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Maingot's Abdominal Operations (Zinner, Maingot's Abdominal Operations)

• ISBN:
• 007144176X
• Authors:
• Michael Zinner, Jr,Stanley Ashley

The acclaimed abdominal operations classic -- now in one completely up-to-date volume! A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE! 4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW "This new edition is a remarkable step forward for a deservedly beloved text covering all issues pertinent to abdominal surgery. I found both the historical information and cutting-edge technologic descriptions engaging, and would recommend it to any surgical colleague or trainee."-- Doody's Review...

USMLE Road Map: Genetics (LANGE USMLE Road Maps)

• ISBN:
• 0071498206
• Authors:
• Jr.,George Sack

THE EXPRESS ROUTE TO USMLE EXCELLENCE IN GENETICS High-Yield * Illustrated * USMLE Shortcuts You'll never find an easier, more efficient, and more focused way to ace genetics and genetics-related questions on the USMLE and course examinations than the USMLE Road Map . Designed to provide maximum learning in minimum time, this fully updated USMLE Road Map offers a concise, creative, and well-illustrated approach to mastering genetics. The right...

Atlas of Skeletal Muscles

• ISBN:
• 0072903325
• Authors:
• Robert J. Stone, Judith A. Stone

This unique atlas is a study guide to the anatomy and actions of human skeletal muscles. It is designed for use by students of anatomy and physiology, physical therapy, chiropractic, medicine, nursing, physical education, and other health-related fields. This concise, compact reference shows the origin, insertion, action, and innervation of all human skeletal muscles.

Development and Validation of Analytical Methods, Volume 3 (Progress in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis)

• ISBN:
• 0080427928
• Authors:
• C.M. Riley, T.W. Rosanske

The need to validate an analytical or bioanalytical method is encountered by analysts in the pharmaceutical industry on an almost daily basis, because adequately validated methods are a necessity for approvable regulatory filings. What constitutes a validated method, however, is subject to analyst interpretation because there is no universally accepted industry practice for assay validation. This book is intended to serve as a guide to the...

Radiation Biophysics, Second Edition

• ISBN:
• 0120530856
• Authors:
• Edward L. Alpen

This newly revised and updated edition of Radiation Biophysics provides an in-depth description of the physics and chemistry of radiation and its effects on biological systems. Coverage begins with fundamental concepts of the physics of radiation and radioactivity, then progresses through the chemistry and biology of the interaction of radiation with living systems. The Second Edition of this highly praised text includes major revisions which...

The Rat Brain in Stereotaxic Coordinates - The New Coronal Set, Fifth Edition

• ISBN:
• 0120884720
• Authors:
• George Paxinos, Charles Watson

The preceding editions made The Rat Brain in Stereotaxic Coordinates the second most cited book in science. This Fifth Edition is the result of years of research providing the user with the drawings of the completely new set of coronal sections, now from one rat, and with significantly improved resolution by adding a third additional section level as compared to earlier editions. Numerous new nuclei and structures also have been identified. The...

Forensic Dental Evidence: An Investigator's Handbook

• ISBN:
• 0121210421
• Authors:
• Michael C. Bowers D.D.S. J.D.

This handbook is written for police investigators and forensic personnel who are tasked with developing investigations that require expertise in dentistry. The focus is providing the information necessary to recognize and professionally manage dental evidence. Investigators will understand the scientific nomenclature, scientific issues and the specialized forensic nature of this type of forensic investigation. The emphasis is on human...

Encyclopedia of Foods: A Guide to Healthy Nutrition

• ISBN:
• 0122198034

The Encyclopedia of Foods: A Guide to Healthy Nutrition is a definitive resource for what to eat for maximum health as detailed by medical and nutritional experts. This book makes the connection between health, disease, and the food we eat. The Encyclopedia describes more than 140 foods, providing information on their history, nutrient content, and medical uses. The Encyclopedia also describes the "fit kitchen", including the latest in food...

Brain Plasticity and Epilepsy: A Tribute to Frank Morrell, Volume 45 (International Review of Neurobiology)

• ISBN:
• 012366845X

This volume of International Review of Neurobiology integrates the latest developments in normal and abnormal neuroplasticity and epilepsy, and considers their implications for understanding the basic mechanisms of normal and pathological behaviors. The chapters are written by leaders in the field, and provide comprehensive coverage of the subject, from molecular neurobiology to behavior. This book will help neuroscientists gain a better...

Neuroimaging Part A, Volume 66 (International Review of Neurobiology)

• ISBN:
• 0123668670

Consisting of two separate volumes, Neuroimaging provides a state-of-the-art review of a broad range of neuroimaging techniques applied to both clinical and research settings. The breadth of the methods covered is matched by the depth of description of the theoretical background. Part A focuses on the cutting edge of research methodologies, providing a foundation for both established and evolving techniques. These include voxel-based morphometry...

Neuroimaging Part B, Volume 67 (International Review of Neurobiology)

• ISBN:
• 0123668689

Comprised of two separate volumes, Neuroimaging provides a state-of-the-art review of a broad range of neuroimaging techniques applied to both clinical and research settings. The breadth of the methods covered is matched by the depth of description of the theoretical background. Part B covers the application of neuroimaging in both research and clinical settings for the study of anxiety disorders, dementia, depression, schizophrenia, functional...

Bluetongue (Biology of Animal Infections)

• ISBN:
• 0123693683

The third volume in the Institute of Animal Health (IAH) Biology of Animal Infections Series , Bluetongue discusses one of the most economically important diseases of domesticated livestock. Affecting primarily sheep particularly the improved mutton and wool breeds, it is now endemic in Africa, India, the Middle and Far East, Australia and the Americas, and over the last six years has caused a series of outbreaks throughout the Mediterranean...

Drug-like Properties: Concepts, Structure Design and Methods: from ADME to Toxicity Optimization

• ISBN:
• 0123695201
• Authors:
• Edward Kerns, Li Di

Of the thousands of novel compounds that a drug discovery project team invents and that bind to the therapeutic target, typically only a fraction of these have sufficient ADME/Tox properties to become a drug product. Understanding ADME/Tox is critical for all drug researchers, owing to its increasing importance in advancing high quality candidates to clinical studies and the processes of drug discovery. If the properties are weak, the candidate...

Ocular Therapeutics: Eye on New Discoveries

• ISBN:
• 0123705851

Ocular Therapeutics: Eye on New Discovery focuses on emerging areas in ocular research, from new approaches to dry eye to gene therapy in the management of retinal diseases. This comprehensive book features more than 25 chapters of information that will be vital for ocular investigators and ophthalmologists bringing them new information on promising therapeutics. It is the intent of this book to provide not only information on current approaches...

A History of Immunology, Second Edition

• ISBN:
• 012370586X
• Authors:
• Arthur M. Silverstein

Written by an immunologist, this book traces the concept of immunity from ancient times up to the present day, examining how changing concepts and technologies have affected the course of the science. It shows how the personalities of scientists and even political and social factors influenced both theory and practice in the field. With fascinating stories of scientific disputes and shifting scientific trends, each chapter examines an important...

The Road to Success: A Career Manual - How to Advance to the Top

• ISBN:
• 0123705878
• Authors:
• Alexander R. Margulis

The exciting new follow-up to Alexander Margulis' Be in Charge this book offers a guide for those who desire advancement to top positions in business and academia. It discusses and presents advantages of progress and presents the inherent sacrifices to the individual and family in that pursuit. Essential 'do-s' and 'don't-s' are included as well as some hilarious items from the Internet and illustrated with 14 cartoons by Tom Reese a respected...

Neurobiology of Learning and Memory, Second Edition

• ISBN:
• 0123725402

The first edition of Neurobiology of Learning and Memory was published in 1998 to rave reviews. As before, this second edition will discuss anatomy, development, systems, and models though the organization and content is substantially changed reflecting advances in the field. Including information from both animal and human studies, this book represents an up-to-date review of the most important concepts associated with the basic mechanism that...

CNS Regeneration, Second Edition: Basic Science and Clinical Advances

• ISBN:
• 0123739942

This second edition updates the burgeoning field of regeneration in the Central Nervous System (CNS) from molecular, systems, and disease-based perspective. While the book covers numerous areas in detail, special emphasis is given to discussions of movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and spinal cord injury. * Incorporates information gained from cutting-edge photomicroscopy techniques * Includes current...

Eukaryotic Transcription Factors, Fourth Edition

• ISBN:
• 0124371787
• Authors:
• David S. Latchman

Now in two-colour throughout, the fourth edition of Eukaryotic Transcription Factors has been completely rewritten and restructured to take into account the tremendous advances in our understanding of transcription factors and the mechanisms by which they act. Considerable emphasis has been given to the interaction between transcription factors and chromatin structure. Also included is an entirely new section on the mediator complex and...

The Rat Nervous System, Third Edition (Paxinos, The Rat Nervous System)

• ISBN:
• 0125476388

This third edition of the standard reference on the nervous system of the rat is a complete and updated revision of the 1994 second edition. All chapters have been extensively updated, and new chapters added covering early segmentation, growth factors, and glia. The book is now aligned with the data available in the Rat Brain in Stereotaxic Coordinates , making it an excellent companion to this bestselling atlas. Physiological data, functional...

Cerebral Reorganization of Function after Brain Damage

• ISBN:
• 0195120264

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston. Integrates basic research on neuroplasticity and clinical research on reorganization of function after brain injury. Includes a view on translating the findings to rehabilitation. For neuropsychologists and psychiatrists and others involved in rehabilitation-related research. DNLM: Brain Injuries--rehabilitation.

Statistical Methods in Genetic Epidemiology

• ISBN:
• 019515939X
• Authors:
• Duncan C. Thomas

Univ. of Southern California, Los Angeles. Focuses on methods of identifying the joint effects of genes and environment on disease patterns. Features the study designs and statistical analysis techniques for determining whether a trait runs in families, estimating the parameters of genetic model, or whether a genetic tendency is due to genetic or environmental factors.

Integrating Health Promotion and Mental Health: An Introduction to Policies, Principles, and Practices

• ISBN:
• 0195167724
• Authors:
• Vikki L. Vandiver

Mental health systems are in a crucial transition period, thanks to the increasing prominence of health promotion theory and a corresponding shift toward emphasizing wellness and empowerment, holistic and family-friendly design, and empirically supported treatment. Such changes demand adjustments to mental health education, and re-education, to maintain a common ground among students, specialists, and providers. The first book of its kind,...

Hormones and Brain Plasticity (Oxford Series in Behavioral Neuroendocrinology)

• ISBN:
• 019532661X
• Authors:
• Luis Miguel Garcia-Segura

The nervous system has a remarkable capacity for self-reorganization, and in this first systematic analysis of the interaction between hormones and brain plasticity, Luis Miguel Garcia-Segura proposes that hormones modulate metaplasticity in the brain. He covers a wide variety of hormones, brain regions, and neuroplastic events, and also provides a new theoretical background with which to interpret the interaction of hormones and brain...

Oncological Emergencies

• ISBN:
• 0198508670

Oncological emergencies can relate either to the cancer itself or is treatment. Early diagnosis and treatment are necessary to prevent major morbidity or mortality. Optimal outcomes in these patients rely on recognition of early symptoms and signs and use of the appropriate therapy. This book covers cancer-related and treatment-related oncological emergencies and their management in a clear, accessible style through the use of bullet lists,...

The Visual Brain in Action (Oxford Psychology Series)

• ISBN:
• 0198524722
• Authors:
• David Milner, Mel Goodale

First published in 1995, 'The Visual Brain in Action' remains a seminal publication in the cognitive sciences. It presents a model for understanding the visual processing underlying perception and action, proposing a broad distinction within the brain between two kinds of vision: conscious perception and unconscious 'online' vision. It argues that each kind of vision can occur quasi-independently of the other, and is separately handled by a...

Cancer in Children: Clinical Management (Oxford Medical Publications)

• ISBN:
• 0198529325

"Cancer in children" introduces paediatric oncology in a clear and concise way, covering all the possible complications that can arise during treatment and the various outcomes of the illness. Although childhood cancer is rare, accounting for under 1% of all cancer in industrialized countries, it is one of great scientific interest for a number of reasons. Several types of cancer are virtually unique to childhood, whereas the carcinomas most...

Health at Older Ages: The Causes and Consequences of Declining Disability Among the Elderly (National Bureau of Economic Research Conference Report)

• ISBN:
• 0226132315

Americans are living longer—and staying healthier longer—than ever before. Despite the rapid disappearance of pensions and health care benefits for retirees, older people are healthier and better off than they were twenty years ago. In Health at Older Ages , a distinguished team of economists analyzes the foundations of disability decline, quantifies this phenomenon in economic terms, and proposes what might be done to accelerate future...

The Holy Land Reborn: Pilgrimage and the Tibetan Reinvention of Buddhist India (Buddhism and Modernity series)

• ISBN:
• 0226356485
• Authors:
• Toni Huber

The Dalai Lama has said that Tibetans consider themselves “the child of Indian civilization” and that India is the “holy land” from whose sources the Tibetans have built their own civilization. What explains this powerful allegiance to India? In The Holy Land Reborn ¸ Toni Huber investigates how Tibetans have maintained a ritual relationship to India, particularly by way of pilgrimage, and what it means for them to consider India as...

Toward Replacement Parts for the Brain: Implantable Biomimetic Electronics as Neural Prostheses (Bradford Books)

• ISBN:
• 0262025779

The continuing development of implantable neural prostheses signals a new era in bioengineering and neuroscience research. This collection of essays outlines current advances in research on the intracranial implantation of devices that can communicate with the brain in order to restore sensory, motor, or cognitive functions. The contributors explore the creation of biologically realistic mathematical models of brain function, the production of...

The Visual Neurosciences, 2 Volume Set, (Bradford Books)

• ISBN:
• 0262033089

Visual science is the model system for neuroscience, its findings relevant to all other areas. This massive collection of papers by leading researchers in the field will become an essential reference for researchers and students in visual neuroscience, and will be of importance to researchers and professionals in other disciplines, including molecular and cellular biology, cognitive science, ophthalmology, psychology, computer science,...

Fatigue as a Window to the Brain (Issues in Clinical and Cognitive Neuropsychology)

• ISBN:
• 0262042274

Although fatigue has been actively investigated for more than 100 years, we have progressed little in either its theoretical or practical understanding. Fatigue has been considered to be both a symptom and an illness. Fatigue is a primary reason for patient visits to the physician's office, but it is difficult to measure and offers doctors little important information for diagnosis. Fatigue as a Window to the Brain gathers experts on a wide...

Microarrays for the Neurosciences: An Essential Guide (Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience)

• ISBN:
• 0262072297

The effort to sequence the human genome has generated a new discipline, “functional genomics,” or the study of the relationship between the genetic code and its biologic potential. Gene expression studies are made possible not only by the decoding of the human genome, but by the development of new technologies. The preeminent technology in this area, DNA microarrays, is helping to revolutionize the field of neuroscience. Rather than looking...

The Asymmetrical Brain (Bradford Books)

• ISBN:
• 0262083094

The folk belief that the left brain hemisphere is dominant for language and the right for visuospatial functions is incomplete and even misleading. Research shows that asymmetries exist at all levels of the nervous system and apply to emotional as well as to higher cognitive processes. Going beyond their previous book, Brain Asymmetry, this book reflects the most recent thinking on functional asymmetries and their structural correlates in brain...

Dyslexia, Learning, and the Brain

• ISBN:
• 0262140993
• Authors:
• Roderick I. Nicolson, Angela Fawcett

Winning entry, Professional Cover/Jacket Category, in the 2009 New England Book Show sponsored by Bookbuilders of Boston. Dyslexia research has made dramatic progress since the mid-1980s. Once discounted as a "middle-class myth," dyslexia is now the subject of a complex—and confusing—body of theoretical and empirical research. In Dyslexia, Learning, and the Brain, leading dyslexia researchers Roderick Nicolson and Angela Fawcett provide a...

Modeling Neural Development (Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience)

• ISBN:
• 0262220660

This original and timely collection is one of the first books to study neural development using computational and mathematical modeling. Modeling provides precise and exact ways of expression, which allow us to go beyond the insights that intuitive or commonsense reasoning alone can yield. Most neural modeling focuses on information processing in the adult nervous system; Modeling Neural Development shows how models can be used to study the...

Head Direction Cells and the Neural Mechanisms of Spatial Orientation (Bradford Books)

• ISBN:
• 0262232413

Head direction cells—neurons that fire only when an animal orients its head in a certain direction—are found in several different brain areas, with different neurons selective for different head orientations; they are influenced by landmarks as well as motor and vestibular information concerning how the head moves through space. These properties suggest that head direction cells play an important role in determining orientation in space and...

Information in the Brain

• ISBN:
• 0262521881
• Authors:
• Ira B. Black

"Ira Black has prepared a remarkably complete synthesis of neuroscience from a molecular perspective. The book is not just a compendium of facts, or list of discovered entities, but a legitimate attempt to put handles on a complex field so that investigators in unrelated areas may speak with each other." -- Fred H. Gage, Professor of Neuroscience, University of California School of Medicine, San Diego Drawing on his experience as a...

A Time to Die: The Place for Physician Assistance

• ISBN:
• 0300086989
• Authors:
• Doctor Charles McKhann M.D.

An examination of the dying process as it is experienced in painful and debilitating diseases from the point of view of the sufferers and their families. The author considers the idea of assisted suicides, and also reflects on religious, moral and legal issues involved in someone's death.

I, Maya Plisetskaya

• ISBN:
• 0300088574
• Authors:
• Maya Plisetskaya

Maya Plisetskaya, one of the world's foremost dancers, rose to become a prima ballerina of Moscow's Bolshoi Ballet after an early life filled with tragedy and loss. In this spirited memoir, Plisetskaya reflects on her personal and professional odyssey, presenting a unique view of the life of a Soviet artist during the troubled period from the late 1930s to the 1990s. Plisetskaya recounts the execution of her father in the Great Terror and her...

The Cutter Incident: How America's First Polio Vaccine Led to the Growing Vaccine Crisis

• ISBN:
• 0300108648
• Authors:
• Dr. Paul A. Offit M.D.

Vaccines have saved more lives than any other single medical advance. Yet today only four companies make vaccines, and there is a growing crisis in vaccine availability. Why has this happened? This remarkable book recounts for the first time a devastating episode in 1955 at Cutter Laboratories in Berkeley, California, thathas led many pharmaceutical companies to abandon vaccine manufacture.Drawing on interviews with public health officials,...

Reconceiving the Gene: Seymour Benzer's Adventures in Phage Genetics

• ISBN:
• 0300110782
• Authors:
• Professor Frederic Lawrence Holmes

This book relates how, between 1954 and 1961, the biologist Seymour Benzer mapped the fine structure of the rII region of the genome of the bacterial virus known as phage T4. Benzer’s accomplishments are widely recognized as a tipping point in mid-twentieth-century molecular biology when the nature of the gene was recast in molecular terms. More often than any other individual, he is considered to have led geneticists from the classical gene...

The Aging Mind: Opportunities in Cognitive Research

• ISBN:
• 0309069408
• Authors:
• Committee on Future Directions for Cognitive Research on Aging, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences Board on Behavioral, National Research Council, Committee on Future Directions for Cognitive Research on Aging

Exciting new research has yielded potential breakthroughs in our understanding of how the mind ages. We have learned, for example, that as we age, cognitive decline may depend less on loss of brain cells age than on changes in the health of neurons and neural networks. Not only has research shown promise of new ways to promote cognitive functioning in older people, it has also revealed the link between biology and culture as determinants of...

Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids, Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids (Macronutrients)

• ISBN:
• 030908525X
• Authors:
• A Report of the Panel on Macronutrients, Subcommittees on Upper Reference Levels of Nutrients and Interpretation and Uses of Dietary Reference Intakes, the Standing Committee on the Scientific Evaluation of Dietary Reference Intakes

Responding to the expansion of scientific knowledge about the roles of nutrients in human health, the Institute of Medicine has developed a new approach to establish Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) and other nutrient reference values. The new title for these values Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs), is the inclusive name being given to this new approach. These are quantitative estimates of nutrient intakes applicable to healthy individuals...

Dietary Reference Intakes for Water, Potassium, Sodium, Chloride, and Sulfate (Dietary Reference Intakes Series)

• ISBN:
• 0309091586
• Authors:
• Panel on Dietary Reference Intakes for Electrolytes and Water, Standing Committee on the Scientific Evaluation of Dietary Reference Intakes

(Institute of Medicine) Presents the findings of a survey conducted by the Food and Nutrition Board on Dietary Reference Intakes for Water, Potassium, Sodium, Chloride, and Sulfate. Specific survey data not cited. Offers recommendations for information needed to advance the understanding of human needs for water. Softcover, hardcover also available. DNLM: Nutritional requirements--Canada.

Clinical Veterinary Toxicology

• ISBN:
• 032301125X
• Authors:
• Konnie Plumlee DVM MS

This book covers all aspects of toxicology, including toxic diseases of large animals, small animals, and exotic pets. It provides key information on how poisons affect the body, how the body responds to a foreign substance, how poisonings are diagnosed, and how poisonings are treated. Coverage includes every organ system of every species of animal with details on each body system's susceptibility to poison. Poisons affect animals differently...

Complementary and Alternative Medicine: An Evidence-Based Approach (Complementary & Alternative Medicine)

• ISBN:
• 0323020283
• Authors:
• John W. Spencer, Joseph J. Jacobs

This comprehensive, evidence-based resource examines current clinical research on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). It includes updated material and new chapters on legal and ethical issues; integration of clinical practice; and medical training with complementary, alternative and evidence-based medicine. A useful reference for physicians, healthcare providers and scientists. Previous edition: c1999. Softcover.

Pediatric Dermatology (Cohen, Pediatric Dermatology)

• ISBN:
• 0323023630
• Authors:
• Bernard (Buddy) A Cohen, Bernard A. Cohen MD

Clinically focused and practical, this diagnostic reference is ideal for anyone who treats children with skin disorders. Over 800 top-quality full-color illustrations, balanced by clear and succinct text, deliver the right amount of clinical detail to help readers identify a wide range of diseases. Plus, summary tables and differential diagnosis algorithms help simplify diagnosis. * Contains differential diagnosis algorithms and summary tables...

Family Medicine Obstetrics

• ISBN:
• 0323043062
• Authors:
• Stephen D. Ratcliffe MD MSPH

Whether you offer comprehensive pregnancy care in your primary care facility, or provide prenatal and postpartum care, this book delivers the guidance you need to optimize health for both mothers and their babies. It covers all aspects of birth care, from preconception counseling and prenatal care, through labor and delivery (both low-risk and complicated), to postpartum care and the first month of life. The completely revised third edition...

Ophthalmology: Expert Consult: Online and Print

• ISBN:
• 0323043321
• Authors:
• Myron Yanoff MD, Jay S. Duker MD

Based on valuable customer feedback, Doctors Yanoff and Duker have streamlined their best-selling reference, Ophthalmology, to zero in on just the clinical answers you need in day-to-day practice. They've removed most of the basic science and anatomy information from the printed book and put it on the companion web site where it is easily accessible along with the entire contents of the book. This new edition presents unparalleled guidance on...

Comprehensive Pediatric Nephrology: Text with CD-ROM

• ISBN:
• 0323048838
• Authors:
• Denis F. Geary MB, Franz Schaefer MD

This new clinical resource brings you a state-of-the-art comprehensive review on every clinical condition encountered in pediatric nephrology in one concise, clinically focused text. International experts provide you with the latest on epidemiology, diagnosis, investigations, management, and prognosis for a full range of pediatric kidney disorders. A full-color, highly visual, meticulously crafted format, makes this material remarkably easy for...

Rapid Diagnosis in Ophthalmology Series: Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (Rapid Diagnoses in Ophthalmology)

• ISBN:
• 0323051685
• Authors:
• Mitchell B. Strominger MD

This title in the Rapid Diagnosis in Ophthalmology Series presents a wealth of full-color images - along with differential diagnoses - in side-by-side page layouts to assist you in identifying a full range of disorders. A templated format expedites access to the guidance you need to diagnose the most common conditions related to pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus - from simple to complex - encountered in practice. Coverage of cutting-edge...

Gastrointestinal Surgery: Pathophysiology and Management

• ISBN:
• 0387007210
• Authors:
• Haile T. Debas

GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY: PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT is an invaluable reference text for surgeons and surgical trainees. Written entirely by Dr. Haile T. Debas, Dean of School of Medicine and former Professor and Chairman, Department of Surgery, at the University of California, San Francisco, this book provides the unified approach only found in a single-authored text. Based on the three pillars of understanding particular disease...

Pathology of Asbestos-Associated Diseases

• ISBN:
• 0387200908

Pathology of Asbestos-Associated Disease integrates the newest research and advances in its discussion of asbestos induced diseases. Organized in 13 chapters, the book begins with background information on the mineralogy of asbestos, occupation and environmental exposure to asbestos, and asbestosis. A detailed discussion on mesothelioma includes a historical background, addresses etiologic considerations and epidemiology, pathologic features,...

AJCC Cancer Staging Atlas (Greene, AJCC Cancer Staging Atlas)

• ISBN:
• 0387290141

The AJCC Cancer Staging Atlas can be used alone or in conjunction with the AJCC Manual or Handbook by pathologists, surgeons, registrars, and oncologists who wish to visualize the TNM components for 39 disease sites. Over 400 illustrations provide detailed and thorough anatomic depictions that clarify critical structures and allow the reader to instantly visualize the progressive extent of malignant disease. Numerous labels identify important...

Atlas of Non-Invasive Coronary Angiography by Multidetector Computed Tomography (Developments in Cardiovascular Medicine)

• ISBN:
• 0387330445

The multidetector CT scanner speeds diagnosis and treatment of patients. One of its many uses is to perform CT coronary angiography. Multidetector CT has generated excitement within the cardiology and radiology community as it provides clear pictures and takes less time than other non-invasive techniques, including conventional spiral and electron-beam CT which can take up to an hour or more. This atlas presents over 160 illustrations, with 116...

Color Atlas of Congenital Heart Surgery

• ISBN:
• 0387354158
• Authors:
• S. Bert Litwin

Color Atlas of Congenital Heart Surgery covers the full spectrum of congenital heart defects, first depicting the pathology in pre-repair photographs and then detailing step-by-step the operative procedure. Dr. Litwin depicts the most common procedures along with the most complex ones, providing a range of information vital to residents and fellows in training as well as clinicians in practice. One of the key aspects of the utility and...

Hormonal Carcinogenesis V (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology)

• ISBN:
• 0387690786
• Authors:
• Jonathan J. Li

Information gathered from cell-free systems, cell cultures, animal models, and human studies, together will (1) provide important insights to our understanding of hormonal cancer causation, development, and prevention; (2) be the primary objective of these Symposia.

Chemical and Physical Behavior of Human Hair

• ISBN:
• 038795094X
• Authors:
• Clarence R. Robbins

Human hair is the subject of a remarkably wide range of scientific investigations. Its chemical and physical properties are of importance to the cosmetics industry, forensic scientists, and to biomedical researchers. The fourth edition of this book confirms its position as the definitive monograph on the subject. Previous editions of this book were recognized as "concise and thorough" Features of the Fourth Edition: * New information on chemical...

Restoration and Eighteenth-Century Comedy (Norton Critical Editions)

• ISBN:
• 0393963349

This Second Edition builds on its predecessor’s strengths by adding a sixth play, Aphra Behn’s The Rover , a comedy that has clearly come into prominence in recent years. The plays are fully annotated for the modern reader and are accompanied by six illustrations. The close relationship between theater and society during the period continues to be the focus of “Contexts.” The editor offers contemporary discussions of the following...

Endocannabinoids: The Brain and Body's Marijuana and Beyond

• ISBN:
• 0415300088

Over the past decade, there have been major advances in understanding the mechanisms whereby marijuana interacts with the brain in producing psychoactive and potentially therapeutic effects. The discovery of specific gene coding for cannabinoid receptors activated by smoking marijuana,  and the finding of endogenous cannabinoids, which also activate the receptors, have transformed cannabinoid research into mainstream science with significant...

Sociology and Health: An Introduction for Health Practitioners

• ISBN:
• 0415415632
• Authors:
• Peter Morrall

This lively, introductory text provides students and health practitioners with the foundations of a sociological understanding of health issues. Written for anyone who is interested in health and disease in contemporary global society, this book engages the reader to act upon their occupational and moral responsibilities. It explains the key sociological theories and debates with humour and imagination in a way that will encourage an inquisitive...

Textbook of Assisted Reproductive Technologies: Laboratory and Clinical Perspectives, Third Edition (Reproductive Medicine and Asst. Reproduction)

• ISBN:
• 0415448948

Textbook of Assisted Reproductive Technologies is a truly comprehensive manual for the whole team at the IVF clinic. Information is presented in a highly visual manner, allowing both methods and protocols to be consulted easily. The text provides clinical and scientific teams with the A to Zs of setting up an embryology laboratory, gives research fellows insight into technical developments, and supplies seasoned professionals with a review of...

Infertility in Practice, Third Edition (Reproductive Medicine and Asst. Reproduction)

• ISBN:
• 0415450675

The field of infertility and practice one of continuous innovation and change. Now in its Third Edition, Infertility in Practice has been updated extensively and beautifully illustrated with informative line diagrams and photographs. Taken from a modern perspective, the very latest in infertility management has been approached to provide a practical guide for clinicians. The table of contents has been updated to revise such areas as polycystic...

Infectious Diseases (Colour Guide)

• ISBN:
• 0443057710
• Authors:
• A. P. Ball, J. A. Gray

"The Colour Guides" series give a pictorial overview of various specialities. Each volume presents some 55 topics as double page spreads. In each case the left hand page gives a synoptic account of the topic, wherever possible using pathogenesis, diagnosis clinical features, treatment, prognosis. The right hand pages presents a collection of (largely) clinical photographs.

Physiotherapy for Respiratory and Cardiac Problems

• ISBN:
• 0443058415

Royal Brompton Hospital, London, U.K. Textbook and reference for_students and practitioners. Presents a problem-solving approach to the skills necessary for assessment, planning, and implementation of treatment for adults and children. Halftone illustrations. For students and therapists. Softcover.

Abdominal X-Rays Made Easy

• ISBN:
• 0443062056
• Authors:
• James D. Begg MB BS FRCR

(Churchill Livingstone) Royal Victoria Hospital, Dundee, Scotland. Pocket manual for those preparing for examinations. Outlines simple rules to follow. Trim size: 7.5 x 5 inches. Softcover.

Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis

• ISBN:
• 0443062617
• Authors:
• James L. Oschman

There is growing interest world wide in the field of mind-body medicine and the effect which the natural "energy forces" within the body play in the maintenance of normal health and wellbeing. This in turn has led to interest in how these energies or forces may be channelled to assist in healing and restoration to health. This book, written by a well known scientist with a degree in biophysics and a PhD in biology, brings together for the first...

Gray's Anatomy for Students

• ISBN:
• 0443066124
• Authors:
• Richard Drake, Wayne Vogl, Adam Mitchell

This completely new addition to the Gray's Anatomy family is specifically tailored to meet the needs of today's anatomy students. A team of authors with a wealth of diverse teaching and clinical experience have carefully crafted the book to efficiently cover the information taught in contemporary anatomy courses. A user-friendly format, a regional organization, and outstanding artwork make mastering anatomy remarkably easy. Unique coverage of...

Tropical Infectious Diseases: Principles, Pathogens & Practice( 2 Volume Set)

• ISBN:
• 044306668X
• Authors:
• Richard L. Guerrant MD, David H. Walker MD, Peter F. Weller MD

The reference JAMA called "an outstanding contribution" and "must reading" is back in a fully revised New Edition! This 2-volume set presents cutting-edge discussions of scientific principles, pathogenesis, pathophys-iology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention for the full range of tropical infectious diseases. A new bonus CD-ROM, a clinical-focused organization, standardized life-cycle diagrams, and 850 illustrations make vital guidance easy...

Textbook of Radiology and Imaging (Two Vol. Set)

• ISBN:
• 0443071098
• Authors:
• David Sutton

The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, UK. Text reflects British teaching hospital practices in the field of imaging. This edition includes technical advances, clinical advances, updated and revised chapters, more than 2,000 halftone illustrations, and the integration of the World Health Organization reclassifications. Previous edition: c1998.

Practical Pediatrics

• ISBN:
• 044307139X
• Authors:
• Maxwell J. Robinson, Don M. Roberton

A comprehensive textbook of pediatrics in which childhood disease is described within the context of social determinants of illness, such as genetic origins and social factors. The emphasis is on differential diagnosis from a presenting problem viewpoint, making it suitable for any problem-based learning style of curriculum.

Heart Sounds Made Easy: (with CD-ROM)

• ISBN:
• 0443071411
• Authors:
• A. P. Salmon, E.M. Brown, W. Collis

Practical and easy to understand, this new guide describes the art of cardiac auscultation and how to identify a pathological heart murmur. It discusses what heart sounds are, explains how to use a stethoscope, and provides coverage of the standard adult and pediatric murmurs. The CD-ROM included with the book provides a series of tutorials on the full range of heart sounds. A separate pathology section allows the listener to focus on each...

Pediatric Ultrasound: How, Why and When

• ISBN:
• 0443072752
• Authors:
• Rose de Bruyn MBBCh DMRD FRCR

The book takes an evidence-based approach to common diagnostic imaging dilemmas in pediatric ultrasound. It provides clear and referenced pediatric imaging guidelines for common and controversial dilemmas. * Uses a practical, step-by-step approach. * Covers the practical aspects of scanning, as well as the role, value, and limitations of ultrasound in different diseases. * Features over 500 illustrations, including 80 color scans * Written at a...

Assertive Outreach: A Strengths Approach to Policy and Practice

• ISBN:
• 0443073759
• Authors:
• Peter Ryan DProf MSc CQSW, Steve Morgan BA BPL DipCOT MA

This book gives a comprehensive, evidence-based account of assertive outreach from a strengths perspective. It emphasizes developing a collaborative approach to working with the service user, which stresses the achievement of the service user's own aspirations, and building upon the service user's own strengths and resources. The book provides a comprehensive, authoritative approach to the subject, that combines an overview of the policy and...

The Practice of Chinese Medicine: The Treatment of Diseases with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs

• ISBN:
• 0443074909
• Authors:
• Giovanni Maciocia CAc(Nanjing)

The new edition of this popular clinical text describes the application of traditional Chinese medical theory to the diagnosis and treatment of up to 48 diseases, conditions and disorders. In addition to the existing 34 covered in the first edition, 14 new conditions and symptoms have been added, and these include common, chronic and acute conditions which clinicians may see in their practice. Each chapter contains aetiology and pathology;...

Atlas of Acupuncture

• ISBN:
• 0443100284
• Authors:
• Claudia Focks MD

This excellently designed Atlas of Acupuncture is easy to access and provides clear information on the full range of acupuncture points and main channels in a systematic and clear way. Each of these points combine anatomical drawings and photographs of surface anatomy. This acupuncture atlas not only provides beginners with an overview of the most important acupuncture points, but experienced practitioners can also learn about seldom used...

Naturopathic Physical Medicine: Theory and Practice for Manual Therapists and Naturopaths

• ISBN:
• 0443103909
• Authors:
• Leon Chaitow ND DO

NATUROPATHIC PHYSICAL MEDICINE provides a philosophical naturopathic perspective, as well as practical clinical applications, for manual and physical approaches to health care. A wide range of bodywork and movement approaches and modalities are evaluated in relation to their ability to be appropriately used in naturopathic treatment and rehabilitation settings. The model of care emphasised in this text recognizes that naturopathically oriented...

Peripheral and Spinal Mechanisms in the Neural Control of Movement, Volume 123 (Progress in Brain Research)

• ISBN:
• 0444502882

In the last decade, we have witnessed a striking maturation of our understanding of how neurons in the spinal cord control muscular activity and movement. Paradoxically, a host of new findings have revealed an unexpected versatility in the behavior of these well-studied neural elements and circuits. In this volume, the world's leading experts review the current state of our knowledge of motor control, outline their latest results and...

The Roots of Visual Awareness, Volume 144 (Progress in Brain Research)

• ISBN:
• 044450978X

The present volume was assembled in honor of Professor Alan Cowey FRS, and attempts to embrace his wide range of research interests in visual neuroscience. It is divided into four sections. The first contains a group of papers dealing with different fundamental aspects of the visual system, including the control and monitoring of eye movements. The second is concerned with the functional organization of cortical visual areas and their role in...

Vasopressin and Oxytocin: From Genes to Clinical Applications, Volume 139 (Progress in Brain Research)

• ISBN:
• 0444509828

The articles comprising this volume were first presented at the World Congress on Neurohypophysial Hormones held in Bordeaux, France on September 8-12, 2001. This conference brought together more than 170 scientists from 18 countries who belong to the different fields of interest representing research in the hypothalamo-neurohypophysial system. Two neurohypophysial neurohormones, oxytocin and vasopressin, exert a variety of central and...

Meyler's Side Effects of Drugs, Fifteenth Edition:The International Encyclopedia of Adverse Drug Reactions and Interactions 6 Volume Set(Meyler's Side Effects of Drugs)

• ISBN:
• 0444509984

Building on the success of the 14 previous editions, this remarkable reference has been extensively reorganized and expanded and now comprises almost 1,500 individual drug articles providing the most complete coverage of adverse reactions and interactions found anywhere. Each article contains detailed and authoritative information about the adverse effects of each drug, with comprehensive references to the primary literature making this a must...

Elsevier's Dictionary of Medicine and Biology: in English, Greek, German, Italian and Latin

• ISBN:
• 0444514406
• Authors:
• G. Konstantinidis

Dictionaries are didactic books used as consultation instruments for self-teaching. They are composed by an ordered set of linguistic units which reflects a double structure, the macrostructure which correspond to the word list and the microstructure that refers to the contents of each lemma. The great value of dictionaries nests in the fact that they establish a standard nomenclature and prevent in that way the appearance of new useless...

NGF and Related Molecules in Health and Disease, Volume 146 (Progress in Brain Research)

• ISBN:
• 0444514724

The book highlights different aspects of current understanding of neurotrophin-receptor signal transduction pathways, including the signaling endosome hypothesis. Findings on the synaptotrophic potential of NGF and related neurotrophins, neurotrophin involvement in neuronal stem cell biology, biological activity of the NGF precursor proNGF, and nociception- and antinociception-associated activity of NGF and/or BDNF are also presented and...

Cortical Function: a View from the Thalamus, Volume 149 (Progress in Brain Research)

• ISBN:
• 0444516794

Almost all of the messages that are received by the cerebral cortex from the environment or from the body's internal receptors come through the thalamus and much current thought about perceptual processing is based on sensory pathways that relay in the thalamus. This volume focuses on three major areas: the role of thalamocortical communication in cognition and attention; the role of the thalamus in communication between cortical areas; the...

The Boundaries of Consciousness: Neurobiology and Neuropathology, Volume 150 (Progress in Brain Research)

• ISBN:
• 0444518517

Consciousness is one of the most significant scientific problems today. Renewed interest in the nature of consciousness - a phenomenon long considered not to be scientifically explorable, as well as increasingly widespread availability of multimodal functional brain imaging techniques (EEG, ERP, MEG, fMRI and PET), now offer the possibility of detailed, integrated exploration of the neural, behavioral, and computational correlates of...

Functional Genomics and Proteomics in the Clinical Neurosciences, Volume 158 (Progress in Brain Research)

• ISBN:
• 0444518533

The purpose of this work is to familiarize neuroscientists with the available tools for proteome research and their relative abilities and limitations. To know the identities of the thousands of different proteins in a cell, and the modifications to these proteins, along with how the amounts of both of these change in different conditions would revolutionize biology and medicine. While important strides are being made towards achieving the goal...

Pain: Handbook of Clinical Neurology (Series Editors: Aminoff, Boller and Swaab)

• ISBN:
• 0444519017

This volume in the Handbook of Clinical Neurology (Series Editors: Michael J. Aminoff, Department of Neurology, University of California, San Francisco, USA; François Boller, Bethesda, USA; Dick F. Swaab, Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience, Amsterdam, the Netherlands) gives a comprehensive account of pain mechanisms and pain syndromes of neurological interest. Sections address the physiological aspects of pain, the pathophysiological...

Hypothalamic Integration of Energy Metabolism, Volume 153 (Progress in Brain Research)

• ISBN:
• 0444522611

The prevalence of obesity in developed countries is fast becoming a health issue on par with infectious diseases and malnutrition. Research in this area has grown substantially and includes the neurochemical pathways of the hypothalamus and its role in regulating energy expenditures in the body. This volume in the Progress in Brain Research series examines the emerging role of the hypothalamus as a crucial link between the sensing of nutrients...

The Boundaries of Consciousness: Neurobiology and Neuropathology (Progress in Brain Research)

• ISBN:
• 0444528768

Consciousness is one of the most significant scientific problems today. Renewed interest in the nature of consciousness - a phenomenon long considered not to be scientifically explorable, as well as increasingly widespread availability of multimodal functional brain imaging techniques (EEG, ERP, MEG, fMRI and PET), now offer the possibility of detailed, integrated exploration of the neural, behavioral, and computational correlates of...

Neurotrauma: New Insights into Pathology and Treatment, Volume 161 (Progress in Brain Research)

• ISBN:
• 0444530177

Neurotrauma is the leading cause of death and disability in young adults, and the incidence in older patients is increasing. Neurotrauma is also a field in medicine with one of the highest unmet needs. Concentrated, focused and multidisciplinary efforts are required to combat this important disease. Exciting findings from basic research open opportunities for improving treatment results. This volume presents a unique and comprehensive overview...

Stress Hormones and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder:, Volume 167: Basic Studies and Clinical Perspectives (Progress in Brain Research)

• ISBN:
• 0444531408

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) arises from the experience of severe stressors and trauma. The disorder is characterized by recurrent recall of intrusive memories to the event, nightmares with insomnia, emotional numbing, hyperarousal, which are all long-lasting and relatively resistant to therapy. The focus of this book is on the question of how stress hormones are involved in PTSD. Recent evidence suggests that a dysregulation in stress...

Essence of Memory, Volume 169 (Progress in Brain Research)

• ISBN:
• 0444531645

This selection of reviews gives an up-to-date picture of memory research. Great progress has been made in identifying the memory trace at the molecular and cellular level and individual reviews address the major mechanisms by which changes in synaptic strength can persist. Exciting research at the systems level is also reviewed including the growing importance of changes in inhibitory interneurons and how they play a role in memory formation....

Tinnitus: Pathophysiology and Treatment, Volume 166 (Progress in Brain Research)

• ISBN:
• 044453167X

Understanding tinnitus and treating patients with tinnitus must involve many disciplines of basic science and clinical practice. The book provides comprehensive coverage of a wide range of topics related to tinnitus including its pathophysiology, etiology and treatment. The chapters are written by researchers and clinicians who are active in the areas of basic science such as neurophysiology and neuroanatomy and in clinical specialties of...

Mind and Motion: The Bidirectional Link between Thought and Action, Volume 174: Progress in Brain Research

• ISBN:
• 0444533567

This volume focuses on the interplay of mind and motion-the bidirectional link between thought and action. In particular, it investigates the implications that this coupling has for decision making. How do we anticipate the consequences of choices and how is the brain able to represent these choice options and their potential consequences? How are different options evaluated and how is a preferred option selected and implemented? This volume...

Approaches to Design and Synthesis of Antiparasitic Drugs (Pharmacochemistry Library)

• ISBN:
• 0444894764

This book presents a comprehensive and up to date account of the chemotherapy of parasitic diseases, both human and veterinary. The book starts with an overview of parasitic diseases. The body of the book is divided into two parts: antihelminthic drugs, and antiprotozoal drugs. Both parts start with chapters highlighting the 'biochemical targets' available for chemotherapeutic interference. Individual chapters deal with one chemical class of...

Textbook of Clinical Trials

• ISBN:
• 0470010142

Now published in its Second Edition, the Textbook of Clinical Trials offers detailed coverage of trial methodology in diverse areas of medicine in a single comprehensive volume. Praise for the First Edition: "... very useful as an introduction to clinical research, or for those planning specific studies within therapeutic or disease areas."  BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY, Vol. 92, No. 2, February 2005 The book’s main concept is to describe the...

Caring for Children and Families (Wiley Series in Nursing)

• ISBN:
• 0470019700

This text will help students understand fundamental aspects of clinical practice in order to provide safe and effective care to children and their families in various situations. When in clinical practice, students may find themselves being supervised from a distance, and as such, this text will help the student when they find themselves in a variety of settings to assist their integration of theory and practice. The reader will develop their...

Applied Mixed Models in Medicine (Statistics in Practice)

• ISBN:
• 0470023562
• Authors:
• Helen Brown, Robin Prescott

A mixed model allows the incorporation of both fixed and random variables within a statistical analysis. This enables efficient inferences and more information to be gained from the data. The application of mixed models is an increasingly popular way of analysing medical data, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry. There have been many recent advances in mixed modelling, particularly regarding the software and applications. This new...

Basic Biostatistics for Geneticists and Epidemiologists: A Practical Approach

• ISBN:
• 0470024895
• Authors:
• Robert C. Elston, William Johnson

Anyone who attempts to read genetics or epidemiology research literature needs to understand the essentials of biostatistics. This book, a revised new edition of the successful Essentials of Biostatistics has been written to provide such an understanding to those who have little or no statistical background and who need to keep abreast of new findings in this fast moving field. Unlike many other elementary books on biostatistics, the main focus...

Robust Methods in Biostatistics (Wiley Series in Probability and Statistics)

• ISBN:
• 0470027266
• Authors:
• Stephane Heritier, Eva Cantoni, Samuel Copt, Maria-Pia Victoria-Feser

Robust statistics is an extension of classical statistics that specifically takes into account the concept that the underlying models used to describe data are only approximate. Its basic philosophy is to produce statistical procedures which are stable when the data do not exactly match the postulated models as it is the case for example with outliers. Robust Methods in Biostatistics proposes robust alternatives to common methods used in...

Digital Neuroanatomy: An Interactive CD Atlas with Text

• ISBN:
• 0470040009
• Authors:
• George R. Leichnetz

This multimedia resource offers a complete introduction to neuroanatomy with superb, clear and thoroughly labeled images and illustrations within an elegant navigation structure. It emphasizes the practical aspects of how to identify neuroanatomical structures, with quizzes and chapter self-assessments. The content is organised into sections covering light-microscopic neurohistology, electron-microscopic neurohistology, skull-meninges-spinal...

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder For Dummies (For Dummies (Psychology & Self Help))

• ISBN:
• 0470049227
• Authors:
• Mark Goulston

As Dr. Mark Goulston tells his patients who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), "The fact that you’re still afraid doesn’t mean you’re in any danger. It just takes the will and the way for your heart and soul to accept what the logical part of your mind already knows." In Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder For Dummies, Dr. Goulston helps you find the will and shows you the way. A traumatic event can turn your world upside down,...

Overcoming Steroid Insensitivity in Respiratory Disease

• ISBN:
• 0470058080

Written by well-known experts in field, this is the first book dedicated to dealing with the single most challenging management issue in long-term steroid therapy. Overcoming Steroid Insensitivity in Respiratory Disease reviews important new advances in therapeutics and provides the clinician with the most up to date information on one of the most significant therapeutic challenges to effective management of these diseases. This unique book is...

Baby & Toddler Sleep Solutions For Dummies (For Dummies (Health & Fitness))

• ISBN:
• 047011794X
• Authors:
• Arthur Lavin MD, Susan Glaser MA

Understand the sleep effects of life changes, prematurity, and health issues Find your way to your family's best sleep solutions! Do you wonder whether you'll ever sleep through the night again? Relax! This reassuring guide provides the essential information you need to help your kids to go to sleep -- and stay asleep -- all night long, whatever their age or stage of development. So cheer up -- a good night's sleep is just pages away! * Foster...

Cancer Stem Cells: Identification and Targets

• ISBN:
• 0470122013

Because the concept and discoveries of cancer stem cells are relatively new, scientists and researchers need an introduction to this dynamic area. Cancer Stem Cells presents a consolidated account of the research done to date and recent progresses in the studies of cancer stem cells. Such a presentation facilitates a better understanding of and draws attention to stem cell and cancer biology - two fields that enhance, move, and evolve into each...

Casarett & Doull's Essentials of Toxicology (Casarett and Doull's Essentials of Toxicology)

• ISBN:
• 0071389148
• Authors:
• Curtis Klaassen, John B. Watkins III

Based on the gold standard text, this concise and accessible book distills the essentials of toxicology for pharmacy and medical students who want the best reference at their fingertips. The text features over 200 illustrations, summary tables, sections on hot research topics, and self-assessment questions and annotated answers for review.

Case Files Pathology (Lange Case Files)

• ISBN:
• 0071437800
• Authors:
• Eugene C. Toy, Margaret O Uthman, Edward Uthman, Earl J. Brown

This book presents 55 clinical cases emphasizing the basic science aspects of pathology and is “the closest you can get to the wards without seeing patients.” Each case includes an extended discussion (including definitions and a pathophysiology discussion), key points, and 3-5 USMLE-style comprehension questions.

Williams Gynecology (Schorge,Williams Gynecology)

• ISBN:
• 0071472576
• Authors:
• John Schorge, Joseph Schaffer, Lisa Halvorson, Barbara Hoffman, Karen Bradshaw, F. Cunningham

The first guide to bridge the gap between medical and surgical gynecology A Doody's Core Title Written by clinicians from the same department of Obstetrics and Gynecology responsible for the landmark bestseller Williams Obstetrics , this full-color text and atlas offers a complete overview of gynecology that no other source can match. In its pages, you'll find a templated, in-depth examination of the entire spectrum of gynecologic disease....

Stroke Prevention

• ISBN:
• 019513382X

Univ. of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. A guide to the treatment of stroke, providing a comprehensive, critical review of the primary and secondary prevention of the disease, with translation into clinical practice. Offers clinicians outlines of risk factors, and coverage of the protective effects of lifestyle changes, diet, exercises, and other healthful practices.

Beyond Condoms: Alternative Approaches to HIV Prevention

• ISBN:
• 0306467313

The HIV epidemic, now entering its third decade, has become the greatest threat to human health in history. Since the advent of this virus, male latex condoms have been the mainstay of prevention efforts. However, few find the prospect of a lifetime of condom use to be practical, appealing, or, in some instances, possible. A growing view in HIV prevention is that the one-size-fits-all approach may not be the most effective public health...

The Local Cardiac Renin-Angiotensin Aldosterone System (Basic Science for the Cardiologist)

• ISBN:
• 0387278257

Until recently, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system has been considered a systemic endocrine hormonal system exclusively. It is now known that each component of the renin-angiotensin system is produced, synthesized and indeed, present in many organisms including the heart and vessels. This volume presents the most recent clinical and laboratory experiences of the leading physicians and investigators in the field of the local cardiac...

Essentials of Food Science (Food Science Texts Series)

• ISBN:
• 0387699392
• Authors:
• Vickie A. Vaclavik, Elizabeth W. Christian

Knowledge of food science is applicable to all persons, in diverse college majors. This text is designed with a user-friendly approach to Food Science for the non-major. This text reviews an Introduction to Food Components – quality and water. Next it addresses carbohydrates – including starches, pectins and gums, breads and pasta, vegetables and fruits. Then proteins – meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, milk and milk products are...

Auditory Trauma, Protection, and Repair (Springer Handbook of Auditory Research)

• ISBN:
• 0387725601

The past decade has brought great advances in our understanding of the mechanisms underlying auditory pathologies. Molecular biology and genetics have primarily contributed to this enhanced understanding, which in turn has driven the design of novel rational therapeutic interventions. This volume presents recent developments in research and their potential translation to the clinical setting. The volume addresses the major entities of peripheral...

Sport and Exercise Psychology: A Critical Introduction

• ISBN:
• 0415168090
• Authors:
• Aidan P. Moran

The first textbook to combine an explanation of the theoretical foundations of sport psychology, critical reviews of contemporary research and practical suggestions for relevant independent research projects.

Curriculum Development in Nursing

• ISBN:
• 0415346304
• Authors:
• Leana Uys

Education for nurses and allied health professionals is being radically overhauled both in the UK and overseas. Curriculum Development in Nursing offers nurse educators a single text that covers curriculum development processes, and highlights case study examples of innovation in approaches to nurse education. The book has been written by internationally well-known authors based in South Africa, who take a truly international perspective looking...

Biomedical Vibrational Spectroscopy

• ISBN:
• 0470229454
• Authors:
• Peter Lasch PhD, Janina Kneipp PhD

This comprehensive overview of biomedical applications of vibrational spectroscopy focuses on methodologies that are most relevant to biodiagnostics. After a few introductory chapters that summarize the current status of the field, the reference covers current spectroscopic applications; new spectroscopic directions; and study design and the analysis of vibrational spectral fingerprints from complex biological and clinical samples . With...

Management Strategies in Antithrombotic Therapy

• ISBN:
• 0470319380
• Authors:
• Arman Askari, Michael Lincoff, Adrian Messerli

Intravascular thrombus formation remains one of the most significant problems in cardiovascular medicine. It underlies the clinical presentation of acute coronary syndromes, including unstable angina and non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) and ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. More and more individuals are stricken with an acute MI and undergo a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Several reasons apply,...

Pulmonary Infection in the Immunocompromised Patient: Strategies for Management

• ISBN:
• 0470319577

The immuno-compromised patient is more susceptible to a broader range of infections than others, and infections of the respiratory tract are among the first and most common to be encountered. In this book the authors review current options for management for a group of patients that present unique challenges to the clinician, and for whom the choices of effective therapy are often limited. Most up to date book available dedicated specifically to...

Computational Methods for Mass Spectrometry Proteomics

• ISBN:
• 0470512970
• Authors:
• Ingvar Eidhammer, Kristian Flikka, Lennart Martens, Svein-Ole Mikalsen

Proteomics is the study of the subsets of proteins present in different parts of an organism and how they change with time and varying conditions. Mass spectrometry is the leading technology used in proteomics, and the field relies heavily on bioinformatics to process and analyze the acquired data.   Since recent years have seen tremendous developments in instrumentation and proteomics-related bioinformatics, there is clearly a need for a...

Understanding the Stigma of Mental Illness: Theory and Interventions (World Psychiatric Association)

• ISBN:
• 0470723289

Many mentally ill people are the victims of stigma, which leads to additional suffering and humiliation. Negative stereotypes and prejudicial attitudes against them are often reinforced by their media representation as unpredictable, violent and dangerous. Hence the importance of the study of stigma as an explanatory construct of much that transpires in the management of the mentally ill in our societies. This book describes the experience of...

Comparative Vertebrate Neuroanatomy: Evolution and Adaptation

• ISBN:
• 0471210056
• Authors:
• Ann B. Butler, William Hodos

Comparative Vertebrate Neuroanatomy Evolution and Adaptation Second Edition Ann B. Butler and William Hodos The Second Edition of this landmark text presents a broad survey of comparative vertebrate neuroanatomy at the introductory level, representing a unique contribution to the field of evolutionary neurobiology. It has been extensively revised and updated, with substantially improved figures and diagrams that are used generously throughout...

Drug Discovery Handbook (Pharmaceutical Development Series)

• ISBN:
• 0471213845

The Drug Discovery Handbook gives professionals a tool to facilitate drug discovery by bringing together, for the first time in one resource, a compendium of methods and techniques that need to be considered when developing new drugs. This comprehensive, practical guide presents an explanation of the latest techniques and methods in drug discovery, including: Genomics, proteomics, high-throughput screening, and systems biology Summaries of how...

Oncogenomics: Molecular Approaches to Cancer

• ISBN:
• 0471225924

This book aims to assemble the only available rigorous, yet broadly accessible introduction to this new and exciting field. Oncogenomics: Molecular Approaches to Cancer is approachable by basic scientists, practitioners, and other health professionals required to familiarize themselves with the tremendous impact of genomics and proteomics on cancer research. Clearly written chapters offer reviews of state of the art topics such as molecular...

Statistical Methods in Diagnostic Medicine (Wiley Series in Probability and Statistics)

• ISBN:
• 0471347728
• Authors:
• Xiao-Hua Zhou, Donna K. McClish, Nancy A. Obuchowski

An important role of diagnostic medicine research is to estimate and compare the accuracies of diagnostic tests. This book provides a comprehensive account of statistical methods for design and analysis of diagnostic studies, including sample size calculations, estimation of the accuracy of a diagnostic test, comparison of accuracies of competing diagnostic tests, and regression analysis of diagnostic accuracy data. Discussing recently developed...

Understanding Craniofacial Anomalies: The Etiopathogenesis of Craniosynostoses and Facial Clefting

• ISBN:
• 047138724X

This comprehensive textbook, edited by world-renowned experts in the field, provides answers to challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of craniofacial anomalies.The book integrates basic science and clinical perspectives, creating a more unified and practical “patient centered” approach. Organized in a logical, easy-to-follow structure, this reference reviews and presents cutting-edge findings, covering the state of the art in...

Handbook of Psychology, Clinical Psychology (Volume 8)

• ISBN:
• 0471392634

* Includes established theories and cutting-edge developments. * Presents the work of an international group of experts. * Presents the nature, origin, implications, an future course of major unresolved issues in the area.

The Evidence-Based Practice: Methods, Models, and Tools for Mental Health Professionals

• ISBN:
• 0471467472

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), a trend started in the medical community, is rapidly becoming of critical importance to the mental health profession as insurance companies begin to offer preferential pay to organizations using it. Featuring contributions from top researchers in the field, this groundbreaking book covers everything from what EBP is and its relevance to behavioural health to specific models for application and implementation,...

Fundamentals of Psychopharmacology

• ISBN:
• 0471521787
• Authors:
• Brian E. Leonard

Treatment with drugs is fundamental to modern therapy of psychiatric disorders. The number of disorders responsive to drug treatment is increasing, reflecting the extensive synthesis of novel compounds and the greater understanding of the aetiology of the disorders. This third edition provides new and updated material, including an additional chapter on clinical trials and their importance in assessing the efficacy and safety of psychotropic...

Drug-DNA Interactions: Structures and Spectra (Methods of Biochemical Analysis)

• ISBN:
• 0471786268
• Authors:
• Kazuo Nakamoto, Masamichi Tsuboi, Gary D. Strahan

Learn vital information about drug-DNA interactions from Drug-DNA Interactions: Structures and Spectra , the only comprehensive book written about this topic. Understand the types of structural and bonding information that can be obtained using specific physico-chemical methods and discover how to design new drugs that are more effective than current treatments and have fewer side effects. Find detailed information about X-ray crystallography,...

Monosaccharides: Their Chemistry and Their Roles in Natural Products

• ISBN:
• 0471953431
• Authors:
• Peter M. Collins, Robert J. Ferrier

Monosaccharides Their Chemistry and Their Roles in Natural Products Peter Collins University of London, UK Robin Ferrier Victoria University of Wellington, NZ An in-depth text for students starting their study of carbohydrate chemistry, Monosaccharides relates the vast field of carbohydrate chemistry to both synthetic organic chemistry and biological processes. The structures and reactions of monosaccharides are examined in detail and their...

The Nature of Light and Colour in the Open Air (Dover Books on Earth Sciences)

• ISBN:
• 0486201961
• Authors:
• M. Minnaert

A highly engaging study of mirages, illusions of multiple moons, the fata morgana, colored shadows and scores of other phenomena in a book praised as "a great depository of projects, science fair ventures, experiments, and always pure pleasure" — Science and Math Weekly. 202 illustrations.

How the Cows Turned Mad: Unlocking the Mysteries of Mad Cow Disease

• ISBN:
• 0520243374
• Authors:
• Maxime Schwartz

Fear of mad cow disease, a lethal illness transmitted from infected beef to humans, has spread from Europe to the United States and around the world. Originally published to much acclaim in France, this scientific thriller, available in English for the first time and updated with a new chapter on developments in 2001, tells of the hunt for the cause of an enigmatic class of fatal brain infections, of which mad cow disease is the latest...

Essential Psychopharmacology: the Prescriber's Guide (Essential Psychopharmacology Series)

• ISBN:
• 0521011698
• Authors:
• Stephen M. Stahl

Illustrated in full color throughout and including the now famous icons, this latest addition to the Essential Psychopharmacology collection presents pragmatic guidance to clinicians. Stephen Stahl includes all the information a prescriber needs to treat patients effectively by devoting four pages to each of the 100 psychotropic drugs he covers. The information comes in four categories for each drug: therapeutics, side effects, special...

Macbeth (The New Cambridge Shakespeare)

• ISBN:
• 052129455X
• Authors:
• William Shakespeare

This is the most extensively annotated edition of Macbeth currently available, offering a thorough reconsideration of one of Shakespeare's most popular plays. A full and accessible introduction studies the immediate theatrical and political contexts of Macbeth's composition and treats such celebrated issues as whether the Witches compel Macbeth to murder and whether Lady Macbeth is herself a witch. An extensive, well-illustrated account of the...

The Cambridge History of Latin American Literature, Volume 1: Discovery to Modernism

• ISBN:
• 0521340691

Volume 1 begins with pre-Columbian traditions and the first contact with European culture, and continues through to the end of the nineteenth century. New World historiography, epic poetry, theater, the novel, and the essay form are among the areas covered in this comprehensive and authoritative treatment.

Much Ado about Nothing (The New Cambridge Shakespeare)

• ISBN:
• 0521532507
• Authors:
• William Shakespeare

Famous actors have appeared as this play's sparring lovers, Benedick and Beatrice, from David Garrick's time in the eighteenth century to the present. Angela Stock has added a new section to the Introduction where she reviews the romantic and darker, more cynical aspects of the play in the context of late twentieth-century stage, film and critical interpretations. She also tackles the critical fortunes of Hero and Claudio as they reflect the...

Romeo and Juliet (The New Cambridge Shakespeare)

• ISBN:
• 0521532531
• Authors:
• William Shakespeare

Blakemore Evans' performance history helps readers visualize the stage action of Romeo and Juliet and alerts them to difficulties in language, thought and staging. For this updated edition Thomas Moisan adds an account of important professional theatre productions and the large output of scholarly criticism on the play in recent years. The Reading List has been revised and augmented to reflect the edition's expanded coverage. First Edition Hb...

Othello (The New Cambridge Shakespeare)

• ISBN:
• 0521535174
• Authors:
• William Shakespeare

Scott McMillin has added a new section on key events in scholarship and theater since the 1980s (including international, political, feminist and postcolonial analysis) to this updated edition of Shakespeare's Othello. The influence of historicism and cultural materialism are also taken into account, and a complete description of performances of the play on stage, film and television considers the issue of the interracial casting of main...

The New Brain Sciences: Perils and Prospects

• ISBN:
• 0521537142

The last 20 years have seen an explosion of research and developments in the neurosciences. Indeed, some have called this first decade of the 21st century 'the decade of the mind'. An all-encompassing term, the neurosciences cover such fields as biology, psychology, neurology, psychiatry and philosophy and include anatomy, physiology, molecular biology, genetics and behaviour. It is now a major industry with billions of dollars of funding...

The Sorting Society: The Ethics of Genetic Screening and Therapy

• ISBN:
• 0521689848

The 'sorting society' expresses what many people believe will be the outcome of advances in genetic technology: a society in which many characteristics of children are no longer the result of genetic chance but of deliberate selection. This book focuses on the ethical, legal and social issues raised by this technology. Is the prospect of a sorting society something that we should welcome or deplore? Do concerns about how parents or societies...

Community Treatment of Drug Misuse: More Than Methadone

• ISBN:
• 0521691834
• Authors:
• Nicholas Seivewright

Methadone has been used successfully as a substitution agent for heroin dependency for more than 30 years. As a result of its success, other effective methods of treatment have been neglected. Established as a key text on all treatment options for drug misusers, Community Treatment of Drug Misuse: More Than Methadone has been highly praised for its practical orientation based on a solid research background. For the second edition, all the main...

Head Injury: A Multidisciplinary Approach

• ISBN:
• 052169762X

The management of patients with head injury requires a pragmatic, multi-professional approach, as exemplified in this book. The content includes chapters on epidemiology, experimental models, pathology, clinical examination, neuroimaging and trauma scoring systems. A large section of the text then deals with the management of the head-injured patient along the whole patient pathway, addressing issues such as emergency department care, transfer...

Learning Medicine: How to Become and Remain a Good Doctor

• ISBN:
• 0521709679
• Authors:
• Peter Richards, Simon Stockill, Rosalind Foster, Elizabeth Ingall

Learning Medicine is a must-read for anyone thinking of a career in medicine, or who is already in the training process and wants to understand and explore the various options and alternatives along the way. Whatever your background, whether you are school-leaver or mature student, if you are interested in finding out more about becoming and being a good doctor, this is the book for you. In continuous publication since 1983, and now in its...

Foundations in Evolutionary Cognitive Neuroscience

• ISBN:
• 0521711185

This book is an introduction to the emerging field of evolutionary cognitive neuroscience, a branch of neuroscience that combines the disciplines of evolutionary psychology and cognitive neuroscience. It outlines the application of cognitive neuroscientific methods (e.g., functional magnetic resonance imaging, transcranial magnetic stimulation, magneto- and electroencephalography, and the use of neuropsychiatric and neurosurgical patients) to...

Personal Recovery and Mental Illness: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals (Values-Based Medicine)

• ISBN:
• 0521746582
• Authors:
• Mike Slade

Recovery is a concept which has emerged from the experiences of people with mental illness. It involves a shift away from traditional clinical preoccupations such as managing risk and avoiding relapse, towards new priorities of supporting the person in working towards their own goals and taking responsibility for their own life. This book sets an agenda for mental health services internationally, by converting these ideas of recovery into an...

Neurocutaneous Disorders

• ISBN:
• 0521781531

The neurocutaneous disorders comprise a group of neurological disorders featuring skin lesions and often eye lesions, central and peripheral nervous system tumors, brain malformations, mental retardation, and psychiatric syndromes or seizures. This book provides an authoritative, illustrated review of the recognition, investigation, treatment and genetics of these disorders. It will be essential reading for neurologists as well as...

Imaging Dopamine

• ISBN:
• 0521790026
• Authors:
• Paul Cumming

Since its discovery 50 years ago, brain dopamine has been implicated in the control of movement and cognition, and is concerned with diverse brain diseases such as Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia and drug addiction. This book is an illustrated biography of the dopamine molecule, from its synthesis in the brain to its signalling mechanisms and ultimately to its metabolic breakdown. Using colour illustrations of positron emission tomography...

Environmental Applications of Geochemical Modeling

• ISBN:
• 052180907X
• Authors:
• Chen Zhu, Greg Anderson

This book discusses the application of geochemical models to environmental practice and studies, through the use of numerous case studies of real-world environmental problems, such as acid mine drainage, pit lake chemistry, nuclear waste disposal, and landfill leachates. In each example the authors clearly define the environmental threat in question; explain how geochemical modeling may help solve the problem posed; and advise the reader how to...

Dynamics of the Atmosphere: A Course in Theoretical Meteorology

• ISBN:
• 0521809495
• Authors:
• Wilford Zdunkowski, Andreas Bott

Complete with numerous exercise sets and solutions, this work is written for advanced students of meteorology and related sciences as well as professional meteorologists and researchers. The first part of the book presents the mathematical tools needed for a thorough understanding of the topics covered in the second. These topics include kinematics of the atmosphere; inertial and dynamic stability; turbulent systems; and novel weather prediction...

Modernism and Cultural Conflict, 1880-1922

• ISBN:
• 0521812062
• Authors:
• Ann L. Ardis

Ann Ardis questions commonly held views of radical modernism at the turn of the twentieth century. She depicts the "men of 1914," (as Wyndham Lewis called the coterie of writers centered around Ezra Pound, T.S. Eliot, and James Joyce) as only one among a number of groups intent on redefining the cultural objectives of British literature at the turn of the twentieth century. Simultaneously, Ardis reclaims key examples of non-modernist aesthetic...

Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering: A Comprehensive Guide

• ISBN:
• 0521813727
• Authors:
• K. F. Riley, M. P. Hobson, S. J. Bence

The new edition of this highly acclaimed textbook contains several major additions, including more than four hundred new exercises (with hints and answers). To match the mathematical preparation of current senior college and university entrants, the authors have included a preliminary chapter covering areas such as polynomial equations, trigonometric identities, coordinate geometry, partial fractions, binomial expansions, induction, and the...

The Semantics of English Prepositions: Spatial Scenes, Embodied Meaning, and Cognition

• ISBN:
• 0521814308
• Authors:
• Andrea Tyler, Vyvyan Evans

Using a cognitive linguistics perspective, this work provides the most comprehensive, theoretical analysis of the semantics of English prepositions available. All English prepositions are originally coded as spatial relations between two physical entities. While retaining their original meaning, prepositions have also developed a rich set of non-spatial meanings. Andrea Tyler and Vyvyan Evans argue that all the meanings are systematically...

Handbook of Liaison Psychiatry

• ISBN:
• 0521826373

Liaison psychiatry, the recognition and management of psychiatric problems in the general medical setting, is an essential component of many doctors' work. Depression, anxiety and somatization disorders occur in about 50% of cases presenting to primary care physicians. The Handbook of Liaison Psychiatry is a comprehensive reference book for this fast-growing subspecialty. A team of experts in the field cover the full range of issues, from...

Retinal Development

• ISBN:
• 0521837987

This advanced text takes a developmental approach to the presentation of our current understanding of how vertebrates construct a retina. Written by experts in the field, each of the seventeen chapters covers a specific step in the process, focusing on the underlying molecular, cellular, and physiological mechanisms. There is also a special section on emerging technologies, including genomics, zebrafish genetics, and stem cell biology that are...

Shakespeare: Hamlet (Landmarks of World Literature (New))

• ISBN:
• 0521840031
• Authors:
• Paul A. Cantor

In this useful guide, Paul Cantor provides a clearly structured introduction to Shakespeare's most famous tragedy. Cantor examines Hamlet's status as tragic hero and the central enigma of the delayed revenge in the light of the play's Renaissance context. He offers students a lucid discussion of the dramatic and poetic techniques used in the play. In the final chapter he deals with the uniquely varied reception of Hamlet on the stage and in...

Cardiac Arrest: The Science and Practice of Resuscitation Medicine, 2nd Edition

• ISBN:
• 0521847001

Cardiac Arrest is the definitive and most comprehensive reference volume in advanced life support and resuscitation medicine. This new edition brings the reader completely up-to-date with developments in the field, focusing on practical issues of decision making, clinical management and prevention, as well as providing explanations of the science informing the practice. This volume is essential reading for all those involved in the emergency...

Biology and Pathology of Trophoblast

• ISBN:
• 0521851653

This is the first dedicated, in-depth account of trophoblast: the tissue derived from the fertilized egg that nourishes and protects the developing fetus. The cells of the trophoblast have many unique qualities, and exhibit great variability across different species. It has a fascinating role in the development of the placenta and as a regulator during early growth of the embryo. These aspects are all fully covered as well as studies on why it...

Textbook of Disaster Psychiatry (Cambridge Medicine)

• ISBN:
• 0521852358

This is the first textbook to focus specifically on disaster psychiatry. It brings together international experts to provide a comprehensive review of the psychological, biological and social responses to disaster, describing evidence-based clinical and service-led interventions to meet mental health needs and foster resilience and recovery. Chapters address the epidemiology of disaster response, the neurobiology of disaster exposure,...

Mechanisms of Vascular Disease: A Textbook for Vascular Surgeons

• ISBN:
• 0521860636

This textbook provides an up-to-date account of the mechanisms and pathophysiology of vascular disease, and the current treatment options open to vascular surgeons. As the scientific basis of vascular disease advances rapidly, it is critical that clinicians have access to relevant information written specifically for vascular surgeons. This account reviews the impact of these scientific advances on established and emerging treatment options....

Case Studies in Pediatric Critical Care

• ISBN:
• 0521878349

Case Studies in Pediatric Critical Care presents a spectrum of real and interesting case studies relating to critically ill children. Each case study includes details of the presenting history and symptomatology, results of investigations and the subsequent critical care management of the patient. Cases have been chosen to illustrate the increasingly diverse range of problems that may be encountered by pediatric critical care physicians...

Language Lateralization and Psychosis

• ISBN:
• 0521882842

In 1861 Paul Broca discovered that, in most individuals, the left hemisphere of the brain is dominant for language. Taking language as an example, the first part of this book explains the normal development of bodily asymmetry and lateralization, its association with hand preference, genetic aspects, geographical differences and the influence of gender. The coverage then moves on to review the association between language lateralization and...

Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis

• ISBN:
• 0521884713

Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is a key technique in modern reproductive medicine. Originally developed to help couples who were at risk of transmitting single-gene genetic abnormalities to their children, the development of the FISH technique broadened chromosome analysis to include detection of more complex inherited abnormalities. The last decade has seen the development of aneuploidy screening (PGS) for infertile couples, using the...

Prostate Cancer (Contemporary Issues in Cancer Imaging)

• ISBN:
• 0521887046

Prostate cancer is one of the most common malignancies in men in the Western world. Although a wide range of treatment regimens are available for this disease, there are few evidence-based guidelines for treatment selection. This volume describes the clinical value of imaging for improving not only staging and treatment selection, but also the diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment follow-up for patients with prostate cancer. A...

Skin Infections: Diagnosis and Treatment

• ISBN:
• 0521897297
• Authors:
• Brian J. Hall

This is the first textbook linking the two disciplines of dermatology and infectious diseases. As the number of elderly, AIDS, transplant, and cancer surviving patients continues to rapidly increase worldwide, all medical personnel need to be able to rapidly recognize and treat infections. The skin is the most easily accessed and monitored of all organs and is often the first sign of infection. Knowledge of the integument's link to infection is...

The Official Parent's Sourcebook on Childhood Brain Stem Glioma: A Revised and Updated Directory for the Internet Age

• ISBN:
• 0597831092
• Authors:
• Icon Health Publications

This book has been created for parents who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells parents where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to childhood brain stem glioma (also Acoustic schwannoma; Astrocytoma; Brainstem glioma; Ependymoma; Glioblastoma;...

Laser Surgery - A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References

• ISBN:
• 0597836043

In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading." Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals,...

Brain Tumors - A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References

• ISBN:
• 0597837996

In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading." Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals,...

Brain - A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References

• ISBN:
• 0597842604
• Authors:
• ICON Health Publications

In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading." Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals,...

Traumatic Brain Injury - A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References

• ISBN:
• 0597846634
• Authors:
• ICON Health Publications

In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading." Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals,...

An Atlas of Interpretative Radiographic Anatomy of the Dog & Cat

• ISBN:
• 0632040785
• Authors:
• Arlene Coulson, Noreen Lewis

Provides a detailed reference for the basic radiographic anatomy of the dog and cat. Includes radiographs and drawings. A selection of anatomical variants and few of the more common radiographic 'pitfalls' are also included. Text is in succinct outline format.

Underground Clinical Vignettes: Anatomy: Classic Clinical Cases for USMLE Step 1 Review

• ISBN:
• 0632045418
• Authors:
• Vishal, M.D. Pall, Tao Le, Parag Mathur, Jose M. Fierro, Hoang Nguyen

Blackwell’s Underground Clinical Vignettes: Anatomy, 3rd edition is your primary source for clinically relevant, case-based material essential for Step 1 review. Each Clinical Vignette presents approximately 100 cases with over 1000 classic buzzwords in Hx, PE, lab, imaging, pathology and treatment. The revised editions contain: · High-yield updates to nearly every case · Links to Basic Science and Clinical Science Color Atlas · New Cases...

Underground Clinical Vignettes: Behavioral Science: Classical Clinical Cases for USMLE Step 1 Review

• ISBN:
• 0632045434
• Authors:
• Vishal, M.D. Pall, Tao Le, Hoang Nguyen, Vikas Bhushan

Blackwell’s Underground Clinical Vignettes: Behavioral Science, third edition is your primary source for clinically relevant, case-based material essential for Step 1 review. Each Clinical Vignette presents approximately 100 cases with over 1000 classic buzzwords in Hx, PE, lab, imaging, pathology and treatment. The revised editions contain: · High-yield updates to nearly every case · Links to Basic Science and Clinical Science Color Atlas...

Underground Clinical Vignettes: Pharmacology: Classic Clinical Cases for USMLE Step 1 Review

• ISBN:
• 0632045574
• Authors:
• Vikas Bhushan, Vishal, M.D. Pall, Tao Le, Hoang Nguyen

Blackwell’s Underground Clinical Vignettes: Pharmacology, third edition is your primary source for clinically relevant, case-based material essential for Step 1 review. Each Clinical Vignette presents approximately 100 cases with over 1000 classic buzzwords in Hx, PE, lab, imaging, pathology and treatment. The revised editions contain: · High-yield updates to nearly every case · Links to Basic Science and Clinical Science Color Atlas · New...

Blueprints in Radiology

• ISBN:
• 0632045884
• Authors:
• Ryan W. Davis, Mitchell S. Komaiko, Barry D. Pressman

From the series you know and trust comes Blueprints in Radiology! At last the perfect complement to your core subject areas, this text gives you the high-yield facts you need and the same carefully organized format that you recognize. When used in conjunction with the other titles in the Blueprints series, you'll receive a complete review for the USMLE Steps 2 & 3 Exams. Blueprints in Radiology is a must have book for all rotations, especially...

Cattle Behaviour and Welfare

• ISBN:
• 0632056452
• Authors:
• Clive Phillips

Univ. of Cambridge, UK. Previously titled Cattle Behavior, text explores the relationship between cattle behavior and new chapters on their welfare have been added. Focuses on the influence humans and transport systems have on cattle's welfare and gives scientific explanations of the behaviors displayed by cattle. Previous edition: c1993. Softcover.

Rook's Textbook of Dermatology (4 vol. set.)

• ISBN:
• 0632064293

The late Arthur Rook established the Textbook of Dermatology as the most comprehensive work of reference available to the dermatologist and it enjoys instant name recognition. Each subsequent edition has been expanded as the subject has developed and the book remains the ultimate source of clinical information for the trainee and practising dermatologist alike. Rook's Textbook covers all aspects of skin disease from basic science through...

Physiology and Behaviour of Animal Suffering (UFAW Animal Welfare)

• ISBN:
• 0632064684
• Authors:
• Neville G. Gregory

Suffering is a state of mind that is difficult to measure and analyse in human beings and considerably more so in animals. It is related to the environment in which we live and our physical and mental states. Understanding the physiology of suffering in animals is crucial in assessing animal welfare. Written by an expert in applied welfare aspects of physiology, this book is the first to address the physiological aspects of suffering in animals....

Lung Function: Physiology, Measurement and Application in Medicine

• ISBN:
• 0632064935
• Authors:
• John E. Cotes, David J. Chinn, Martin R. Miller

The only text to cover lung function assessment from first principles including methodology, reference values and interpretation New for this edition: - More illustrations to convey concepts clearly to the busy physician - Text completely re-written in a contemporary style: includes user-friendly equations and more diagrams - New material covering the latest advances in the treatment of lung function, including more on sleep-related disorders, a...

Lecture Notes on Dermatology

• ISBN:
• 0632064943
• Authors:
• Robin Graham-Brown, Tony Burns

Univ. of Leicester, UK. Text concentrates on core knowledge expected of medical students and residents. Features abundant color illustrations and has been updated to include the latest changes to dermatological practice and management strategies. Previous edition: c1996. Softcover. DNLM: Skin Diseases.

Lecture Notes: Clinical Medicine

• ISBN:
• 0632065052
• Authors:
• David Rubenstein, D. Wayne, John R. Bradley

Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK. Offers a concise summary of the essential information needed for those preparing for exams. Focuses on the clinical examination of each body system, and summarizes core knowledge for the understanding of specific diseases. Previous edition: c1997. DNLM: Clinical Medicine--Handbooks.

Optimal Nutrition for Optimal Health

• ISBN:
• 0658016938
• Authors:
• Thomas E. Levy

Debunks popular health myths with solid, practical nutrition facts This authoritative, thorough, and scientifically sound guide to nutrition and wellness provides information on weight loss, detoxification, low cholesterol, better digestion, mercury poisoning, cholesterol--and more! Optimal Nutrition for Optimal Health covers the same topics as current bestsellers such as Prescription for Nutritional Healing and The Nutrition Bible in as great...

Histology: A Text and Atlas

• ISBN:
• 0683302426
• Authors:
• Michael H Ross, Gordon I Kaye, Wojciech Pawlina, Michael H. Ross

Univ. of Florida, Gainesville. Atlas has been completely revised and includes new color digital micrographs, cell and molecular biology information, and updated atlas section, text headings, boxes highlighting functional and clinical aspects, and more. Previous edition: c1995. Softcover.

Langman's Medical Embryology

• ISBN:
• 0683306502
• Authors:
• Thomas W Sadler

Univ. of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Focuses on the essentials of clinically relevant aspects of embryology. Provides an understanding of the principles of embryogenesis that can be used in the diagnosis, care, and prevention of birth defects. New three-dimensional computer images have been added. Previous edition: c1995. For students. Softcover. DNLM: Embryology.

Dynamics of Cancer: Incidence, Inheritance, and Evolution (Princeton Series in Evolutionary Biology)

• ISBN:
• 0691133662
• Authors:
• Steven A. Frank

The onset of cancer presents one of the most fundamental problems in modern biology. In Dynamics of Cancer , Steven Frank produces the first comprehensive analysis of how particular genetic and environmental causes influence the age of onset. The book provides a unique conceptual and historical framework for understanding the causes of cancer and other diseases that increase with age. Using a novel quantitative framework of reliability and...

Veterinary Anaesthesia

• ISBN:
• 0702020354
• Authors:
• Leslie W. Hall MA BSc PhD Dr(Hons Causa) Utrecht DVA DEVC Hon DACVA FRCVS, Kathy W. Clarke MA VetMB DVA DVetMed MRCVS, Cynthia M. Trim BVSc MRCVS DVA DACVA DECVA

School of Veterinary Medicine, Cambridge, UK. Textbook covers anesthesia and analgesia in all large and small animal species. Includes expanded sections on exotic species and a new section on wild animals and birds. Principles and practice, anesthesia in the main species, and anesthesia in special cases are included. Illustrated. Previous edition: c1990.

Handbook of Small Animal Radiological Differential Diagnosis

• ISBN:
• 0702024856
• Authors:
• Ruth Dennis MA VctMB DVR DipECVDI MRCVS, Robert M. Kirberger BVSc MMedVet(Rad) DipECVDI, Robert H. Wrigley BVSc MS DVR DipACVR DipECVDI MRCVS, Frances Barr MA VetMB PhD DVR DipECVDI MRCVS

Includes everything a veterinarian needs to know about radiological differential diagnoses. Portable handbook format makes it easy for everyday use Line drawings illustrate radiographic abnormalities throughout the book. Detailed index and extensive cross-referencing for quick and easy use.

Emergency Procedures for the Small Animal Veterinarian

• ISBN:
• 0702024872
• Authors:
• Signe J. Plunkett DVM

The second edition of the hugely successful Emergency Procedures for the Small Animal Veterinarian gives vets all the information they need to form a diagnosis quickly and accurately, establish a prognosis and recommend treatment for a patient suffering an illness, injury or toxic event. Easy-to-read bullet-point text gives quick access to the most essential information needed to treat emergency cases quickly and efficiently. Extensive practical...

Aids to the Examination of the Peripheral Nervous System (Neurology)

• ISBN:
• 0702025127
• Authors:
• Brain

This new edition of the highly successful short guide to the examination of the peripheral nervous system has been brought up to date and includes new illustrations, to ensure it retains its place as the standard short text on the subject.

Handbook of Veterinary Obstetrics

• ISBN:
• 0702027405
• Authors:
• Peter G. G. Jackson BVM&S MA DVM&S FRCVS

Comprehensive, practical, and easy-to-read, this unique handbook provides a clear guide to veterinary obstetrics in large and small domestic animals. A detailed description of normal birth helps readers immediately recognize abnormalities and provides a baseline against which dystocia and its treatment can be measured. The causes of dystocia encountered in each of the domestic species are described, with notes on some exotic species. Coverage...

A-20 Boston at War

• ISBN:
• 0711009651
• Authors:
• William Hess

Although built by the U.S. Douglas corporation, the A-20 "Boston" got its name and had some of its finest moments in British service. The first Bostons arrived in England during the Battle of Britain, when aircraft of all sorts were in short supply. It proved to be one of the best light bombers of the war, serving on nearly all fronts and with most of the Allies. Due to its superior bomb-aimer, Bostons led formations of more modern bombers even...

Kirk and Bistner's Handbook of Veterinary Procedures and Emergency Treatment

• ISBN:
• 0721601383
• Authors:
• Richard B. Ford DVM MS DACVIM DACVPM, Elisa Mazzaferro MS DVM PhD Diplomate American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care

This thoroughly updated 8th edition comprehensively covers the management of emergency conditions, as well as hundreds of diagnostic and treatment challenges in small animals. The user-friendly format provides instant access to vital information, making it an ideal resource in emergency situations. Includes a section dedicated to the clinical evaluation of patients using both organized body systems and problems list approaches. It also offers...

Hypertension: A Companion to Brenner and Rector's The Kidney

• ISBN:
• 0721602584
• Authors:
• Suzanne Oparil, Michael A. Weber

The revised and updated 2nd Edition provides a logical, practical framework for managing patients with hypertension. Today’s leading experts discuss all aspects of the field—from pathophysiology, pharmacological treatments, and lifestyle modifications to secondary hypertension and cardiovascular complications. * Assesses the risks of specific pharmacological treatments * offers expert analysis of recent clinical trials * and provides *...

Withrow and MacEwen's Small Animal Clinical Oncology

• ISBN:
• 0721605583
• Authors:
• Stephen J. Withrow DVM DACVS DACVIM(Oncology), David M. Vail DVM MS DACVIM(Oncology)

Focusing on cancer in dogs and cats, this extensively updated 4th edition provides comprehensive coverage of the latest advances in clinical oncology, including chemotherapy, surgical oncology, and diagnostic techniques. Ideal for students, practitioners, and those involved in academic research, this book's full-color images and user-friendly format provide quick and easy access to today's most important information on cancer in the small animal...

Muller and Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology

• ISBN:
• 0721676189
• Authors:
• Danny W. Scott DVM, William H. Miller Jr. VMD DACVD, Craig E. Griffin DVM

Fully revised and updated, Muller & Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology provides students and veterinarians the most complete, up-to-date and user-friendly textbook of dermatology for dogs, cats, and pocket pets. This popular resource thoroughly details everything concerning etiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis, and therapy. Lavishly illustrated with clinical, microscopic and histopathological materials, it features over 1200...

Carranza's Clinical Periodontology

• ISBN:
• 0721683312
• Authors:
• Michael G. Newman DDS, Henry Takei DDS, Fermin A. Carranza Dr. Odont

Univ. of California, Los Angeles. Major textbook/reference previously authored by Fermin A. Carranza, c1996. Features a CD-ROM with 750 color images demonstrating periodontal diseases and disorders and a simulated exam. Six new chapters reflect recent advances. Includes more than 1,600 illustrations. DNLM: Periodontal Diseases.

Handbook of Small Animal Gastroenterology

• ISBN:
• 0721686761
• Authors:
• Todd R. Tams DVM Diplomate ACVIM

VCA Antech, Inc., Los Angeles, CA. Practical resource to the framework necessary to diagnose and treat common small animal gastrointestinal disorders. Provides a complete review of symptoms and diagnostic methods. Describes acute and chronic disorders and includes new material on GI cancers and enternal and parenternal nutrition. Previous edition: c1996.

Brinker, Piermattei and Flo's Handbook of Small Animal Orthopedics and Fracture Repair

• ISBN:
• 0721692141
• Authors:
• Donald L. Permattei, Gretchen Flo, Charles DeCamp

This handbook covers the diagnosis, etiology, and treatment of conditions affecting the locomotor system in small animals. The 4th edition presents up-to-date information on various types of fractures and methods of fixation, lameness and joint surgery, and musculoskeletal diseases. Other key topics include: acute and chronic bone infections; transplantation, plating, wiring, and pinning techniques; bone grafting; reconstructive joint surgery;...

Understanding Lung Sounds (Booklet with Audio CD)

• ISBN:
• 0721695973
• Authors:
• Steven Lehrer

Boxed CD-ROM with booklet guides the user through the sounds and skills of lung auscultation. Running time is 60 minutes and presents actual lung sounds. Booklet expands on the content in the CD with visual reinforcement. Includes review and critical thinking questions, new or redrawn illustrations, and more. Previous edition: c1993. Softcover.

Twin Block Functional Therapy: Applications in Dentofacial Orthopaedics

• ISBN:
• 0723431701
• Authors:
• William J. Clark DDM

This highly illustrated color manual offers an in-depth exploration of the twin block technique and its use in orthodontic practice. It focuses on treatment of malocclusion or misalignment of the jaw, highlighting the distinct advantages and clinical efficiency of twin block appliances. The updated 2nd Edition incorporates extensive new information on growth changes throughout to reflect current knowledge of the subject. Many improved...

Botulinum Toxin in Facial Rejuvenation

• ISBN:
• 0723433496
• Authors:
• Kate Coleman-Moriarty

Written by a top expert in the field, this resource introduces the reader to the pharmacology of botulinum toxin and describes and the entire range of techniques for its optimal administration-including safe handling, the selection and assessment of patients, potential complications and pitfalls, and asthetic techniques. It also provides comparative information on other modalities such as laser and hyaluronic acid, as well as potential risk...

ABC of Spinal Cord Injury

• ISBN:
• 0727915185
• Authors:
• Anna Donald, Andrew Haines, Beckinham, Grundy

Spinal cord trauma is potentially the most devastating consequence of injury to the spine. This well-established, practical guide provides a detailed overview from the scene of the accident to rehabilitation and discharge from hospital care. This latest edition has been substantially rewritten to include the most recent developments in practical management of patients with potential spine injury and risk-minimisation techniques. There is also a...

ABC of Conflict and Disaster (ABC Series)

• ISBN:
• 0727917269

This ABC introduces medicine in areas of conflict or natural disaster responding to the growing number of regions affected. Chapters deal with subjects such as earthquakes and landslides as well as nuclear incidents and biological warfare both nationally and internationally. It covers both logistical planning and medical aid as well as post-conflict recovery, offering psychological as well as medical and public health support. Prepares aid...

ABC of Preterm Birth (ABC Series)

• ISBN:
• 0727917633

Preterm birth is a major challenge in perinatal health care. Most perinatal deaths occur in preterm infants, and preterm birth is an important risk factor for neurological damage, including cerebral palsy. This ABC covers all the latest information on this complex and multidisciplinary area from obstetric issues to immediate care of preterm infants, respiratory complications, and how to provide support to the parents and relatives of the preterm...

ABC of Asthma (ABC Series)

• ISBN:
• 0727918605
• Authors:
• John Rees, Dipak Kanabar

The new edition of this best selling ABC has been updated to include the new British Thoracic Society guidelines published in 2003 on the management of asthma. Concise and highly illustrated, the book includes chapters on leukotriene antagonists and long acting beta agonists. The main topics included in the text cover the organisation of asthma care, prognosis, management of adolescents and infant asthma. An essential text for GPs, medical...

The Power of Pills: Social, Ethical and Legal Issues in Drug Development, Marketing and Pricing

• ISBN:
• 0745324037
• Authors:
• Jillian Cohen, Patricia Illingworth, Udo Schuklenk

Why does one-third of the global population not have access to essential medicines? What drives new drug research priorities? How do we manage the ethical, legal and social challenges associated with improving drug access? Answering these questions and more, this book is one of the first comprehesive and critical guides to global pharmaceutical policy issues. This multidisciplinary book covers core issues in clear, short chapters. It is a...

Small Animal Nutrition

• ISBN:
• 075064575X
• Authors:
• Sandie Agar Vn C&G Cert in Small Animal Nutrition

Textbook relates the theory of digestion and nutrition to practical application in everyday practice. Explains basic principles, emphasizing nutrition as a tool in the management of the patient. Key facts are highlighted and questions and answers are provided at chapter end. Softcover.

Manual of Eye Emergencies: Diagnosis and Management

• ISBN:
• 0750652195
• Authors:
• Lennox A. Webb FRCS MRCOphth

This revised 2nd edition is a completely new and unique approach to the subject, redesigned to be the essential clinical reference for anyone who treats emergency eye conditions in the primary care setting or emergency room. Well-presented information in a clear, clinical approach incorporates useful tables, charts, bullet points, and numerous color illustrations. Step-by-step guidelines lead the reader through practical diagnosis and management...

The Anterior Eye and Therapeutics: Diagnosis and Management

• ISBN:
• 075065290X

This comprehensive text presents concise, up-to-date information on the treatment of common anterior segment conditions with ocular therapeutics. Coverage includes the latest evidence-based research findings related to contact lens wear, eye infections and allergies, the pathogenesis of disease processes, and pharmacology. The practice-based approach and extensive illustrations guide you through the entire process — from examination to...

Escourolle and Poirier's Manual of Basic Neuropathology

• ISBN:
• 0750674059
• Authors:
• Francoise Gray, Jacques Poirier, Umberto De Girolami

The purpose of this manual is to present in a clear, concise, and didactic manner, and illustrate with images in color and with schemes, the broad range of different lesions that affect the nervous system and how diagnosis is reached. After a general description of the basic macroscopic and microscopic changes specific to the nervous system, the different pathological processes which affect the nervous system, i.e., tumors, trauma, strokes,...

An Introduction to Gait Analysis

• ISBN:
• 0750688831
• Authors:
• Michael W. Whittle BSc MSc MB BS PhD

Gait analysis is the systematic study of human walking. Most of the literature in this field is highly specialized and very technical. This book, however, aims to brings gait analysis out of the 'ivory tower' of the research laboratory, and to put it where it belongs, in the 'real world' of the clinic. The author has maintained the clear and approachable style that established the first three editions. Highly readable, the book builds upon the...

The RAF in camera 1903-1939: Archive Photographs from the Public Record Office and the Ministry of Defence (Aviation) (v. 1)

• ISBN:
• 0750910542
• Authors:
• Roy Conyers Nesbit, Oliver Hoare

First published in 1995 and now available in paperback, the first part of a three-volume pictorial history of the RAF, which contains many rare and previously unpublished photographs from collections at the Public Record Office and the Ministry of Defence.

I'm a Mom! Now What?

• ISBN:
• 0756628512
• Authors:
• Susan Laurent, Peter Reader

A fully illustrated month-by-month guide to the development and care of your baby from birth to 24 months, this innovative book walks moms through the early years of development when babies develop rapidly and have changing needs that parents need to respond to quickly. AUTHOR BIO: Susan Laurent is a consultant pediatrician at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospital in London and is a mother of three children, aged 5 to 15. Kate Cronan, the U.S....

Advances in Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, Volume 1, Volume 1

• ISBN:
• 0762301589

Historically the field of endocrine research has always been at the forefront of scientific endeavors. The investigators of these important breakthroughs in research have been rewarded by numerous Nobel awards. In the field of diabetes alone, Nobel prizes have been awarded to researchers who discovered insulin, characterized the protein and invented radioimmunoassays using insulin as a paradigm. Not surprisingly, biomedical researchers have...

The Economics of Health and Wellness, Volume 26: Anthropological Perspectives (Research in Economic Anthropology)

• ISBN:
• 0762314214

This 26th volume in the Research in Economic Anthropology series differs in two main ways from all those that have come before. For one, it is the first REA volume to focus exclusively on the issue of health. In addition, it is not as concerned overall with economic or social theory, or with economic reasoning and action, as other volumes have been. Rather, it concentrates on the identification and analysis of important economic factors in the...

Quantum Leadership: A Textbook of New Leadership

• ISBN:
• 0763731854
• Authors:
• Tim Porter-O'Grady, Kathy Malloch

Quantum Leadership provides leaders in the health care industry with the skills they need to ensure that their organizations are guided accurately and effectively through periods of transformation. The authors offer strategies for dealing with the challenges and conflicts that can arise in health care organizations as rapid changes continue to affect the health care delivery system. By handling conflict appropriately, leaders are better...

100 Q&A About Hepatitis C: A Lahey Clinic Guide (100 Questions & Answers about)

• ISBN:
• 0763740772
• Authors:
• Stephen Fabry

There are approximately 2.5 million cases of Hepatitis C in the United States and approximately 200 million worldwide. Whether you're a newly diagnosed patient, a friend or relative of someone with Hepatitis C, this book offers help. Written by two physicians from Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Dr. Fabry and Dr. Narasimhan, this book provides authoritative, practical answers to the most common questions about Hepatitis C.

Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (Jones and Bartlett Series in Breastfeeding/Human Lactation)

• ISBN:
• 0763745855

This is THE reference text for lactation consultants. In its third edition, the text has been updated to reflect new knowledge in the physiology of breastfeeding, milk supply, positioning, the management of breastfeeding, and the role of the lactation consultant. The text is divided into 5 sections that cover the sociocultural context of infant feeding, anatomy and biological imperatives, the prenatal, perinatal and postnatal periods, beyond...

100 Questions and Answers About Asthma (100 Questions & Answers)

• ISBN:
• 0763747939
• Authors:
• Claudia S. Plotte

If you suffer from asthma, or have a friend or relative who does, this book offers help. The only book to provide the doctor’s and patient’s view, 100 Questions & Answers About Asthma gives you authoritative, practical answers to your questions about treatment options, coping strategies -- for both patient and family, sources of support, and much more. Written by a world-class asthma expert and featuring "insider’s" advice from an actual...

Systems Analysis and Design: Techniques, Methodologies, Approaches, and Architectures (Advances in Management Information Systems)

• ISBN:
• 0765623528

For the last two decades, IS researchers have conducted empirical studies leading to better understanding of the impact of Systems Analysis and Design methods in business, managerial, and cultural contexts. SA & D research has established a balanced focus not only on technical issues, but also on organizational and social issues in the information society.This volume presents the very latest, state-of-the-art research by well-known figures in...

Fields Virology

• ISBN:
• 0781718325

Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA. Two-volume reference for clinicians and researchers. Part I features new chapters on the principles of virology, virus entry, virus assembly, and virus vectors. Part II features new coverage of antiviruses and herpes virus. CD-ROM is included in the back of Volume 1. Previous edition: c1996, authored by Bernard Fields. DNLM: Viruses.

Plumer's Principles & Practice of Intravenous Therapy (Book with CD-ROM for Windows or Macintosh)

• ISBN:
• 0781719887
• Authors:
• Sharon M Weinstein

Premier, Inc. Oak Brook, IL. Brandon/Hill Nursing List first-purchase selection (#146). Coverage of the latest technologies and procedures, for administrators of intravenous drugs. Emphasizes safety, patient education, and home care management. The CD-ROM is a reference for common intravenous drugs. System requirements: CD-ROM drive and an Internet browser. Softcover.

Moffet's Pediatric Infectious Diseases: A Problem-Oriented Approach

• ISBN:
• 0781729432
• Authors:
• Randall G Fisher, Thomas G Boyce

Unlike many texts, which are organized by disease or pathogen, this unique resource presents a problem-oriented approach to the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases in children. All chapters are organized by anatomic syndrome and guide you through each step in the management process--from classifying the patient's illness to recognizing life-threatening emergencies, developing a logical differential diagnosis, pinpointing the disease,...

Critical Care Medicine: The Essentials [Third Edition]

• ISBN:
• 0781739160
• Authors:
• John J Marini, Arthur P Wheeler

Ideally suited for students in critical care rotations and residents, this concise, practical handbook presents the essentials of medical and surgical critical care in an easy-to-read format. The authors succinctly explain the pathophysiology underlying clinical disorders and the key principles of diagnosis and patient management, emphasizing cost-effective approaches. The Third Edition features greatly expanded coverage of surgical critical...

Neuroanatomy: An Atlas of Structures, Sections, and Systems (Neuroanatomy: An Atlas/ Struct/ Sect/ Sys (Haines))

• ISBN:
• 0781746779
• Authors:
• Duane E Haines

The Sixth Edition of Dr. Haines’s best-selling neuroanatomy atlas features a stronger clinical emphasis, with significantly expanded clinical information and correlations. More than 110 new images-including MRI, CT, MR angiography, color line drawings, and brain specimens-highlight anatomical-clinical correlations. Internal spinal cord and brainstem morphology are presented in a new format that shows images in both anatomical and clinical...

Comprehensive Textbook of Genitourinary Oncology

• ISBN:
• 0781749840

Thoroughly revised for its Third Edition, this volume is the most comprehensive, multidisciplinary text on genitourinary cancers. This edition has two new editors--Frans M.J. Debruyne and W. Marston Linehan--and more than 50% new contributors. Seventeen new chapters cover familial prostate cancer, biology of bone metastases, molecular pathology and biologic determinants, PSA and related kallikreins, needle biopsy, laparoscopic surgical...

Atlas of Transnasal Esophagoscopy

• ISBN:
• 0781751802
• Authors:
• Gregory N Postma, Peter C Belafsky, Jonathan E Aviv

Written by leaders in the emerging area of transnasal esophagoscopy (TNE), this full-color atlas is the first comprehensive how-to reference on this technology. The authors define the indications for the procedure, provide step-by-step instructions on technique, and describe the full range of anatomy and pathology seen during TNE examinations. Major sections focus on disease-specific applications of TNE, including esophagitis, webs and rings,...

Handbook of Kidney Transplantation, Fourth edition

• ISBN:
• 0781753228

Now in its updated Fourth Edition, this popular handbook is a practical guide for physicians and surgeons who manage kidney transplant patients and for nurses and other professionals on the transplant team. In concise, readable, well-illustrated chapters, the book outlines the major concerns surrounding renal transplantation and the most successful approaches to problems arising in short-term and long-term patient care. This edition's chapters...

Clinical Anesthesia (Clinical Anesthesia ( Barash))

• ISBN:
• 0781757452

The widely acclaimed text Clinical Anesthesia is now in its Fifth Edition, with thoroughly updated coverage and a new, more user-friendly design. More than 100 leading experts cover every aspect of contemporary perioperative medicine in one comprehensive, clinically focused, clear, concise, and accessible volume. New chapters in this edition cover genomic basis of perioperative medicine, office-based anesthesia, and disaster preparedness and...

Grant's Dissector

• ISBN:
• 0781758483
• Authors:
• Patrick W Tank

The Thirteenth edition of Grant's Dissector restores this renowned anatomy lab manual to its original purpose, which is to serve as a step-by-step manual for dissection procedures. This new edition features a more streamlined approach to cadaver dissection, focusing on more accurate, specific, and clear steps. The overall number of pages and figures has been reduced, reflecting a general trend toward fewer contact hours in the gross anatomy lab.

Plumer's Principles and Practice of Intravenous Therapy (8th Edition)

• ISBN:
• 0781759447
• Authors:
• Sharon M Weinstein

Now in its Eighth Edition, this text offers clear and practical guidance for providing quality infusion care to patients in every setting. The book provides reliable, up-to-date information on state-of-the-art procedures, techniques, and equipment and current Infusion Nurses Society standards of practice. Major sections cover assessment and monitoring, principles of equipment selection and clinical applications, patient-specific therapies, and...

Schiff's Diseases of the Liver (2 Volume Set)

• ISBN:
• 0781760402

The premier clinical hepatology reference for 50 years, Schiff's Diseases of the Liver is in its Tenth Edition--now in full color throughout. This edition features a major new transplant section focusing on pre-transplant and post-transplant evaluation and management. Also included are updates on key topics such as hepatitis, NASH, and drug-induced pathologies. The first third of the book covers anatomy, pathology, testing, imaging, and effects...

Atlas of Vascular Anatomy: An Angiographic Approach

• ISBN:
• 078176081X
• Authors:
• Renan Uflacker

This atlas details the vascular anatomy seen on angiographic images and in the new imaging modalities. The book presents the complete anatomy of the arteries, veins, and lymphatic system by body region. Full-color drawings are correlated with angiographic images to guide evaluation and management of vascular disease and performance of endovascular procedures. For this Second Edition, Dr. Uflacker has added more than 100 pictures and extensively...

Principles of Ambulatory Medicine

• ISBN:
• 0781762278

Updated for its Seventh Edition, Principles of Ambulatory Medicine is the definitive reference for all clinicians caring for adult ambulatory patients. It provides in-depth coverage of the evaluation, management, and long-term course of all clinical problems addressed in the outpatient setting. A major focus is on preventive care, grounded in excellent patient-physician communication. This edition features increased coverage of preventive care,...

Histology for Pathologists

• ISBN:
• 0781762413

Now completely revised and updated, this ground-breaking text focuses on the borderland between histology and pathology. The text describes human histology and its variations, with emphasis on avoiding overdiagnosis or misdiagnosis of normal variants. Presented by leading international specialists in pathology, histopathology, anatomical pathology, surgical pathology, and neuropathology, the text is innovative, well organized and generously...

Medical Terminology: An Illustrated Guide

• ISBN:
• 0781762979
• Authors:
• Barbara Janson Cohen

Delaware County Community College, Media, PA. Text covers medical terminology with an organizational structure, full-color illustrations, and a strong clinical focus. Includes exercises and numerous case studies for each chapter. Also includes information on alternative and complementary medicine. Previous edition not cited. Softcover.

The Brant and Helms Solution: Fundamentals of Diagnostic Radiology, Third Edition, Plus Integrated Content Website (4 vol. set)

• ISBN:
• 0781765188

The Brant and Helms Solution gives you a complete print and multimedia package consisting of the textbook, Fundamentals of Diagnostic Radiology, Third Edition, plus instant access to a brand-new interactive resource that keeps your radiology skills up-to-date. The book is a comprehensive review of radiology that can be used as a first reader by beginning residents, referred to during rotations, and used to study for the American Board of...

Radiology Review Manual (Dahnert, Radiology Review Manual)

• ISBN:
• 0781766206
• Authors:
• Wolfgang F Dähnert

The encyclopedic radiology specialty reference is now in its thoroughly updated and expanded new Sixth Edition! Through five editions, Dr. Dahnert's Radiology Review Manual has helped thousands of readers prepare for--and successfully complete--their written boards. It's organized by body region and provides extensive lists of image findings and differential diagnoses that are associated with specific disease entities. An accessible outline...

Evidence-Based Eye Care

• ISBN:
• 0781769647

This volume offers every clinical ophthalmologist valuable guidance in implementing the results of the latest multicenter clinical trials in practice. Chapters on all major disease entities review all pertinent trials, bring these trials into a real-world setting, and show how the results should influence day-to-day patient management. Coverage includes diseases in all ophthalmologic subspecialties--cornea/external disease, glaucoma, retina,...

Respiratory Physiology: The Essentials (Point (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins))

• ISBN:
• 0781772060
• Authors:
• John B West

Widely considered the "gold standard" textbook for respiratory physiology, this compact, concise, and easy-to-read text is now in its fully updated Eighth Edition. New student-friendly features include Key Points boxes at the end of each chapter and review questions and answers. A companion Website will offer the fully searchable text, plus animations that illustrate difficult physiologic concepts. "Doody's Core Titles™ 2009."

Procedures, Techniques, and Minimally Invasive Monitoring in Intensive Care Medicine

• ISBN:
• 078177862X

This portable paperback bench manual contains the thoroughly updated atlas of procedures and techniques and the new section on noninvasive monitoring from Irwin and Rippe's Intensive Care Medicine, Sixth Edition. In a user-friendly format, this extremely practical "how-to" guide provides graphically illustrated, step-by-step instructions for every diagnostic, therapeutic, and noninvasive monitoring procedure used in adult critical care. Coverage...

Manual of Emergency Airway Management

• ISBN:
• 0781784948

Prepared by the faculty of the National Emergency Airway Management Course, this manual is an expert, practical guide to emergency airway management in any adult or pediatric patient. It offers step-by-step instructions on techniques, drug administration, and prevention and management of complications and includes a complete section on difficult clinical scenarios. The book is packed with easy-to-follow algorithms and diagrams and helpful...

CT Urography: An Atlas

• ISBN:
• 0781787548

Featuring over 500 images, this atlas is the first text on performing and interpreting CT urography. Chapters detail the indications and techniques for CT urography, review the risks of radiation exposure, show how normal urinary tract anatomy and variants appear on CT scans, and demonstrate a wide range of urinary tract abnormalities as they appear on thin-section CT. The final chapter illustrates artifacts and diagnostic pitfalls. Chapters on...

Diabetes Management in Primary Care

• ISBN:
• 0781787629
• Authors:
• Jeff Unger

This book offers primary care physicians evidence-based guidelines for evaluating and treating all patients with diabetes. It covers all aspects of outpatient and hospital-based diabetes care for all age groups, and includes behavioral interventions for enhancing patient adherence. Coverage includes fine-tuning glycemic management with computerized self-blood glucose monitoring software, evaluating and treating patients with metabolic syndrome...

Focused Operations Management for Health Services Organizations

• ISBN:
• 078798454X
• Authors:
• Boaz Ronen, Joseph S. Pliskin, Shimeon Pass

Focused Operations Management for Health Services Organizations offers managers and staff the practical knowledge and tools they need to accomplish much more within existing resources. This text identifies common bottlenecks and constraints and focuses on the critical issues and processes faced by managers in the health care field. The book provides tools to significantly improve organizational operations as well as enhance quality and customer...

A Guide to Chinese Medicine on the Internet

• ISBN:
• 078903199X
• Authors:
• Ka wai Fan

Learn about the latest developments in Chinese medicine Traditional Chinese medicines such as acupuncture, herbal therapies, and Qigong have long played an important role in preventing diseases and prolonging life. A Guide to Chinese Medicine on the Internet frees readers from having to sift through the countless web sites on their own to find up-to-date, quality, reliable information on these and more types of Chinese medicine. This handy...

The Anatomy and Clinics of Metastatic Cancer

• ISBN:
• 0792367936
• Authors:
• J.M. Debois

Although distant metastases are the most dreaded situation in the evolution of cancer of every organ, the medical literature has surprisingly given little attention to the anatomical relationship between the primary tumor and metastasic sites. Only risk factors, treatment possibilities, and survival results are extensively examined. Stimulated by the occurrence in his practice of some puzzling and unexpected metastases and surprised by the low...

Informatics for Healthcare Professionals

• ISBN:
• 0803606192
• Authors:
• Kathleen M. Young

Western Michigan Univ., Kalamazoo, MI. Discusses basic applications of informatics in conceptual theory, evidence-based healthcare, taxonomy, security and confidentiality, electronic and Web-based tools, and telehealth. Also covered are human factors, the systems cycle, managing change, and managed care. For students. Softcover. DNLM: Medical Informatics.

Essentials of Anatomy And Physiology

• ISBN:
• 0803615469
• Authors:
• Valerie C. Scanlon, Tina Sanders

Describes and illustrates the important aspects of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.

Fasting-The Ultimate Diet

• ISBN:
• 0803893825
• Authors:
• Allan Cott

This books teaches you how to begin and includes a post-fast diet for continued good health.

William Lowndes Yancey and the Coming of the Civil War (Civil War America)

• ISBN:
• 0807830275
• Authors:
• Eric H. Walther

In the first comprehensive biography of William Lowndes Yancey (1814-63), one of the leading secessionists of the Old South, Eric H. Walther examines the personality and political life of the uncompromising fire-eater. Born in Georgia but raised in the North by a fiercely abolitionist stepfather and an emotionally unstable mother, Yancey grew up believing that abolitionists were cruel, meddling, and hypocritical. His personal journey led him...

How To Hypnotize Yourself and Others

• ISBN:
• 0811908542
• Authors:
• Hard Press Editions

Relax the body, keep emotions elevated and bring out a healthier state of being through the proven process of hypnosis.

Biology, Medicine, and Surgery of Elephants

• ISBN:
• 0813806763

Elephants are possibly the most well-known members of the animal kingdom. The enormous size, unusual anatomy, and longevity of elephants have fascinated humans for millenia. Biology, Medicine, and Surgery of Elephants serves as a comprehensive text on elephant medicine and surgery. Based on the expertise of 36 scientists and clinical veterinarians, this volume covers biology, husbandry, veterinary medicine and surgery of the elephant as known...

Whole Grains and Health

• ISBN:
• 0813807778

Whole Grains and Health presents a science-based discussion of whole grains and their expanding role in health and disease. An international collection of authors presents current perspectives on grains, the many opportunities for further research into whole grains and the remarkable growth potential for product development. Coverage includes discussions on the health benefits of a diet rich in whole grains, the functional components of whole...

Poultry Coccidiosis: Diagnostic and Testing Procedures