Best Endocrinology
Most patients with Hashimoto's will present with acid reflux, nutrient deficiencies, anemia, intestinal permeability, food sensitivities, gum disorders and hypoglycemia in addition to the “typical” hypothyroid symptoms such as weight gain, cold intolerance, hair loss, fatigue and constipation. Izabella Wentz, Pharm.D., FASCP is a pharmacist, Hashimoto’s patient and pioneer in lifestyle interventions for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I saw three endocrinologists, three GPs, two neurologists, numerous chiropractors and massage therapists, two acupuncturists, and even a life coach and hypnotist (pretty much any health related professional whose bio suggested they might be able to help). This book introduced me to two concepts that were critical: Functional medicine, and Hashimoto's Gluten sensitivity. This led to several significant changes. The second came when I started looking for functional medicine doctors in Austin, TX and following the supplementation suggestions put forward in this book. Empty Stomach (AM): - Licorice drops. - Probiotic. - Saccharomyces Boulardii. Lunch: - Glutamine. - Methyl B12 (my Dr suspects a MTHFR gene mutation; regular B12 wasn't helping but this works great). - NAC. - Zinc (this was huge for me; gave me lots more energy). - Selenium. Bedtime: - Magnesium. - CoQ10. - Probiotic. - Fish Oil w/vitamin D. Many of these don't have to be taken with food and the order could be switched up. I'd recommend chatting with your doctor about lab work for vitamin deficiencies and reading Dr. Wentz's supplement guide."
"I've read the Stop The Thyroid Madness site, Mary Shamon's thyroid-info website, Dr. Alexander Haskell's book, Dr. Datiz Kharrazian's book and his diet recommendations, read what Jack Kruse has to say... I've looked into the GAPS diet, the paleo diet, the autoimmune paleo diet, and researched intestinal permeability and how to heal it. I'm so thrilled to have this book, it still seems too good to be true! :). I would suggest though, if there is ever a second printing, and an updated version, that the author include more advice/info on finding a good functional/integrative/holistic Dr. to work with, which testing is available and from which labs, how to navigate testing solo or with your Dr., etc."
"My antibodies went from 1200 + down to under 100 since then and I'm taking lower and lower doses of my compounded meds and cytomel."
The vast majority of hypothyroid cases are being treated inappropriately or misdiagnosed by the standard health care model.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I plodded through life and just never recovered the stamina or energy that I had before I received radioactive iodine for Graves Disease (which killed my thyroid completely) and began to take Synthroid. About a year later, I read this book and put into practice many of the author's suggestions, including getting tested for Celiac Disease (which I have), and using the supplements that he recommended, I am a new person. After being gluten-free for a year and taking some of the supplements he suggests in the book, I had my first ever normal thyroid antibodies test. I take a B-Complex from Thorne Research called Stress B-Complex that is good for people with adrenal issues (it has extra Pantothenic Acid)."
"Excellent book for those who suffer from Hashimoto's."
"Really good information for anyone suspecting they have a thyroid problem."
"So thankful for this information."
"Having thyroid issues myself this book brings forth questions I have had for many years regarding health issues and symptoms that my physician could not explain."
"This book ties so many elements of health and wellness together."
"Really helpful and informative book."
The first edition of The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology was published in 2010 and has greatly influenced the practice of thyroid cytopathology.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This book is excellent for reviewing thyroid FNA's."
"from the reviews, it seems that the kindle edition is all still in black and white."
"This is a must-have for all cytotechnologists who pre screen thyroid aspirates for pathologists."
"Fantastic."
"is a Very book and colors quality is fantastic."
"Great product."
Best Oncology
Thoroughly updated and incorporating the most important advances in the fast-growing field of cancer biology, The Biology of Cancer, Second Edition, maintains all of its hallmark features admired by students, instructors, researchers, and clinicians around the world. The Biology of Cancer is a textbook for students studying the molecular and cellular bases of cancer at the undergraduate, graduate, and medical school levels. "The book fulfills its purpose and is, indeed, a must-read for students of cancer biology…It includes updated information and concepts in cancer research that justify replacing the previous edition." "This publication represents an exhaustive and detailed coverage of the field of basic oncology oriented toward a student audience, and it continues to set the highest example of excellence in the field of undergraduate and graduate oncology."
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Much of the book uses the thread of the history of cancer research to give a perspective on how knowledge of cancer biology was built up, and it helps immensely in terms of organizing the knowledge and remembering it. To be fair, it is probably easier to make a book on cancer biology more interesting than, say, a biochemistry book. If I were to add anything to the book, it might be to review or summarize the various "drivers" of cancer that are covered (and discovered over the years) throughout the book, so you get a little more clarity on how they interact developmentally."
"a great textbook."
"This book presents a well organized, well illustrated, highly engaging overview of what we know about cancer, mostly from a molecular and cellular perspective."
"Maybe it is better to leave out some of the text or put it into supplementary materials so as not to confound the truly important stuff."
"Excellent review of current cancer biology."
"The structure is patient, starting from the basics of the complex world of genetics and progressing into the most intimidating regulatory pathways, and the layout is clear."
"Took a course about biology of cancer in college and this was the textbook assigned."
"Sidebar discussions scattered in the chapters deal with some of the most fascinating questions in biology/ oncology (conservation of gene function, how the powers of the immune system dictate whether transformed cells can form tumors, etc). The accompanying chart is one that I will be taking with me to an oncology conference in December and I bet it is extremely useful for putting presentations of research findings into context!"
Best Otorhinolaryngology
The injection of cosmetic neurotoxins and fillers is a multi-billion dollar industry in which facial plastic surgeons, plastic surgeons, dermatologists, oculoplastic surgeons, and paraprofessionals in the U.S. perform more than seven million injections annually. This easy-to-use manual gives facial plastic surgeons, plastic surgeons, dermatologists, oculoplastic surgeons and other medical professionals authoritative, concise information on the anatomy, techniques, precautions, complications, and post-treatment care involved in the administration of injections of cosmetic neurotoxins and fillers.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"A little basic for the advanced injector but a nice resource."
"Fantastic book!"
"Nice for pictures to show patients to illustrate what you're about to do but otherwise, not very helpful."
"This book is just what I needed."
"Very good book; informative and directly to the point."
"Brilliant book very informative and easy to read."
"I was excited to purchase this book to learn before taking the Botox/Filler training class in March/2008. I was also expecting the provider to explain what she was doing and where the injections should go in, especially on the Botox part, but it did not happen."
"Compacted, informative and very easy to read."
Best Anesthesiology
Here’s why Clinical Anesthesiology is the best anesthesiology resource: David C. Mackey, MD is Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Highly recommended for anyone who wants to become an anesthesiologist."
"My favorite anesthesia text, I use this classic as my first go to reference!"
"I have relied on this text for years and will continue to do so."
"If I only have time to do one assigned text reading, this is the one I do."
"Did not arrive brand knew, some damage to the cover and the first 20 pages."
"Text is superb."
"Replaced an old text with a newer one, Always has been a great reference."
Best Hematology
“I just finished reading your chapter about the normocytic anemias caused by hemoglobinopathies, and it was so fascinating that I forgot that I was actually studying!
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Find Best Price at Amazon"If you are truly serious about learning hematology for practical application, get a real textbook and leave this starter one for others."
"Great from a CLS perspective."
"Good price and recieved it on time."
"perfect for my mlt class."
"Receive this rental and due to the writing of the last person using it, you can barely see the text in the book."
"This text is not well written."
Best Ophthalmology
One-stop reference to more than 6,000 of the most frequently used terms, phrases and abbreviations associated with the eye and vision. Ideal for use by ophthalmic aides, technicians and secretaries who must use optometric and ophthalmological expressions in correspondence and record keeping.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The Dictionary of Eye Terminology is an excellent resource for my career in Vision Care!"
"This was my bible in the optometrists office!"
"I had been out of Ophthalmology for about 10 years so I had forgotten a lot of things."
"wonderful dictionary."
"Very helpful in my husbands career."
"I work in the ophthalmic health field, and I use this book nearly everyday!"
"I purchased this book several years ago for my staff."
"As a Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired as well as getting my certification in TVI, this book has helped me tremendously in both my job and course work!"
Best Obstetrics & Gynecology
Maternity and Women's Health Care, 11th Edition provides evidence-based coverage of everything you need to know about caring for women of childbearing age. Boasting new medication alerts and updated content throughout, this edition covers the new maternal levels of care, and the revised AAP policy on breastfeeding and infant sleep. Family-Centered Care boxes highlight the needs and concerns of families that you should consider to provide family-centered care. Nursing care plans include rationales for interventions and provide you with an overview of, and specific guidelines for, delivering effective nursing care. Medication alerts highlighted and integrated within the content alert you to critical drug information that you must consider to provide safe patient care.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Originally rented this book and then later purchased it because I fell in love with maternity and this book covers so much material."
"This is a highly recommended book for maternal and child nursing because the content is helpful."
"Sadly all of the content I need to go over already has the answers filled in......in ink."
"Textbook is easy to read, would have preferred a hardcover because the soft cover get beat up easily in my backpack but other then that the book was fine."
"Book was fine."
Best Surgery
In gripping accounts of true cases, surgeon Atul Gawande explores the power and the limits of medicine, offering an unflinching view from the scalpel's edge.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Love this author-have several of his books now-Checklist Manifesto I've read over and over."
"Good writing."
"TV medical shows may warp our perception of doctors in the real world, this book gives us a perspective of how a doctor (a surgeon) view their practice and care."
"Excellent book and a good insight for premedical students."
"I've read all 4 of Gawande's books and would read another if he made it."
"I loved this book!"
"Having been in a "complication" myself through surgery, I read this with an eager eye, and now have a better understanding of what it means to be a doctor, to make decisions "on the hoof" and bear the consequences of those decisions."
"No one said a life in medicine is an easy life, but nothing in this world that's worth having comes easy."
Best Psychiatry
This new edition of the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), used by clinicians and researchers to diagnose and classify mental disorders, is the product of more than 10 years of effort by hundreds of international experts in all aspects of mental health.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I’m not reviewing the book."
"The DSM 5 is a required reading for my mental health and psychopathology."
"The only thing wrong with mine was that the cultural formulation section was upside down!"
"Is perpetually going through changes as we learn more and more about mental disorders."
"It's the DSM."
"This manual will be very helpful for many years to come."
"Yes so happy I was able to get this book really needed it for my abnormal behavior class I'm taking 🙏🏾."
Best Nutrition
As a parent of a child diagnosed with learning disabilities, she is acutely aware of the difficulties facing other parents like her, and she has devoted much of her time to helping these families. She specializes in nutritional treatments, and has become recognized as one of the world’s leading experts in treating children and adults with learning disabilities and other mental disorders, as well as children and adults with digestive and immune disorders.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"So I quit my job and school and took time off, expecting to recuperate within a few months. I suffered severe chemical and mold sensitivities and began to develop hives. I'm not a dramatic person by nature, but I assure you, some days I wasn't sure how much sicker one could get before the body just gave up altogether. Finally, a few months ago I happened upon some website extolling the GAPS diet. I looked into it but figured I was already eating a clean (mostly) paleo diet, so I didn't need to buy this book. When I had to stay home on Christmas day because I felt so toxic and crummy, I decided to purchase the book. I had been toxic for so long that I was used to feeling lousy, but the die-off this diet produced was intense. The diet alone, even without the introduction of probiotics, sauerkraut, and kefir was enough to produce rapid die-off. However, since starting GAPS I have stopped taking the majority of my supplements, simply because I no longer need them. At long last, my diet is providing the nutrients my body has been needing all along for repair (particularly cholesterol and saturated fats, which are sadly demonized in our culture). I probably sound like a crazy person because I'm so, so excited about this book and this diet; but if you're sick like I was, you know all too well what it's like to live in a chronically ill body. Because I'm having such rapid success on the intro phase, I intend to stick with it for a few months. That's the nice thing about this diet; you move at your own pace and let your body be the guide. I'm also curious to see how this diet helps me with the mental health issues I've contended with since childhood (namely fits of debilitating anxiety, ocd, and depression that have become increasingly severe in the last few years). I had tried several SSRI's over the last ten years until a new doctor put me on Adderall (which is nothing more than a mixture of amphetamine salts and is very, very hard on the adrenals) after diagnosing me with ADHD. Reading success stories of people recovering from CFS is what got me through the worst moments. I hope my story does the same, and I will update again in a few months as I progress along my GAPS journey. I no longer seem to be affected by pollen, which in previous years gave me terrible allergies and sinus infections. I've lost 15 pounds and walk an hour or more just about daily in addition to my chores around the house. There has been no improvement on the mental stuff yet; in fact, the die-off seems to be temporarily making it much worse. I'm experiencing new die-off symptoms (caused by breaking up biofilm in my gut with probiotics and systemic enzymes, I believe) like visual disturbances, rosacea and other rashes, adrenaline rushes, numbness/tingling/burning in my extremities. I can't tell you how wonderful it feels to have some relief from this torment for the first time in over ten years (most of my adult life). It takes a long time to undo decades' worth of damage. In my case, after the infection is gone, I will still need to detox, fix my adrenals completely, get my metabolic hormones back in order, and perhaps chelate. Thanks to all of you who have commented or contacted me over the past year; it's been wonderful swapping stories and information. I am still quite toxic but can now tolerate an infrared sauna, which is great for detox, every other day. The little things that used to require so much effort are back to being a routine part of my life, i.e. doing my hair, wearing make-up, etc. There are still periods every few weeks of fatigue and die-off, where my IBS symptoms act up, anxiety and brain fog skyrocket, and I feel rough. I have read most of the other reviews here, and I am so happy about and moved by how much this diet is helping people with chronic, so-called "untreatable" conditions."
"I initially picked up this book because it had been getting discussion on an autism parenting group that I belong to. I started to learn about the diet by reading information online, then decided it was potentially worth pursuing further and purchased the book. However, as I read the book, I realized that I needed to try this diet for my own issues as well, extreme PMS and major digestive issues (which turned out to be ulcerative colitis, as diagnosed via colonoscopy 3 months after I had started the diet). There are a few other foods we typically don't eat much of either, based on working with a Nurse Practitioner who is also GAPS Certified. My daughter was sick with strep throat multiple times a year as well as extreme sinus issues. The doctors were urging us to have her tonsils and adenoids removed, yet could not guarantee that would solve the issue. After I got my colitis diagnosis, I held off taking the medication for 4.5 months, thinking that the diet would "cure" me. And then I recently started a high dose of prescription probiotics, which has helped even more. Just for my daughter and me, I typically have 3 loads of dishes in the dishwasher throughout the day, plus all the things that need to be hand washed. When we were on Intro Diet, I would have between 3 and 5 loads of dishwasher dishes going plus all the things that had to be hand washed. However, I know a few adults that are on this diet without the considerations of a child, and they also complain about the work it takes, and the several loads of dishes to clean each day. I wish that Dr. Natasha (author of GAPS Diet), would stress that it can be beneficial to seek out additional, more personalized medical advice. There is an additional website with more up to date information that needs to be checked fairly often for updates. How in the world do you explain to an 8 year old child who has been slowly going through Intro Diet and has been doing this for a year that you are going to have to backtrack and spend 6+ months only eating broth, boiled meats and boiled vegetables, and raw egg yolks. This diet is very emotional and I find that even being farther along on it that I tend to have low morale with all the work and being exhausted with it. When we initially started this diet, the information was to move through the stages once you no longer see "reactions" or symptoms improve. And now all of the sudden the information is that if certain things have not improved, go back and stay in Stage 2 for 6+ months. And, it is important to know that the diet also draws heavily from Traditional Dietary guidelines as put forth by the Weston A. Price Foundation (google that), along with the cookbook Nourishing Traditions (can be found on amazon). Although not specifically addressing the same issues, there are many more Paleo blogs with recipes online than GAPS. Paleo recipes sometimes require some easy modification of either leaving out an ingredient or two or substituting."
Best Reproductive Medicine & Technology
Going beyond scientific theory and a technological orientation, this landmark guide is written for the real world of clinical practice, as it expertly examines all mechanisms of human labor and delivery. The book begins with a valuable review of clinical anatomy, then thoroughly examines the three stages of labor, with a focus on proper management and birthing techniques. Black, MD, MPH, FRCSC Assistant Professor, University of Ottawa. Staff, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Newborn Care. The Ottawa Hospital. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This is my favorite OB book."
"Great information and so useful as a reference and studying!"
"Its one of the most enjoyable reads as far as textbooks go."
"This is a required resource for my college degree."
"After just purchasing the older edition for midwifery school earlier this year, I was frustrated to find out a newer edition was just released; HOWEVER, wow - what a beautiful revision of a classic reference!"
"I bought it in America, though the us amazon.com, and I received the Indian version of this book."
Best Medical Diagnosis
A caption explains the concept illustrated on each page, and a few simple sentences reinforce the concept with interactive (programmed) learning, which links to the following page.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Although he will break everything down (quickly) in the start, I think you have to have a solid knowledge of the autonomic nervous system and some other concepts to really utilize this book to its full potential- but you could definitely improve your knowledge regardless but will miss some major eggs. I would think mostly pharmacological treatment algorithms would be changed the most but I haven’t reached that part (if it’s even in the book), but that’s not why I got this book- I will master those after getting this awesome base!"
"Not just because I love cardiology-related things, but because this book is SO helpful and easy to understand."
"Excellent book!"
"Dr Dubin takes you by the hand and spoon feeds you information at the perfect pace so that when you start learning the actual interpretation methods, it makes sense."
"Will help you not just read EKGs but also give you a fundamental understanding of WHY the readings present the way they do.Most of the Paramedics and paramedic students I know make a point of reading this book at some point."
"Without a doubt the most easily explained, concise, and enjoyable EKG book!"
"Explained simply and the practice of writing answers in this workbook helps to put the principles to memory."
"Pretty great explanations!"
Best Radiology & Nuclear Medicine
RVT, RPVI, and RVS candidates and DMS students can combine this Step 1 review text with Davies Step 2 mock exam Vascular Technology Review and Step 3 ScoreCards for Vascular Technology for powerful 1-2-3 Step Ultrasound Education & Test Preparation. Like Claudia, she is a recipient of the Society for Vascular Ultrasound Distinguished Service Award and has been honored with the status of SVU Fellow.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This one has more color pictures and made a great book even greater, which I didn't think was possible."
"A great text from which to study."
"Bought it for my daughter because she says it is the best book for review for test and great reference book."
"Great book."
"I highly recommend that anyone trying to take the ARDMS RVT exam buys this book!"
"Seems to be a thorough book for the registry review."
"I really like this book I think the pictures are great I love the way the information is laid out."
"One of the best vascular texts I've ever seen as far as information. If the binding was as good as the information, this book would be virtually indistructable!"
Best Chemotherapy
Look at all that is NEW to this edition: • New focus on Personalized Medicine includes specific recommendations on the personalization of treatment and guidelines for integration of pharmacogenomic testing and implementation in practice. • New chapter on Travel Health. • Extensively revised chapter on pulmonary arterial hypertension reflect the latest drugs and guidelines. • Monthly updates on AccessPharmacy, keeps the content fresh and current. • More than 20 online-only chapters, in addition to print. • New interior design, keeps information flowing and makes chapters concise and to the point. • Companion Handbook is ranked #1 in Chemotherapy on Amazon, and includes clearly-stated goals of therapy; the new Tenth Edition Casebook, includes 150 + revised and updated cases. • All chapters have been updated to provide the most current, reliable, and relevant information possible. • Key Concepts at the beginning of each chapter. • Clinical Presentation Tables summarize disease signs and symptoms. • Clinical Controversies Boxes examine the complicated issues faced by students and clinicians in providing drug therapy. • Color coded diagnostic flow diagram, treatment algorithms, dosing recommendations, and monitoring approaches clearly distinguish treatment pathways. • Most disease-oriented chapters include updated evidence-based treatment guidelines that often include ratings of the level of evidence to support the key therapeutic approaches. Barbara G. Wells, PharmD, FASHP, FCCP, BCPP (Jackson, MI) Former. Dean and Professor, Executive Director of the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This book is a great resource to own and very comprehensive."
"I wish if it comes in two or three volumes."
"Needed an new edition as a refresher as it's been 14 years since graduation from pharmacy school."
"I love this book, contains a lot of good information on pharmacology."
"E-chapters are in a terrible format, especially if you want to print chapters."
Best Forensic Medicine
In this fascinating account, Mary Roach visits the good deeds of cadavers over the centuries and tells the engrossing story of our bodies when we are no longer with them. “This quirky, funny read offers perspective and insight about life, death and the medical profession.... You can close this book with an appreciation of the miracle that the human body really is.”. - Tara Parker-Pope, Wall Street Journal. “A laugh-out-loud funny book... one of those wonderful books that offers up enlightenment in the guise of entertainment.”. - Michael Little, Washington City Paper.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Very interesting examination of death and what happens, or should happen, to our 'mortal coil' once we shuffle it off."
"Death is very much a part of life as this book will show you and also give you a good laugh along the way!"
"I liked the different takes on handling the dead."
"Love all her works, fascinating and written so that it is palatable to anyone."
"I bought this book after having been given the Mary Roach book - 'Packing for Mars'."
"An interesting read."
"Gave this as a gift, haven't gotten any complaints."
"STIFF: The Curious Life of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach. For anyone interested in the "messy" part of human science, this is the book for you. STIFF tells what happens to the human body after death whether that death is natural or not."
Best Orthopedics
Useful to students and clinicians, this text covers the process of physical examination of the spine and extremities.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"They don't make this book anymore, but there's still enough in print to sell them until they're gone."
"As student this was more helpful in developing my exam skills than a giant book of multiple conditions and tests and related anatomy like my required text."
"Book for school."
"I am an NP who recently started at an outpatient chiropractic rehab practice and it was recommended to me by the physiatrist I work with to learn specific orthopedic examinations and to review anatomy."
"Bought for college course."
"The structure is good."
"It is an older book, which mean some of the terminology is a bit out of date, but the information is presented very well and in an easily assimilable way."
"Beautiful book, helped me pass my exam!!"