INFECTIOUS DISEASES: The Clinician's Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention - What's New in May 2009

 

INFECTIOUS DISEASES: The Clinician's Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

©2007 WebMD Inc.

Authors/Editors: David C. Dale, M.D.

This resource, derived from ACP Medicine, provides practical guidance on a wide range of infectious diseases such as upper respiratory infections, STDs and meningitis as well as viral, bacterial and fungal infections. It includes more than 4,000 focused, practical and current recommendations in addition to halftone and color illustrations.

What's New in May 2009

Infections Due to Gram-Positive Cocci

DENNIS L. STEVENS, PHD, MD, FACP, FIDSA Professor of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, Chief Infectious Diseases, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Boise, ID

• Pneumococci
• Streptococci
• Anaerobic Streptococci
• Enterococci Staphylococci

APha Drug Info Line - What's New in May and June 2009

 

APhA DrugInfoLine®

©2009 American Pharmacists Association (APhA)

Authors/Editors: L. Michael Posey

APhA DrugInfoLine® is a monthly newsletter of interpreted drug and pharmacotherapeutic information designed to keep frontline pharmacists current on the latest trends in the biomedical literature.

It includes regular coverage of these areas:

• Cardiology • Psychiatry • HIV Care • Endocrinology • Pulmonology • Immunizations • Gastroenterology • Rheumatology • Lipids Management • Infectious Diseases • Anticoagulation Care • Alternative Medicines • Neurology • Asthma Care • OTC Medications • Oncology • Diabetes Care • Drug Interactions Each issue includes a "Medication Monitor," a table that summarizes new drug approvals.

What's New in May and June 2009 May/June 2009, Vol. 10, No. 5/6

Rheumatologic Disorders - Arthur A. Schuna, Section Advisor

• CHRONIC PAIN ASSOCIATED WITH INADEQUATE VITAMIN D LEVELS

Focus On: Diabetes Care - Charles D. Ponte, Section Advisor

• METFORMIN REDUCES MACROVASCULAR BUT NOT MICROVASCULAR DISEASE

Focus On: Hiv Care - Betty J. Dong, Section Advisor

• WHAT IS THE OPTIMAL CD4 COUNT TO START ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY?

Pulmonary Disorders - Devra K. Dang, Section Advisor

• REPEAT AND HIGHER INTENSITY SMOKING CESSATION INTERVENTIONS BEST

Neurologic Disorders - Jack J. Chen, Section Advisor

• MODAFINIL'S EFFECTS ON DOPAMINE

Focus On: Asthma Care - Devra K. Dang, Section Advisor

• MEPOLIZUMAB FOR EOSINOPHILIC ASTHMA

Alternative Medicines Corner - Nicole M. Maisch, Section Advisor

• FRESH BROCCOLI SPROUTS IMPROVE H. PYLORI SYMPTOMS

Medication Monitor: Updates On Advances In Therapy

 

 Review of Natural Products

©2009 by Facts and Comparisons, A Wolters Kluwer Company

Authors/Editors: Ara DerMarderosian, PhD & John A. Beutler, PhD

As natural products continue to rise in popularity, there is an increased need for unbiased, accurate, scientifically based information on these products. The Review of Natural Products, already well established and highly regarded as a publication to meet this need, has been revised significantly to prove even more useful to health care professionals. Clinical information has been added and highlighted in all of the monographs so users can find critical information quickly.

The editors, contributing editors, and advisory panel have extensive experience in the field of natural product pharmacy and medicine. The Review of Natural Products includes more than 300 monographs and is updated monthly. Each monograph features scientific names, common names, botan or source, history, chemistry, uses and pharmacology, dosing, pregnancy/lactation, interactions, adverse reactions, toxicology, and references. A "Clinical Overview" box at the beginning of each monograph summarizes the use, dosing, contraindication, pregnancy/lactation, interaction, adverse reaction, and toxicology information.

What's New in August 2009

NEW MONOGRAPHS

• ACONITE
• HIBISCUS
• JUJUBE
• LYCOPENE
• THYME

REVISED MONOGRAPHS

• ALFALFA
• CULVER'S ROOT
• LOVAGE
• SWEET VERNAL GRASS
• WHITE COHOSH

ACP Medicine - What's New in May 2009

 

ACP Medicine

©2009 BC Decker

Authors: David C. Dale, M.D., Daniel D. Federman, M.D., M.A.C.P. ACP

Medicine is the first comprehensive reference to carry the name of the American College of Physicians. Developed to help busy physicians keep up with changing guidelines in primary care, ACP Medicine is a continually updated, evidence-based reference of internal medicine. This respected adult primary care reference not only addresses the underlying science of a given condition but also provides the experts’ recommended approach to diagnosis and treatment. Sections cover the internal medicine disciplines, as well as dermatology, neurology, and psychiatry. Abundant references to current best evidence ensure further study time is well spent, and exquisite illustrations, many in four-color, enhance understanding of difficult scientific concepts. Continually updated, with approximately 15 new and revised chapters incorporated each quarter, this peer-reviewed reference is also praised for its readability.

WHAT'S NEW IN ACP MEDICINE … MAY 2009

PRACTICE OF MEDICINE

Treatment Options for Gestational Diabetes Are Expanding

THIS MONTH'S UPDATES

Infectious Disease

• Infections Due To Gram-Positive Cocci

Clinical Essentials

• Symptom Management in Palliative Medicine

Women's Health

• Premenstrual Syndrome
• Urinary Incontinence and Overactive Bladder Syndrome

ACS Surgery: Principles and Practice - What's New in May 2009

 

ACS Surgery: Principles and Practice

©2009 B.C. Decker

Authors/Editors: Wiley W. Souba, M.D., Sc.D., F.A.C.S., Douglas W. Wilmore, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Published by B.C. Decker in collaboration with the American College of Surgeons (ACS), this continually updated reference, noted for its problem solving approach and numerous illustrations, is geared to the surgeon in practice. Master surgeons outline their preferred core general surgical procedure techniques. Current - written and continually updated by a team of the nation's foremost surgeons Fast - "body system" format "thinks" like a surgeon, guiding you quickly to the answers and recommendations you need Instructive - each operative procedure chapter covers indications and preoperative preparation, breaks down key steps, and highlights potential problems and ways to prevent them Illustrated - over 1,000 illustrations and algorithms convey complex problems easily

Updates for May 2009

Gastrointestinal Tract and Abdomen:

• Diverticulitis
• Procedures for Benign and Malignant Gastric and Duodenal Disease
• Splenectomy

New Edition: Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Guidelines and Recommendations for Practice

 

Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Guidelines and Recommendations for Practice

3rd Ed. ©2009 Oncology Nursing Society

Authors/Editors: Polovich, Martha, MN, RN, AOCN; Whitford, Julie M., RN, BSN, OCN; Olsen, Mikaela, RN, MS, OCN

The third edition of the best-selling resource used by more than 72,000 healthcare professionals is available in STAT!Ref. Edited by Martha Polovich, Julie M. Whitford and MiKaela Olsen, this new edition has been revised and updated to reflect the current procedures and practices in your specialty. Featured are sections detailing principles of antineoplastic therapy, cancer therapy goals and response, fundamentals of administration, pretreatment, treatment and post-treatment care, side effects of cancer therapy, immediate complications of cytotoxic therapy and more. Also included are treatment schedules, including dose category and determination, as well as nursing and chemotherapy flow charts, information on safe management of chemotherapy in the home, clinical practicum and evaluations and much, much more.

Strong Supporting Resource: AJCC Cancer Staging Handbook

Used by physicians and health care professionals worldwide to facilitate the uniform description of neo-plastic diseases, the fully revised and updated resource brings together all currently available information on cancer staging at various anatomic sites and incorporates newly acquired knowledge on the etiology and pathology of cancer. Organized by disease site into 48 comprehensive chapters, it features much-anticipated, major revisions to the chapters on melanoma and breast cancer. Numerous new line drawings illustrate key anatomic sites throughout. The AJCC Cancer Staging Handbook remains the essential reference for oncologists, pathologists, surgeons, cancer registrars and medical professionals worldwide to assure that all are trained in the language of cancer staging.

Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics: What's New in July 2009

 

Medical Letter® On Drugs and Therapeutics, The

©2009-1995 The Medical Letter, Inc.

Authors/Editors: Mark Arbramwicz, MD et. al.

The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics is an independent, nonprofit publication that offers unbiased critical evaluations of drugs for physicians and other members of the health professions. This resource evaluates virtually all new drugs and also reviews older drugs when important new information becomes available on their usefulness or adverse effects. It is only available to single users online and covers the period from 1995-2008.

Updates for July 13, 2009 (Issue 1316):

Acetaminophen Safety

Golimumab (Simponi) for Inflammatory Arthritis

New Title: Bright Futures: Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children and Adolescents

 

Bright Futures: Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children and Adolescents

3rd Ed. ©2008 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

Authors/Editors: Hagan, Joseph F., Jr., MD, FAAP; Shaw, Judith S., MPH, RN, EdD; Duncan, Paula M., MD, FAAP

Now the authoritative AAP Guidelines for Health Supervision III is combined with the practical approach Bright Futures delivers. The result: an updated, highly efficient system to help you provide better health care.

The new 3rd edition includes the most current recommendations for the top 10 areas of child development and the most current well child supervision standards.

Bright Futures is a national health promotion and disease prevention initiative that addresses children's health needs in the context of family and community. In addition to use in pediatric practice, many states implement Bright Futures principles, guidelines and tools to strengthen the connections between state and local programs, pediatric primary care, families, and local communities. Whether you are a health care or public health professional, a parent or a child advocate, Bright Futures offers many different resources for your use in improving and maintaining the health of all children and adolescents.

The centerpiece of Bright Futures is a comprehensive set of health supervision guidelines developed by multidisciplinary child health experts–-ranging from providers and researchers to parents and other child advocates–-that provide a framework for well-child care from birth to age 21. These guidelines are designed to present a single standard of care and a common language based on a model of health promotion and disease prevention.

Strong Supporting Resource: Current Diagnosis & Treatment in Pediatrics

A practical, heavily updated edition of a pediatric classic, Current Pediatric Diagnosis and Treatment has long been the go-to guide for students, residents, and practitioners looking for concise, reliable, and up-to-date information. The 19th edition contains several new features, including a chapter on sports medicine, a key area of pediatrics for which students and residents state they need more training (ACGME survey); completely reorganized section on Infectious Diseases, and an expanded section on key lab and reference values. In addition, the “Essentials of Diagnosis and Treatment” bulleted lists provide clear overviews of critical matter and instant guidance on treating both common and rare problems encountered in the care of children.

New Edition: Basic and Clinical Pharmacology

 

Basic & Clinical Pharmacology

11th Ed. ©2009 McGraw Hill Companies, Inc.

Authors/Editors: Bertram G. Katzung, Susan B. Masters, Anthony J. Trevor

The most trusted and current pharmacology title in medicine--completely redesigned to make the learning process even more interesting and efficient

Organized to reflect the syllabi in Pharmacology courses, Basic & Clinical Pharmacology covers all the important concepts students need to know about the science of pharmacology and its application to clinical practice. It is acknowledged worldwide as the field’s most current, authoritative and comprehensive resource. To be as clinically relevant as possible, it features a strong focus on the choice and use of drugs in patients and the monitoring of their effects.

Coverage that spans every important aspect of medical pharmacology:

•Basic Principles

•Autonomic Drugs

•Cardiovascular-Renal Drugs

•Drugs with Important Actions on Smooth Muscle

•Drugs that Act in the Central Nervous System

•Drugs Used to Treat Diseases of the Blood, Inflammation and Gout

•Endocrine Drugs

•Chemotherapeutic Drugs

•Toxicology

NEW to this edition:

•Full-color presentation, including 300+ illustrations

•Case studies introduce clinical problems in many chapters

•Drug summary tables for key information in comparative context

•Descriptions of important newly released drugs, including new immunopharmacologic agents

•Expanded coverage of general concepts relating to newly discovered receptors, receptor mechanisms, and drug transporters

Strong supporting resource: Case Files: Pharmacology

Clinical correlations are increasingly emphasized in the teaching of basic medical science. Students, therefore, need exposure to clinical cases to pass course exams. This resource contains 52 clinical cases correlated to high-yield pharmacology concepts. Each case includes a very basic discussion related to key science concepts, definition of key terms, pharmacology pearls and USMLE style review questions. The authors attempt to provide the medical student with cases so that they can bridge their study of pharmacology to actual applications on the use of drugs in the treatment of clinical diseases.

ACP PIER, Journal Club & AHFS DI® Essentials™ - What's New in June 2009

ACP PIER, Journal Club & AHFS DI® Essentials™

©2009 by the American College of Physicians

Authors/Editors: American College of Physicians (ACP)

What's New: June 2009

NEW MODULE:

Anticoagulation

UPDATED MODULES:

Acute Kidney Injury

Acute Sinusitis

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease

Cataracts

Drug Prescribing in the Older Patient

Grief Associated with Pregnancy Loss

Infectious Mononucleosis

Medically Unexplained Symptoms

Naturopathic Medicine

Osteomyelitis

Perioperative Management of the Pregnant Patient

Primary Open Angle Glaucoma

Pyelonephritis

Rabies

Screening for Dementia

Sexual Assault

Varicose Veins