Case Files Physiology, 2/e

“This extremely useful book reinforces the relationship between basic science and clinical medicine for students. It will help them either review or learn basic physiology as it applies to medicine, which should strengthen their diagnostic and therapeutic skills. 3 Stars.”--Doody's Review Service

This free application includes 1 sample case study from the 51 that are available through an in-app purchase of $39.99 of Case Files Physiology. The 51 high-yield cases in Physiology will help you excel on the clerkship and improve your shelf-exam score.

Each case has been designed for the iPad and iPhone/iPod with interactive features. With this system, you will learn in the context of real patients, rather than merely memorize facts.
•51 clinical cases, each with USMLE-style questions
•Clinical pearls that highlight key concepts
•Primer on how to approach clinical problems and think like a doctor
•Proven learning system that improves shelf-exam scores

iPhone, iPod, and iPad App Features:
•Study/Exam/Bookmark modes are available for USMLE-style review questions.
•In the Study mode, check the answers as you tackle the questions.
•In the Exam mode, time yourself and review the answers after the time is up.
•In the Bookmark mode, review only the questions you have flagged for further study.
•File away correctly answered questions after each practice quiz.
•Choose the number of questions in each practice quiz: 25, 50, 100, 150, 200, or all.
•Opt to include questions from previous quizzes.
•Learn further from interactive questions at the end of each case, with explanations.
•Sort cases by name or by case number.
•Take down notes using the Notes section for each case.
•Study in horizontal or vertical mode on the iPhone and the iPad.
•Store quiz scores to track your progress.
•Highlight key points in cases.
•Save to iCloud to use app on multiple devices
•Choose preferred font sizes
•Create tags
•Search content

App Contents:

Section I: Applying the Basic Sciences to Clinical Medicine
•Part 1. Approach to Learning Physiology
•Part 2. Approach to Disease
•Part 3. Approach to Reading

Section II: Clinical Cases: 51 Case Scenarios

Section III: Listing of Cases
•Listing by Case Number
•Listing by Disorder

Each case includes the following sections:
Case Description
•Answers to
•Approach to
•Clinical Pearls
•Case Questions and Answers


About the Authors

Eugene C. Toy, MD is a dual certified family physician and ob/gyn and is Academic Chief and Program Director for the Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. He also oversees the ob/gyn clerkship at Christus St. Joseph Hospital and is actively involved in teaching medical students.

Norman Weisbrodt, PhD is Professor and Interim Chairman of the Department of Integrative Biology and Pharmacology at The University of Texas–Houston Medical School in Houston, Texas.

William P. Dubinsky, Jr., PhD is a Professor at the Department of Integrative Biology and Pharmacology at The University of Texas–Houston Medical School in Houston, Texas.

Roger G. O’Neil, PhD is a Professor at the Department of Integrative Biology and Pharmacology at The University of Texas–Houston Medical School in Houston, Texas.

Edgar T. (“Terry”) Walters, PhD is a Professor at the Department of Integrative Biology and Pharmacology at The University of Texas–Houston Medical School in Houston, Texas.

Konrad P. Harms, MD is Associate Program Director and Director of Academic Development for the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas.