Just the Facts in Pediatrics

Just the Facts in Pediatrics

Everything a resident or clinician needs-to-know about pediatric medicine in a concise bulleted format. Written by a preeminent team of clinicians from the top children’s hospitals in the country, this quick-reference and board review is organized according to the clinical issues tested on the Board of Pediatrics Examination. Thomas P. Green, MD , Professor and Chairman, Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL Wayne H. Franklin, MD, MPH , Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Cardiology, Children's Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL Robert R. Tanz, MD , Professor of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Attending Physician, Division of General Academic Pediatrics, Children’s Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL "The amount of material in each chapter is good, with just the key facts included and the fluff removed. The concise and consistent format makes it easy and quick to read." —Doody Review Services, on an earlier volume in the Just the Facts series This concise, yet comprehensive review is the perfect tool to prepare for certification and recertification/maintenance of certification, CME, or for use as a clinical refresher. Featuring the insights of the world’s leading authorities, its highly efficient format conveniently condenses and simplifies only the most important content, for maximum yield and comprehension. What's more, the content covers the full scope of pediatric practice. LEARN MORE IN LESS TIME! *Standardized, bulleted format emphasizes key points of epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnosis and differential, and treatment *Highlights and summarizes only the most important concepts, to assure quick absorption of the material and reinforce your understanding of even the most difficult topics *Chapters are logically organized to help focus your study and provide quick access to specific subjects *Content is organized according to the clinical issues seen in pediatric training and practice. *Principles of Pediatric Care *Emergency Pediatrics *Neonatal Critical Care *Pediatric Critical Care *Pediatric Hospital Care *Allergic and Immunologic Disorders *Diseases of the Heart and Great Vessels *Skin Diseases *Disorders of the Endocrine System *Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease *Genetic Diseases *Disorders of the Blood and Blood Cells *Malignancies *Infectious Diseases *Diseases of the Kidney, Ureters, and Bladder *Neurologic Disorders *Diseases and Disorders of the Eye *Diseases of the Bone and Joints *Respiratory Disorders *Behavioral and Psychiatric Disorders *Rheumatological and Autoimmune Conditions *Growth Disorders *Pediatric Dentistry Also of Interest: Rudolph et al: Rudolph’s Pediatrics 21st Edition. ISBN: 0-8385-8285-0 “This book remains one of the giants in pediatric information with outstanding authors and excellent text. It should be a part of every pediatric library.” -Doody’s Review Services Robert R. Tanz, MDProfessor of PediatricsDirector, Diagnostic and Consultation ServicesChildren’s Memorial Hospital/Northwestern UniversityChicago, IllinoisDr. Tanz directs the consult service at Children’s and thus has a wide breadth of clinical knowledge. All three are widely published in the journal literature but this will be their first book. Wayne Franklin, MDPhysician-Director, CME ProgramsAssociate Professor of PediatricsChildren’s Memorial Hospital/Northwestern UniversityChicago, IllinoisDr. Franklin is a pediatric cardiologist who coordinates all CME and recertification review activities for Children’s, as such he is expert in the content of the recertification exam and its structure. Thomas P. Green, MD , Professor and Chairman, Department of Pediatrics,Children’s Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine,Chicago, IL Wayne H. Franklin, MD, MPH ,Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics,Division of Cardiology, Children's Memorial Hospital,Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine,Chicago, IL Robert R. Tanz, MD , Professor of Pediatrics,Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine,Attending Physician,Division of General Academic Pediatrics, Children’s Memorial Hospital,Chicago, IL