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DIABETES FOCUS Magazine, 16th March 2005

A HEALTHY sweet?  NO Way!? YES Way!!!

Developed by a Father and Mother team out of sheer desperation and specifically with Children, Slimmers & Diabetics in mind, CARING CANDIES are available from most Health Stores and Pharmacies in 10g Candy Sticks and Lollipops, and convenient Bonbon packets. Flavoured with PURE HERBS, Caring Candies “NATURALS” Range is Sugar-Free, Fat-Free, Artificial Sweetener-Free, Tartrazine-Free, & Preservative-Free. Not only that, but they are gorgeous to look at, they won’t promote tooth decay, they are Kosher AND they are ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! Flavours include RASPBERRY (general tonic, detox), LEMON (nausea, digestion), LIQUORICE (low blood pressure, chest infections), GINGER (nausea, constipation, digestion), LAVENDER/SPEARMINT or LAVENDER/PEPPERMINT (high blood pressure, calming, tummy ache).

CARING CANDIES are low Glycaemic Index, which makes them ideal for Diabetics, Hypoglycaemics, Hyperactive Children and Slimmers. Whilst CARING CANDIES do not claim to CURE you of your ailments, you may find them useful in the relief of some of their associated symptoms.

Brand new is the “SOURZ” Range, which includes Sour Apple, Sour Cherry, Sour Naartjie, & Sour Lemon (also FREE FROM Sugar, Fat, Artificial Sweeteners, Tartrazine, Preservative, AND Artificial Colourants!). A Super treat to pp into those lunchboxes - Sugr-free, Delicious AND Good for you to!

his article is by Sieraaj Ahmed and is all about the best sweets - and guess who comes out tops….Caring Candies! It talks about what to look out for when selecting sweets for your family and cautions the reader to “Read the Label”, “Avoid Fat”, “Consider your teeth” and finally “Go Herbal”. This is what is written under the “Go Herbal” heading…

The newest kid on the sweet block is a range called Caring Candies, a locally made range of sweets flavoured with herbs rather than artificial sweeteners. These sweets contain no sugar, no saccharine, no preservatives, no tartrazine and no fat. The herbal sweetener gives Caring Candies a taste only slightly different to regular sweets - but most people wouldn’t even notice the taste difference. ”Caring Candies are lower in total energy - 970 kilojoules per 100g versus 1550 kilojoules from a packet of liquorice sweets - and are also sugar free”, Dr Carien Scholtz says. “They have the additional advantages of being less or non-cariogenic (not causing tooth decay), being free of artificial additives and having a low sugar content, which make them a good choice for diabetics, slimmers and hyperactive children.” Caring Candies uses a sugar-replacer called isomalt which has been shown to reduce dental caries and gum disease, rather than cause tooth decay as most other sweets do. “However, if too much isomalt is consumed at a time, it can cause gastrointestinal cramps,” Marlinie says. The packs advise consumers not to eat more than 25g of any Caring Candies product in one day.

Feast on it

All sugared out? Stock up on sugar-free Caring Candies, developed by SA couple Denise and Neil Glezer-Jones. The best bit is they contain no artificial sweeteners, have a low glycaemic index, are kind to teeth, and a godsend if you have ADD (attention deficit disorder), candida or diabetes.

Sweet tooth

Childhood memories come flooding back when you delve into a bag of Caring Candies.

These bright, striped sweets are totally natural, flavoured with herbs, and are a dream for diabetics, slimmers and hyperactive children.

No fat, preservatives, artificial sweetener or tartrazine. Available at health shops and delis.

The pioneers of a different type of candy in South Africa talk to Muireann Bolger about their motivation and success

Caring Candies were developed in 2002 by Neil and Denise Glezer-Jones, a South African couple with two young children. They claim it was out of sheer desperation at the lack of healthy treats available in their country.

They produce sugar-free candies without artificial sweeteners, artificial colourants, or preservatives (including BHA, BHT or TBHQ). Their flavour is derived from either herbs or fruit essence and their colouration is from vegetables, plants or herbs. They are 100 per cent free from gluten, wheat, soy, sugar, yeast, dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, potato, eggs, corn, rice and sesame, which make them ideal for children, and indeed adults, with allergies.

SUGAR-FREE DIET

Neil was an accountant and Denise was a web designer, but they became interested in developing sweet treats for diabetics after complaints from Denise’s diabetic friends that there was little or nothing available in South Africa.

Products on the market were full of artificial sweeteners and other synthetic ingredients, or were imported and expensive.

When Denise had to follow a sugar-free Candida diet, she really suffered and admitted that she hadn’t realized the problems facing people with sugar intolerances until she had to exclude sugar from her diet:”Artificial Sweeteners gave me heart palpitations”, she recalls. Neil decided to try and devise an alternative solution for his sugar-deprived wife. Their first sweets were made on their kitchen stove and once the taste was to their satisfaction they tried them on friends and family and of course their most demanding critics; their children. By also using a test group of non-diabetic or non sugar-intolerant individuals they knew that if they liked the taste, then their initial target market of diabetics would absolutely love them.

PALATINIT AWARD

Their initial range, Caring Candies “Naturals” were herbally-flavoured candies with flavours such as raspberry (general tonic, detox), Lemon (nausea, digestion), Liquorice (low blood pressure, chest infections), ginger (nausea, constipation, digestion), and Lavender mints (high blood pressure, calming, soothing).

The Glezer-Jones’ real stamp of approval came at the Annual Palatinit inhouse sugar-free meeting held in Milan Italy, where they were awarded the prize for “Best Product 2004”. Following the success of their “Naturals” range, Caring Candies “Sourz” were added to the range offering an assortment of Sour Apple, Sour Cherry, Sour Tangerine & Sour Lemon flavours.

It did not take long for them to realise that their target market was much larger than they had initially anticipated. Due to the fact that Caring Candies are very low on the glycemic index (less than 9), and release glucose slowly and steadily into the bloodstream, they are not only beneficial to diabetics but also to slimmers, individuals with ADHD, Hypoglycaemics, and Sportsmen.

PLANS TO EXPORT

There has been considerable interest shown in Caring Candies. Their website receives up to 60,000 hits per month from all over the globe, which has prompted them to explore exporting their much sought-after product range. Caring Candies have been exporting their candies since 2004 to private consumers around the world including the UK, various EU countries, USA, Australia, Puerto Rico and Canada.

As a result of the demand for their healthy candies, the company has been forced to expand from one small factory specializing in hand-crafted candy to two factories, the second being mechanized to cope with current and future production requirements.

With a basic concern for health and care reflected in all of their products, the couple are currently researching and developing other exciting products to add to their range.

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432 RAPID REVIEW HIGH-YI E LD SYSTEMS

MOST COMMON ASSOCIATIONS (continued)

Most Frequent Cause of …

Addison’s Autoimmune (infection is the 2nd most common cause)

Aneurysm, dissecting Hypertension

Aortic aneurysm, abdominal and Atherosclerosis

descending aorta

Aortic aneurysm, ascending 3° syphilis

Bacterial meningitis (adults) Neisseria meningitidis

Bacterial meningitis (elderly) Streptococcus pneumoniae

Bacterial meningitis (kids) Haemophilus influenzae type B

Bacterial meningitis (newborns) E. coli

Cancer associated with AIDS Kaposi’s sarcoma

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia 21-hydroxylase deficiency

Cretinism Iodine deficit/hypothyroidism

Cushing’s syndrome Corticosteroid therapy (2nd most common cause is excess ACTH secretion by

pituitary)

Death in CML Blast crisis

Death in SLE Lupus nephropathy

Dementia Alzheimer’s (2nd most common is multi-infarct)

DIC Gram-negative sepsis, obstetric complications, cancer, burn trauma

Ejection click Aortic/pulmonic stenosis

Food poisoning S. aureus

Glomerulonephritis (adults) IgA nephropathy (Berger’s disease)

Hematoma-epidural Rupture of middle meningeal artery (arterial bleeding is fast)

Hematoma-subdural Rupture of bridging veins (trauma; venous bleeding is slow)

Hemochromatosis Multiple blood transfusions (can result in CHF and . risk of hepatocellular

carcinoma)

Hepatic cirrhosis EtOH

Hepatocellular carcinoma Cirrhotic liver (often associated with hepatitis B and C)

Holosystolic murmur VSD, tricuspid regurgitation, mitral regurgitation

Hypertension, 2° Renal disease

Hypoparathyroidism Thyroidectomy

Hypopituitarism Adenoma

Infection in blood transfusion Hepatitis C

Infection in burn victims Pseudomonas

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Leukemia (adults) AML

“Machine-like” murmur PDA

Mental retardation Down syndrome (fragile X is the second most common cause)

MI Atherosclerosis

Mitral valve stenosis Rheumatic heart disease

Myocarditis Coxsackie B

Nephrotic syndrome (adults) Membranous glomerulonephritis

Nephrotic syndrome (kids) Minimal change disease (associated with infections/vaccinations; treat with

corticosteroids)

Opening snap Mitral stenosis

Osteomyelitis S. aureus

Osteomyelitis in patients with sickle Salmonella

cell disease

Osteomyelitis with IVDA Pseudomonas

Pancreatitis (acute) EtOH and gallstones

Pancreatitis (chronic) EtOH (adults), cystic fibrosis (kids)

Peau d’orange Carcinoma of the breast

PID Neisseria gonorrhoeae (monoarticular arthritis)

Pneumonia, hospital-acquired Klebsiella

Pneumonia in cystic fibrosis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa

burn infection

Preventable blindness Chlamydia

Primary amenorrhea Turner’s (XO)

Primary hyperaldosteronism Adenoma of adrenal cortex

Primary hyperparathyroidism Adenoma

Pulmonary hypertension COPD

Right heart failure due to a Cor pulmonale

pulmonary cause

Right-sided heart failure Left-sided heart failure

Sheehan’s syndrome Postpartum pituitary infarction 2° to hemorrhage

SIADH Small cell carcinoma of the lung

UTI E. coli

UTI (young women) E. coli and Staphylococcus saprophyticus

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EQUATION REVIEW

Topic Equation Page

Sensitivity Sensitivity =a 63

a + c

Specificity Specificity =d 63

b + d

Positive predictive value PPV =a 63

a + b

Negative predictive value NPV =d 63

c + d

Relative risk

RR =

a 63

a + b

c

c + d

Attributable risk AR = a c 63

a + b

-

c + d

Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium p2 + 2pq + q2 =1 106

p + q = 1

Henderson-Hasselbalch equation pH = pKa + log [HCO3

-] 382

0.03 PCO2

Volume of distribution

Vd =

amount of drug in the body 195

plasma drug concentration

Clearance CL = rate of elimination of drug 195

plasma drug concentration

Half-life t1/2=

0.7 × Vd 195

CL

Loading dose

LD = Cp ×

Vd 195

F

Maintenance dose

MD = Cp ×

CL 195

F

Cardiac output

CO =

rate of O2 consumption 218

arterial O2 content - venous O2 content

Cardiac output CO = stroke volume × heart rate 218

Mean arterial pressure MAP = cardiac output × total peripheral resistance 218

Mean arterial pressure MAP = 1/3 systolic + 2/3 diastolic 218

Stroke volume SV = end diastolic volume - end systolic volume 218

Ejection fraction

EF =

stroke volume

× 100

219

end diastolic volume

Resistance

R =

driving pressure

=

8. (viscosity) × length 219

flow p r4

Net filtration pressure Pnet = (Pc - Pi) - (pc - pi) 227

Glomerular filtration rate GFR = Uinulin × V = Cinulin

377

Pinulin

Glomerular filtration rate GFR = Kf [(PGC - PBS) - (pGC - pBS)] 377

Effective renal plasma flow ERPF = UPAH × V = CPAH

377

PPAH

Renal blood flow RBF = RPF 377

1 - Hct

Filtration fraction FF = GFR 378

RPF

Free water clearance CH2O = V - Cosm 378

Physiologic dead space

VD = VT ×

(PaCO2 - PeCO2) 413

PaCO2

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NOTES

How to Use

the Database

World Wide Web Sites

Comprehensive

Anatomy

Behavioral Science

Biochemistry

Microbiology

and Immunology

Pathology

Pharmacology

Physiology

Commercial Review

Courses

Publisher Contacts

S E C T I O N I V

Top-Rated Review

Resources

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HOW TO USE THE DATABASE

This section is a database of top-rated basic science review books, sample examination books, software,

Web sites, and commercial review courses that have been marketed to medical students studying for the

USMLE Step 1. At the end of the section is a list of publishers and independent bookstores with addresses

and phone numbers. For each book, we list the Title of the book, the First Author (or editor), the

Series Name (where applicable), the Current Publisher, the Copyright Year, the Number of Pages, the

ISBN Code, the Approximate List Price, the Format of the resource, and the Number of Test Questions.

The entries for most books also include Summary Comments that describe their style and overall

utility for studying. Finally, each book receives a Rating. Books are sorted into a comprehensive section

as well as into sections corresponding to the seven traditional basic medical science disciplines (anatomy,

behavioral science, biochemistry, microbiology and immunology, pathology, pharmacology, and physiology).

Within each section, books are arranged first by Rating and then alphabetically by First Author

within each Rating group.

For the 2006 edition of First Aid for the® USMLE Step 1, the database of rated review books has been reorganized

and updated with the addition of many new books and software and with the removal of some

older, outdated items. A letter rating scale with six different grades reflects the detailed student evaluations

for Rated Resources. Each rated resource receives a rating as follows:

A+ Excellent for boards review.

A

A- Very good for boards review; choose among the group.

B+

B

Good, but use only after exhausting better sources.

B- Fair, but there are many better books in the discipline; or low-yield subject material.

The Rating is meant to reflect the overall usefulness of the resource in preparing for the USMLE Step 1

examination. This is based on a number of factors, including:

The cost

The readability of the text

The appropriateness and accuracy of the material

The quality and number of sample questions

The quality of written answers to sample questions

The quality and appropriateness of the illustrations (e.g., graphs, diagrams, photographs)

The length of the text (longer is not necessarily better)

The quality and number of other resources available in the same discipline

The importance of the discipline for the USMLE Step 1 examination

Please note that ratings do not reflect the quality of the resources for purposes other than reviewing for

the USMLE Step 1 examination. Many books with lower ratings are well written and informative but are

not ideal for boards preparation. We have not listed or commented on general textbooks available in the

basic sciences.

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Evaluations are based on the cumulative results of formal and informal surveys of thousands of medical

students at many medical schools across the country. The summary comments and overall ratings represent

a consensus opinion, but there may have been a broad range of opinion or limited student feedback

on any particular resource.

Please note that the data listed are subject to change in that:

Publishers’ prices change frequently.

Bookstores often charge an additional markup.

New editions come out frequently, and the quality of updating varies.

The same book may be reissued through another publisher.

We actively encourage medical students and faculty to submit their opinions and ratings of these basic

science review materials so that we may update our database. (See p. xvii, How to Contribute.) In addition,

we ask that publishers and authors submit for evaluation review copies of basic science review

books, including new editions and books not included in our database. We also solicit reviews of new

books or suggestions for alternate modes of study that may be useful in preparing for the examination,

such as flash cards, computer-based tutorials, commercial review courses, and World Wide Web sites.

Disclaimer/Conflict of Interest Statement

No material in this book, including the ratings, reflects the opinion or influence of the publisher.

All errors and omissions will gladly be corrected if brought to the attention of the authors through

the publisher. Please note that the entire Underground Clinical Vignette series are independent

publications by the authors of this book; their ratings are based solely on data from the student survey

and feedback forms.

440 WORLD WIDE WEB SITES REVIEW RESOURCES

WORLD WIDE WEB SITES

A Kaplan Medical (Qbank) $199 for one month; Test/2000+ q

KAPLAN $279 for three months

www.kaplanmedical.com

An Internet-based question bank providing tailored boards-format exams.

Test content and performance feedback are provided by organ

system and discipline. Questions are similar in style and content to

those on the actual exam. Includes well-written, detailed explanations.

Costs vary with subscription period but are generally high. A

physiology-specific Qbank with more than 750 questions is also available,

as is an Integrated Clinical Vignettes Qbank with more than

1200 clinical case-based boards review questions. Requires considerable

time commitment.

A WebPath: The Internet Pathology Laboratory Free Review/1000+ q

KLATT

http://www-medlib.med.utah.edu/WebPath/webpath.html

Features a wealth of outstanding gross and microscopic illustrations,

clinical vignette questions, and case studies. Contains many classic,

high-quality illustrations. Includes 8 general pathology exams and 11

system-based exams with a total of more than 800 questions. Also includes

170 questions associated with images. Questions reflect current

boards format and difficulty level but are typically shorter. A WebPath

CD-ROM is available for $60.00 and features the online Web site

plan supplemented with additional illustrations, topics, tutorials, and

radiology. The CD-ROM is ideal for computers with slow or no Internet

access.

A- Digital Anatomist Interactive Atlases Free Review

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

www9.biostr.washington.edu/da.html

A good site containing an interactive neuroanatomy course along with

a three-dimensional atlas of the brain, thorax, and knee. Atlases have

computer-generated images along with cadaver dissections. Each atlas

also has a useful quiz in which users identify structures in the slide

images. An excellent source for reviewing neuro images.

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REVIEW RESOURCES WORLD WIDE WEB SITES

A- The Pathology Guy Free Review

FRIEDLANDER

www.pathguy.com

A free Web site containing extensive but poorly organized information

on a variety of fundamental concepts in pathology. Excellent

collection of high-yield facts in “Ed’s Pathology Review for

USMLE,” which is buried at the end of each pathology topic page.

Philosophical and religious digressions can impede a rapid review

of the site.

B+ Blackwell’s Step 1 Online Q&A Free Test/350 q

CLEMENT

Blackwell Science

www.blackwellusmle.com

A full-length, seven-block, 350-question practice exam in a format similar

to that of the real exam. Questions come with explanations related

to the selected answer only. The user can bookmark questions and can

take the test all at once or by section. Limited student feedback.

B+ Introduction to Clinical Microbiology Free Review

http://medic.med.uth.tmc.edu/path/00001450.htm

A basic introduction to and review of the fundamentals of microbiology.

Includes a useful review of the different types of culture media

and lab tests. The information on bugs is a shallow but quick read.

B The Whole Brain Atlas Free Review

JOHNSON

www.med.harvard.edu/AANLIB/home.html

A collection of high-quality brain MR and CT images with views of

normal, aging, and diseased brains (CVA, degenerative, neoplastic,

and inflammatory diseases). The interface is technologically impressive

but complex. Guided tours and image correlations to cases are especially

useful. Although not all of the images are particularly high

yield for the boards, this is an excellent introduction to neuroimaging.

B USMLEasy $99 for one month; Test/2800 q

MCGRAW-HILL $199 for three months

www.usmleasy.com

An Internet-based question bank based on the PreTest series consisting

of approximately 2800 questions. Requires an online subscription.

Some questions are more obscure than those appearing on the actual

exam. Users can track questions completed as well as customize tests.

Presented in boards format. Useful as a supplemental review after

other resources have been exhausted.

442 WORLD WIDE WEB SITES REVIEW RESOURCES

B- Active Learning Centre Free Test/100 q

TURCHIN

www.med.jhu.edu/medcenter/quiz/home.cgi

A quiz engine site based on a large database with an extensive list of

bugs, drugs, and vaccines. Questions generated test the basic characteristics

of each element in the database in a multiple-choice, matching,

or essay format that the user selects. Questions are not boards

style but are useful for learning the memory-intensive subjects of microbiology

and pharmacology.

443

REVIEW RESOURCES COMPREHENSIVE

COMPREHENSIVE

A- Kaplan’s USMLE Step 1 Home Study Program $449.00 Review/1200 q

KAPLAN

Kaplan, 2005, ISBN 0X63410105

Includes two organ system-based review books, a test-taking and strategy

guide, a Qbook of 850 questions, and a CD-ROM with 350 questions

in one full-length simulation. Very dense and comprehensive.

Useful only if started early, possibly with coursework. Excellent as a

reference for studying. Somewhat expensive for the amount of material.

The software is also available separately. Books and CD-ROMs

can be purchased by calling 1-800-KAP-ITEM.

A- Step-Up: A High-Yield, Systems-Based Review $34.95 Review

for the USMLE Step 1

MEHTA

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2003, 360 pages,

ISBN 0781737931

A unique organ system-based review text useful for integrating the basic

sciences covered in Step 1. Composed primarily of outlines,

charts, tables, and diagrams. The appendix includes 38 clinical cases

and an alphabetical section on pharmacology. Contains some errors.

The organ system format appeals to many students and serves as a

good contrast to other review sources. Includes useful “quick hit”

facts.

B+ Underground Clinical Vignettes: Step 1 Bundle $143.95 Review

BHUSHAN

Blackwell Science, 2005, 9 volumes, ISBN 1405104082

All nine volumes of the UCV Step 1 books. Designed for easy

quizzing. Case-based vignettes provide a good review supplement.

Best if started early with coursework or used in conjunction with another

primary review source.

B+ Blueprints Step 1 Q&A $28.95 Test/350 q

CLEMENT

Blackwell Science, 2003, 167 pages, ISBN 140510323X

Contains one full-length exam of 350 questions split into blocks of 50.

Written by students. Excellent for practicing the multistep questions

that are becoming increasingly prevalent on the real exam. Questions

are at times overly specific but overall are high yield.

444 COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW RESOURCES

B+ Appleton and Lange’s USMLE Step 1 Outline Review $39.95 Review

GOLDBERG

McGraw-Hill, 2003, 300 pages, ISBN 0071390170

A comprehensive outline review of basic science topics. Includes essential

facts, diseases, and disorders. Also offers a bulleted treatment of

major abnormal processes by system. Includes black-and-white images

of pathology and histology throughout.

B+ Rapid Review for USMLE Step 1 $34.95 Review/1400 q

GOLJAN

Mosby, 2002, 314 pages, ISBN 0323008410

Outline format with high-yield marginal notes, figures, and tables that

highlight key content. Narrative clinical boxes illustrate clinical relevance.

Practice exams provide clinically oriented questions. The CDROM

includes the questions from the book but is poorly designed

without an option to omit already-answered questions from practice

sessions. Reviews are mixed regarding the similarity of the content to

the actual exam; however, the format is comparable.

B+ Lange Q&A for the USMLE Step 1 $39.95 Test/1195 q

KING

McGraw-Hill, 2005, 480 pages, ISBN 0071445781

Features seven subject-based tests and three 100-question comprehensive

exams. A good buy for the number of questions. Gives exhaustive

explanations of right and wrong answers and offers a reasonable,

straightforward, question-based review with which to assess your

strengths and weaknesses. Testing includes references to diagrams, images,

and a few color plates.

B+ NMS Review for USMLE Step 1 $42.95 Test/850 q

LAZO

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2002, 436 pages,

ISBN 0781732921

A text that includes a CD-ROM and serves as a good source of practice

questions and answers. Some questions are too picky or difficult.

Annotated explanations are well written but are sometimes unnecessarily

detailed. Organized as 17 practice exams. The six pages of color

plates are helpful. The CD-ROM attempts to simulate the CBT format

but is disorganized.

445

REVIEW RESOURCES COMPREHENSIVE

B+ Kaplan’s USMLE Step 1 Qbook $44.95 Test/850 q

MANLEY

Kaplan, 2005, 446 pages, ISBN 0743262387

Consists of seventeen 50-question exams organized by the traditional

basic science disciplines. Good USMLE-style questions with clear,

detailed explanations. Lacks classic images typically seen on the

exam. Comparable to the Lange and NMS question reviews.

B USMLE Step 1 Secrets $37.95 Review

BROWN

Elsevier, 2004, 313 pages, ISBN 1560535709

Clarifies difficult concepts in a concise, easy-to-read manner. Complements

other boards study material in that it helps students understand

preclinical fundamentals rather than encouraging the rote

memorization of facts. The easy-to-read style allows for rapid review

during downtime. The only drawback is its limited breadth.

B Medical Boards-Step 1 Made Ridiculously Simple $29.95 Review

CARL

MedMaster, 2003, 367 pages, ISBN 0940780593

Quick and easy reading. The table and chart format is organized by

subject. Reviews are mixed. Some charts are poorly labeled. Consider

as an adjunct. Compare with Yeh’s Crashing the Boards: USMLE

Step 1.

B Gold Standard Prep Set for USMLE Step 1 $309.00 Audiotapes

KNOUSE

Gold Standard, 2004

A set of 48 approximately 90-minute audiotapes covering USMLE

Step 1 material. Limited but positive feedback on an updated and expanded

set of audiotapes. Used by some students as a way to review

while driving, while working out, and during downtime. Contains

some inaccuracies. Available only by mail order through the company’s

Web site, www.boardprep.net.

B PreTest Clinical Vignettes for the USMLE Step 1 $24.95 Test/400 q

MCGRAW-HILL

McGraw-Hill, 2004, 366 pages, ISBN 0071422918

Clinical vignette-style questions with detailed explanations. Organized

as eight blocks of 50 questions covering basic sciences. Serves as

a good self-evaluation tool, although questions may not mirror those

on the actual USMLE exam.

446 COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW RESOURCES

B Cracking the Boards: USMLE Step 1 $34.95 Review/400 q

PRINCETON REVIEW

Random House, 2000, 796 pages, ISBN 0375761632

A comprehensive text review based on the USMLE content outline,

written by past and present medical students. The style is wordy and

broad but offers few details. The organ-based format appeals to some

students. Includes many labeled illustrations, charts, and photos.

B USMLE Step 1 Recall: Buzzwords for the Boards $34.95 Review

REINHEIMER

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005, 464 pages,

ISBN 0781745136

Quizzes on main topics and key points presented in a two-column

question-and-answer format. Good for self-testing, group study, and

quick review. Use as a change of pace. Hits many important clinical

features but is not comprehensive or tightly organized. Sometimes focuses

on obscure details and memorization rather than on the comprehension

and integration that the real exam emphasizes.

B USMLE Step 1 Recall PDA: Buzzwords for the Boards $32.95 PDA

REINHEIMER

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2001, ISBN 078173343X

The PDA version of the book of the same name. Useful for quick review.

B Crashing the Boards: USMLE Step 1 $27.95 Review

YEH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 1999, 167 pages,

ISBN 0781719771

Brief coverage of high-yield topics. Great diagrams; exhibits a good

sense of humor. No photos are included. Good organization (bulleted

facts and highlighted boxing); useful for supplementary, last-minute

review. Incomplete and outdated book reviews are included in the

back. Retains outdated strategies for the paper-and-pencil exam. Compare

with Carl’s Medical Boards-Step 1 Made Ridiculously Simple.

B- Exam Master Step 1 $149.00 Test/8000 q

EXAM MASTER

Exam Master Corporation, 2001, ISBN 1581290683

Windows/Mac-based testing software with access to up to 8000 Step 1

questions. Questions are relatively simple, but some are obscure. Offers

the ability to hide multiple-choice options. The new version eliminates

K-type, nonclinical questions and provides compatibility with

Windows 98.

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REVIEW RESOURCES COMPREHENSIVE

B- Rypins’ Basic Sciences Review, Vol. I $39.95 Review/1000 q

FROHLICH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2001, 832 pages,

ISBN 0781725186

A multitopic textbook with few figures and tables. A good general reference,

but should be used with other subject-specific sources. Well

priced for the number of pages and questions. Requires extensive time

commitment. Includes good pathology/pharmacology coverage.

B- Rypins’ Questions and Answers for Basic Sciences Review $34.95 Test/1600 q

FROHLICH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2001, 288 pages,

ISBN 0781725208

Questions with answers to supplement Rypins’ Basic Sciences Review.

A decent overall question-based review of all subjects. Good-quality

questions, but answers lack detail. Requires time commitment. Includes

a CD-ROM.

448 ANATOMY REVIEW RESOURCES

ANATOMY

A- High-Yield Embryology $24.95 Review

DUDEK

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2001, 151 pages,

ISBN 0781721326

A very good, concise review of embryology for the USMLE. Offers excellent

organization with clinical correlations. Includes a high-yield

list of embryologic origins of tissues. No index or questions.

A- High-Yield Neuroanatomy $24.95 Review

FIX

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005, 178 pages,

ISBN 0781758998

A clean, easy-to-read outline format. Offers straightforward text with

excellent diagrams and illustrations. The first several chapters are particularly

good. Compare with Goldberg’s Clinical Neuroanatomy

Made Ridiculously Simple. No index.

A- Rapid Review: Gross and Developmental Anatomy $31.95 Review/100 q

MOORE

Mosby, 2002, 220 pages, ISBN 0323012019

A detailed treatment of basic anatomy and embryology, presented in

an outline format similar to that of other books in the series. At times

more detailed than necessary for boards review. Contains high-yield

charts and figures throughout. Two 50-question tests with extensive

explanations are included, with additional questions on the CDROM.

Compare to High-Yield Anatomy.

A- Case Files: Gross Anatomy $29.95 Review

TOY

McGraw-Hill, 2005, 345 pages, ISBN 0071437797

A resource that offers both gross anatomy basics and clinical cases covering

several high-yield anatomy topics. Also features a concise discussion

of anatomy essentials. Contains few diagrams, but those that are

included are high yield.

449

REVIEW RESOURCES ANATOMY

A- USMLE Road Map: Gross Anatomy $19.95 Review/100 q

WHITE

McGraw-Hill, 2003, 250 pages, ISBN 0071399216

An outline treatment of gross anatomy with clinical correlations

throughout. Also features high-yield facts in boldface along with numerous

high-yield charts and figures. Clinical problems with explanations

are given at the end of each chapter. An especially effective

chart format is employed throughout, with clearly labeled illustrations

of basic anatomy. Limited student feedback

A- USMLE Road Map: Neuroscience $24.95 Review/80 q

WHITE

McGraw-Hill, 2004, 210 pages, ISBN 0071422870

An outline review of basic anatomy and physiology with clinical correlations

throughout. Also features high-yield facts in boldface along

with numerous high-yield charts and figures. Clinical problems with

explanations are given at the end of each chapter. Limited student

feedback.

B+ Rapid Review: Histology and Cell Biology $29.95 Review/100 q

BURNS

Mosby, 2002, 215 pages, ISBN 0323008348

Similar to other books in the series. Features an outline of basic concepts

with numerous charts, but histology images are very limited.

Two 50-question multiple-choice tests are presented with explanations.

The CD-ROM contains additional questions and pathology images.

Compare to High-Yield Histology.

B+ High-Yield Gross Anatomy $24.95 Review

DUDEK

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2002, 190 pages,

ISBN 0781730430

An excellent, concise review with clinical correlations. Contains welllabeled,

high-yield radiologic images. May be useful to supplement

with an atlas. No index.

B+ High-Yield Histology $24.95 Review

DUDEK

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2004, 288 pages,

ISBN 0781747635

A quick and easy review of a relatively low-yield subject. Tables include

some high-yield information. Contains good pictures. The appendix

features classic electron micrographs.

450 ANATOMY REVIEW RESOURCES

B+ Clinical Neuroanatomy Made Ridiculously Simple $19.95 Review/Few q

GOLDBERG

MedMaster, 2003, 97 pages, ISBN 0940780461

An easy-to-read, memorable, and simplified format with clever handdrawn

diagrams. Offers a quick, high-yield review of clinical neuroanatomy.

Good emphasis on clinically relevant pathways, cranial

nerves, and neurologic diseases. Includes a CD-ROM that offers CT

and MRI images as well as a tutorial on neurologic localization. Compare

with Fix’s High-Yield Neuroanatomy.

B+ BRS Gross Anatomy Flash Cards $29.95 Flash cards

SWANSON

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005, 254 pages,

ISBN 0781756545

High-yield anatomy clinical cases presented in flash-card format.

Anatomy basics are generally excluded. A useful, boards-relevant resource

for students who like to study with flash cards and are reasonably

well versed in anatomy.

B+ Blueprints Notes & Cases: Neuroscience $28.95 Review

WECHSLER

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2004, 228 pages,

ISBN 1405103493

High-yield cases followed by a discussion and tables, presented in a

format similar to that of other books in the Blueprints series. Offers

important gross neuroanatomy and neurophysiology facts, but diagrams

must be improved if the book is to be considered sufficiently

comprehensive for boards review.

B Neuroscience at a Glance $29.95 Review

BARKER

Blackwell Science, 2003, 128 pages, ISBN 1405111240

A high-yield treatment of basic principles in neuroscience using figures

only, with one topic presented on each page. Includes a highly

effective appendix of pathways. Most useful when used with the neuroscience

course. Limited student feedback.

B Underground Clinical Vignettes: Anatomy $17.95 Review

BHUSHAN

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005, 128 pages,

ISBN 1405104090

Concise clinical cases illustrating approximately 100 frequently tested

diseases with an anatomic basis. Cardinal signs, symptoms, and buzzwords

are highlighted. Use as a supplement to other sources of review.

451

REVIEW RESOURCES ANATOMY

B Platinum Vignettes: Anatomy and Embryology $24.95 Review

BROCHERT

Elsevier, 2003, 110 pages, ISBN 1560535814

Fifty clinical case scenarios presented in a user-friendly format, with

the question appearing on the front of each page and the answer

printed on the back. Similar in style to other books in the Platinum

Vignettes series; may be of benefit for students who wish to self-quiz.

Relatively few cases are presented considering that both anatomy and

embryology are covered. Expensive for amount of material.

B BRS Embryology $34.95 Review/500 q

DUDEK

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005, 287 pages,

ISBN 0781757266

An outline-based review of embryology that is typical for the BRS series.

Offers a good but overly detailed review of important embryology.

A discussion of congenital malformations is included at the end

of each chapter along with relevant questions. The comprehensive

exam at the end of the book is high yield.

B BRS Neuroanatomy $32.95 Review/500 q

FIX

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2002, 457 pages,

ISBN 0781728290

An updated text that covers the anatomy and embryology of the nervous

system. Complete but lengthy; requires time commitment.

Compare with High-Yield Neuroanatomy by the same author.

B BRS Cell Biology and Histology $32.95 Review/500 q

GARTNER

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2003, 352 pages,

ISBN 0781733103

An outline format that is useful for looking up cell biology and histology

information, presented in a style that is typical of the BRS series.

Could be used alone for cell biology review, but not enough histology

images to be considered comprehensive. Includes a CD-ROM with

questions.

B Clinical Anatomy Made Ridiculously Simple $19.95 Review

GOLDBERG

MedMaster, 2002, 175 pages, ISBN 0940780534

Easy reading, simple diagrams, and lots of mnemonics and amusing

associations. Incomplete. The humorous style has variable appeal to

students, so browse before buying. Offers good coverage of selected

topics. Best if used during coursework.

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B Netter’s Atlas of Human Physiology $39.95 Review

HANSEN

Icon Learning Systems, 2002, 250 pages, ISBN 1929007019

An organ system-based text with more than 250 of Dr. Netter’s classic

illustrations. Offers a clear, concise, “big picture” view of physiology.

May be too detailed for boards review. Limited student feedback.

B PreTest Neuroscience $24.95 Test/500 q

SIEGEL

McGraw-Hill, 2005, 322 pages, ISBN 0071436510

Similar to other books in the PreTest series. Features a question-andanswer

format that is not necessarily in USMLE style. Black-andwhite

images are referenced to questions throughout. Includes a brief

high-yield section. Limited student feedback.

B Wheater’s Functional Histology $64.95 Review

YOUNG

Elsevier, 2000, 413 pages, ISBN 0443056129

A color atlas with pictures of normal histology and accompanying

text. Useful as a text for coursework. Skim through the photomicrographs

for USMLE review. Image captions provide an excellent

source for the review of basic cell biology.

B- Anatomy Recall $32.95 Review

BLACKBOURNE

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2000, 368 pages,

ISBN 0683304364

Presented in question-and-answer format. Good for quick review, but

may be too detailed for boards review.

B- BRS Gross Anatomy $32.95 Review/500 q

CHUNG

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005, 530 pages,

ISBN 0781753090

A detailed, lengthy text in outline format with illustrations and tables.

Better for coursework than for quick boards review. Features a good

clinical correlation section.

B- Essentials of Clinical Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology $29.95 Review

GILMAN

F. A. Davis, 2003, 281 pages, ISBN 0803607725

A well-organized discussion of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and

neuropharmacology presented with illustrations and images. Too

dense for boards review.

453

REVIEW RESOURCES ANATOMY

B- PreTest Anatomy, Histology, & Cell Biology $24.95 Test/500 q

KLEIN

McGraw-Hill, 2005, 526 pages, ISBN 0071437495

Difficult questions with detailed answers as well as some illustrations.

Requires extensive time commitment. Includes a high-yield section

that highlights clinically relevant relationships and lessons.

B- Histology and Neural Anatomy: Comprehensive Review $25.95 Review/2000 q

in 2000 Multiple-Choice Questions and Answers

PAPKA

Biotest, Inc., 2004, 427 pages, ISBN 1893720136

A comprehensive outline review. Lacks illustrations and includes a

large number of low-quality questions with no explanations, but answers

are cross-referenced to the text. Consider using with coursework.

Limited student feedback.

B- Clinical Anatomy: An Illustrated Review with Questions $32.00 Review/500 q

and Explanations

SNELL

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2001, 272 pages,

ISBN 0781729890

A well-organized summary of Snell’s major book. Includes excellent

diagrams and tables. Questions incorporate radiographs, CT scans,

and MRIs. Does not cover neuroanatomy or embryology. Neither the

text nor the questions are as clinical as the title implies. Only some

answers have explanations, and most are too short.

B- Imaging Atlas of Human Anatomy $44.95 Atlas

WEIR

Elsevier, 2003, 226 pages, ISBN 0723432112

An atlas of diagnostic images for all major systems, including MRIs,

CT scans, and brief explanations of diagnostic methods. Useful primarily

as an imaging reference for boards review.

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BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE

A High-Yield Behavioral Science $19.95 Review

FADEM

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2001, 144 pages,

ISBN 0781730848

A clear, concise, quick review of behavioral science. Offers a logical

presentation with crammable charts, graphs, and tables. Features a

short but adequate statistics chapter. No index.

A- Underground Clinical Vignettes: Behavioral Science $17.95 Review

BHUSHAN

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005, 114 pages,

ISBN 1405104104

Concise clinical cases illustrating commonly tested diseases in behavioral

science. Cardinal signs, symptoms, and buzzwords are highlighted.

Use as a supplement to other review sources. Although the

case diagnoses have been moved to the back of the book, the discussion

still reveals the answer on the same page. Some cases lack detail.

Twenty questions are included in the back.

A- BRS Behavioral Science $32.95 Review/500 q

FADEM

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005, 292 pages,

ISBN 0781757274

An easy-to-read outline format with boldfacing of key terms. Offers

good, detailed coverage of high-yield topics. The text is lengthy and

gives more information than may be needed for the USMLE. Includes

excellent tables and charts as well as a short but complete statistics

chapter. Offers great coverage of ethics and patient communication

topics. Also features good review questions, including a

100-question comprehensive exam at the end of the book. The font

size of the new edition is significantly smaller than that of previous

editions.

455

REVIEW RESOURCES BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE

A- Blueprints Notes & Cases: Behavioral Science $28.95 Review/184 q

and Epidemiology

NEUGROSCHI

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2004, 201 pages,

ISBN 1405103558

A case-oriented approach toward behavioral science, presented as part

of the Blueprints Notes & Cases series. Includes the HPI, a basic science

review and discussion, key points, and questions. The 8.5- by 11-

inch layout may feel overwhelming to some, but the font size is conducive

to easy review. A good way to master the intangibles of

behavioral science, but slightly more detailed than warranted for

boards review.

A- Rapid Review: Behavioral Science $32.95 Review/100 q

STEVENS

Mosby, 2004, 352 pages, ISBN 0323020070

A quick outline format covering basic topics in behavioral science,

human development, and biostatistics, presented in a format similar

to that of other books in the Rapid Review series. Two 50-question

multiple-choice tests are included with explanations. Somewhat more

detailed on specific disorders, but not sufficient as a sole biostatistics

review. The CD-ROM contains additional questions. Compare with

High-Yield Behavioral Science. Limited student feedback.

B+ Platinum Vignettes Series: Behavioral Science $24.95 Review

BROCHERT

Elsevier, 2003, 106 pages, ISBN 1560535768

A series of cases followed by explanations and discussions on the following

page, presented in a format similar to that of other books in the

Platinum Vignettes series. In contrast to the Underground Clinical Vignettes,

the Platinum series includes vignettes for biostatistics; however,

there are only half as many cases. Expensive for the amount of

material.

B+ High-Yield Biostatistics $24.95 Review

GLASER

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005, 104 pages,

ISBN 078179644X

A well-written text, but some explanations are confusing. Offers extensive

coverage for a low-yield topic. Includes good review questions

and tables. For the motivated student; not for last-minute cramming.

Suitable as a course companion. Best used in conjunction with a behavioral

science resource.

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B+ USMLE Behavioral Science Made Ridiculously Simple $16.95 Review

SIERLES

MedMaster, 1998, 171 pages, ISBN 0940780348

Easy reading, and reasonably high yield for the amount of text. Includes

medical sociology; strong on psychopathology with illustrative

examples. No biostatistics. Sometimes offers too much detail on lowyield

topics.

B Behavioral Sciences and Outpatient Medicine $19.95 Review

for the Boards and Wards

AYALA

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2001, 100 pages,

ISBN 0632045787

Presented in a clear and informative format similar to that of other

books in the Boards and Wards series. Covers some low-yield topics.

B- PreTest Behavioral Science $24.95 Test/500 q

EBERT

McGraw-Hill, 2002, 358 pages, ISBN 0071374701

Contains detailed answers cross-referenced with other resources.

Good test questions. Requires time commitment. Includes a brief

high-yield section.

457

REVIEW RESOURCES BIOCHEMISTRY

BIOCHEMISTRY

A- Underground Clinical Vignettes: Biochemistry $17.95 Review

BHUSHAN

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005, 113 pages,

ISBN 1405104112

Concise clinical cases illustrating approximately 100 frequently tested

diseases with a biochemical basis. Cardinal signs, symptoms, and

buzzwords are highlighted. A useful supplement to other sources of

review.

A- Lippincott’s Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry $44.95 Review/250 q

CHAMPE

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005, 534 pages,

ISBN 0781722659

An excellent book that offers good clinical correlations as well as

highly effective color diagrams. Offers a comprehensive review of biochemistry,

including some low-yield topics. The new edition also includes

high-yield chapter summaries and a “big picture” chapter at

the end of the book that highlights the most important concepts. Requires

time commitment; skim high-yield diagrams to maximize

USMLE review. Best used with coursework.

A- Rapid Review: Biochemistry $31.95 Review/100 q

PALLEY

Mosby, 2003, 320 pages, ISBN 0323008356

A quick outline format covering basic topics in biochemistry, presented

in a format similar to that of other books in the Rapid Review

series. High-yield disease correlation boxes are useful for review. Excellent

tables and high-yield figures are featured throughout. Also includes

two 50-question multiple-choice tests with explanations plus a

CD-ROM with additional questions. Compare to High-Yield Biochemistry.

B+ High-Yield Biochemistry $24.95 Review

WILCOX

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2003, 128 pages,

ISBN 0781743141

A concise and crammable text in outline format with good clinical

correlations at the end of each chapter. Features many diagrams and

tables. Good as a study supplement.

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B High-Yield Cell and Molecular Biology $24.95 Review

DUDEK

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 1999, 128 pages,

ISBN 0683303597

Cellular and molecular biology presented in an outline format, with

good diagrams and clinical correlations. Brief but complete. Includes

descriptions of laboratory techniques and genetic disorders. No questions

or vignettes.

B Clinical Biochemistry $36.95 Review

GAW

Churchill Livingstone, 1999, 176 pages, ISBN 0443061831

Biochemistry and physiology presented in a clinical framework. Visually

pleasing. Focuses on adult medicine; skimpy on inherited disorders,

genetics, and molecular biochemistry. Case studies are included

throughout, but no standard question-and-answer exercises are given.

May be more wards than boards oriented.

B Clinical Biochemistry Made Ridiculously Simple $22.95 Review

GOLDBERG

MedMaster, 1999, 95 pages, ISBN 0940780305

A conceptual approach toward clinical biochemistry, presented with

humor. The casual style does not appeal to all students. Mnemonics

tend to be somewhat complicated. Offers a good overview and integration

of all metabolic pathways. Includes a 23-page clinical review

that is very high yield and crammable. Also contains a unique foldout

“road map” of metabolism. For students with a firm biochemistry

background.

B PreTest Biochemistry & Genetics $24.95 Test/500 q

INGRAM-SMITH

McGraw-Hill, 2005, 384 pages, ISBN 0071437479

Difficult questions with detailed, referenced explanations. Best for the

motivated student who uses it along with a review book. Contains

some questions on biochemical disorders and metabolism but no clinical

vignettes. Features six pages of high-yield facts focusing on genetically

based diseases.

459

REVIEW RESOURCES BIOCHEMISTRY

B STARS Biochemistry Review $27.50 Review/600 q

ROSKOSKI

W. B. Saunders, 1996, 242 pages, ISBN 0721651755

A content review in dense outline format with small type. Chapters

are short and include only relevant pathways. Good for students who

prefer an outline-based review. Parallels the core text by the same authors.

A comprehensive exam at the end of the book has some questions

with a clinical slant.

B Metabolism at a Glance $34.95 Review

SALWAY

Blackwell Science, 2004, 128 pages, ISBN 1405107162

A concise and impressive review of the biochemical pathways involved

in metabolism. Intricate figures depict the interplay between

the various reactions. Beyond the scope of the USMLE, but a unique

resource nonetheless.

B Case Files: Biochemistry $29.95 Review

TOY

McGraw-Hill, 2005, 414 pages, ISBN 0071437819

A text that is divided into clinical cases followed by clinical correlations,

a discussion, and take-home pearls, presented in a format similar

to others in the Case Files series. A few questions accompany each

case. The black-and-white figures are sometimes too small to read, but

the clinical correlations make biochemistry concepts easier to remember.

Too lengthy for rapid review; best for students who enjoys problem-

based learning.

460 MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY REVIEW RESOURCES

MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY

A Clinical Microbiology Made Ridiculously Simple $25.95 Review

GLADWIN

MedMaster, 2003, 272 pages, ISBN 0940780496

A very good chart-based review of microbiology that includes clever

and humorous mnemonics. The best of this series. The text is easy to

read, and an excellent antibiotic review helps for pharmacology as

well. The style of the series does not appeal to everyone. Requires a

supplemental source for immunology. Excellent if you have limited

time or are “burning out.”

A Rapid Review: Microbiology and Immunology $32.95 Review/100 q

ROSENTHAL

Mosby, 2002, 395 pages, ISBN 0323008402

Similar to other books in the Rapid Review series. Contains a significant

number of excellent tables and figures. Two 50-question tests

with extensive explanations complement the topics covered in the review.

The CD-ROM contains additional questions, but their format is

poor. Overall, one of the best in the Rapid Review series.

A- Basic Immunology $54.95 Review

ABBAS

Elsevier, 2004, 322 pages, ISBN 1416024034

A text that includes colorful diagrams, pictures, and tables that students

will find useful for quick review. Also offers abundant text as

well as a lengthy glossary for those who wish to delve into the topic

further for the boards. Features online access to the same text.

A- Underground Clinical Vignettes: Microbiology Vols. I & II $17.95 ea. Review

BHUSHAN

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Microbiology, Vol. I: 2005, 112 pages, ISBN 1495194129

Microbiology, Vol. II: 2005, 134 pages, ISBN 1405104139

Concise clinical cases illustrating frequently tested diseases in microbiology

and immunology (approximately 100 cases per volume). Cardinal

signs, symptoms, and buzzwords are highlighted. Use as a supplement

to other sources of review.

461

REVIEW RESOURCES MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY

A- Microcards $28.98 Flash cards

HARPAVAT

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2002, 380 pages,

ISBN 0781722004

A very useful resource for students who like to use flash cards for review.

Some cards include excellent flow charts of important classes of

bacteria or viruses. Most of the other cards include the bacterium or

virus, clinical presentation, pathobiology, diagnosis, treatment, and

important quick facts.

A- High-Yield Immunology $19.95 Review

JOHNSON

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 1999, 68 pages, ISBN 0683306146

Presented in a format typical of the High-Yield series. Accurately covers

high-yield details within the topic in proportion to boards coverage

of immunology. Good for quick review. Some illustrations and diagrams

could be improved, and some sections may not be detailed

enough.

A- Medical Microbiology and Immunology: Examination $39.95 Review/654 q

and Board Review

LEVINSON

McGraw-Hill, 2002, 614 pages, ISBN 0071382178

Clear, concise writing with excellent diagrams and tables. Includes an

excellent immunology section. The “Summary of Medically Important

Organisms” is highly crammable. Requires time commitment.

Can be detailed and dense; best if started early with the course. Covers

all topics, including some that are low yield. Includes good practice

questions and a comprehensive exam, but questions have letter

answers only. Compare with Lippincott’s Illustrated Reviews: Microbiology.

B+ Concise Medical Immunology $36.95 Review

DOAN

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005, 267 pages,

ISBN 078175741X

A concise text with useful diagrams, illustrations, and tables. Good for

students who need extra immunology review or wish to study the subject

thoroughly for the boards. End-of-chapter multiple-choice questions

help reinforce key concepts.

462 MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY REVIEW RESOURCES

B+ Case Studies in Immunology: Clinical Companion $33.95 Review/100 q

ROSEN

Garland Science, 2001, 250 pages, ISBN 0815340508

Originally designed as a clinical companion to Janeway’s Immunobiology,

this text provides an excellent synopsis of the major disorders of

immunity in a clinical vignette format. Integrates basic and clinical

science. Excellent images, illustrations, questions, and discussion.

B+ How the Immune System Works $24.95 Review

SOMPAYRAC

Blackwell Science, 2002, 144 pages, ISBN 063204702X

A concise overview of immunology that attempts to simplify complicated

concepts. Includes a good general introduction, but best used as

a companion to other, more detailed resources. Weak in clinical immunology.

Limited student feedback.

B+ Case Files: Microbiology $29.95 Review

TOY

McGraw-Hill, 2005, 389 pages, ISBN 0071445749

Fifty clinical microbiology cases reviewed in an interactive learning

format. Each case is followed by a clinical correlation, a discussion

with boldfaced buzzwords, and questions. Cases are useful for boards

review, since key ideas can be readily associated with the appropriate

clinical scenario.

B+ Clinical Microbiology Review $36.95 Review

WARINNER

Wysteria, 2001, 152 pages, ISBN 0967783933

A concise yet comprehensive review in chart format with some clinical

correlations. Each page is devoted to a single organism with ample

space for adding notes during class. Contains no immunology. Spatial

organization, color coding, and bulleting of facts facilitate subject review.

A great cross-reference section groups organisms by general

characteristics. The new edition includes color plates of significant

microbes. Limited but positive student feedback. Compare with

Topf’s Microbiology Companion.

463

REVIEW RESOURCES MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY

B+ Appleton & Lange Outline Review: Microbiology $29.95 Review

and Immunology

YOTIS

McGraw-Hill/Appleton & Lange, 2004, 200 pages,

ISBN 0071405666

A well-organized approach toward the microbiology section of the

boards, addressing all areas included in the exam. Lacks detailed

treatment of autoimmune disorders, but an excellent resource to use

in addition to class notes. A good resource for organization of the material.

Its sparse use of images could be a drawback.

B+ Appleton & Lange’s Review of Microbiology & Immunology $34.95 Test/995 q

YOTIS

McGraw-Hill, 2001, 288 pages, ISBN 0071362657

A large number of questions with detailed answers. Inadequate as a

primary source, but a good supplement for the motivated student.

Well referenced with effective diagrams, figures, and tables. Includes

a good immunology section but weak coverage of immune disorders.

B Immunology for the Boards and Wards $19.95 Review/19 q

AYALA

Blackwell Science, 2001, 72 pages, ISBN 0632045744

Similar in style to other books in the Boards and Wards series. Not

specifically tailored to USMLE material, but includes many highyield

tables. Contains approximately 20 questions throughout the text.

No illustrations. Limited student feedback.

B Microbiology and Immunology for the Boards and Wards $24.95 Review

AYALA

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005, 233 pages,

ISBN 1405104686

An outline format that may be appealing to some students but overwhelming

for others. Includes some figures and tables for those who

do not favor the format. A microbiology and immunology review is

also included along with a comprehensive assessment.

B Blueprints Notes & Cases: Microbiology and Immunology $28.95 Review

GANDHI

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2004, 208 pages,

ISBN 1405103477

Fifty-eight succinct clinical cases covering boards-relevant microbiology

and immunology facts. Charts, tables, illustrations, and useful

“thumbnails” are included in the discussion section to facilitate rapid

synthesis of key concepts. Best used during microbiology coursework

so that it can be readily reviewed for the boards. For students proficient

in immunology.

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B BRS Microbiology and Immunology $32.95 Review/500 q

JOHNSON

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2001, 300 pages,

ISBN 0781727707

A concise outline format with good questions and illustrations. The

immunology section is especially useful. For the motivated student.

B Bugcards: The Complete Microbiology Review $26.50 Flash cards

for Class, the Boards, and the Wards

LEVINE

BL Publishing, 1998, 154 pages, ISBN 0967165504

High-quality flash cards (similar to “Pharm Cards”) designed for rapid

class and USMLE microbiology review. Cards cover all medically relevant

bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites and include important

buzzwords, mnemonics, and clinical vignettes to aid in recall. Unique

“disease process cards” summarize all organisms for a particular disease

(e.g., UTI, pneumonia). Useful for a quick review of facts, but

not recommended as a comprehensive primary review source.

B Instant Notes in Immunology $31.95 Review/125 q

LYDYARD

Garland Science, 2004, 322 pages, ISBN 1859960391

A comprehensive review of immunology with effective figures

throughout. Well organized, but too detailed for boards review. Best

used with the course. Questions are not in current USMLE format

and do not include explanations. High-yield tables of principal cytokines

and selected molecules are included. Limited student feedback.

B Lippincott’s Illustrated Reviews: Microbiology $35.95 Review/Few q

STROHL

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2001, 528 pages,

ISBN 0397515685

A comprehensive, highly illustrated review of microbiology similar in

style to Champe’s Lippincott’s Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry. Includes

a 50-page color section with more than 150 clinical and laboratory

photographs. Compare with Levinson’s Medical Microbiology

and Immunology.

B BRS Micro Flash Cards $27.95 Flash cards

SWANSON

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2003, 250 pages,

ISBN 078174427X

A series of flash cards featuring questions with answers on the reverse

side. Useful for students who enjoy an active style of review.

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B STARS Microbiology $32.00 Review

WALKER

Elsevier, 1998, 513 pages, ISBN 0721646417

Presents pathogens in a consistent outline format, from pathogenicity

to treatment. Features numerous multicolor tables and illustrations.

No questions. Requires time commitment. Consider as a course supplement.

B- Microbiology for the Boards and Wards $18.95 Review/22 q

AYALA

Blackwell Science, 2001, 163 pages, ISBN 0632045760

A concise review of major and exotic pathogens in a useful outline

format. Easy to read. Limited student feedback.

B- Platinum Vignettes Series: Microbiology $24.95 Review

BROCHERT

Elsevier, 2003, 114 pages, ISBN 1560535741

Fifty clinical case scenarios presented in a unique format, with the

case question appearing on the front of the page and the answer

printed on the back. May be useful for students who wish to self-quiz.

Expensive for the amount of material.

B- PreTest Microbiology $24.95 Test/500 q

KETTERING

McGraw-Hill, 2005, 310 pages, ISBN 0071437487

Mixed-quality questions with detailed, sometimes verbose explanations.

Useful for additional question-based review in bacteriology and

virology, but not high yield. Includes three pages of high-yield facts.

B- Flash Micro $27.95 Flash cards

TING

Stanford Ink, 1999, 131 pages, ISBN 0967231809

Concise flash cards designed for boards review. Include 190

pathogens but no immunology. Color coded. Compare with Orlando’s

Medical Micro-Cards. Mixed student feedback.

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PATHOLOGY

A BRS Pathology $32.95 Review/500 q

SCHNEIDER

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2001, 488 pages,

ISBN 0683302655

An excellent, concise review with appropriate content emphasis. Features

outline-format chapters with boldfacing of key facts. Includes

good questions with explanations at the end of each chapter and a

comprehensive exam at the end of the book. Offers well-organized tables

and diagrams as well as some good black-and-white photographs

representative of classic pathology that can be correlated with color

photographs from an atlas. Also contains a chapter on laboratory testing

and “key associations” with each disease. Short on clinical details

for vignette questions. Worth the time investment. Most effective if

started early and then reviewed during study periods.

A- Pathophysiology for the Boards and Wards-USMLE Step 1 $32.95 Review/75 q

AYALA

Blackwell Science, 2003, 352 pages, ISBN 1405103426

A system-based outline with a focus on pathology. Well organized

with glossy color plates of relevant pathology and excellent, concise

tables. The appendix includes a helpful overview of neurology, immunology,

“zebras,” syndromes, and pearls.

A- Lange Flash Cards: Pathology $29.95 Flash cards

BARON

McGraw-Hill, 2004, 296 pages, ISBN 0071436901

Pathology cards organized with information on one disease per card.

Includes pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, treatment, and

clinical vignette. Most effective when used at the beginning of the

second year through Step 1 preparation. A useful resource with which

to organize the breadth of pathology topics covered on the USMLE.

Limited student feedback.

A- Underground Clinical Vignettes: Pathophysiology, $17.95 each Review

Vols. I, II, & III

BHUSHAN

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Pathophysiology, Vol. I: 2005, 116 pages, ISBN 1405104147

Pathophysiology, Vol. II: 2005, 114 pages, ISBN 1405104155

Pathophysiology, Vol. III: 2005, 115 pages, ISBN 1405104163

Concise clinical cases illustrating approximately 100 frequently tested

pathology and physiology cases in each book. Cardinal signs, symptoms,

and buzzwords are highlighted. Use as a supplement to other

sources of review.

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A- Pathology Recall $32.95 Review

CHABRA

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2002, 624 pages,

ISBN 0781734061

A quiz-based text featuring thousands of brief questions. Not in

USMLE format. Similar to others in the Recall series. Beyond the

scope of Step 1, but an entertaining break from other reviews.

B+ PreTest Pathology $24.95 Test/500 q

BROWN

McGraw-Hill, 2005, 577 pages, ISBN 0071436774

Picky, difficult questions with detailed, complete answers. Questions

are often obscure or esoteric. Features high-quality black-and-white

photographs but no color illustrations. Can be used as a supplement

to other review books. For the motivated student. Thirty-five pages of

high-yield facts are useful for concept summaries.

B+ BrainChip for Pathology $19.95 Review

GARCIA

Blackwell Science, 2002, 144 pages, ISBN 0632046392

More than 160 clinical cases and color photographs. Excellent pictures

and relevant text.

B+ Rapid Review: Pathology $32.95 Review/100 q

GOLJAN

Mosby, 2004, 463 pages, ISBN 0323023932

Similar to other books in the Rapid Review series. Addresses key concepts

in pathology in a bulleted outline format with many tables and

figures. High-yield marginal notes are useful, but the text can appear

cluttered at times. The CD-ROM contains additional questions, but

they are not in boards format. Limited student feedback.

B+ Pathophysiology of Disease: Introduction $44.95 Review/Few q

to Clinical Medicine

MCPHEE

McGraw-Hill, 2000, 662 pages, ISBN 0838581609

An interdisciplinary course text useful for understanding the pathophysiology

of clinical symptoms. Effectively integrates the basic sciences

with mechanisms of disease. Features great graphs, diagrams,

and tables. Most helpful if used during coursework owing to its

length. Few non-boards-style questions. The text’s clinical emphasis

nicely complements BRS Pathology.

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B+ PreTest Pathophysiology $24.95 Test/500 q

MUFSON

McGraw-Hill, 2005, 272 pages, ISBN 0071434925

Includes 500 questions and answers with detailed explanations. Questions

may be more difficult than those on the boards. Features a brief

section of high-yield topics.

B+ Pocket Companion to Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease $34.95 Review

ROBBINS

W. B. Saunders, 1999, 800 pages, ISBN 0721678599

Good for reviewing associations between keywords and specific diseases.

Highly condensed, complete, and easy to understand. Explains

most important diseases and pathologic processes. No photographs or

illustrations. Useful as a quick reference.

B Platinum Vignettes Series Pathology I & II $24.95 each Review

BROCHERT

Elsevier, 2003, 118 pages, ISBN 1560535695

104 pages, ISBN 1560535725

A text consisting of vignettes that are very similar in style to those of

the Underground Clinical Vignette series. However, each volume contains

50 cases for a total of 100, whereas the UCVs offer 300 cases

split over three volumes. Overall, offers less bang for the buck than

the UCVs.

B Appleton & Lange’s Review of General Pathology $34.95 Test/1300 q

CATALANO

McGraw-Hill, 2003, 352 pages, ISBN 0071389954

Short text sections followed by numerous questions with answers.

Some useful high-yield tables are included at the beginning of each

section. Features good photomicrographs. Covers both general and organ-

based pathology. Can be used as a supplement to more detailed

texts. A good review when time is short.

B Colour Atlas of Anatomical Pathology $65.95 Review

COOKE

Churchill Livingstone, 2004, 300 pages, ISBN 0443073600

An impressive photographic atlas of gross pathology. Offers easy-toread,

clinically relevant content.

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B Lange Smart Charts $24.95 Review

GROYSMAN

McGraw-Hill, 2001, 356 pages, ISBN 0838581757

A flip chart of tables with information grouped together for ease of recall.

Organized by body system with mnemonics. Best used as a summary

reference for fast review.

B Robbins Review of Pathology $39.95 Review/1100 q

KLATT

Elsevier, 2005, 419 pages, ISBN 0721601944

A question book of pathology with answer explanations. Questions are

almost all clinically based and are accompanied by a number of highquality

histologic and gross images as well as by references to the Robbins

Pathologic Basis of Disease and Basic Pathology textbooks. Questions

are more difficult and detailed than those on the actual exam.

Answer explanations are brief but well written. Good to use as a companion

to pathology coursework.

B Pathophysiology of Heart Disease $34.95 Review

LILLY

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2002, 448 pages,

ISBN 0781740274

A collaborative project by medical students and faculty at Harvard.

Well organized, easy to