الثلاثاء، 20 أكتوبر 2020

Feline Infectious Diseases: Self-Assessment Color Review

 

Feline Infectious Diseases: Self-Assessment Color Review

by Katrin Hartmann, Julie Levy
April 2011



This book covers all types of feline infectious diseases, including infections caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites and fungi. 199 clinical cases are presented randomly, as in practice, but the wide range of cases cover infectious diseases which affect all the organ systems of the cat. The illustrated clinical cases contain integrated questions and detailed explanatory answers. The book is designed for professionals in practice and in universities, and to veterinary students, veterinary nurses and technicians.

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Small Animal Cardiopulmonary Medicine: Self-Assessment Color Review

 

Small Animal Cardiopulmonary Medicine: Self-Assessment Color Review


by Wendy A. Ware
March 2012



The book presents a wide variety of cases involving cardiothoracic diseases, mainly focusing on the causes of respiratory distress and other clinical signs that relate to lower respiratory, cardiac or other intrathoracic disorders. Many cases in the book involve common diseases and focus on diagnosis and management, but some more unusual and challenging cases are also featured. The 218 cases—comprising questions, illustrations and detailed explanatory answers—appear randomly to reflect real life practice, and are designed not only to test the ability of the reader but also to educate and inform.

This book is of value to all veterinary practitioners with an interest in canine and feline cardiothoracic diseases who wish to reinforce their clinical skills, to those veterinarians and veterinary nurses/technicians preparing for higher qualifications and to veterinary students as an aid to learning and revision.

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Small Animal Dermatology, Volume 2, Advanced Cases, Self-Assessment Color Review

 

Small Animal Dermatology, Volume 2, Advanced Cases, Self-Assessment Color Review

by Karen Moriello and Alison Diesel
December 2013




Building on the great success of the author’s earlier book, Small Animal Dermatology Volume 2, Advanced Cases: Self-Assessment Colour Review presents 255 clinical scenarios in self-assessment format. Coverage includes allergy; alopecia; autoimmune and congenital diseases; neoplasia, viral, parasitic, bacterial, and fungal diseases; and diseases related to nutrition and pigment. The cases reflect real life practice and vary in complexity from the more easily treatable to the most difficult and serious cases.
The self-assessment format, featuring questions, top quality color illustrations, and detailed answers and explanations is designed to educate, not just to test. This new volume is designed for veterinary practitioners and students, veterinary nurses, technicians, and all those working with skin diseases in small animals.

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Small Animal Orthopedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Disorders: Self-Assessment Color Review, 2nd Edition

 

Small Animal Orthopedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Disorders: Self-Assessment Color Review, 2nd Edition

by Daniel Lewis, Sorrel J Langley-Hobbs
June 2014



The practice of small animal orthopedics has advanced considerably in the 15 years since the publication of the first edition of Self-Assessment Color Review of Small Animal Orthopedics. Diagnostic procedures, instrumentation, implant systems, and surgical techniques have evolved and progressed considerably.

This second edition of a trusted text keeps pace with the rapidly expanding practice of small animal orthopedics while embracing the developing fields of canine sports medicine and rehabilitative medicine. The newly titled Small Animal Orthopedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Disorders: Self-Assessment Color Review, 2nd Edition is designed to facilitate active learning through a new selection of clinical case scenarios along with integrated questions and answers that help readers develop sound decision-making skills.

This illustrative, self-directed educational tool disseminates essential information to veterinary students, interns, and residents in training as well as small animal practitioners with specific interests in orthopedics, canine sports medicine, and rehabilitative medicine. In response to feedback provided by readers of the original text, references have been provided for each question, allowing readers the opportunity to delve more deeply into the topic of focus.

The book includes contributions from an international group of clinicians and investigators. Orthopedic surgeons, radiologists, internists, pathologists, neurologists, and anesthetists as well as veterinarians engaged in rehabilitative medicine have provided their diverse expertise and experience to make this text a comprehensive review of the expanding fields relating to small animal orthopedics.

  • Explores a wide range of musculoskeletal disorders
  • Facilitates active learning through a new series of selected clinical case scenarios
  • Contains integrated questions to help readers develop sound decision-making skills
  • Supplies detailed explanatory answers for contextual learning
  • Provides references to facilitate additional research
  • Includes color images and diagrams

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Veterinary Parasitology: Self-Assessment Colour Review

 

Veterinary Parasitology: Self-Assessment Colour Review

by Hany Elsheikha, John Patterson
June 2013




Parasitic diseases are encountered on a daily basis in veterinary practice and there has been a flood of new information in the literature in recent years. This clinically oriented book brings together a wide variety of cases and clinical situations relating to diseases caused by parasitic agents in domestic livestock, wild animals and exotic animals.

Each case scenario includes key questions regarding diagnosis, treatment and control of the infection. For example, what are the pearls in the clinical presentation that suggest a specific parasitic agent? How do you interpret these findings? What is the best therapeutic option?
The questions are followed by explanatory answers.

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Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery: Self-Assessment Color Review, 2nd Edition

 

Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery: Self-Assessment Color Review, 2nd Edition

by Kelley Thieman Mankin
October 2014




Presented in a question-and-answer format with all new cases, this new edition of a bestselling book provides a broad overview of small animal soft tissue surgery. Clinical cases appear in random order to simulate the way they might appear in an actual veterinary practice. Cases include photos, a description of presenting symptoms, and questions the veterinarian must answer in order to arrive at the correct diagnosis and to plan proper treatment. Complete answers are provided for each question.
This practical structure with integrated questions, illustrations, and detailed explanations is designed to educate as well as to provide answers. Veterinary students, general practitioners, surgical residents, and specialists with an interest in soft tissue surgery will find Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery: Self-Assessment Color Review, Second Edition an essential resource.

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Reptiles and Amphibians: Self-Assessment Color Review, 2nd Edition

 

Reptiles and Amphibians: Self-Assessment Color Review, 2nd Edition

by Fredric L. Frye
October 2015




Much has happened in the 19 years since the publication of the first edition of Reptiles and Amphibians: Self-Assessment Color Review. Many more scientists and clinicians have taken an interest in reptiles and amphibians, novel radiographic techniques have been developed, and veterinary surgeons have devised operative solutions to numerous serious conditions in both reptiles and amphibians. The time is right for an expanded second edition that covers these developments and more.

  • Explores specific reptile and amphibian case studies with accompanying questions and answers
  • Offers current information to expand the perspectives of both students and veterinary practitioners
  • Employs an approach designed to sustain interest in the self-assessment format
  • Provides the knowledge required to think situations through and formulate a rational answer that includes likely diagnosis, a cogent treatment plan, and prognosis

See What’s in the Second Edition:

  • More than 230 new and revised reptile and amphibian cases, illustrated in color
  • Case studies with answers that fully explore the disease or disorder in question
  • Case selection based on common reptilian and amphibian species kept as pets or study animals

Written by a foremost authority, this book presents more than 230 cases and questions at different levels of expertise, with detailed explanatory answers. The cases appear in random order, just as they would in real life, and enable you—by solving the clinical puzzle—to make differential diagnoses, treatment plans, and prognoses. The color review includes a wealth of problem-oriented information of value—and enjoyment—for formal and informal training and continuing education.

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