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Translates more than 15,000 commonly used medical, technical, common, and slang terms in both English and Spanish. Sample conversations covering history-taking for a number of medical conditions are shown in Spanish as it is spoken in the U.S. with English translation immediately following. This edition includes expanded patient histories and over 3,000 new terms. ... Read more

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A good basic medical dictionary
If you require a more indepth medical dictionary consider "Diccionario Medico- Mosby"

A very handy bilingual resource
This bilingual medical dictionary is a perfect pocket size reference for daily terminology for those working in the medical profession, students or simply for those who want to be able use medical terminology in both English and Spanish. The dictionary does not provide definitions of the medical terms or words so if your looking for a bilingual reference with definitions you should consult another source. The terms are arranged alphabetically and the equivalent word or phrase is provided from English to Spanish or from Spanish to English. For example: health food = comida saludable, to gain weight = aumentar de peso, vaccine= vacuna. The terminology is not at all complicated and is quite accurate. There are some practice dialogues patient- doctor questions and typical scenarios. The resource is perfect if you use it in the correct capacity, which is to quickly look up medical terminology and the equivalent meaning in English or Spanish. This dictionary is not an exhaustive resource; it would have been better if it were a little bigger.

Very useful book, level of speaker
There seems to be a misunderstanding on the role of a bilingual dictionary and one with definitions. Bilingual dictionaries are a quick translating reference from one language to another and are not necessarily meant to contain definitions. If you want a dictionary with medical terms and definitions in Spanish, you need a Spanish/Spanish medical dictionary. Though I expected this book to have a lot more in-depth medical terminology than it does, I think it would make an excellent reference for intermediate-level speakers. It has a very handy "dialogue" section in the back for communicating with patients on a variety of medical topics such as getting medical history, dentistry, birth control, neurology, etc., as well as a vast amount of slang terms. Advanced-level professional interpreters/translators, however, may not find this book quite as useful.

the one I always carry
For working medical interpreters, this dictionary will provide the information you need without adding ten pounds to your briefcase! Advantages include: very small size, excellent coverage of both general and specialized terminology, and a convenient format. It's true that definitions are not included - but if you're looking for a portable quick reference, the definitions just add weight...and if you don't know what a term means, you should be asking the doctor for an explanation, not reading to the patient from your dictionary. Readers from countries like Spain or Argentina will notice that this dictionary favors Spanish terms used in the U.S., Mexico and Central America. Highly recommended. Buy this one and a pocket-sized Larousse (general bilingual dictionary) to carry in your bag, and save your bigger medical dictionaries for reference/research use in the office.

If you want definitions of medical terms in Spanish, the Diccionario de Medicina (published by Planeta) is highly recommended. It includes a hardcover reference book AND an easy-to-use CD version. Don't plan on carrying it around, though - it's a monster!

disappointing book
I was very disappointed in this book - as I was looking for a true dictionary, one that would give the definition of the word. This book would be useful only for those medical personnel who needed to learn the terms in either english or spanish. The editorial review describes this book as defining the words in it and it does not - very misleading. ... Read more

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There are better books out there.....
This book is a good introduction to medical terminology. It is not as comprehensive as some that are on the market, though. My edition did not come with a CD, but shows it as an optional tool. This book lacks a glossary and pronunciation of the medical terms. It does explain body processes in a way that makes it easy for the novice to understand, and that makes the book worth owning.

Medical Terminology A Systems Review
I received the book with CD as a gift because I will be entering the field of medicine. The book and CD are easy to follow and I have learned more than I ever expected in medical terminology.

The book is easy to follow and prepares you to read medical reports and to learn thousands of medical terms, including diagnostic, symptomatic, and surgical terms. The pronunciations help me pronounce words correctly when I talk to the medical staff at the hospital.

I recommend this book highly.

The software is bad.
The software with this book was totally unacceptable, and I returned the book. It would not work with the font size settings I normally use, and even when I changed the settings it first demanded I put a floppy in my A: drive and then wouldn't work anyway.

I cannot comment on the book's content, but I can note that my wife has not asked me to order a copy of either the cassette version or just the book. ... Read more

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Essentially a whole new text, the greatly expanded SecondEdition of this acclaimed reference explores the use of the newesthigh-resolution CT (HRCT) techniques in diagnosing lung disease. Theauthors discuss the clinical utility of HRCT in regard to the diagnosisof chronic diffuse infiltrative lung diseases, obstructive lungdiseases, and acute diffuse lung diseases. ... Read more

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Probably the best book written on this topic
Really comprehensive coverage of technique and interpretation of HR-CT of the lung. Almost any disease, even the rare ones are covered. A must-have for radiologists working in this field. ... Read more

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great book for anyone on prescription drugs
Finally a book written for the consumer by a doctor who understands the need for affordable prescription drugs.A great gift for loved ones who have a need for prescription drugs.I highly recommend it.

Great way to decrease persciption drug costs
Easy to read and great ideas. Using these ideas and information I have saved individual patients hundreds of dollars a month, and my patients have recieved their medications from US drug sources. This is a must read! ... Read more

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WHY CARRY ANYTHING ELSE?
The ONLY Pocket Manual That Includes ALL The Information You Need – And More!

*Therapeutics
*Signs & Symptoms
*Differential Diagnosis
*Pathophysiology
*Clinical Manifestations
*Lab Findings
*Concise Practice Guidelines
*Handy charts, tables, and algorithms
*Evidence-based summaries for significant conditions such as heart failure
*The authority of Harrison’s Principles of InternalMedicine, 15/e

Referenced to the world’s best-selling internal medicine textbook, this handy referenceprovides on-the-spot answers to the problems you face daily.

It's perfect for students and clinicians on the wards, in clinics, emergency rooms, or teaching situations

When less is more, and time is short, turn to the Harrison’s Manual of Medicine.

Rigorously reviewed and written by international authorities.
Editors:
*Eugene Braunwald, MD
*Anthony S. Fauci, MD
*Dennis L. Kasper, MD
*Stephen L. Hauser, MD
*Dan L. Longo, MD
*J. Larry Jameson, MD ... Read more

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Comprehensive But You Are on Your Own!
I have used the other editions mainly as a reference to many medical conditons which I hear about in my practice as a psychiatrist. As usual,the latest text provides the information but there is no attempt to bullet or separate out the most important stuff - and no beautiful color diagrams as in Cecil's. Of its many strengths, the HIV chapter is authored by Anthony Fauci at NIH, a renowned international AIDS expert. If you want to keep up to date the ...price is a bargain. If you are a student choose what is most helpful to your style and use the study guide for board practice.

big and complete
Big, complete and one of the most renowned books of internal medicine. Only the index could be more completely and the pictures could have been coloured. Instead of showing the genetic background
some practical approaches should sometimes have been emphasized more.

great reference book
Briefly speaking: this book is for people who are familiar with the field of Medicine. Every few years I have to get a new edition as medicine is developing so rapidly. As I am now out of the mainstream of Medicine, when I want to look up something I read this book and the Merck Manual and I look up words I don't know in the on-line medical dictionary. That provides a fairly good intro. If I want to know more I go into the papers on PubMed. As far as I'm concerned, this book is a must-have, if you want to try to keep up with the field.

The Bible of Internal Medicine in "Pocket" Form
This is an excellent resource for those questions that need quick, consise answers. The chapters for Harrison's Principles of Internal medicine are neatly summarized into quick-reading two or three page summaries, with many helpful charts and management tips. Depth and underlying pathophysiology is not well covered, but that's what the big book (Principles) is for. My only complaint is that with this edition, the book is about 5"x8", which doesn't fit into my coat pocket. The companion to the 14th edition (4"x6") is virtually identical in information, and fits in my pocket. ... Read more

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Completely revised and expanded, the fourth edition of this popular atlas has been updated to include the latest techniques and most current developments in the field. Features over 450 illustrations; new chapters on microvascular surgery, skull base surgery and endoscopic sinus surgery; and a greatly expanded section on the neck. * Uses more than 450 outstanding illustrations to capture the preferred techniques of 39 world leaders in head and neck surgery. * Explores everything from head and neck imaging through emergency procedures...diagnostic endoscopy... and a full range of operative procedures for every condition encountered in head and neck surgery. ... Read more

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An introduction to the theory of modern medical image processing, including the analysis of data from- X-ray computer tomography,- magnetic resonance imaging,- nuclear medicine,- and ultrasound.

Using an algorithmic approach, and providing the mathematical, statistical, or signal processing as needed for background, the authors describe the principles of all methods implemented in the Insight Toolkit (ITK), a freely available, open- source, object-oriented library. The emphasis is on providing intuitive descriptions of the principles and illustrative examples of results from the leading filtering, segmentation, and registration methods.

This text covers the mathematical foundations of important techniques such as: - Statistical pattern recognition, - PDE-based nonlinear image filtering, - Markov random fields, - Level set methods, - Deformable models, - Mutual information, image-based registration - Non-rigid image data fusion

With contributions from: Elsa Angelini, Brian Avants, Stephen Aylward, Ting Chen, Jeffrey Duda, Jim Gee, Luis Ibanez, Celina Imielinska, Yinpeng Jin, Jisung Kim, Bill Lorensen, Dimitris Metaxas, Lydia Ng, Punam Saha, George Stetten, Tessa Sundaram, Jay Udupa, Ross Whitaker, Terry Yoo, and Ying Zhuge.

The Insight Toolkit is part of the Visible Human Project from the National Library of Medicine, with support from NIDCR, NINDS, NIMH, NEI, NSF, TATRC, NCI, and NIDCD. ... Read more

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Excellent Book for all radiology residents
This book is an excellent collection of cases that can be classified as "Aunt Minnies", i.e. cases that have a specific diagnosis and you probably won't know what they are, unless you've seen them before. Therefore this book is invaluable for all radiology residents and especially for the oral boards. If there is one book you need to reveiw for the boards, this is it. The book has a concise text of imaging findings and relevent conceptual material for each case, which adds to the usefullness of the book. ... Read more

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Hilarious
This book is the most hilarious book. Have you ever tried cleaning your toilet with coke? Well, it works. This book has many more clever and true ways to clean your house and live better. You may even try to shave with peanut butter. ... Read more

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Good Golly Miss Molly!!
Check this book out if you want a good book to teach you how to measure joint motion. I still have an earlier version of this book I got in PT school and keep it on my desk- good as a reference for those joints you rarely measure but crop up now and then. I give it 5 stars. Also check out "The Multifidus Back Pain Solution" if you treat a lot of back pain patients.

Invaluable
I got an earlier edition of this book in Physical Therapy school and it was invaluable in teaching the finer points of goniometry. I constantly used it as a source of information, until I became comfortable with measuring joint range of motion. Since I am now working in the inpatient arena, I mostly repeatedly measure knees, but refer back to it when I need to brush up on another joint. It has clear pictures and overall is a great reference book for anyone who has to evaluate joint ranges of motion. ... Read more

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0F-6, 0-13-048706-6, Rice, Jane, Medical Terminology with Human Anatomy, 5/e* Providing comprehensive coverage of all aspects of medical terminology, this popular volume is arranged by body systems and specialty areas. Using a unique building block approach, it makes learning easy and interesting by presenting important prefixes, roots, and suffixes as they relate to each specialty or system. Readers' vocabulary and knowledge develop in a systematic way. User-friendly in format, it includes full-color illustrations, Chapter Outlines and Objectives, Terminology Spotlights, etc. The package also includes audiocassettes, a CD-ROM, and flashcards that aid in the pronunciation and understanding of medical terms.The volume addresses fundamental word structure, the organization of the body, body systems including: integumentary; skeletal; muscular; digestive; cardiovascular, blood and the lymphatic; respiratory; urinary; endocrine; nervous system; the ear and eye; the female and male reproductive systems; oncology and radiology and nuclear medicine.For healthcare professionals and others needing a comprehensive volume of medical terminology. ... Read more

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Great Textbook for Medical Transcriptionists!
This was the required text for my second subject in Medical Transcription. It was very good and detailed enough for the beginning transcriptionist to understand where everything is, and to familiarize yourself with more medical terminology. This one seems to assume you already have a beginning foundation in basic medical terminology and how to form medical words using word parts, combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes. I say this because the first chapter immediately launches into a LOT of these word parts with very little discussion on what they are, how to do them, etc. The book has a detailed glossary of medical words, though, and it has these little cardboard cutouts that look like miniature index cards (flash cards) that will aid you in memorizing basic word parts. The book has very long and detailed exercises at the end of each chapter that builds on what you have already learned and strengthens your medical terminology foundation. It also comes with a CD-ROM that has exercises relevant to each chapter. WHen you complete a chapter exercise, the software evaluates your performance and tells you where your mistakes are, then prints out a study plan for you where you can bone up and read about your mistakes. An over-all good book! ... Read more

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The Pocket Medical Spanish Book is a self-use interpreting aid for medical professionals. This spiral bound, flip chart-like book includes over 400 medical phrases divided into 12 useful sections such as General Questions, Pain, Chest Problems, Abdominal Problems, Ob/Gyn, etc. On the professional's side of each page is an English phrase, a Spanish phrase, and phonetics of how to pronounce it. The other side, the patient's side, has the same Spanish phrase in large letters so that the patient can read along. All you need to know is how to say in Spanish is "Yes," "No," and "I don't know." The book, which has indices and cross-references also includes a glossary with over 300 terms. ... Read more

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Fantastic! Need more like this for all Public Safety Pros!
I have been buying this book for myself since it's first publishing, then end up giving it to someone who needs this more than I do (I speak Spanish). This is a well planned and layed out book for all medical professionals who come in contact with Spanish speaking people whether all day long or infrequently. Rarely is there a translation tool that gets to the point quickly without leaving the medical professional in the dark. In 1999, I went with a relief team to Nicaragua in the aftermath of Hurricane Mitch. We managed to treat more than 140 patients in three days with the help of this little book! It is easy to understand and to use. You can use the pronunciation or just point to the sentence and you get a straight forward answer. It's that simple! I highly recommend this book to anyone who has a medical question that needs to be answered quickly regardless of the profession. We need more books like these for all professions in the public and private sector. Buy it!

A great book
This is a great book for any medical professional who feels the frustration of trying to help a Spanish-only speaking patient and fells "tied", and helpless. You don't need to study this book to learn Spanish but rather start using it for history and physical and by time the language will be automatically embedded in your head. I love this book. ... Read more

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This book of common dental terms "sound like" pronunciations for over 1,300 terms used in dental practice.Terms are grouped by speciality, and are supported by review questions, and an appendix on word elements.A 60-minute audiotape provides actual pronunciations to help learners master the vocabulary(Dental Assisting, Dental Assist., Dental Hygiene, DANB, pronunciation, terminology)ALSO AVAILABLE - INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDER Instructor's ManualISBN: 0-8273-9069-6 Audio TapeISBN: 0-8273-9070-X TransparenciesISBN: 0-8273-9072-6 ... Read more

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Comprehensive Preparation Guide for Dental Terminology
This book is an excellent guide for the dental field. It is very well organized and concise, yet very informative. It is very easy to reference topics and the language is very clear. The spectrum of topics is vast, but not overwhelming. It covers subjects that are currently used in the dental office. It gives the reader clear information on topics such as material and techniques, management, procedures, and basic functions needed for the student and practicing dental professional. The diskette containing the review questions and exercises is very comprehensive and challenging. This is truly a great book for anyone in the denatl field! ... Read more

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No other health information management book covers health care practice in such a wide variety of settings. From ambulatory care to long-term care, from dental practice to veterinary practice, from home health care to health care in correctional facilities, this text provides a comprehensive survey of current health information practice. Designed for instruction in two-year and four-year health information management programs, each chapter includes didactic aids as well as opportunities for more in-depth analysis of subject matter to enhance classroom teaching and learning.(HIM, health care, records)ALSO AVAILABLE - INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDER Instructors GuideISBN: 0-8273-7521-2 ... Read more

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This Second Edition incorporates all the most recent developments in the field of neuropsychology, as well as research findings about brain-behavior relations, cognitive psychology, and psychological assessment. It has been considerably expanded and contains several new chapters on test selection administration, preparation of the client, report-writing and informing interview, executive functions, occupational interest and aptitude, and malingering and symptom validity testing. The first four chapters--a framework for conducting an assessment--focus on history taking, test selection, profiling of test results, report writing, and informing the client. The remaining thirteen chapters contain nearly all the tests and assessment techniques covered in the previous edition plus almost the same number of new ones. Some of the new tests included are: Kaufman-Brief Intelligence Test, Mini-Mental State Examination, Weschler Individual Achievement Test, and Design Fluency. For each test the authors provide a thorough description, source and price, instructions for administration, approximate time for administration, scoring procedures, sample score sheets, normative data, and information on reliability and validity. They also discuss when special tests may be of particular use and emphasize clinical techniques helpful in making inferences about the functional integrity of brain regions. An important feature of this compendium is that it does not limit itself to the adult age range, but includes all available norms for pediatric and gerontological populations, as well as neuropsychological tests developed specifically for children. ... Read more

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An Excellent Resource for Neuropsych Clinicians
This is an excellent source for beginning and advanced clinicians. The descriptions of the tests and test administration are concise and easy to understand. In addition, the norms for each test are included. The tests are grouped by the what specific areas they measure (i.e., Intelligence, Achievement, Memory, and Sensory and Motor areas). Since this text covers a wide array of tests, it is well worth the investment. ... Read more

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You'll also access continuous updates, links to relevant websites, additional topic indexing covering cardinal signs and symptoms, Drug alerts, and self-assessment questions and answers, plus a weekly Cecil’s Challenge case! ... Read more

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A real masterpiece
Cecil's textbook of medicine has been my favorite internal medicine textbook since my student years, back in 1991. The newest edition (22) features major changes to the book layout, which is very productive and makes reading, studying and even referencing it very functional.

The new edition features more colours than the previous ones, which are used as text "hyperlinks", referring the reader to other chapters and to online contents. The diagnostic criteria for a specific disease and the treatment are included into specific tables, characteristic of the Cecil textbook. This makes it even easier for the student to memorise and understand!

The new e-dition, includes a bonus cd-rom, which includes all the pics and tables of the textbook. They can be searched, categorised and even exported for powerpoint presentations. Excellent!

Furthermore, the reader gets FREE access to the online version of Cecil, at www.cecilmedicine.com At the website, new discoveries in medicine are included wthi highlighted text into the textbook, therefore the book is constantly updated to the latest medical discoveries and trends. You get to have access to your beloved textbook from any place in the world, without the need of carrying it with you.

In short, the new e-dition of Cecil, is a must for medical students, residents and fellows! Look no further, the best medical reference textbook is here. ... Read more

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The essential reference for those involved in the development, production, control, or regulation of pharmaceutical preparations.This handbook is a comprehensive, uniform guide to the uses, properties, and safety of pharmaceutical excipients.It collects in a systematic and unified manner, the essential data on the physical and chemical properties of excipients.The fourth edition has been completely revised and updated, and includes 40 new excipient monographs and many more excipients included as "related substances".All monographsare thoroughly cross-referenced and indexed, allowing identification of excipients by either chemical, nonproprietary or trade name. ... Read more

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Handbook of Pharmaceutical Excipients
This is an excellent book that contains every phamaceutical excipient that I have ever had the need to know about. I work for a dietary supplement manufacturer and we quite often get calls from customers that want to know all about all those "other ingredients" that are listed on product cartons. The book has a section for each excipient and each excipient has the following sections: Nonproprietary Names, Synonyms, Chemical Name and CAS Registry Number, Empirical Formula and Molecular Weight, Structural Formula, Functional Category, Applications in Pharmaceutical Formulation or Technology, Description, Pharmacopeial Specifications, Typical Properties, stability and Storage Conditions, Incompatibilities, Method of Manufacture, Safety, Handling Precautions, Regulatory Status, Pharmacopeias, Related Substances, Comments, Specific References, General References, and Authors. While I have a background in Biology, I found several of the sections to be easy to understand by several of our employees that do not have a science background. While, still, there was highly technical/scientific information as well. Each excipient's information is contained in 2-4 pages. The book is arranged alphabetically which makes finding information easy. In addition, it contains an index that is very well constructed. For example: If you are looking for an Emulsifying Agent, the index lists all the excipients that can be used for that purpose. I can't say enough how easy this book is to use. Its information is pared down to the essential text, and is chocked full of graphs, charts and microscopic photos of the excipients. ... Read more

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Established for over 40 years as the Bible of the medical ward, The Washington Manual™ of Medical Therapeutics is now in its Thirty-First Edition and builds upon that proud tradition-with even more of the current information you need, with a focus on inpatient care, delivered in a timesaving, quick-reference style. This edition includes the latest facts on nosocomial infections, West Nile virus, and agents of bioterrorism; the latest management of AIDS/HIV; and current JNC VII guidelines for management of hypertension. Drug appendices have a new quick-scanning format for rapid information retrieval. ... Read more