I love this book. It has decreased my paper pile of “valuable articles” I would save to refer to when I had “tried everything” and needed outside-the-box help. This book is organized alphabetically by skin disorder. A color photo accompanies each discussion. The photos are acceptable quality but when you look at the same photo in the ebook version, the detail is excellent. The previous fifth edition was published in 2018. With so many new biologics available, the new edition is definitely needed. MORE

This book covers various domains within the realm of pain medicine including pain mechanisms and common pain conditions with a particular focus on up-to-date evidence regarding treatments. MORE

This is a valuable, evidence-guided reference source for busy physicians and medical providers regardless of their comfort with medical herbalism. The book is useful when looking for a particular herb or the disease-oriented application of medicinal herbs. It is organized into three parts. The first part provides a brief overview about herbal basics, including terminology, medicinal chemistry of herbs, and herbalism safety and research. The second part offers helpful tables of medicinal herbs for system-based diseases and generalized systemic disorders. Tables in this section include the common and Latin names of the herb followed by the scope of potential benefits. The broad potential benefits for many herbs can be overwhelming for those less familiar with herbalism, but they demonstrate the pleiotropic effects of herbs on physiology, which can be helpful when addressing more than one disorder. The third part of the book consists of monographs of the most common herbs applicable to conditions seen in primary care. These monographs are arranged alphabetically by medicinal herb and are medically oriented, including supporting research, preparations available, dosing, and safety concerns. MORE

This is an update of a book that reviews descriptions of physical examination findings and, when applicable, the physiological processes that undergird the diagnostic process. It covers the application of evidence-based physical examination findings to the diagnostic process through description of the examination, its clinical significance, and the evidence-based diagnostic value of many of the findings. The anatomic areas of head and neck, heart, lungs, abdomen, and neurological system are covered, as are selected disease entities. Special topic chapters include a description of evidence-based medicine, patient general appearance, vital signs, and application to ICU care. The book is well referenced and includes numerous tables to assist understanding. The previous edition was published in 2018. MORE