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Richly illustrated and comprehensive in scope, Abdominal Imaging, 2nd Edition, by Drs. Dushyant V. Sahani and Anthony E. Samir, is your up-to-date, one-volume source for evaluating the full range of diagnostic, therapeutic, and interventional challenges in this fast-changing field. Part of the Expert Radiology series, this highly regarded reference covers all modalities and organ systems in a concise, newly streamlined format for quicker access to common and uncommon findings.
Infectious Disease Case Studies contains over 200 case studies in 20 areas of Infectious Diseases. It has well over 100 illustrations. Areas covered include: Antibiotics.
Basic microbiology, Cardiovascular infections, Fever of unknown origin (FUO), Fungal infections, Gastrointestinal infections, Genitourinary infections, Healthcare Associated Infections, HIV, Immuno-suppression, Musculoskeletal infections, Nervous system infections, Nuclear Medicine, Outpatient Infections, Parasite infections, Pulmonary infections, Sepsis, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Skin and Soft Tissue infections, and Vaccines.
This book (NIH Publication 05-5213) by the National Institutes of Health and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute provides practical, easy-to-use information for losing and maintaining weight. Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight is good for your overall health and will help you prevent and control many diseases and conditions. We know that an increase in weight also increases a person’s risk for heart disease, high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, gallbladder disease, gynecologic disorders, arthritis, some types of cancer, and even some lung problems.
The anatomical drawings are the work of Jane Fallows, with help from Roger Hulley, who has transformed our rough sketches into the finished pages of illustrations that form such an important part of the book and we should like to thank her for her patience and skill in carrying out this onerous task.
Struggling to cope with anxiety and/or depression? Have no fear -- this hands-on guide focuses on helping you pinpoint the root of your problems and find relief from your symptoms in a detailed, step-by-step manner. With concise, eye-opening exercises, you'll understand how to assess your current situation, remove the roadblocks to change, face your fears, and improve your view of yourself and the world around you.
Newly revised in 2012! This easy-to-read booklet is perfect for teachers, coaches, and families who want to help students with asthma take part in sports and physical activities. Discusses how to help students control their asthma and follow an asthma action plan.
This Vietnamese Aspire for Healthy Hearts tip sheet is translated into Vietnamese and English. This tip sheet explains the importance of daily physical activity in preventing heart disease.
BRS Pharmacology is designed for medical students, dental students, and other students preparing to enter the health care professions. It is intended primarily to help students prepare for licensing examinations, such as the USMLE, but can be used for course review or as a supplementary text. This book presents succint descriptions of how drugs act on the major body systems, providing readers with vital information without overloading them with extraneous details.
Preparing students for successful NCLEX results and strong futures as nurses in today's world.
Now in its 12th edition,Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursingis designed to assist nurses in preparing for their roles and responsibilities in the medical-surgical setting and for success on the NCLEX.
The ACMT National Case Conference (NCC) is a monthly discussion of novel or interesting cases in medical toxicology. Participation is through online webinar, and the conferences are recorded to allow for review at any time. The cases in this book are taken from recordings of NCC with edits and revisions by contributors and editors to demonstrate educational points.
The COPD Learn More Breathe Better® program tracks and gathers insights into health care provider attitudes and behaviors related to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Read the 2016 report.
While SARS-CoV-2 seems under control in China, the epidemic is moving west briskly. What only weeks ago seemed an impossible feat – imposing and enforcing strict quarantine measures and isolating millions of people – is now reality in many countries. People all over the world will have to adapt and invent new lifestyles in what is the most disrupting event since World War II.Over the coming months, COVID Reference will be presenting regular updates and narrating the scientific data as coherently as possible.
The number of dedicated neurointensive care units is growing greatly and, now more than ever, physicians need to learn how to take care of neurocritical patients. Critical Care in Neurology addresses the day-to-day management of patients in neurointensive care units, and in particular the clinical approach to common neurocritical conditions.
DC Dutta’s Textbook of Obstetricsis the eighth edition of this comprehensive and highly illustrated textbook. Thoroughly revised and updated, the book spans 42 chapters, incorporating new material and the latest advances in the field of obstetrics. New topics in this edition include prenatal genetic counselling, screening and diagnosis, whilst progress in technology is recognised with the inclusion of Doppler studies, MR images, microphotographs, data graphs and laparoscopic images.
The sixth edition of this international bestselling emergency medicine handbook has been completely redesigned, revised and expanded to include the very latest evidence-based guidelines for interns, SHOs and junior doctors who are new to the emergency care setting.
The text follows a logical, standard, clear and well set out approach designed to maximize the practical delivery of care at the bedside
The ideal companion to the textbook, the workbook reinforces what students learn in each chapter of "Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, 5th Edition". It is revised with new illustrations and packed with fill-in questions, figure labeling and coloring activities, and chapter review crossword puzzles. It is a great supplement to the course book and the perfect stand-alone A & P study tool, that promotes learning in a fun and hands-on way
The identification of unknown individuals and the estimation of age, race, and gender are among the chief functions of forensic dentistry. Other important applications include the investigation and analysis of bitemarks and oral injuries in abuse cases and evaluating, reporting, and testifying in civil litigation cases.
Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing and Healthcare Students is a succinct but complete overview of the structure and function of the human body, with clinical applications throughout. Designed specifically for nursing and healthcare students, the new edition of this best-selling textbook provides a user-friendly, straightforward, jargon-free introduction to the subject.
Fundamentals of Cardiology is a comprehensive and most accurate review book that guarantees a success for any coursework, clerkships, USMLE prep or patient care. This book is a must have book for any health care professional who is preparing for any general medical exam or who is enrolled in care of cardiac patients on daily basis like residents, physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
Since the release of the first edition of this book, 69 more children have lost their autism diagnosis and returned to a state of health, for a total of 162 recovered children and counting. Hundreds more have lost ATEC points, as well as shown many cognitive, behavioral, emotional and physical gains thanks to the protocol outlined in these pages.
This book by the National Institutes of Health (Publication 11-5271) and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute provides the latest science-based information about Sleep. This book gives the latest information on sleep disorders such as insomnia (trouble falling or staying asleep), sleep apnea (pauses in breathing during sleep), restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy (extreme daytime sleepiness), and para somnias (abnormal sleep behaviors).
The INSPIRE Handbook: Action for Implementing the Seven Strategies for Ending Violence Against Children explains in detail how to choose and implement interventions that will fit your needs and context. The seven strategy-specific chapters address the implementation and enforcement of laws; norms and values; safe environments; parent and caregiver support; income and economic strengthening; response and support services; and education and life skills. The handbook concludes with a summary of INSPIRE's implementation and impact indicators, drawn from the companion INSPIRE indicator guidance and results framework.
Elsevier's Medical Laboratory Science Examination Review is a brand-new resource that offers all the review, practice, and support you need to prepare for the either the MLS or MLT certification examination. Each chapter in the book offers a thorough review on one of the core areas of Medical Laboratory Science as outlined by the ASCP Board of Certification. Practice questions are also featured at the end of each chapter and explanations and rationales for each correct answer appear at the end of the text.
While medical and hygienic developments have driven down the mortality rates of infectious diseases, pathogenic microorganisms are still a major factor in everyday clinical practice. They are still the most frequent cause of death in third world countries. New and incurable infectious diseases are a worldwide problem. It is, therefore, necessary for modern medicine to double its efforts to understand the relationship between microorganisms and humans and continue to lead the search for new therapies.
The goal of this trusted text is to introduce you to clinical medicine by reviewing the pathophysiologic basis of 132 diseases (and associated signs and symptoms) commonly encountered in medical practice. The authors, all experts in their respective fields, have provided a concise review of relevant normal structure and function of each body system, followed by a description of the pathophysiologic mechanisms that underlie several common diseases related to that system. The accessible presentation features high-quality full-color illustrations, and numerous tables and diagrams.
PTSD is a disorder that some people develop after experiencing a shocking, scary, or dangerous event.
It is natural to feel afraid during and after a traumatic situation. This fear triggers many split-second changes in the body to respond to danger and help a person avoid danger in the future.
This “fight-or-flight” response is a typical reaction meant to protect a person from harm. Nearly everyone will experience a range of reactions after trauma, yet most people will recover from those symptoms naturally.>
PreTest is the medical student's most dynamic weapon for mastering the USMLE Step 2.
Great for course review and clinical rotations, too! Neurology: PreTest asks the right questions so you'll know the right answers. Open it and start learning what's on the test.
PreTest is the closest you can get to seeing the test before you take it.
Children's health has made tremendous strides over the past century. In general, life expectancy has increased by more than thirty years since 1900 and much of this improvement is due to the reduction of infant and early childhood mortality. Given this trajectory toward a healthier childhood, we begin the 21st-century with a shocking development—an epidemic of obesity in children and youth.
This bilingual (English and Tagalog) booklet is part of a series called "Healthy Heart, Healthy Family", that presents important information about a specific risk factor for heart disease in a user-friendly and clear manner. This booklet deals with diabetes.
Explore the physiology of 30 key yoga poses, in-depth and from every angle, and master each asana with confidence and control.
Did you know that yoga practice can help lower your blood pressure, decrease inflammation and prevent age-related brain changes?
Designed for busy medical students, The Radiology Handbook is a quick and easy reference for any practitioner who needs information on ordering or interpreting images.
This title is unique among textbooks in its appeal to a wide range of healthcare professionals including nurses, nursing students, students in the allied health professions and complementary / alternative medicine, paramedics and ambulance technicians. Each chapter provides an explanation of the normal structure and functions of the human body and the effects of disease or illness on normal physiology. The text is written in straightforward language and is complemented by over 400 extensive clear, colour illustrations.