Selected books (e-books and printed) that were reviewed by Library PTS (Part Time Student Librarian).
Review by Chai Shin Yiing
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1. What I like about the book?
I like about this ebook because it is fairly easy for me to find drug interaction by using it. Just type in the name of the two drugs then click search, the result will be shown. The interaction will be shown by categorising the drug into monographs instead of stating the name. For instance, cimetidine will have interaction with warfarin. We can type the name of these two drugs, but the result will show cimetidine as H2-receptor antagonist and warfarin as coumarin. This will familiarise us with the monograph of drugs as when using BNF to find drug interaction, we usually have to find based on drug monograph too.
2. Brief content of the book.
The main content of the book is about drug interaction. The interaction can be found based on monograph or in alphabetical order. For example, one of the monographs is digitalis glycosides (digoxin). After clicking in the monograph, a list of interaction between digoxin and other drugs will be shown, for instance, digoxin and ACE inhibitors. Some studies have found that digoxin level will increase when being administered together with captopril. Under interactant with alphabetical order, one of the examples is theophylline. After clicking in, one of the interactions shown is theophylline with tacrolimus. Theophylline may increase the plasma concentration of tacrolimus. There is clinical evidence being shown too.
3. Does it suit you or any other programs and why?
Yes, this ebook does suit my programme which is Pharmacy as in semester 4 there is one module known as skill development: dispensing. There is a session known as OSCE whereby we will be given prescription and we have to screen through the prescription to find out any drug interaction and give suitable suggestion to replace that particular drug. This ebook will show the interaction between drugs and explain the mechanism of interaction. Hence, it will be useful for this module for finding interaction between drugs.
4. Would you recommend this book to your colleagues and why?
Yes, I will recommend this book to my colleagues as the interaction is listed down clearly with clinical evidence and mechanism of interaction. Apart from that, the drug will be listed in monograph which help us to familiarise the drug is under which monograph and help us in finding drug interaction when using BNF as the interaction is listed in monograph instead of drug name. Moreover, the ebook is always updated so we can obtain the latest information regarding the drug interaction.
Review by Hazimah Syazwani Samsul Kamar
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1. What I like about the book?
I love pedagogical features of this book that makes it easy to understand the core basic and clinical science principles in this book. It is full with clear and accessible approach to the analysis of therapeutic agents at the cellular and molecular level through detailed diagrams, and full-colour illustrations. The images also can be downloaded or favorited to view at other times.
2. Brief content of the book.
It emphasises the drugs mechanisms by which drug act and relates these to the overall pharmacological effects and clinical uses. This book has 60 chapters that are further divided into 6 sections which starts with general principles of pharmacology, chemical mediators, drugs that affecting major organ system; e.g. the heart, the central nervous system, chemotherapy of infectious and malignant disease, and general topics that often discussed in pharmacology.
3. Does it suit you or any other programs and why?
This book is really suitable for bachelor of pharmacy and bachelor of pharmaceutical chemistry students as the core knowledge of the drug are explained in this book. It sets a clear route from a molecular understanding of receptors and drug actions, to the therapeutic uses of the most important groups of drugs.
4. Would you recommend this book to your colleagues and why?
I would recommend this e-book to my friends as it help to further strengthen the understanding on how drugs act in our body with comprehensive text and illustrative figures. It is easily accessible online and thus students need not to carry thick book anymore.
Review by Kenneth Yap Chou Hung
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1. What I like about the book?
I like how the information is simple and straight to the point. The illustrations and pictures given for each explanation is very precise and suitable as the pictures shown are given in different planes for better grasp of the information. Some of the pictures also shows the procedures done step-by-step for easier understanding.
2. Brief content of the book
This book provides access to state-of-the-art concepts in orthodontics. This book focuses mainly on diagnosis and treatment planning, the management of transverse, sagittal, and vertical discrepancies, the management of both adult and complex cases, and the application of biomedicine in orthodontic treatment. As more adults seek orthodontic treatment, this book provides up-to-date information on adult cases. Part III, Management of Adult and Complex Cases of the book, concentrates on the treatment of adult patients and the problems and issues specific to them.
3. Does it suit you or any other programs and why?
This book suits me as it is more focused on case studies on complex cases. There are a lot of case studies given to show different scenarios and different approaches used. The chapter on “Quality Orthodontics: Challenging Popular Trends” suits me well as it explains the frequently asked questions regarding orthodontics such as the need to intrude mandibular rather than maxillary incisors and so on.
4. Would you recommend this book to your colleagues and why?
I would highly suggest this book for students in the higher semesters to use it as a reference to cases related to adults as it summarises important ideas and provides information on the follow-up effect of orthodontics on the patient. For example, in the chapter of “Use of Microimplants in Orthodontics”, the surgical procedures for implant placement from anaesthesia to placement angle to removal of microimplants are well documented and well-illustrated step-by-step.
Review by Sharon Chong Zi Ching
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1. What I like about the book?
This book contains everything that you need to know about forensic science for medical student. It explain forensic medicine through a systematic sequence, from basic examination to identification of death through thanatology and prediction of possible weapons as well as identification of corps. The explanation provided is straightforward and easy to understand. It will provide cases for students to discuss and think from different perspectives which cultivate student's critical thinking skill. They also highlight the importance point for each topics which students need to focus on it. A lot of pictures provided for better understanding.
2. Brief content of the book.
This books consist of 30 main chapters, including external postmortem examination, thanatology, autopsy, exhumation, identification, vital reactions, gunshot and blast wounds, neck trauma, asphyxia, water-related deaths and etc. It briefly explain each topic with examples and pictures. In their selection of references, the authors have sought to ensure that suggested works are current and up-to-date and at the same time cover the broad spectrum of topics in the field. In addition to presenting the basic principles of our specialty, they also offer the reader a selection of references for further guidance at the end of each chapter.
3. Does it suit you or any other programs and why?
Yes, definitely suitable for Semester 5 medical student to read up. It contains all chapters which we need to cover for forensic science and the information given is sufficient enough for examination preparation.
4. Would you recommend this book to your colleagues and why?
Absolutely, Springerlink and IMU provides an ebook form which students can read for free. the explanation given is easy to understand and we can practise our thoughts by reading the case studies.
Review by Yow YuXiang
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1. What I like about the book?
It is a comprehensive book covering most of the topics on the module of oral and maxillofacial surgery in the phase 2 of Bachelor of Dental Surgery in IMU. This would be one of my first choices of book to go with when going in depth in this module.
2. Brief content of the book.
The book contains information from the basics to the more advanced aspects of oral and maxollofacial surgery which the latter is meant more for post-graduate. The basics from the fundamental knowledge on cellular response to trauma and wound healing, to diagnoses and managements of dentoalveolar injuries, maxillofacial traumas and midface fractures, are all discusses thoroughly in this book.
3. Does it suit you or any other programs and why?
It suits my dental colleagues and I as the topics on most undergraduate level on oral and maxillofacial surgery are covered in this book. Postgraduate students looking in depth into oral and maxillofacial surgery may find this book of good use too. Students from other programs may read for personal interest but the knowledge is irrelevant and quite complex to understand.
4. Would you recommend this book to your colleagues and why?
Yes I would recommend this book as one of the books for referencing on the oral and maxillofacial surgery module as it includes most of the topics for our undergraduate level. However, dental exodontia is not covered in this book.
Review by Soh Yin Han
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1. What I like
about the book?
I like about
this e-book because it provides a time saving and stress reducing approach to
learning essential concepts of pharmacology. It enables student to understand
the most basic concepts in pharmacology which enhance the understanding of
principles of drug actions by classes. Besides, it is organised in a way that
it is easy for student to memorise the drugs. It has minimizes the amount the
necessary information that are required to be memorised as it helps students to
identity the important information and guide students in making decision on
what can be skipped as well as what cannot be skipped.
2. Brief content of the book.
It is divided into 7 parts based on the systems associated with the
drugs. Under each parts, it is further divided into chapters based on the
classification of the drugs and there are 46 chapters in total. The parts and
chapters enables students to focus on where they want to study. The book
started with the general principle of pharmacology followed by classes of
drugs.
3. Does it suit you or any other programs and why?
It is definitely not only suitable for pharmacy student but also medical
student as it provides a unique learning system that let the students to know
and identify the utmost important material to study. It is time saving
especially when revising for examinations. In addition, the e-book has
presented the key information in boxes and tables which in a way that will
enhance the memorization of drugs and boost students’ confidence by knowing those
important points.
4.
Would you recommend this book to your colleagues and why?
It is
absolutely an ideal e-book to recommend to my fellow friends. It is not only
easy to access but also a useful tool to learn the basic principle for
pharmacology as we need to master all the basics concepts of pharmacology in
order to fully understand about the use of the drug. Apart from that, I find it
amazing especially for students who are in the midst of examination because of
the organized classification of each of drugs and important information
highlighted in boxes is definitely worth a look by students for preparation of
examinations.
Printed books (reviews are through i-loc):
Review by Leong Wei Qian
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Review by Tee Sue Kee
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