A new, fully updated edition of Baliga's very popular collection of short cases arranged by clinical area, emphasising the key diagnostic features of clinical conditions as commonly presented in the short-case part of the Final MB and MRCP examinations. Also included are likely instructions or commands expected from the examiner for each condition, and the key points which the candidate must tell the examiner. A must-have for the final-year undergraduate and trainee doctor. From customer reviews of the previous edition: 'This book is the most useful guide that money can buy for the final exams in the current MBChB undergraduate course. It covers important areas of clinical medicine in a question based format and highlights classical scenarios. The questions raised are classical of examiners in the long and short case examinations. This is a must buy for any undergraduate medical student!!!' 'The book is a must during the period that the young doctor or student is on the wards. It allows one to focus on the important physical findings and the relavant clinical pearls associated with the different medical conditions met... It discusses important physical findings and their diagnostic importance. I have found it useful in preparing for attending ward rounds and also for sharpening my clinical skills. The discussion section is well organised such that undergraduates as well as postgraduates can benefit and the material is up to date with good references for further reading.' 'Excellent preparation for finals as well the MRCP ...MUST HAVE before MRCP PACES.' Features Ideal for use in the ward. Each of the 250 cases presents a disease or topic which is covered consistently to address:● salient features ● history ● examination ● diagnosis ● questions covering investigations and differentiations ● advanced-level questions ● management. New to this edition: Over 350 new images Enhanced advanced-level questions Many more tables
This unique book presents a wealth of information on common presentations and illnesses, presented as medical case studies.
This new edition of 250 Cases in Clinical Medicine has been thoroughly updated to reflect the changing form of the Royal College of Physicians' curriculum.
250 Cases in Clinical Medicine International Edition
This useful new book enables students to apply the theoretical knowledge gained in their medicine classes to clinical cases.
A collection of short cases arranged by clinical area, emphasising the key diagnostic features of clinical conditions as commonly presented in the short-case part of the Final MB and MRCP examinations.
... dyspnoeic over the last 6 months. She has no cough. She has been sleeping with extra pillows for 2 months and her exertional tolerance has worsened. She gets occasional angina, relieved with a GTN spray. Her full blood picture, ...
... 42 dysuria 355 Neisseria meningitidis 15 Nelson's syndrome 611 Nematodes (roundworms) 40t–41t Neoadjuvant therapy 253 Neoplasia 54–55 Nephritic syndrome, acute 365, 369–370, 369t see also Tubulointerstitial nephritis 854 • Index N.
This new edition builds on the book's reputation. It provides, in one colourful and attractive volume, complete coverage of all the most common medical cases that will be covered in PACES and similar exams.
You are the resident on call for general surgery and called to the ward to review a 70-year-old man who has become increasingly unwell over the course of the day. The nursing staff are concerned about his deterioration.
The classic manifestation of acute tubular necrosis (ATN) is the presence of dirty-brown granular casts. ... Gansevoort RT, Matsushita K, van der Velde M, et al: Lower estimated GFR and higher albuminuria are associated with adverse ...