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ACP Medicine, May 2011, ©2011 BC Decker Inc.

 UPDATES:  12. Oncology  / VI. Pancreatic, Gastric, and Other Gastrointestinal Cancers / XIX. Primary and Metastatic Central Nervous System Malignancies / 14. Respiratory Medicine / XXI. Disorders of the Mediastinum and Hilum / XXIII. Sarcoidosis and Immunologic Lung Disease.

 

ACP PIER: Physicians' Information Education Resource, May 2011, ©2011 ACP PIER: American College of Physicians

 

 

 

ACS Surgery: Principles and Practice, May 2011, ©2011 B.C. Decker

The Best Surgical Thinking:  "Beyond the Whipple Procedure: A Critical Need for New Systemic Therapeutic Agents for Patients with Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma"

UPDATES: 10.Scientific Foundations / 9.Pharmacologic Considerations in the  Elderly Surgical Patient / 26.Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention / 33.Perioperative Management of Patients on Steroids Requiring Surgery / 37.Management of Chronic Wounds

 

Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews, © 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 American Academy of Pediatrics

UPDATE: Adolescent Dermatology (April 2011)

 

  

 

AAFP Conditions A to Z (2011) - April 2011, ©2011 American Academy of Family Physicians

UPDATES: Acute Coronary Syndrome: Medicines -- January 2011 /Acute Coronary Syndrome: Tips for Recovering and Staying Well -- January 2011 / Keeping Your Child Active -- January 2011 / Your Child's Weight: When It's Time to Intervene -- January 2011/ Fats and Your Child -- January 2011 / Tips for Parents: Weight and Eating Behavior Problems in Teens -- January 2011 / Type 2 Diabetes in Children -- January 2011 / Childhood Obesity: Overview -- January 2011 / Overeating in Children and Teens -- January 2011 / School Lunches: Helping Your Child Make Healthy Choices -- January 2011 / Emotional Eating in Children and Teens -- January 2011 / Cholesterol and Your Child -- January 2011 / Nutrition: Healthy Eating for Kids -- January 2011 / Childhood Overweight and Obesity: Helping Your Child Achieve a Healthy Weight -- January 2011

STAT!Ref Value-Added Resources

 

New Edition and Supplemental Updates in STAT!Ref

New Edition:

Dental Public Health and Research: Contemporary Practice for the Dental Hygienist 

3rd Ed. ©2010 

Pearson Education, Inc. 

Authors/Editors: Christine Neilsen Nathe RDH, MS 

Written to reflect the changing role of the dental hygiene practitioner in the dental care delivery system, this brand new edition of Dental Public Health and Research provides students with the key tools needed to effectively position and practice dental hygiene in the public health setting. This title expands the knowledge base necessary for dental hygiene practitioners in the 21st century. Some new and exciting features of this updated edition include: 

• The chapter on dental care funding is expanded to focus on the current issues in dental care financing and the government’s role in this area. 
• A chapter on the importance of collaboration in dental care, building coalitions to help advocate for the oral health of all people and an introductory discussion on grant writing are included. 
• The chapter on cultural diversity follows the chapter on target populations. 
• The research unit is greatly expanded to provide detailed information on the study of dental hygiene research. Areas of expansion include evidenced-based research, ethics in research, roles of government and private entities in dental research, oral epidemiology, and the measurement of oral diseases and conditions. 
• Did you Know? boxes serve as a mental break for readers by providing interesting “gee whiz” information.

Supplemental Updates:

AHFS Drug Information® 

©2010 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists 

Authors/Editors: Gerald K. McEvoy, Pharm.D. and Elaine K. Snow, B.S. Pharm. 

Written and published by pharmacists and reviewed by over 500 experts, AHFS DI is the most comprehensive evidence-based source of drug information complete with therapeutic guidelines and off-label uses. The only compendium designated by the US Congress, AHFS DI is also the only reference published by a non-profit scientific association--ensuring it is the most authoritative and best-selling reference trusted by pharmacists for more than 50 years. Its detailed and comprehensive drug monographs deliver valuable information and therapeutic guidelines to even the most complex questions. Don't waste time searching other references when you know you will always find the answer you can trust to be accurate inside – everytime. 

You can trust AHFS DI – It's the only drug information reference on the market today that is published by a non-profit scientific society and peer reviewed by over 500 experts in the healthcare field. 

AHFS references are evidence-based and peer-reviewed, compiled without the influence of manufacturers, insurers, regulators or other interested parties. No other drug information sources can make this claim. 

The 2010 edition has been updated extensively, incorporating revised information on uses, therapeutic perspectives, cautions, drug interactions, new products and other new developments. Each year more than 60% of the monographs are revised. In addition, the coverage in the 2010 edition has been expanded by 51 new drug monographs. 

What's New in April 2010-Revised Monographs: 

• Alendronate 
•  Clozapine 
•  Entacapone 
•  Etidronate 
•  Flurazepam 
•  Ibandronate 
•  Maraviroc 
•  Mesna 
•  Metoprolol 
•  Oxandrolone 
•  Pamidronate 
•  Rho(D) Immune Globulin
•  Rotavirus Vaccine Live Oral 
•  Tizanidine

ACS Surgery: Principles and Practice 

©2010 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 

What's New in ACS Surgery … February 2010 

The Best Surgical Thinking 

• Improving Surgical Outcomes: the Role of the Surgical Checklist (Part 1) 

This Month's Updates 

• Head and Neck 
• Thorax 
• Gastrointestinal Tract and Abdomen

AAFP Conditions A to Z 

©2009 American Academy of Family Physicians 

AAFP Conditions A to Z is a handy patient-information tool that’s been written and reviewed by physicians and patient education professionals at the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). The AAFP is a national medical organization representing more than 93,700 family physicians, family practice residents and medical students. Many are also available in Spanish. 

Common conditions, treatments and health tips are presented concisely and informatively, and listed alphabetically or cross-searched in STAT!Ref online. Print the information for your patients to enhance understanding and health promotion. 

Written for sixth to eighth grade levels. 

Updates for April 2010: 

New 

• Athletes: The Importance of Good Hydration 
•  Hydration: Why It's So Important 
• Sugar Alcohols: What You Need To Know 
• Sucralose: What You Need To Know 
• Stevia Sweeteners: What You Need To Know 
• Saccharin: What You Need to Know 
• Acesulfame K: What You Need to Know 
• Aspartame: What You Need to Know 
• Sugar substitutes: What You Need To Know 
• Added Sugar: What You Need To Know 

Updated 

• Hyperhidrosis 
• Fifth Disease 
• Inhalant Abuse and Your Child 
• Male Infertility 
• Jaundice and Your Baby 
• Iron Deficiency 
• Anemia in Infants and Children: How to Prevent It 
• Mental Retardation: Learn How to Get More Information to Help Your Child 
• Hip Problems in Infants 
• Tics and Tourette Syndrome in Children - Parenting Tips 
• Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: What It Is and How It's Treated 
• Proteinuria in Children Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE) 
• Eating Disorders: Facts for Teens 
• STIs: Learn How to Protect Yourself 
• When Your Toddler Doesn't Want to Eat 
• Repeated Infections in Children 
• Croup and Your Child 
• Transient Synovitis of the Hip: A Cause of Hip Pain in Children 
• Preventive Services for Healthy Living 
• Osgood-Schlatter Disease: A Cause of Knee Pain in Children 
• Scoliosis Earaches in Children 
• Hearing Problems in Children 
• Toxoplasmosis in People Who Have a Weak Immune 
• System Healthy Living: How Common Behaviors 
• Affect Your Health Self-management: Taking Charge of Your Health 
• Vitamin B-12 
•  Echinococcosis 
•  Histoplasmosis 
•  Tick-borne Diseases 
•  Babesiosis 
•  Antibiotic Resistance 
•  Swimmer's Ear 
•  Genetic Testing: What You Should Know 
•  Lyme Disease 
•  Flat Feet in Children 
•  Mouth and Teeth: How to Keep Them Healthy 
•  Ehrlichiosis - Bronchiolitis and Your Child 
•  Breast Cancer: Steps to Finding Breast Lumps Early

STAT!Ref Supplemental Updates

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 November 2009

Bacterial Infections of the Upper Respiratory Tract

Infections Due to Haemophilus, Moraxella, Legionella, Bordetella, and Pseudomonas

ACP PIER & AHFS DI® Essentials™

©2009 ACP PIER: American College of Physicians ©2009 AHFS DI® Essentials™

Authors/Editors: ACP PIER: American College of Physicians (ACP)

© 2009 by the American College of Physicians AHFS DI® Essentials™: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists® (ASHP) © 2009 by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Inc. ®

PIER© is a collection of over 490 evidence summaries published by the American College of Physicians. Each module provides authoritative guidance to improve the quality of care. Important features of PIER include:

•Truly evidenced-based •Defines the current standard of care

•Frequently updated (Monthly Content Updates and Module Additions)

•Consistently structured for rapid access •

Search or browse by organ system

•Integrated drug reference (AHFS DI Essentials)

Topics are selected by ACP based upon prevalence in clinical settings. Evidence is then gathered by literature review and evaluated based on formal criteria. The level of evidence for each recommendation is displayed clearly within the application. PIER also includes topics in complementary and alternative medicine, ethical and legal issues, and procedures. Pediatric modules are now included.

AHFS DI® Essentials™ by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists® (ASHP) is designed to offer health professionals easy access to knowledge that is critical at the point of care. Essentials™ monographs draw on the meticulously evidence-based guidelines in the full AHFS DI® database, distilling for the health professional the essential information on prescription and key over-the-counter (OTC) drugs in an easy-to-use, highly structured outline format.

•Comparative pricing for most Rx and OTC monographs.

•'Compatibility' sub-heading under the ‘Stability’ section within a monograph features Admixture and Y-Site and is perfect for nurses who administer drugs.

•Essentials™ includes a subset of drugs from the full AHFS DI® database. Drugs were selected from those most widely used in hospital (including most parenteral drugs) and outpatient (including key OTC products) settings, new molecular entities (NMEs) introduced into the US market over the past 6 years, and drugs requiring particular attention for safe use (e.g., those with boxed warnings).

What's New in December 2009

UPDATED MODULES:

Achalasia

Angioedema

Botulinum Toxin Poisoning

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Celiac Disease

Depression (Complementary/Alternative Medicine)

Diabetes Insipidus

Distal Symmetric Polyneuropathy

Giardiasis

Hemorrhoids

High Altitude Illness

Maintenance Hemodialysis

Menopause and Hormone Therapy

Perioperative Management of Hypertension

Perioperative Stroke

Peripheral Arterial Disease

Postoperative Delirium

Segmental Pressures and Pulse Volume Recordings of the Limbs

ACP PIER, Journal Club & AHFS DI® Essentials™

©2009 by the American College of Physicians

Authors/Editors: American College of Physicians (ACP) A pre-appraised, evidence-based clinical tool that defines the standard of care, including value-added abstracts of original journal articles and drug treatment information.

PIER (Physicians' Information and Education Resource)

•Integrated and authoritative EBM resources for the point-of-care and background reference.

•Links in PIER's disease modules take users to supporting articles in ACPJC.

•Updated Monthly

•Combined with AHFS Essentials, the drug resource that provides quick access to dosage, interaction and other pharmacy information.

ACPJC

•ACP Journal Club is the quintessential EBM journal that summarizes original research applicable to clinical cases.

•Over 100 journals are reviewed for implications on therapeutics, diagnosis, prognosis and etiology.

•McMaster Online Rating of Evidence (MORE) gathers ratings of new articles, already assessed for scientific merit, from sentinel readers (a panel of 2000+ physicians from around the world).

AHFS® DI Essentials™

•Distills the essential information from the larger AHFS Drug Information database.

•Comparative pricing for most Rx and OTC monographs.

AAFP Conditions A to Z

©2009 American Academy of Family Physicians

Authors/Editors: American Academy of Family Physicians

AAFP Conditions A to Z is a handy patient-information tool that’s been written and reviewed by physicians and patient education professionals at the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). The AAFP is a national medical organization representing more than 93,700 family physicians, family practice residents and medical students. Common conditions, treatments and health tips are presented concisely and informatively, and listed alphabetically or cross-searched in STAT!Ref online. Print the information for your patients to enhance understanding and health promotion.

What's New in November and December 2009:

New

Pilonidal Cyst

Scleroderma

Thalassemia 

Labyrinthitis

Leprosy

Low-purine Diet

Hammer Toe

de Quervain's Tenosynovitis

Hay Fever

Bursitis of the Hip

Melasma

Piriformis Syndrome

Pseudogout

H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu)

Updated

OTC Medicines: An Introduction

Hip Fractures

Caring for a Person With Mental Retardation or Developmental Disabilities (MR/DD)

Exercising Your Finger After an Injury

Mallet Finger

Restless Legs Syndrome

Head Lice - What They Are and How to Eliminate Them

Pain Relievers: Understanding Your OTC Options

Laxatives: OTC Products for Constipation

Herbal Products and Supplements: What You Should Know

Decongestants: OTC Relief for Congestion

Cough Medicine: Understanding Your OTC Options

Antihistamines: Understanding Your OTC Options

Antiemetic Medicines: OTC Relief for Nausea and Vomiting

Antidiarrheal Medicines: OTC Relief for Diarrhea

Antacids and Acid Reducers: OTC Relief for Heartburn and Acid Reflux

OTC Medicines and Pregnancy

OTC Medicines: Know Your Risks, and Reduce Them

Getting the Most from Your OTC Medicine

What Is An Adoption Plan?

Poison Ivy

Drug-Food Interactions: How Grapefruit Interacts with Certain Drugs

Heart Palpitations

Skin Problems: Dry, Itchy Skin

Pityriasis Rosea

Cholesterol-lowering Medicines

Deep Vein Thrombosis 

Bladder Training for Urinary Incontinence

High Blood Pressure Medicines

Eye Injuries in Sports

CPAP Devices for Sleep Apnea

Kids: Passing on Healthy Habits to Your Children 

Joint and Soft Tissue Injections

Sick Sinus Syndrome: What You Should Know

Osteosarcoma in Children and Teenagers

Exercise and Seniors

Vulvar Cancer

Skin Problems: How to Protect Yourself From Job-related Skin Problems

Exercise-induced Urticaria (Hives)

Cancer: Palliative Care 

Cancer: Choosing a Treatment Program

Cancer: End-of-Life Issues for the Caregiver

Depression After a Heart Attack

Asthma Action Plan

Nasopharyngeal Cancer

Melanoma: A Kind of Skin Cancer

Dementia: Warning Signs

ADHD in Adults

Beta-Blockers for Heart Problems

Mitral Valve Prolapse: What You Should Know

Depression and Older Adults

Dementia: Info and Advice for Caregivers

Bacterial Endocarditis

Knee Bracing: What Works?

Driving Skills in Older Adults

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Sildenafil (Viagra)

Amblyopia in Children: What It Is and How It Is Treated

Shoulder Instability: When Your Shoulder 'Goes Out'

Adhesive Capsulitis

Weight Issues in Children

Nutrition: How to Make Healthier Food Choices

How to Get the Most from Your Medicine

Arrhythmia: A Problem With Your Heartbeat

Shoulder Pain

Rotator Cuff Exercises

High-Altitude Illness: How to Avoid It and How to Treat It

Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing: Tips for Working With Your Doctor

Drug Reactions

Glaucoma

Ingrown Toenails

Halitosis (Bad Breath)

Skin Cancer: Saving Your Skin From Sun Damage

Sever's Disease: A Common Cause of Heel Pain

Rosacea and Its Treatment

Plantar Fasciitis: A Common Cause of Heel Pain

Memory Loss With Aging: What's Normal, What's Not

Drug-Food Interactions

Meniere's Disease

Grieving: Facing Illness, Death and Other Losses

Fecal Incontinence

Anorexia Nervosa

Dysthymic Disorder: When Depression Lingers

Depression and Alzheimer's Disease

Metered-Dose Inhaler: How to Use It Correctly

Pressure Sores

Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy for Cancer of the Colon or Rectum

Endometrial Cancer

Anxiety and Panic: Gaining Control Over How You're Feeling

Acne in Teens: Ways to Control It

Vitamins and Minerals: How to Get What You Need

Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia: What You Should Know

New Titles, New Edition and Supplemental Updates: August 2009

New Titles:

The Official Guide for Foreign-Educated Nurses: What You Need to Know about Nursing and Health Care in the United States

©2009 Springer Publishing Company

This title is the only guide to the United States health care system for nurses immigrating to this country as well as foreign-educated nurses who are already here.

 

Comprehensive Nursing Care for Parkinson's Disease

©2007 Springer Publishing Company

The incidence of Parkinson's is growing as the number of older adults making up the general population increases. The demand for nurses who specialize in the care of patients with movement disorders is also increasing and it is crucial that they have a comprehensive manual for patient care.

 

New Edition:

Clinical Neuroanatomy 26th Ed.

©2010 McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

Learn the essential aspects of neuroanatomy and its clinical relevance with the field's most concise, trusted and effective title.

 

 

Supplemental Updates:

ACP Journal Club

©2009 by the American College of Physicians

ACP Journal Club, published by the American College of Physicians, is the quintessential EBM journal, and is often positioned near the top of the EBM pyramid.

ACP Medicine

©2009 BC Decker

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.

ACP PIER, Journal Club & AHFS DI® Essentials™

©2009 by the American College of Physicians

A pre-appraised, evidence-based clinical tool that defines the standard of care, including value-added abstracts of original journal articles and drug treatment information.

•PIER (Physicians' Information and Education Resource) Integrated and authoritative EBM resources for the point-of-care and background reference.

•ACP Journal Club is the quintessential EBM journal that summarizes original research applicable to clinical cases.

•AHFS® DI Essentials™ distills the essential information from the larger AHFS Drug Information database.

ACP PIER & AHFS DI® Essentials™

©2009 ACP PIER: American College of Physicians

©2009 AHFS DI® Essentials™

PIER© is a collection of over 400 evidence summaries published by the American College of Physicians. Each module provides authoritative guidance to improve the quality of care.

ACP PIER®: Physicians' Information and Education Resource

©2009 ACP PIER: American College of Physicians

PIER© is a collection of over 400 evidence summaries published by the American College of Physicians. Each module provides authoritative guidance to improve the quality of care.

ACS Surgery: Principles and Practice

©2009 B.C. Decker

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.

AHFS Drug Information®

©2009 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

With the 2009 edition, the American Hospital Formulary Service® (AHFS™) marks over 50 years of continuous publication by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). Each year, an average of over 60% of AHFS content is revised to help you provide the most accurate recommendations for your patients’ drug therapy.

AHFS DI® Essentials™

©2009 by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Inc.

AHFS DI® Essentials™ offers healthcare professionals easy access to knowledge that is critical at the point of care. Essentials™ monographs draw on the meticulously evidence-based guidelines in the full AHFS DI® database, distilling essential information on prescription and key over-the-counter (OTC) drugs in an easy-to-use and highly structured outline format

 

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

©2007 WebMD Inc.

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.

Medical Letter® On Drugs and Therapeutics, The

©2009-1995 The Medical Letter, Inc.

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.*