Case files : physiology

REAL LIFE CLINICAL CASES FOR THE COURSE EXAMS AND USMLE STEP 1

"This extremely useful book reinforces the relationship between basic science and clinical medicine for students. It will help them either review or learn basic physiology as it applies to medicine, which should strengthen their diagnostic and therapeutic skills. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service

You need exposure to clinical cases to pass course exams and ace the USMLE Step 1. Case Files: Physiology presents 50 real-life clinical cases illustrating essential concepts in microbiology. Each case includes and easy-to-understand discussion correlated to key basic science concepts, definitions of key terms, physiology pearls, and USMLE-style review questions. This interactive system helps you learn instead of memorize.

50 clinical cases, each with USMLE-style questions
Clinical pearls highlighting key physiology concepts
Primer on how to approach clinical problems and think like a doctor
Proven learning system based on award-winning research boosts your shelf exam score

Eugene C. Toy, MD, is a dual certified family physician and ob/gyn and is Academic Chief and Program Director for the Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. He also oversees the ob/gyn clerkship at Christus-St. Joseph Hospital and is actively involved in teaching medical students. Norman Weisbrodt, PhD, is Professor and Interim Chairman of the Department of Integrative Biology and Pharmacology at The University of Texas-Houston Medical School in Houston, Texas. William P. Dubinsky, Jr., PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology and Pharmacology at The University of Texas-Houston Medical School in Houston, Texas. Roger G. O'Neil, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology and Pharmacology at The University of Texas-Houston Medical School in Houston, Texas. Edgar T. ("Terry") Walters, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology and Pharmacology at The University of Texas-Houston Medical School in Houston, Texas. Konrad P. Harms, MD, is Associate Program Director and Director of Academic Development for the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas.

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INTRODUCTION
SECTION I
Applying the Basic Sciences to Clinical Medicine
Part 1. Approach to Learning Physiology
Part 2. Approach to Disease
Part 3. Approach to Reading
SECTION II
Clinical Cases
Fifty-One Case Scenarios
SECTION III
Listing of Cases
Listing by Case Number
Listing by Disorder (Alphabetical)
INDEX