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Thursday 27 April 2017

Book Reviews by Library PTS (Part Time Student Librarian)

Selected books (e-books and printed) that were reviewed by Library PTS (Part Time Student Librarian).


https://www.clinicalkey.com.ezp.imu.edu.my/#!/browse/book/3-s2.0-C20100692406
Review by Foo Chuan Yi
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1.   What I like about the book?
 I like about this book because of the arrangements of the contents are very clear and neat. The contents inside are useful and easy to understand. Liver disease is a very broad topics and includes many pathophysiology and clinical symptoms. This book describes and categorises all the liver diseases systematically and clean.

2.   Brief content of the book.
This book has around 34 chapters. The first chapter are mainly introduction of the general concept of all the various disease. Chapter 2 to 10 are mainly focusing on various type of diseases and their differences while the chapters after that mentioned more about the consequences of chronic liver disease and all the symptoms and diseases in other parts of the body that related to liver disease.

3.   Does it suit you or any other programs and why?
This book is suitable for medical students from semester 1 to semester 3. Besides, I recommend that semester 4 and semester 5 students could use this book to revise for liver diseases and related symptoms. Other causes such as pharmacy and dental students could use is to learn about what kind of drugs could cause damage to liver and their symptoms

4.   Would you recommend this book to your colleagues and why?
I would recommend this book to my friends and colleagues because this book has a lot of information that related to our course and examinations. This book is the right choice to make for liver disease.


https://www.clinicalkey.com.ezp.imu.edu.my/#!/browse/book/3-s2.0-C20091589411
Review by Ho Jan Yang
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1.   What I like about the book?
 First and foremost, its extensive coverage of oral and maxillofacial surgery topics, which are all condensed into one book so I do not have to look into other books for references. This book also acknowledge that interdisciplinary approach is the norm now, hence there are chapters that delves into the oral surgery part of integrated treatments such as orthodontics, cleft lip and palate repair, endoosseous implant and many more. Moreover, this is the book recommended by our very own oral and maxillofacial lecturer, Dr. Naresh for revision of oral and maxillofacial surgery module. Some chapters can be very wordy, yes, but the reading process is made more enjoyable by inclusion of illustrations that visualize the descriptions given comprehensively. I am particularly a fan of its chapters on trauma associated maxillofacial injuries, which is comprehensive but yet succinct enough not to put off newcomers like me.

2.   Brief content of the book.
The book is comprised of 10 parts that included 47 chapters on contemporary oral surgery, including the most up to date information relative to everyday office needs and also bolder surgery techniques that are catered for the specialists, but also make for a good read for us dental students. This book is a comprehensive take on oral and maxillofacial surgery, examining the full scope of the field, including dentoalveolar surgery, orthognathic surgery, trauma surgery, surgical pathology, temporomandibular joint surgery, dental implantology, cosmetic surgery, cleft and craniofacial surgery, and reconstructive surgery. Almost every surgical procedure in practice today is covered adequately. Comprehensiveness is this book’s modus operandi.  Its multivolume text covers every step of surgical care, such as anesthesia, diagnostic imaging, treatment planning, rehabilitation, physical therapy, and psychological considerations. On top of that, there is a valuable and needed section of the book devoted to practice management with coverage of the aggravations, which are a part and parcel of nowadays practices. These partially include office management, office design, coding, insurance, and third party payers and risk management which factor into the business management part of dental practice.

3.   Does it suit you or any other programs and why?
Yes, this is a book strictly for Dentistry student in my opinion. The scope covered is advanced enough to warrant the acquisition of basic knowledge in dentistry beforehand. I feel that Dentistry students who have mastered the knowledge of basic, simple tooth extraction should upgrade their knowledge by moving on to this book. We might be required to do some of the emergency management treatments of trauma patients when doing our government posting, hence why I am a fan of the chapters revolving around trauma care. Students who just begun their Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery module, however should probably start from a more basic book first, as it will be intimidating for the uninitiated.

4.   Would you recommend this book to your colleagues and why?
Yes, because this book really helps me to understand everything there is under the umbrella of oral surgery. This book will adequately cover all the topics mentioned in the module guide, hence it is a very appropriate revision material for those who are preparing for examinations. I would recommend them to start as early as possible because reading this book entirely will take some time. However, it is definitely worth it because for any questions on oral surgery that might come out in the examinations, this book will have the answers to it accompanied by explanation to help us understand and remember. Furthermore, this being an e-book just make the recommendation so much more logical. The wealth of knowledge contained in this massive book can now be accessed on the go from our mobile device anywhere, anytime.


http://www.sciencedirect.com.ezp.imu.edu.my/science/book/9780323262781
Review by Jenifer Kong Sing Ing
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1.   What I like about the book?
Dental Secrets is unlike any other typical textbook or reference book. What I really love about this book is that it is question based. The questions helped me to try and recall the things that I have learned. It is more of like a pre-exam quiz. Besides, the book provides the answers and explanation which are easy to understand and it provides the essential information needed. So if you are bored of reading the same lectures and books over and over again, why not pick up Dental Secrets to quiz yourself? You’ll be puzzled by how “much” you actually know!

2.   Brief content of the book
The book contains the core themes of dental practice, for instance, restoration, patient management, oral pathology, prosthodontics, endodontics and the list goes on! The questions asked are more of applicatory questions that can be useful in clinical dentistry. It contains many of the frequently asked questions of dental students with their clear cut answers. Well, if Dental Secrets have not clear your doubts, don’t fret as they put in all their references at the last page of every chapter! Hence, you can always look up more into the references they have provided.

3.   Does it suit you or any programs and why?
As the name suggest, Dental Secrets would most definitely be suitable for dental students. Hence, it really suits me and it is just what I needed (since I am a dental student). Many a times, dental students do not completely understand the application of the pathology and pharmacology of the different systems of our body into dentistry. For example, there should be special treatment plans or drugs to be avoided for diabetic patients but we do not know why and how. Dental Secrets helps us in that! However, if you are not from dentistry and you would like to understand more about what we learn, you are always welcome to pick up this book and have a short read!

4.   Would you recommend this book to you colleagues and why?
A big, fat yes to that! Anyone who picks up this book will not regret it. I finally understand and appreciate more of my medical science lectures now after reading Dental Secrets. Stephen T. Sonis (the author of Dental Secrets) is a savior for all dental students! Why would I recommend this book? I believe my excitement to tell you about this book proves it all. If that’s not enough, all I can ask the dental students out there now is this: aren’t you a little curious about dental secrets? ;)


https://www.medicinescomplete.com.ezp.imu.edu.my/mc/bnf/current/
Review by Nicole Tay Wuen Rong
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1.   What I like about the book?
What I like about the book is that you can browse the drugs either alphabetically or by its group. The details and description of the drugs are provided very clearly in this book, as well as the common tradenames of the drugs available in the market currently. Since this book is available online and is subscribed by IMU, it is always available as the latest update, meaning that the information is always aligned with the current market and discoveries.

2.   Brief content of the book.
The book covers all information about numerous drugs, whether they are still commercially available or not, including indications, dosage, duration of therapy for some drugs and tradenames. It also includes drug interactions, and cautionary and advisory labels for some drugs. Calculators that are essential in the evaluation of kidney function such as BMI calculator and creatinine clearance calculator is also provided in BNF. Guidance on prescribing in patients with different comorbidities or special conditions are included as well. It also covers the information on some medical devices.

3.   Does it suit you or any other programs and why?
Yes, it does. As a pharmacy student, I personally do own a hard copy of the BNF and I have found it very useful, especially during workshops, in problem-based learning (PBL) sessions, and pharmacy skills development (PSD) sessions. It is usually able to give me a complete description of the drugs and some possible interactions between the drugs that have been prescribed to the patient. I think that it may be beneficial to medical and dental students as well because it also provides guidance on prescribing and a list of dental formulations available.

4.   Would you recommend this book to your colleagues and why?
I would because it makes it very convenient for me to access information on the numerous drugs that I have to learn in the pharmacy course. Since drug interaction is a major problem in patients taking more than one drug, the information on interactions found in BNF would be useful to them.


https://www.clinicalkey.com.ezp.imu.edu.my/#!/browse/book/3-s2.0-C20090598832
Review by Tee Sue Kee
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1.   What I like about the book?
Other than the vital basic informations, this book also provide vivid diagrams which are labelled extensively down to the smallest detail. This makes it a very good reference where a lot of extra informations can be found and leads to a better understanding of the structure. Apart from the drawn images, some real photograph images are also provided. Apart from that, the important facts are also arranged in a table which gives a clear picture and enhances the understanding. For example, the 15 risk factors for cholesterol stones are stated clearly with short but informative comments.

2.   Brief content of the book.
It contains various topics covered in the gastrointestinal module including the basic anatomy of the gastrointestinal tract, the histology, the common diseases of the gastrointestinal tract such as dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), gastroeosophageal reflux disease (GERD), Crohn’s disease, as well as the digestive processes such as deglutition and defecation. The way the content is arranged also facilitate the understanding of the reader, where it starts by introducing the anatomy of the organ (liver), then the histology, the tests related to the organ (liver function test), before moving on to the diseases (Cirrhosis) and their diagnostic tests (Imaging studies)

3.   Does it suit you or any other programs and why?
Yes, it is suitable for semester 4 BP students who is studying the module gastrointestinal system. It is a complementary to the lecture notes, as it provides various details in the way of diagrams which definitely enhances understanding.
Apart from that, it is also a good source of extra informations for discussion during PBL session where the triggers are mostly related to diseases of the gastrointestinal tracts. The images provided are also suitable to be included in the presentation.

4.   Would you recommend this book to your colleagues and why?
Yes, because it provide a more complete picture on what the whole gastrointestinal module is about. By referring to this one book, it already covered all the topics from the lecture. It is interesting and the organisation of the important facts in tables makes referencing faster and easier without needing to screen through all the text. It also provide comparison in the form of table which makes it easy to understand. It is definitely a good choice of reference for those that wish to have a further understanding in gastrointestinal system.
             

http://oxfordmedicine.com.ezp.imu.edu.my/view/10.1093/med/9780199650682.001.0001/med-9780199650682
Review by Tey Yee Qi
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1.   What I like about the book?
This book is vey high-yielding. It contains all the essential and practical information regarding human reproductive system.  The sentences are precise and the language is easy to understand. The organization of information is very systematic and it allows readers to quickly grasp the chronology of events. I practically enjoy the chapters under contraception and family planning as it discusses various contraceptive methods and their indications and contraindications which I believe will come in handy in clinical phase. The author also inserts many tables and diagrams which summarise the chapter.

2.   Brief content of the book.
The book contains two parts, reproductive and contraception and family planning. The earlier highlights normal physiological changes, followed by pathological conditions in both sexes during reproductive age (i.e. ovaries and menstrual cycle, hirsutism, PCOS, amenorrhea, HRT, infertility, tubal and uterine disorders), whereas the latter discusses the various contraceptive methods and its benefits as well as risks (i.e. intrauterine contraception, postcoital contraception, CHC, POP and sterilization)

3.   Does it suit you or any other programs and why?
Yes. I personally feel reproductive system is very interesting and closely related to all of us. Hence, students are encouraged to know more about this field. Not to mention this book is easy to understand and is suitable to everyone, even when you have little medical background knowledge.

4.   Would you recommend this book to your colleagues and why?

Yes and no. Yes, because this book is very straight to the point and is extremely helpful in clinical settings. Also, I believe this book is useful for last minute revision provided you have strong foundation and understanding of reproductive system. However, if you are looking for something in great details and extensive information, I will suggest you to refer to medical textbooks.


 Printed books (reviews are through i-loc):

http://i-loc.imu.edu.my/lib/item?id=chamo:53203&fromLocationLink=false&theme=imu
Review by Ow Su Tai
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http://i-loc.imu.edu.my/lib/item?id=chamo:58572&fromLocationLink=false&theme=imu
Review by Azlan Tsia Kok Vui
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