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If you plan to dive into some medical journals in areas where you may not have a vast amount of expertise, you may want to also include the reading from one or more of the following (or at a minimum have handy for quick reference) as you navigate some vernacular that may not be on the tip of your tongue.Medical Terminology Made Easy (Jean M. Dennerll) promotes learning through word building. Book sections are grouped by topic and body system and each builds from simple to complex through a series of instructional and interactive coaching. Ideal for individuals who wish to teach themselves basic medical terminology or as a supplement to entry-level health care oriented courses.Medical Terminology with Human Anatomy (Jane Rice) is a comprehensive look at all aspects of medical terminology. The text is arranged by body systems and specialty areas and makes learning Read the rest of this entry »

The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) announced on December 2, 2010 that it has recently launched a new peer-reviewed medical journal with an aim to provide physicians with the latest information pertaining to patient outcomes and neurologic disorders: Neurology: Clinical Practice. The journal’s editor in chief is John Corboy, MD, professor of neurology at the University of Colorado-Denver and co director of the Rocky Mountain Multiple Sclerosis Center at Anschutz Medical Campus in Denver. Dr. Colby is quoted as saying “the goal is not to clutter people’s desks with more paper. The goal is to have something that successfully augments physicians’ practices” and he hopes to Read the rest of this entry »