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Below are 10 of the best sellers from our bookstore, http://www.mcmahonmedicalbooks.com/. These books and hundreds more are available at our Web site for easy ordering.


Acid Related Diseases

Irvin M. Modlin

George Sachs

This textbook explores the history, biology, and treatment of acid related diseases, including gastric and duodenal ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and the role of H. pylori. The text offers thorough coverage of the subject matter, with an in-depth historical and biological focus. Equal focus is given to the biology and pharmacology of acid secretion and to the specific disease states of ulcers and GERD. This edition is full of new full-color medical illustrations of all aspects of this topic.

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Better Physician Writing And Speaking Skills: Improving Communication, Grant Writing and Chances for Publication

John J. Gartland, MD
James Edwards Professor Emeritus, Orthopaedic Surgery, University Medical Editor, Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

A comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of writing and speaking in professional settings for practitioners, educators and researchers in healthcare. Includes a section on how to prepare an interesting, well-organized and well-written grant proposal.

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Case Studies in Pancreatic Disease: Controversies and Clinical Pearls

Editor: Edward L. Bradley III, MD

Jamie S. Barkin, MD

Åke Andrén-Sandberg, MD

Phillip P. Toskes, MD

This unique text presents 40 controversial pancreatic cases, illustrating current challenges in managing chronic pancreatitis, acute pancreatitis, pancreatic tumors, and other pancreatic conditions. Four renowned pancreatologists, two gastroenterologists and two surgeons, provide detailed opinions in areas where evidence-based knowledge is limited, drawing from a combined experience of more than 100 years in the field. A necessary addition to any medical library, Case Studies in Pancreatic Disease is an invaluable source of clinical information.

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Current Diagnosis & Treatment in Gastroenterology

Scott Friedman

The most concise and accessible reference on gastroenterology! This easy-to-use, multipurpose resource offers expert up-to-date coverage of the full range of gastrointestinal diseases. Consistently formatted, this text makes it simple to locate the practical information needed for diagnosis, testing, and up-to-date treatment and management strategies

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For Doctors Only: A Guide to Working Less & Building More

Christopher R. Jarvis, MBA

David B. Mandell, JD, MBA

Jason M. O’Dell, CWP

Claudio A. DeVellis, JD, CPA

For Doctors Only teaches doctors how to efficiently practice so they can get more out of a medical practice. More specifically, For Doctor Only will help doctors protect their personal and practice assets from lawsuits, taxes and bad investments while showing them the secrets to building wealth through the leverage of people, assets and effort.

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Getting a Good Night’s Sleep: A Cleveland Clinic Guide

Nancy Foldvary-Schaefer, DO

Author Nancy Foldvary-Schaefer, D.O., who heads the Cleveland Clinic’s Sleep Laboratory, points out that 70 million Americans are sleep-deprived, and most don’t recognize it for the serious problem that it is. This book describes how physicians diagnose sleep disorders and what they can do about them.

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Manual of Nutritional Therapeutics

David H. Alpers

William F. Stenson

Beth Taylor

Dennis M. Bier

Coauthored by three physicians and a dietitian, this quick-reference manual provides practical, evidence-based recommendations for nutrition of healthy individuals, nutritional support of hospitalized patients, and dietary management of patients with diabetes, renal disease, hyperlipidemia, obesity, and wasting diseases such as cancer and AIDS. This thoroughly updated edition includes new information on metabolic syndrome, immuno-nutrition, and vitamin D deficiency. Chapters on nutritional support decision making, enteral and parenteral nutritional therapy, and use of diets and dietary components in clinical practice have been completely revised. Appendices include commonly used formulae, recommended dietary allowances, food labeling, and dietary guides for patient use.

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Pediatric Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Management, 3e

Robert Wyllie, MD

Jeffrey S. Hyams, MD

Marsha Kay

Here's everything you need to treat the full range of pediatric GI and liver diseases...in a convenient, concise single source. Drs Wyllie and Hyams - along with more than 80 experts in the field - bring you a clinically focused reference featuring a uniform chapter organization and a wealth of illustrations and diagrams to make guidance easy to both find and apply.

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Pioneers In Surgical Gastroenterology

EW Gillison
Emeritus Consultant Surgeon, Kidderminster Hospital, Birmingham, UK

Henry Buchwald, MD, PhD
Owen H & Sarah Davidson Wangensteen Chair in Experimental Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis and President, Central Surgical Association of America

“… a must-read for the medical student and surgical trainee, the professor preparing a lecture or tutorial, the scientific surgeon requiring a starting point for gastroenterology research, and the medical librarian inquiring about the problems the surgical pioneers faced given the facilities and tools available at the time.” Journal of the American College of Surgeons

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Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Management, 2-Volume Set, 8th Edition

Mark Feldman, MD

Lawrence S. Friedman, MD

Lawrence J. Brandt, MD

Access today's best guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of digestive disorders with the new edition of this best-selling reference! International experts provide evidence-based perspectives on all clinically relevant topics, explaining step by step how to apply the latest advances in practice. Succinct yet comprehensive discussions provide just the right amount of clinical detail. Plus, a consistent organization and full-color art program enable you to quickly and easily access the information you need.

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