The Flesh and Bones of Medicine (Flesh & Bones) (Feb 21, 2011)_(0723434387)_(Mosby Ltd.).pdf

The Flesh and Bones of Medicine presents a concise, accessible account of general medicine and covers all the key concepts medical students need to know. It can be used either as an introduction to a topic, or as a revision aid. Each body system starts with The Big Picture which gives a descriptive overview of a subject. In the High Yield section, 30 fundamental principles underlying each body system are set out. These 30 principles are expanded into double-page spreads in the'Fleshed Out'section where double-page explanations of the key principles clearly convey what medical students need to know. Difficult concepts are depicted by cartoon-strip illustrations, which enable rapid understanding and assimilation of information.Big Picture Section - enables readers to relate detail to the subject as a wholeHigh Yield - prevents students from having large gaps in their knowledge. Can be used as a revision tool. Reinforces the major points.Cartoon-strip illustrations - enable students to visualize difficult concepts in a step-by-step format. Allow information to be chunked into student-friendly sizes.Double-page overviews - students can read summary of topic without cross-referencing to other pages. All laid out on one spread. Front Cover Flesh and Bones of MEDICINE Copyright Contents Contributors Acknowledgements Abbreviations PART I - Infection Section One - The big picture Infectious agents SECTION THREE: Fleshed out Epidemiology Section Two - High-return facts 1. Skin and soft tissue infection Pathogenesis Management Fig. 3.1.3 Surgical wound infection. Surgical wound infection 2. Food poisoning and gastroenteritis Epidemiology Pathogenesis Clinical features Investigations Management Fig. 3.2.2 Management of gastroenteritis. 3. Influenza 4. Herpes viruses and coronavirus 5. Meningitis 6. Other CNS infections 7. Sexually transmitted infections 8. HIV infection 9. Malaria 10. Typhoid and dengue 11. Worm infestation 12. Zoonoses 13. Healthcare-acquired infection PART II - Heart disorders Section One - The big picture Section Two - High-return facts 1. Ischaemic heart disease 2. A Acute coronary syndromes 3. R Rhythm disorders I: bradyarrythmias, heart block 4. Rhythm disorders II: atrial fibrillation, tachyarrythmias 5. Cardiac arrest 6. Heart failure 7. Pericarditis and myocarditis 8. Valve disorders I: mitral valve 9. Valve disorders II: aortic, tricuspid and pulmonary valves 10. Hypertension 11. Infective endocarditis 12. Cardiomyopathy 13. Miscellaneous cardiovascular disorders 14. Congenital heart disease PART III - Lung disorders Section One - The big picture Section Two - High-return facts 1. Upper airway disorders 2. Asthma 3. Chronic obstructive pulmonarydisease 4. Pneumonia 5. Tuberculosis 6. Bronchiectasis and cystic fibrosis 7. Lung cancer 8. Pleural disorders 9. Interstitial lung disorders 9. Interstitial lung disorders I 10. Interstitial lung disorders II 11. Occupational lung disorders 12. Pulmonary thromboembolism 13. Sleep apnoea 14. Pulmonary hypertension 15. Acute respiratory distress syndrome 16. Drugs and systemic diseases affecting the lungs 17. Eosinophilic lung diseases PART IV - Gastrointestinal disorders Section One - The big picture Section Two - High-return facts 1. Oesophageal disorders I 2. Oesophageal disorders II 3. Stomach disorders 4. Disorders of the small intestine 5. Inflammatory bowel disease 6. Irritable bowel syndrome 7. Antibiotic-associated diarrhoea 8. Other large bowel disorders 9. Polyps and colorectal cancer PART V - Disorders of the liver and pancreas Section One - The big picture Section Two - High-return facts 1. Acute liver failure 2. Chronic liver failure 3. Viral hepatitis: overview and hepatitis A and E 4. Hepatitis B and D 5. Hepatitis C 6. Autoimmune liver disease 7. Alcohol-related liver disease 8. Genetic disorders affecting the liver 9. Miscellaneous liver disorders 10. Disorders of the biliary tree and pancreas 11. Tumours of liver, pancreas and biliary tree PART VI - Renal disorders Section One - The big picture Section Two - High-return facts 1. Acute renal failure 2. Chronic kidney disease 3. Glomerulonephritis 4. Nephrotic syndrome and tubulointerstitial disease 5. Renovascular disease and renal tubular acidosis 6. Inherited kidney disease and secondarykidney dysfunction 7. Urinary tract infection and stones 8. Urinary tract obstruction and tumours PART VII - Electrolyte disturbanceand poisoning Section One - The big picture Section Two - High-return facts 1. Sodium and potassium 2. Calcium, phosphate and magnesium 3. Acid–base balance 4. Poisoning I 5. Poisoning II PART VIII - Diabetes mellitusand othermetabolic disorders Section One - The big picture Section Two - High-return facts 1. Presentation of diabetes mellitus 2. Management of diabetes mellitus 3. Common diabetic emergencies 4. Complications of diabetes mellitus 5. Metabolic syndrome and hyperlipidaemia 6. Obesity PART IX - Endocrine disorders Section One - The big picture Section Two - High-return facts 1. Pituitary gland disorders 2. Hyper- and hypothyroidism 3. Thyroid swellings and cancer 4. Parathyroid gland disorders 5. Adrenal gland disorders 6. Reproductive system disorders 7. Infertility PART X - Musculoskeletal disorders Section One - The big picture Section Two - High-return facts 1. Osteoarthritis 2. Rheumatoid arthritis 3. Connective tissue disorders I: systemic lupuserythematosus and scleroderma 4. Connective tissue disorders II: Sjögren’s syndrome,polymyositis and dermatomyositis 5. Systemic inflammatory disorders and vasculitides 6. Seronegative arthritides 7. Pseudogout and gout 8. Septic arthritis 9. Fibromyalgia 10.Osteoporosis 11. Other disorders of bone 12. Amyloidosis and relapsingpolychondritis PART XI - Neurological disorders Section One - The big picture Section Two - High-return facts 1. Cerebrovascular disease I: thromboembolic stroke 2. Cerebrovascular disease II: intracerebraland intracranial haemorrhage 3. Neuromuscular disorders 4. Neuropathies 5. Cranial nerve lesions 6. Multiple sclerosis 7. Primary headache syndromes 8. Disorders of cerebrospinal fluid circulation 9. Spinal cord disorders 10. Seizures and epilepsy 11. Dementia 12. Movement disorders I: akinetic-rigid syndromes 13. Movement disorders II: dyskinesias 14. Cerebellar disease 15. Brain tumours PART XII - Blood disorders Section One - The big picture Section Two - High-return facts 1. Anaemia I: hypochromic, microcytic and macrocytic anaemias 2. Anaemia II: haemolytic and aplastic anaemias 3. Bleeding disorders and thrombophilia 4. Thrombosis 5. Haemoglobinopathies 6. Myeloproliferative disorders and paraproteinaemias 7. Leukaemias 8. Lymphomas Index The Flesh and Bones of Medicine presents a concise, accessible account of general medicine and covers all the key concepts medical students need to know. It can be used either as an introduction to a topic, or as a revision aid. Each body system starts with The Big Picture which gives a descriptive overview of a subject. In the High Yield section, 30 fundamental principles underlying each body system are set out. These 30 principles are expanded into double-page spreads in the 'Fleshed Out' section where double-page explanations of the key principles clearly convey what medical students need to know. Difficult concepts are depicted by cartoon-strip illustrations, which enable rapid understanding and assimilation of information. Presents an accessible account of general medicine and covers the key concepts medical students need to know. This title can be used either as an introduction to a topic, or as a revision aid. Each body system starts with The Big Picture which gives a descriptive overview of a subject.