E-Books →2014–2015 Basic and Clinical Science Course (BCSC) Section 1 Update on General Medicine

Free Download 2014-2015 Basic and Clinical Science Course (BCSC): Section 1: Update on General Medicine By Eric P. Purdy
2014 | 410 Pages | ISBN: 1615255559 | PDF | 183 MB
Covers systemic medical conditions most likely to affect ophthalmic patients, such as infectious, metabolic, neurologic and cardiovascular diseases; cancer; and rheumatic and endocrine disorders. Includes a discussion of preventive medicine and medical emergencies, geriatrics and statistics. Ophthalmic considerations are highlighted throughout. Contains references and tables listing the names, indications and side effects of antibiotic, antihypertensive and anticancer drugs.Upon completion of Section 1, readers should be able to:Describe the ophthalmic manifestations of major systemic diseasesSummarize the major disease processes affecting most of the adult population, and briefly explain how preventive measures may reduce the morbidity and mortality they causeList some of the factors associated with a patient's compliance or noncompliance with medical regimens