Book Description
Thoroughly updated for its Fourth Edition, BRS Physiology is an excellent aid for students preparing for the USMLE Step 1. The book concisely reviews key physiological principles and includes clinical correlations throughout to emphasize connections between basic physiology and clinical medicine. Numerous illustrations, tables, and flow charts help students visualize material quickly and aid in long-term retention. End-of-chapter USMLE-style questions and a comprehensive end-of-book exam test the student's problem-solving skills, and clearly explained answers guide the student through the correct steps in reasoning. This edition features increased coverage of pathophysiology, new questions, and a new two-color design and artwork.
Customer Reviews:
Great for USMLE........2007-09-27
Consistently good book, easy to read, useful information in logical order. Pretty much all you have to know on Physio for Step 1.
Physiology.......2007-09-14
This book is fabulous!!! It's one of the best physiology books I've read. I highly encourage purchasing it. Plus, it's a great FNP board review book with great questions at the end of the chapters!
Best Physiology Review Book.......2007-08-11
Hands down the best resource for physiology. Respiratory and Acid-Base chapters were a bit weak, but overall, the book was excellent.
The gold standard for physiology on Step 1.......2007-07-27
Great to use during 1st and 2nd year in supplement to your medschool classes. My boards will be this summer, but this book is widely regarded as the gold standard for physiology preparation for the USMLE/COMLEX step 1..This book is also a condensed version of the bigger physiology boook by costanzo (same author) so if you dont understand anything in the BRS, you should refer to the bigger Costanzo book. I highly recommend at least the BRS for boards.
Good review.......2007-07-12
Good review of physiology. Used it for my shelf exam and USMLE Step 1 and it covered most of the important things
Book Description
Now in full color and thoroughly updated, this Third Edition is an indispensable resource for massage therapy students and practicing massage therapists. This best-selling guide presents detailed information on over 200 diseases and conditions, emphasizing how massage influences the disease and healing processes and how therapists can maximize the benefits while minimizing the risks. The new art program features enhanced line drawings and full-color photographs of skin conditions ranging from mild to severe. A new appendix on medications explains how bodywork may influence the actions of various drugs. A back-of-book CD-ROM includes a self-testing tool, animations demonstrating pathophysiology concepts, and audio pronunciations for medical terminology.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent Resource.......2007-05-13
This book is well written, clear, and helpful; a truly informative book for massage therapists and anyone interested in the relationship between massage and specific pathologies. If you do bodywork, you will benefit from this book.
good pathology book.......2007-04-10
I have just scanned through the book so far, but it looks like a very good pathology book for massage therapists. It describes the relationship massage therapy has with different human pathologies (extremely important). I am a student and using the book for school right now, but I will continue to use this book for future reference when I am acually practicing medical massage.
Good source.......2007-02-13
I highly recommend the book. It contains detailed descriptions of all the commonly encountered diseases with vivid illustrations. The text lacks indications and contraindications for Eastern massage. It focuses only on circulatory massage.
Not completely satisfied..........2007-01-25
Although quite brief, I liked the introduction to the body systems prior to describing the pathologies. The CD includes answers to the review questions at the end of the chapters, as well as the pathology animations (although I wish there were more of them), and the student Q&A for each chapter which are very helpeful.
However, the book should have discussed specific massage techniques/strokes for each pathology, not just whether or not it is indicated/contraindicated. Also, the audio glossary is quite annoying.
Wonderful book.......2006-06-25
When I first obtained this book, I read it cover to cover to learn what they didn't teach me in massage school. I now keep it in my office and use it as a reference for helping my clients understand their health conditions. It is easy to understand and gives many alternative healing methods for conditions not discussed in other books.
Book Description
Lippincott’s Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry has been the best-selling medical-level biochemistry review book on the market for the past ten years. The book is beautifully designed and executed, and renders the study of biochemistry enormously appealing to medical students and various allied health students. It has over 125 USMLE-style questions with answers and explanations, as well as over 500 carefully-crafted illustrations. The Third Edition includes end-of-chapter summaries, illustrated case studies, and summaries of key diseases.
Customer Reviews:
Every medical student should get this book........2007-09-14
All major topics covered by the usmle step 1 are concisely and intelligently covered in this book. The figures are amazing and integrate concepts so that you are sure to get the big picture and the most important points from each chapter. I use this as my main textbook for my medical biochemistry course. After I get the concepts covered in this book, filling in the details from lectures or my required textbook, (Textbook of Biochemistry With Clinical Correlations, is easy. I am sure that it will make studying for step 1 easier too since, with the aid of this book, I have been able to focus on the big picture from day 1. Also, if there is no preview here on amazon, I think the book's website has sample chapters. [...].
Great reference!.......2007-09-13
This is an excellent resource for decoding those lectures delivered in a less than linear fashion. Well organized, excellent illustrations (cartoons) explain most concepts. Will save your hours of banging your head against the wall. It is saving my happy behind right now! Would not recommend for board review - too comprehensive - but do NOT go through biochem without this translator.
read for boards.......2007-05-25
i read this for the boards(step1). It is readable with nice tables and diagrams that compliment it. you may not have time to read it, but if you have time, pls read this book for step 1. You should also read it during course work, then when the step 1 comes along it should be easier to read. i wish i read it during course work, but i read it for my step 1 and i made a 229/95
The Newest and Best Edition.......2007-02-28
I have used all three of the editions of thisbook in my classes. By far the best review text, the addition of color illustrations adds greatly to the conciseness of the text. Color certainly helps me remember things a bit better, as I have a visual memory. A good study aid and USMLE prep book.
must have.......2007-02-01
if you take biochem, gotta have this book. by the way, biochem blows.
Book Description
Ideal for self-assessment and USMLE Step 1 review. Provides a current and concise overview of mammalian and human physiology. Thoroughly revised and updated, examples from clinical medicine have been integrated throughout the chapters to illuminate important physiologic concepts. Features more than 700 illustrations and a self-study section with 630 multiple choice questions.
Customer Reviews:
Ganong Review.......2007-10-17
This textbook is a very detailed writing with some explanation of basic physiology. It is a difficult read for a beginning text and needs to be backed up with supplemental information if you are learning from this text as a first line of education. I feel it is a very good review of physiology already understood with an in depth explanation into more detailed physiology.
not needed for step 1.......2007-05-24
this book is too detailed for the step, a better books is brs physio.i read the whole section on neuro, it was very detailed but not once did i come across such info on my boards. Stick w/ brs physio unless u are trying to become a physiologist.I made a 229/95 on my boards reading brs physio, pocket robins, lipincott biochemistry, first aid, high yield anatomy mainly, then skimmed through high yield embryo and histo. Even though i read katzung for pharm it was a waste of time as first aid is more than adequaate.
Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology.......2007-01-08
I have used Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology as my standard reference on human physiology since 1963. Its concise, clear prose and illustrations make it a joy to use. Yet it is so comprehensive that I always find what I'm looking for. The 22nd is the 4th or 5th edition I've purchased. - R.P., biologist
Excellent Review !!!.......2006-02-24
Describing this book will only make it look less perfect. This is for all you med. students out there: Excellent Review.
Good for reference.......2006-01-05
From an Indian context, I don't think it necessary for a student to byheart Ganong in the first year. For an average student it can be disastrous to rely on Ganong for the university exams as time is very limited and it is not usually possible to study and recall all that is given in this exhaustive textbook. But for those who are really hardworking and keen to hit the jackpot in the very first attempt in the PG entrance tests, it is a must read. This is an excellent reference book. I think that the authors could have tried to simplify the language used for the sake of international audience and for a more pleasurable read.
Book Description
This compact, concise, easy-to-read monograph explains the key concepts and equations in respiratory physiology. The Seventh Edition updates and revises material to reflect current advances in respiratory science but does not stray from the proven formula students and faculty have enjoyed since 1974. New updates include physiology of pulmonary capillaries, hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction, pulmonary edema, surface tension, elastic properties of the lung and chest wall, metabolic functions of the lung, and perinatal respiration. Ample illustrations and pedagogical features help clarify important equations and concepts. USMLE-style review questions at the end of each chapter help students review for class or boards.
Customer Reviews:
Great Respiratory Physiology Book.......2007-04-27
This book is short and sweet, but don't be fooled: by the time you're done absorbing these lessons on respiratory physiology, you'll be well-armed to study and comprehend respiratory pathology.
As a medical student, I found, Respiratory Physiology: The Essentials, to be a clear, well-written book that will likely be useful for Step 1, and will definitely warrant a second reading during the clinical years to come.
Respiratory Phys Provides The Basics.......2006-08-26
Respiratory Physiology provides the basics needed for a medical school respiratory physiology unit. By purchasing this book, a medical student is able to focus on the respiratory system in more detail than in some basic physiology texts.
Not useful for medical school........2006-03-02
This book might be a good review text for people who are already familiar with the material, but it can't be used as a stand-alone text. It just doesn't have the necessary explanations. I'd recommend sticking with the respiratory chapters in your favorite comprehensive medical physiology textbook.
Awesome Guide for the lung.......2004-04-01
This book was well worth the money! It was concise and helped me understand topics that were very confusing in lecture (ventilation/perfusion relationship). Plus it is a fast easy read. In 4 days I was able to read the book, understand all the important concepts and ace the exam.
-- perfect --.......2003-04-26
This book was short and concise. Extra gibberish was omitted - the remnants were a beautiful combination of text and explanations to often confusing topics. This book is perfect for any one studying respiration. This book is intended for med school students, but it is written in such a fashion that anyone could pick it up and read it. Reviewing? Cramming? Learning? This book will solve all your problems.
Book Description
Pre-med, medical students, nursing students, and healthcare trainees will find this set of flash cards an ideal study aid when they are preparing for tests. Each card pictures a human body part and labels it with medical name, location, and function. The cards show bones, muscles, and organs. A total of 264 four-inch by six-inch cards display all major body parts, and are color-coded according to their general location on the human body. The cards are boxed with a full-color, anatomically accurate human body poster that unfolds to 11 3/4" x 16 1/2".
Customer Reviews:
Incorrect information.......2007-09-10
I got this hoping that It would help me study for my exam. I spent most of the time correcting the flash cards and HOPING that they were right. Don't buy this item, I found so, so many mistakes it was ridiculous and really rude.
Great Study Aide.......2007-05-18
These flash cards are a great. They are very organized so I can easily find the body part I need to look up.
Anatomy Products.......2007-03-31
I have been very impressed by the quality of information and how user friendly these flash cards have been. I woulld recommend them to all who are interested in the study of anatomy.
Best Study Series Ever!.......2007-01-03
I used Barron's Anatomy Flash Cards for my college A&P class, it was very effective! I made an "A" on all of my lab practicals and an "A" in the class, the flash cards were a great help! Absolutly Recommend!
Love it.......2006-11-10
These flashcards are very helpful and easy to use. I like the clarity and color of the pictures. Would recommend.
Book Description
Completely rewritten and updated for its Fourth Edition, this best-selling text is a comprehensive, clear, concise, and easy-to-understand introduction to cardiovascular diseases. It is written by internationally recognized Harvard Medical School faculty and select medical students, and is the best text to bridge basic physiology with clinical care of patients. This edition provides updated coverage of pathogenesis of atherosclerosis, pathophysiology of acute coronary syndromes, mechanisms of heart failure, molecular mechanisms of dysrhythmias, the genomic basis of cardiomyopathies and congenital heart disease, and pharmacology. Numerous new illustrations are included. A companion Website on thePoint will include animations and audio heart sounds.
Customer Reviews:
Definitely a must buy for your cardio block.......2007-10-16
Everybody in my class really liked this book. Reading it in combination with going to class made cardio easy and fun. I even saw third years during their cardiology rotations with this book in hand.
ECG.......2007-10-03
This text has been very helpful in allowing me to understand exaclty what goes on in the heart with regards to an ECG.
Pathophysiology of Heart Disease (Lilly).......2007-01-30
This book is a Collaborative Project of Harvard Medical Students and Faculty.It combines the needs of medical students as well as those of practicing physicians.Text,tables,and illustrations are concise and updated.
It was enjoyable and refreshing for me to review this text and it must be recommended both to medical students and practicing physicians.
(Dr.Werner,specialist for internal medicine)
AMAZING.......2004-12-08
To put it simply this book is the BEST cardiology book for any medical student wanting to really learn and understand the complex topics that can come up in the field. It breaks down all the topics in simple format and gives you the physiology before each chapter. Not to mention it has all the cardiac pharmacology that you will need to know now, for the boards and then some.
"The Bible".......2004-05-27
My classmates generally do not like buying books in their first two years of coursework, since we are issued coursenotes. I knew, however, that this book was a must-buy when people always made reference to it as "the Bible".
This book is short and sweet, doing a great job covering basics like electrophysiology, the theory of the ECG, atheroscleorsis, coronary artery disease and MIs, congestive heart failure, and pharmacotherapy. One reviewer mentioned that this book will not let you just up and interpret ECGs, which is true. However, that takes quite a bit of practice and goes beyond this book's scope. What the book does do is provide a good explanation of some basics principles underlying the ECG's use that makes their interpretation a little more intuitive, rather than just looking at arbitrary squiggles.
This book is the real deal, and should be up on your shelf with other big names like Harrison's and Robbins.
Book Description
This updated Second Edition of a book in the popular High-Yield™ series intended primarily for USMLE review provides a succinct and well-illustrated review of gross anatomy in an easy-to-follow outline format. This book reviews topics most likely to appear on the USMLE Step 1 exam along with clinical correlation and heavy usage of CT and MRI scans. New to this edition are additional clinical correlations, expansion of the Head and Neck chapters, division of the Vertebral and Spinal Cord into two chapters, addition of summary tables, and replacement of figures no longer used on the USMLE exam. Designed to crystallize review material and key information needed for success on the Boards, this is also a great review book during an anatomy course as well as a refresher prior to the onset of a general surgery rotation.
Customer Reviews:
read for step 1 if time allows.......2007-05-25
this is a nice little book to just skim through if you have when studying for step 1.it has nice tables and easy to read format that makes stuff stick. skim through it if you have time, if you think you want have time or you find yourself running out of time, then read first aid as an alternative. Even if you decide to read this book, u shouldnt read it alone supplement it with first aid.i supplemented this book with first aid and i made 229/95 on my step 1.
its OK.......2006-07-04
i read this book for prep for usmle 1...read the clinical scenarios they will prove more useful than memorizing wat nerve innervates wat....overall...useless book for boards...FA covered about 80-90% Of the anatomy questions...this book is overkill...and definetly would not be recommened for coursework since its not indepth enough...isntead use BRS Anatomy...that booked helped me kick butt in my anatomy course in med school....
For HISTOLOGY...i just took one day to go through all the powerpoints from first year histology...it helped a bit...
All killer no filler.......2005-09-28
This is great for Step I. First Aid, which is overall an outstanding review, is weak on anatomy and neuro; this book fills in the gaps. Some like to say anatomy is a low yield subject on Step, and it is, but I got about 14-20 anatomy questions on mine. In the newest edition, the author does an even better job of putting some more typical clinical scenarios. You don't have to know every innervation and muscle, but you should know some of the bigger ones (like muscles of the quads) and commonly injured anatomical structures and their clinical presentation. This book accomplishes the above.
As far as using this for course work, it's probably not enough. But if you don't know something in High Yield prior to an exam, it would be good to fill in the gaps.
My only qualm with this text is the high price for the amount of material; I borrowed it from a friend for a couple of days and took notes.
High-Yield Gross Anatomy.......2005-09-18
Excellent text. Clear and concise. This is an excellent review of must know anatomy for healthcare providers.
Excellent quick read.......2004-06-08
This is an excellent source for high yield anatomy review. Its clinical scenarios, CT scans and other diagnostic images are priceless for Step 1 studying. HOWEVER, this cannot be used alone. An atlas must be used with it to completely cover anatomy. For it brevity and high yield info = 5 stars.
Book Description
This Fourth Edition of
Pathophysiology for the Boards and Wards offers the most tested information on the USMLE Step 1 in a systematic, outline manner. This essential guide also works well as a companion on rotations, covering the information you need to master your clerkships in a concise, handy pocket reference.
Pathophysiology for the Boards and Wards is perfect for medical students. Physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and related health professionals will also find
Boards and Wards valuable.
Customer Reviews:
Very High-Yield.......2006-10-27
This is a very high-yield little book written with Step 1 in mind. As the title implies, it focuses on pathology and pathophysiology. There is no wasted space, and don't be fooled by its small size, there is quite a lot of information in there. It is especially helpful as it contains useful information about refining your differential diagnosis (how to tell two similar diseases apart) based on sublties in the presentation. There is a lot of information you might not get in your pathology course (e.g. prerenal vs renal azotemia based on urine chemistry.) There is a section on zebras/syndromes (if you're like me, these are a devil to remember), a few pages of nice glossy images, and 75 Step 1 style questions with explanations in the back. Overally, a lot of information in a small package, including many unusual diseases not mentioned in many other review texts. A worthwhile read!
good book.......2006-07-04
pretty decent book...i read this along with BRS...there are some mistakes in this book tho...when i first read through it...i felt like i was reading through a med students coursework notes because everything is in bullets...and hard to understand....if you read brs first...and use this afterwards...it makes more sense...its a decent book...with some good questions in the back...I Was too lazy to do all of them though...
Terrific.......2006-05-15
This book and Secrets are great condensed multi-subject reviews. When you get tired of reading FirstAid, Step-up and the subject-based review books (e.g. BRS Phys), this book is a great supplement. If you can find time for this kind of studying, you'll enjoy this small, condensed book.
I'm also looking forward to using it on rotations starting this summer.
Great Step 1 book.......2005-07-20
I wish I would have used this book prior to taking Step 1. This review book has many of the nit-picky details that I saw on my USMLE. I would recommend this book for those who have not taken Step 1 and I would also recommend the clinical boards and wards book for your clinical rotations. Good luck on your exam.
FANTASTIC LITTLE REVIEW BOOK!.......2004-01-31
This book is not only great for quick look ups on rounds, but it is great during the first 2 years of med school because the little highlights/buzzwords helps with exams.
Very easy to read, highlights just the important stuff.
Book Description
BRS Physiology Cases and Problems, Second Edition includes 56 case-based problems and questions that encourage medical students to integrate, problem solve, and think critically. Organized by body system, each chapter provides case studies, questions, and problems followed by complete explanations and solutions including diagrams, graphs, and charts. The book contains most relevant medical physiology and pathophysiology information, and integrates complex information across organ systems. It is helpful for traditional course material and a valuable tool for a clinical vignette review in preparation for the USMLE Step 1 exam. This revised and updated edition includes new cases and more illustrations.
Customer Reviews:
Good but not great.......2007-06-07
I have to disagree with the other reviewers on this. If I could go back I would have gotten the BRS Physiology book, as opposed to this cases and problems. This book is only really effective perhaps as an add on to the BRS book. Each system has about 6-8 cases in it, and a lot of material is not covered. I was especially annoyed by the lack of reproductive system material (which consisted of 3 cases dealing with ambiguous sex syndromes). What about normal reproductive physiology? This book highlights the big points, and the explanations to the questions are very thorough, but if you are looking for an all in one comprehensive book, Id choose the BRS physio. This just seems like an attempt to sell more books by taking some info from the other book and putting it in vignette question/answer form
Excellent review for USMLE Step 1.......2006-06-13
I had this book during first year phys and only did a few cases from it (not enough time). But once I started reviewing for Step 1, I went through the whole book - fantastic!
I started my review for each systems chapter in First Aid by doing the corresponding cases in Costanzo. This gave me an in-depth, conceptual review, which is what you need for Step 1. And, it's hard to have the discipline to work through the physiology; these cases help you really understand the material. Highly recommended.
Taking the course and using it.......2006-04-10
Just wish I ahd more time to go over this book. It's an excellent preparation for course exams. It helped boost my grade. They do go a bit boring on the mathematical explanations and calculations.
recommended.......2005-09-22
An excellent way to test your understanding of basic concepts in physiology. A great way to supplement your physiology/medical school courses.
brings it all together!.......2004-04-08
This is a fantastic book for med school physiology, especially if you find lecture boring and need a book to bring the dry material into a clinical context. the book presents classic presentations and data, asks questions about the physiology behind the symptoms, and then explains the answers. the explanations are laid out simply using nicely worded paragraphs and incorporating all those nasty equations so that they make sense!
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BRS Pathology (Board Review Series)
Clinical Microbiology Made Ridiculously Simple (Medmaster)
First Aid for the USMLE Step 1: 2007 (FIRST AID FOR THE USMLE- STEP 1 ONLY)
Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry (Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews Series)
Biochemistry: Board Review Series
