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Endocrine Physiology, Third Editionby Patricia Molina
McGraw-Hill 2009; US$ 44.95
A concise, easy-to-absorb review of the essential principles of endocrinology and metabolism The best review available for the USMLE Step 1! The Third Edition of Endocrine Physiology provides comprehensive coverage of the basic science and anatomy behind endocrine function The concepts covered will provide a basis for understanding the physiologic mechanisms involved in the neuroendocrine regulation of organ function. With its focus on must-know principles, Endocrine Physiology is the best review available for the USMLE Step 1 and the perfect reference for residents and fellows. Drawing on student feedback, this new edition is packed with self-study questions, learning objectives, and clinical examples. You will find... more...
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacksby Rebecca Skloot
Crown Publishing Group 2010; US$ 9.99
Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco farmer who worked the same land as her slave ancestors, yet her cells—taken without her knowledge—became one of the most important tools in medicine. The first “immortal” human cells grown in culture, they are still alive today, though she has been dead for more than sixty years. If you could pile all HeLa cells ever grown onto a scale, they’d weigh more than 50 million metric tons—as much as a hundred Empire State Buildings. HeLa cells were vital for developing the polio vaccine; uncovered secrets of cancer, viruses, and the atom bomb’s effects; helped lead to important advances like in vitro fertilization,... more...
The End of Illnessby David B. Agus
Simon & Schuster 2012; US$ 12.99
Can we live robustly until our last breath? Do we have to suffer from debilitating conditions and sickness? Is it possible to add more vibrant years to our lives? In The End of Illness , David B. Agus, MD, one of the world’s leading cancer doctors, researchers, and technology innovators, tackles these fundamental questions, challenging long-held wisdoms and dismantling misperceptions about what “health” means. With a blend of storytelling, landmark research, and provocative ideas on health, Dr. Agus presents an eye-opening picture of the human body and all of the ways it works—and fails—showing us how a new perspective on our individual health will allow each of us to achieve that often elusive but now reachable... more...
Anatomy and Physiologyby Phillip E. Pack
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2001; US$ 9.99
When it comes to pinpointing the stuff you really need to know, nobody does it better than CliffsNotes. This fast, effective tutorial helps you master core physiological concepts - from cells, tissues, and muscles to the immune system, the respiratory system, and the cardiovascular system - and get the best possible grade. more...
First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 2012by Tao Le; Vikas Bhushan
McGraw-Hill Companies,Inc. 2012; US$ 45.00
Turn to the world’s bestselling medical review book for the most thorough and up-to-date USMLE preparation possible – now in FULL COLOR. First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 delivers exactly what you need to ace the exam: More than 1200 frequently tested facts and mnemonics that provide a complete framework for your USMLE review.: Conveniently organized by organ system and general principles; 125+ full-color clinical photographs integrated throughout the text; Hundreds of full color illustrations complement the text and improve retention; Rapid-review section for last-minute cramming; Detailed test-taking strategies to help you maximize your study time•Hundreds of student-recommended USMLE Step 1 review resources more...
Testosterone For Lifeby Abraham Morgentaler
McGraw-Hill 2008; US$ 16.95
Your user-friendly guide for treating low testosterone--from an expert at Harvard Medical School Low testosterone can cause a wide range of symptoms including reduced sex drive, erectile dysfunction, depression, fatigue, muscle loss, impaired cognition, and osteoporosis. This comprehensive and accessible guide from a leading researcher in testosterone therapy covers the most up-to-date information and treatments available. You will learn if hormone replacement therapy is right for you, along with other smart, safe suggestions for leading a healthier, more fulfilling life. more...
Cracking the MRCS Vivaby Iain Au-Yong; Simon Howarth; Tjun Tang; Robert Sayers
Hodder Education 2006; US$ 46.96
A self-assessment book for candidates for the new MRCS examination, testing knowledge and offering candidates the chance to practise the selection, integration and presentation of that knowledge in problem-solving within the context of the Intercollegiate MRCS Viva. more...
The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Downby Anne Fadiman
Farrar, Straus and Giroux 1998; US$ 9.99
Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction When three-month-old Lia Lee Arrived at the county hospital emergency room in Merced, California, a chain of events was set in motion from which neither she nor her parents nor her doctors would ever recover. Lia's parents, Foua and Nao Kao, were part of a large Hmong community in Merced, refugees from the CIA-run "Quiet War" in Laos. The Hmong, traditionally a close-knit and fiercely people, have been less amenable to assimilation than most immigrants, adhering steadfastly to the rituals and beliefs of their ancestors. Lia's pediatricians, Neil Ernst and his wife, Peggy Philip, cleaved just as strongly to another tradition: that of Western medicine. When Lia Lee Entered the... more...
Biodesignby Stefanos Zenios; Josh Makower; Paul Yock; Todd J. Brinton; Uday N. Kumar; Lyn Denend; Thomas M. Krummel
Cambridge University Press 2009; US$ 79.00
Recognize market opportunities, master the design process, and develop business acumen with this step-by-step 'how-to' guide for medical technology innovation. more...
Angle Closure and Angle Closure Glaucomaby R.N. Weinreb; D.S. Friedman
SPB Academic Publishing BV 2006; US$ 45.00
This is the third glaucoma consensus held under the auspices of the AIGS. It is anticipated that the discussions and conclusions from this consensus will impact care of patients with Angle Closure and Angle Closure Glaucoma significantly. As with the previous consensus meetings on Glaucoma Diagnosis and Open Angle Glaucoma Surgery, the consensus reports were developed over several months in an interactive internet system. The Consensus faculty, consisting of leading authorities on Angle Closure from throughout the world, met in Fort Lauderdale on May 3, 2006 to discuss the reports and refine the consensus points. Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness throughout Asia, and may be more common in European-derived populations... more...