Overview

Practical Pathways in Obstetrics & Gynecology is a unique, new series especially designed to tackle the challenging clinical topics encountered in daily practice. Each title in the series features a standardized, user-friendly approach that guides you systematically through evaluation, diagnosis, and management: A high-yield, algorithmic Pathway at the start of each chapter provides an ""at a glance"" summary of recommended management. Tips help to gather an accurate and effective patient history. What's the Evidence? questions summarize major clinical trials and their application to daily practice. Guiding Questions review what strategic questions clinicians should ask themselves when first evaluating a patient. Key Points are highlighted in the margins. Clinical Pearls & Pitfalls are summarized in quick-reference tables. Case Studies (2 per chapter) demonstrate the clinical application of concepts, and further hone diagnostic skills. Editorial Commentary summarizes the chapter and provides alternate treatment options. References facilitate further research or study. Appendices contain clinical forms, patient education information and more

Full Product Details

Author:   Sabrina Craigo ,  Emily Baker
Publisher:   McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Imprint:   McGraw-Hill Medical
Dimensions:   Width: 19.10cm , Height: 3.50cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   1.320kg
ISBN:  

9780071417150

ISBN 10:   007141715
Pages:   448
Publication Date:   16 September 2005
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

ENDOCRINE Hyperprolactinemia Hypothyroidism Hyperthyroidism Gestational diabetes Pregestational diabetes Polycystic ovary disease HEMATOLOGIC Anemia Hemoglobinopathies Sickle Cell disease Thrombocytopenia RENAL Chronic renal disease Nephrolithiasis Pyelonephritis GASTROINTESTINAL Hepatitis Gastroenteritis Inflammatory Bowel Disease Cholestasis Cholecystitis INFECTIOUS DISEASE Herpes simplex HIV Toxoplasmosis /CMV Varicella Tuberculosis GC /Chlamydia CARDIOVASCULAR Chronic hypertension Thromboembolism Thrombophilias Dyrthythmias Structural heart disease PULMONARY Asthma Pneumonia RHEUMATOLOGIC / ORTHOPEDIC Carpal Tunnel Back pain Systemic Lupus Erythematosis Rheumatoid Arthritis NEUROLOGIC Headache Seizure Disorder AVM/Aneurysm MISCELLANEOUS Dermatoses in Pregnancy Dental disease Substance abuse Obesity

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Sabrina D. Craigo, MD, Chief, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Tufts University, New England Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts. In addition to medical complications in pregnancy, Dr. Craigo specializes in prenatal diagnosis, cervical incompetence, and intrauterine growth restriction. Dr. Baker specializes in Obstetric Ultrasound. Their clinical practices are focused on high-risk pregnancies, and both are active educators and researchers. Emily R. Baker, MD, Chief, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire. In addition to medical complications in pregnancy, Dr. Craigo specializes in prenatal diagnosis, cervical incompetence, and intrauterine growth restriction. Dr. Baker specializes in Obstetric Ultrasound. Their clinical practices are focused on high-risk pregnancies, and both are active educators and researchers.

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