Comprehensive, Rigorous Prep for the MCAT.

At 1,340 pages, the MCAT Prep Course offers the most comprehensive and rigorous analysis of the MCAT available. Including,

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The MCAT is one of few college entrance exams that actually tests some of the subjects you will study: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. At 4 1/2 hours, it is also one of the longest tests.

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The MCAT has the reputation of being one of the hardest entrance exams given; it is a reputation well earned. This should not discourage you; rather it should motivate you to take the test seriously and study for it assiduously. Although the MCAT is a difficult test, it is a very learnable test.

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This book provides clinically relevant questions of the process of taking a history and performing a physical examination, with sections on Useful Background, and where available, evidence-based performance characteristics of the rendering of our clinical skills. This book (part 1 of 2 of this series), covering Cardiology, Endocrinology, Hepatology, and Nephrology.

This book provides clinically relevant questions of the process of taking a history and performing a physical examination, with sections on Useful Background, and where available, evidence-based performance characteristics of the rendering of our clinical skills. This book (part 2 of 2 of this series), covering Neurology, Respirology, and Rheumatology.

Comprehensive, Rigorous Prep for MCAT Biology. The MCAT Biology Book provides a comprehensive overview of MCAT biology appropriate for all pre-med students preparing for the MCAT exam. In twenty-one chapters, the basics of biology are described in easy-to-understand text. Illustrations help emphasize relevant topics and clarify difficult concepts. Each chapter concludes with a set of problems modeled after the MCAT exam, with complete explanation of the answers. Also, includes a thorough analysis of the MCAT verbal section. Authors Nancy Morvillo and Matthew Schmidt both obtained their Ph.D. in genetics from the State University of New York at Stony Brook.

The prostate is part of a man's sex organs. It's about the size of a walnut and surrounds the tube called the urethra, located just below the bladder. The urethra has two jobs: to carry urine from the bladder when you urinate and to carry semen during a sexual climax, or ejaculation. Semen is a combination of sperm plus fluid that the prostate adds. For men under 50, the most common prostate problem is prostatitis. For men over 50, the most common prostate problem is prostate enlargement. This condition is also called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Older men are at risk for prostate cancer as well, but this disease is much less common than BPH. This publication by the National Institutes of Health (Publication No. 08-4806) provides information about prostate problems such as prostatitis and enlargement (or BPH), diagnosis and treatments.

Diarrhea is common and can affect anyone; but it also can be prevented and treated. Diarrhea is described as frequent, loose, and watery bowel movements. Bowel movements, also called stools, are body wastes passed through the rectum and anus. Stools contain what is left after your digestive system absorbs nutrients and fluids from what you eat and drink. If your body does not absorb the fluids, or if your digestive system produces extra fluids, stools will be loose and watery. Loose stools contain more water, salts, and minerals and weigh more than solid stools. Diarrhea that lasts a short time is called acute diarrhea. Acute diarrhea is a common problem and usually lasts only 1 or 2 days, but it may last longer. Diarrhea that lasts for at least 4 weeks is called chronic diarrhea. Chronic diarrhea symptoms may be continual or they may come and go. This publication by the National Institutes of Health (Publication No. 11-5176) provides information about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for Diarrhea.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that about 1 in 88 children has been identified with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). CDC's estimate comes from the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network, which monitors the number of 8-year-old children with ASDs living in diverse communities throughout the United States. We know that some of the increase is probably due to the way children are identified and served in local communities, although exactly how much is due to these factors is unknown. To understand more, we need to keep accelerating our research. We recognize that people need answers now, and we hope these updated prevalence estimates will help communities to plan better for the supports and services that families need. We are working, together with our partners, on the search for risk factors and causes and to address the growing needs of individuals, families, and communities affected by ASDs. Here are the key findings from this report: More children were diagnosed at earlier ages-a growing number of them by 3 years of age. Still, most children were not diagnosed until after they were 4 years of age. On average, diagnosis was a bit earlier for children with autistic disorder (4 years) than for children with the more broadly defined autism spectrum diagnoses or pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (4 years, 5 months), and diagnosis was much later for children with Asperger disorder (6 years, 3 months); As has been detailed in previous reports, we also found that almost five times as many boys were being identified with ASDs as girls (1 in 54 compared to 1 in 252). Research exploring why there are differences in the identified prevalence among males and females is ongoing and knowing that the conditions are more common among boys can help direct our search for causes; The largest increases over time were among Hispanic and Black children. We suspect that some of this was due to better screening and diagnosis. However, this finding explains only part of the increase over time, as more children were identified in all racial and ethnic groups.; The majority (62%) of children the ADDM Network identified as having ASDs did not have intellectual disability. The largest increases during 2002 to 2008 were among children without intellectual disability (those having IQ scores higher than 70), although there were increases in the identified prevalence of ASDs at all levels of intellectual ability. The ADDM Network prevalence reports help us understand the characteristics of children with ASDs and shed light on the very real impact of the conditions on families and communities living in several communities in the United States. While many studies of ASDs have focused on small groups of individuals, the ADDM Network monitors these conditions among thousands of children from diverse communities across the country. This ongoing, population-based approach allows the ADDM Network to monitor changes in the identification of ASDs and better describe the characteristics of children with these conditions, such as the average age of diagnosis and disparities in identification. These data help direct our research into potential risk factors and can help communities direct their outreach efforts to those who need it most. In summary: We are finding that more children than ever before are being diagnosed with ASDs and they are not being diagnosed as early as they could be. The emotional and financial tolls on families and communities are staggering and therapies can cost thousands of dollars. We recognize that families are frustrated and want answers now. We will continue working to provide essential data on ASDs, to understand the recent increase and why some children are more likely to be identified than others, and to improve early identification in hopes that all children have the opportunity to thrive.

This guide from the National Institutes of Health (Publication 07-5248) and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute provides the latest information on asthma management, describing asthma symptoms, the latest treatments, and ways to monitor and keep your asthma under control. We know a lot more about asthma today than we did just a decade ago, and we have a much better understanding of how to treat it. In fact, based on what we now know, most people with asthma should be able to gain control of it-and keep it under control for a lifetime. By working closely with your doctor or other health care provider, you should be able to learn how to control your asthma. And once it is controlled, you should usually be able to do whatever someone without asthma can do-whether it's sleeping through the night every night or competing in the Olympics. In other words, you should be able to live a normal active life The following list shows what your life could be like if your asthma were controlled: As a rule, you should have: Few, if any, asthma symptoms; Few, if any, awakenings during the night caused by asthma symptoms; No need to take time off from school or work due to asthma; No limits on your fully participating in physical activities; No emergency department visits; No hospital stays; Few or no side effects from asthma medicines. Doctors often refer to this list as the goals of asthma treatment. Happily, most people with asthma can reach these goals by taking the following four actions: 1. Work closely with your doctor or other health care provider to learn how to manage your asthma. This is the key to keeping your asthma under control. 2. Learn which medicines you should take and when you should take each of them. Also learn how to use an inhaler and spacer correctly. Then take your medicines just as your doctor recommends. 3. Identify the things that bring on your asthma symptoms-your asthma triggers. Then avoid them or, at least, reduce your exposure to them. 4. Learn how to monitor your asthma and to recognize and respond quickly to warning signs of an attack. This guide gives you the very latest on asthma and provides practical suggestions for managing it effectively. It contains information about the most effective medications for treating it and describes how to take them. It also includes information about common warning signs of an asthma attack and explains how to act quickly to keep your asthma symptoms from getting worse. Welcome to "So You Have Asthma"-your one-stop source for the latest information on controlling your asthma.

Have you ever had the experience on morning rounds that it always seems to be the other student or resident who knows the 6 causes of such-and -such, or who was so-and -so whose name is attatched to some trivial murmur or strange neurological sign ? Well, here is the answer, your very own book on one-upmanship Yes, this wee book will help you on the boards and MCQ's, but more importantly it will help you play the game on rounds, setting up the questions for which only you have the fantastic answer at your fingertips. And you decide whether the title should have been "Bits and Bites "and leave the Bytes to those who realize from being dazzled by you that they were never cut out to do Internal Medicine.

A UTI is an infection in the urinary tract. Infections are caused by microbes-organisms too small to be seen without a microscope. Bacteria are the most common cause of UTIs. Normally, bacteria that enter the urinary tract are quickly removed by the body before they cause symptoms. But sometimes bacteria overcome the body's natural defenses and cause infection. The urinary tract is the body's drainage system for removing wastes and extra water. The urinary tract includes two kidneys, two ureters, a bladder, and a urethra. The kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist. They are located below the ribs, one on each side of the spine, toward the middle of the back. Every minute, your kidneys filter about 3 ounces of blood, removing wastes and extra water. The wastes and extra water make up the 1 to 2 quarts of urine you produce each day. The urine travels from the kidneys down two narrow tubes called the ureters. The urine is then stored in a balloonlike organ called the bladder and emptied through the urethra, a tube at the bottom of the bladder. This publication by the National Institutes of Health (Publication No. 12-4807) provides information on the causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Urinary Tract Infections.

This review book has been designed as a refresher for exam purposes for gastroenterology and internal medicine residents and fellows, as well as practising physicians. GI Practice Review covers crucial information in chapters focusing on the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas and nutrition. This practical guide looks at different diagnoses within gastroenterology disorders, and covers topics such as bariatric surgery, Crohn's disease, diverticular disease, hepatitis, pancreatitis and eating disorders. This book complements Endoscopy and Diagnostic Imaging, Parts I and II.

Exam Facts presents the COTA - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Examination Study Guide. The exam presents "Just the Facts" you need to pass the NBCOT (National Board of Certified Occupational Therapist) Occupational Therapist Assistant certification exam. Kori Callahan was a former college teacher who shifted her focus to Occupational Therapy. She focused long nights going to school to become an Occupational Therapist Assistant. She then became a roving OTA instructor, who has taught Occupational Therapy in over 14 countries. This was on top of being married, running the household and raising two boys Kori is committed to provide readers the knowledge for you to be successful. With this edition, future therapist candidates can rest assured that they will be receiving the latest study material available to advance their career What are the characteristics of the Galant reflex? What splint is used for Median nerve palsy? What is the maximum reachable height for countertops? What are C7 long-term goals for mobility? What does a COTA do to prepare to give an assessment? Exam Facts brings you the best in Healthcare, Finance, Business, Technology and Law study guides. We give you just the facts