

- Guidance for the differential diagnostic evaluation of common laboratory test results, including step-by-step plans for further diagnosis

With its unique symptom-to-diagnosis approach, “Differential Diagnosis in Internal Medicine” is ideal for medical students, residents, and practitioners requiring an authoritative reference in the clinical setting.

Walter Siegenthaler, MD, is Professor Emeritus of Internal Medicine at the University of Zürich, Switzerland.

• Hardcover: 1140 pages
• Publisher: Thieme Medical Publishers; 1 edition (2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1588905519
• ISBN-13: 978-1588905512

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MANUAL OF DERMATOLOGIC THERAPEUTICS 8TH ED

This popular Manual is a practical, accessible guide to the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders. The book concisely but thoroughly outlines the pathophysiology, symptoms, clinical findings, assessment, and therapy of each disease and offers detailed guidelines for choosing among therapeutic options. Also included are step-by-step instructions for operative procedures and diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. Integrated formulary provides information on medications and other products used in dermatology, including pharmacology and dosage.

Features include:
180 colorful illustrations New chapters on: Dermatofibroma, Fungal infections, Granuloma Annulare, Lentigo, Melsama, Perioral dermatitis, Perleche, Seborrheic Keratosis New procedures: punch biopsy, shave biopsy, excisional biopsy Current therapeutic recommendations and disease management guidelines Diagnostic procedures and surgical and photobiologic techniques are provided in both theoretical and practical terms User friendly handbook format.

Series:	Lippincott Manual Series (Formerly known as the Spiral Manual Series)	Periodical:
Publisher:	LWW	City:
Year:	2014	Edition:	8
Language:	English	Pages:	480

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Differential Diagnosis in Ultrasound Imaging 2nd Edition

Praise for the previous edition:
Remarkable, richly illustrated textbook...enriched by numerous demonstrative illustrations ... the quality of all the 2397 illustrations is an iconographic achievement. Practically no criticism can be raised for this most remarkable book, which one expects will have a wide diffusion. -- Clinical Imaging

Differential Diagnosis in Ultrasound Imaging, Second Edition, is a complete revision and extension of this best-selling Thieme title, bringing it up to date with the very latest clinical and technological standards. With a specific focus on general abdominal, genitourinary, and thyroid pathologies, it guides readers systematically through the process of sonographic differential diagnosis. The inclusion of images with variant courses and atypical sonographs ensures comprehensive coverage of this highly efficient diagnostic tool.

Key features of the second edition:

• More than 1,100 new high-quality images, bringing the total number of illustrations to over 2,800
• Draws upon the full spectrum of modern ultrasound modalities, including contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS), Doppler, color Doppler, and elastography
• Navigational flow charts included in each chapter summarize possible diagnoses at a glance to ensure swift access to key information
• Clear layout with color-coded text boxes and tips, tricks, and pitfalls to help guide readers through the differential diagnosis process

This new edition will be an essential reference for all residents and physicians using ultrasound on a day-to-day basis for diagnostic purposes, including practicing radiologists, internists, and ultrasound technicians.

• Hardcover: 580 pages
• Publisher: Thieme; 2nd edition edition (December 5, 2014)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3131318929
• ISBN-13: 978-3131318923

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MANUEL DE PALPATION OSSEUSE ET MUSCULAIRE

La palpation musculaire est souvent réduite à la connaissance des insertions des muscles, de façon à mettre ses doigts pour palper à tel ou tel endroit. On nest jamais certain dêtre sur la bonne localisation ni même sur le bon muscle cible. Le Manuel de Palpation osseuse et musculaire fournit une méthode pour isoler le muscle cible, le mettre en contraction et être certain que les doigts de palpation sont au bon endroit. Le tout donne une grande fiabilité à votre pratique quotidienne. Cet ouvrage est le plus complet sur les techniques palpatoires : il détaille les points gâchettes, les zones de projection de ces points et les étirements répertoriés pour chaque muscle du corps humain. De plus, les 4 heures de vidéo de démonstration sur les 2 DVD complètent utilement le propos du livre. Le lecteur trouvera ainsi dans ce manuel : - Deux chapitres sur les méthodes de palpation. - Un rappel complet sur les insertions et les actions de tous les muscles. - La technique palpatoire de chaque muscle, pas à pas avec des notes expliquant les difficultés et montrant les pièges à éviter. - Les points gâchettes et les zones de projection détaillés pour chaque muscle. - De très nombreuses figures et photos en couleurs qui montrent exactement comment le muscle palpé se situe sous la peau. - Les zones de palpation osseuse. - Un chapitre complet sur les étirements, depuis les notions de base jusquaux réflexions les plus approfondies. - Des remarques sur la biomécanique. - Linstallation du patient, aussi bien pour son confort que celui du thérapeute dans lidée dune efficacité durable, tout au long dune vie professionnelle.

| Editeur: ELSEVIER| Date de publication: 11/2010|Nombre de pages: 536| ISBN: 9782810101559| Langue(s) de publication: Français

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