This book offers an introduction to the history ofuniversity-trained physicians from the middle ages to theeighteenth-century Enlightenment. These were the elite, inreputation and rewards, and they were successful. Yet we can formlittle idea of their clinical effectiveness, and to modern eyestheir theory and practice often seems bizarre. But the historicalevidence is that they were judged on other criteria, and theargument of this book is that these physicians helped to constructthe expectations of society - and met them accordingly. The mainfocus is on the European Latin tradition of medicine, reconstructedfrom ancient sources and relying heavily on natural philosophy forits explanatory power. This philosophy collapsed in the 'scientificrevolution', and left the learned and rational doctor in crisis.The book concludes with an examination of how this crisis was met -or avoided - in different parts of Europe during theEnlightenment.

"The individual chapter authors read like a Who's Who of ophthalmology. Each chapter is extensively referenced. The numerous color illustrations are all of excellent quality, particularly evident and valuable in the extensive color retinal photography. Overall, Ophthalmology is one of the most comprehensive and up-to-date single reference texts in the field."--JAMA, June 23/30, 2004Vol 291, No 24 Highly commended by the British Medical Association, 2004. T his is the most comprehensive one-volume textbook of ophthalmology. The book is superbly structured and comprises 12 parts clearly separated by colour coding; each part covers a varying number of chapters.The illustrations...are unique and homogenous throughout all chapters. One cannot but be impressed by this book's format. There is no doubt that this textbook is of extraordinary quality: an ideal desk reference for the ophthalmologist, an ideal basis for the resident in training in ophthalmology, a "handy library of ophthalmology" i

This is a further volume in the successful Churchill POCKETBOOK series. It aims to give highly practical advice to the clinician on those occasions where there is a potential medicolegal issue. As with all volumes in the series the information is presented in a highly accessible style and it will be invaluable in Accident and Emergency Departments and General Practitioner surgeries. By using the correct procedures future potential legal risk can be minimized. Pocketbook series style makes information highly accessible. Deals with the law of England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Practical advice will help minimise legal risk. Covers risk management, which is central to Government health policies.

This volume is the proceedings of the symposium on international collaborations in public health and covers means, experience and results of international cooperation projects in the field of public health including chronic lifestyle diseases, infectious diseases (SARS and HIV/AIDS), and nutritional deficiency. The lessons learned from these projects may provide important insight into the policy, research, and projects for strengthening of health from international point of view

Over 3,300 carefully selected images and brief de*ions of clinical disorders and diseases followed by case studies demonstrate the entire spectrum of benign and malignant gynecologic disorders and the optimal modality for imaging each condition. This volume in the Radiology Illustrated Series of atlases delivers clear, practical coverage of its specialty using the Series atlas-style format, enabling the reader to identify the correct finding and work through to a differential diagnosis. Its coverage encompasses all of todays best image-guided techniques for both diagnosis and treatment. The result is an outstanding, user-friendly review tool for certification, recertification, and clinical practice.

Widely recognized as the "bible" of clinical gynecology for residents, Comprehensive Gynecology returns in a completely revised fourth edition featuring hot new topics and substantial revisions throughout. This edition once again provides the clinician with vital information needed day to day. In addition, readers will find timely updates of familiar topics, as well as entirely new information on evidence-based medicine, its methods, and its application in the field of gynecology. Useful and unique features include key terms at the beginning of each chapter; key points summarizing principal areas of interest at the end of each chapter; and a comprehensive, updated bibliography for each chapter. Two-color illustration format enhances understanding and readability. Features a new chapter on evidence-based medicine and clinical epidemiology. Includes substantial new information on pre- and postoperative care, breast disease, ovarian cancer, contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy,

The Univ. of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston. Text is a companion for the text, Clinical Gynecologic Oncology, 6th edition. Reviews main ideas, identifies areas of weakness, and reinforces new information. Features more than 900 questions, true-to-life practice, and answers. Previous edition: c1997. Softcover. DNLM: Genital Neoplasms, Female--Examination Questions.

Thoroughly revised, the 3rd Edition of this popular resource makes it remarkably convenient to educate patients on over 200 major topics in this specialtyeverything from sexually transmitted diseases and triple screen prenatal diagnostic testing...to pregnancy and related issues and hormone replacement therapy. The loose-leaf-page format makes it easy to photocopy the pages to give to patients to reinforce oral instructions, assist in health education and disease prevention, and foster informed consent. A CD-ROM included with the text offers the book's entire contents in convenient electronic form. Allows practitioners to personalize and print out pages with additional instructions. Makes key points simple to remember by providing useful aids such as mnemonics. Uses tables and priority-based algorithms to summarize essential data. Features over 200 topics in a 3-hole punched, perforated format. Allows easy photocopying of printed teaching materials. Promotes patient compli

This exciting and timely volume presents the principles for the primary prevention of chronic conditions by exercise. It discusses the health consequences of inactivity, the biologic basis for the benefits of physical activity, and presents strategies for combating the sedentary-living epidemic. Packed with figures, graphs, and tables for easy access. Presents guidelines for exercise and tips on counseling patients and encouraging them to undertake exercise programs "Key Points" sections focus on the most important aspects of exercise An Attractive two-color format highlights the text "Pros" and "cons" feature delineates new and controversial issues An introductory section on "What's Hot" focuses on the cutting-edge aspects

The comprehensive and practical 2nd Edition takes a modern approach to managing fertility in the context of sound theory and evidence-based therapy. Based on the authors' clinical experience, it discusses today's understanding of the causes of infertility and the latest innovations in their investigation and management. Six well-organized sections cover background, diagnosis, and counseling · diagnosis and treatment · assisted conception, ethics, regulations, and guidelines · complications · pregnancy · and treatment failure. Discusses all aspects of infertility Provides practical clinical guidance on diagnosis and treatment Considers the side effects of assisted reproductive technology and the cost of treatment Illustrates concepts with informative line drawings, photographs, and radiographic images Covers the latest technologies, including micromanipulation of gametes, cryopreservation of ovarian tissue, and cloning and stem cell research Introduces a new chapter o

The 3rd Edition of this popular volume in the Illustrated Colour Text series uses a practical, clinical approach to focus on exactly what practitioners need to know to understand, order and interpret laboratory results. All aspects of biochemistry relevant to patient care are covered. Each topic appears on its own two-page spread to make the information easy-to-understand. Flowcharts, boxes, summary points, case histories, and a wealth of illustrations facilitate comprehension and bring the subject to life. Completely updated and revised throughout, it encompasses our understanding of all of the latest developments in the field and their implications for patient care.

Kaplan's MCAT Comprehensive Review 2000 comes complete with a targeted review of all the tested material on the MCAT plus Kaplan's highly effective test-taking strategies. With this powerful combination, MCAT Comprehensive Review 2000 is the best way for you to get the high MCAT score you need to get into the medical school you want. Kaplan has been the world leader in test preparation for more than 60 years, helping more the 3 million students achieve their educational and career goals. With 185 centers and more than 1200 classroom locations throughout the U.S. and abroad, Kaplan a full rage of services, including test prep courses, admissions consulting, programs for international students, professional licensing preparation, and more.

This text offers the student a firm grounding in normal anatomy and physiology from an ultrasound perspective. After covering anatomy and physiology in the first half of each chapter, it then presents a wealth of ultrasound images to increase the reader's comfort with normal anatomy as it appears during scanning. Most images are accompanied by labeled drawings with detailed legends that explain what the reader is supposed to notice on the ultrasound scans. Instructor resources are available; please contact your Elsevier sales representative for details. Detailed, labeled line drawings accompany most sonograms to provide reinforcement of what the student should notice on the scan. 1,200 images spread over 528 pages ensure students gain a thorough, visual understanding of the field. Introduction to Specialty Sonography section gives students an understanding of career options and an understanding of sonographers' work in those areas. Abdominal aorta, inferior vena cava and portal venous system

Leading academic urologists and physicians detail how to perform the major adult urologic laparoscopic procedures. The authors offer clear, concise chapters focusing on getting started, laparoscopic instrumentation, and step-by-step procedural adult laparoscopy. The instrumentation chapter is completely cross-referenced so that operating room and hospital personnel can use the book as a comprehensive reference guide for most laparoscopic procedures. The procedures range from the simple to the advanced and include the transperitoneal, retroperitoneal, and hand-assisted approaches to laparoscopic radical nephrectomy-the gold standard for most renal pathology.

Little attention has in the past been given to physiological or pathological responses of the infant to stimuli that produce pain in older individuals. All that has changed. Drs. Anand and McGrath have joined in writing and editing this collection of chapters on many aspects of nociception and the responses within the central nervous system, behavioral responses, endocrine, cardiovascular and immune functions. The question of the benefits of some pain to communicate the presence of a potentially dangerous event is the subject of a thoughtful discussion in Chapter 4. Nociception may trigger appropriate physiological responses. However, severe responses may in themselves be deleterious as documented by the improved outlook when they are blocked during surgery. The principles and pharmacotherapy with systemic analgesic drugs (especially opioids) is given extensive and informative consideration in Chapters 5 and 6. Regional and topical ane.

Since 1980, Dr. Osborn's An Introduction to Cerebral Angiography has been the definitive text on this imaging modality. Now, this classic work has been completely revised, reorganized, and updated and expanded from an introductory book into a comprehensive, state-of-the-art reference on cerebral angiography. Diagnostic Cerebral Angiography, Second Edition, is organized into three major parts. Part 1 covers techniques and technical aspects of cerebral angiography. Part 2 is a detailed de*ion of normal anatomy, anatomic variations, and congenital anomalies. Part 3 focuses on pathological entities, including trauma, aneurysms, stroke, vascular malformations, atherosclerosis, and vasculitis. Coverage includes new information on vascular territories, film subtraction, and magnetic resonance angiography. The text is thoroughly illustrated with 1,200 radiographs and line drawings, all of them new to this volume. Another new feature of this Second Edition is the use of boxed summaries throughout the text to highlight

St.James's Univ。Hospital，Leeds，UK。Well-illustrated guide to all aspects of pediatric medicine。Two-page format includes diagrams，summary of differential diagnoses，and details of the relevant history and examination findings。For medical students and those preparing for examinations。 Softcover。 DNLM: Pediatrics——Handbooks。

Clinically oriented and richly illustrated, this single-volume reference provides complete guidance on the surgical management of sports related injuries of both the upper and lower extremities. Readers will find step-by-step, illustrated how-to's for each of the more than 70 surgical procedures. Discusses indications, techniques, post-operative management, rehabilitation, complications, and outcomes for each procedure. Illustrates all of the latest surgical techniques for more than 70 surgical proceduresopen as well as arthroscopic procedures, including arthroscopic synovectomy · posterolateral corner · ankle, shoulder, and elbow arthroscopy · superior labral anterior/posterior injury · and arthroscopy/triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) injuries. Features over 600 illustrations, including drawings of techniques, arthroscopic views, x-rays, and MRIs. Uses an anatomic organization for easy access to information.

The third edition of this best-selling dictionary introduces a new author team, Dr Rhonda Hawley and Jennie King, both from the Department of Clinical Nursing at the University of Sydney. With over 5500 terms, the Australian Nurses' Dictionary has been updated to reflect the: most current guidelines, terminology, policies and procedures, while retaining its ' user-friendly style and compact size. it is suitable for students studying and practising nursing at all levels, from Certificate III through to the clinical setting.

Biotechnology is one of the fastest-growing and most controversial areas of scientific innovation and technology. As new developments occur, public debate has become more heated and grave concerns have been expressed about access to genetic information, labelling of genetically modified foods and human and animal cloning. This book presents a unique study of the relationship between new biotechnology and public perception, media coverage and policy formulation. It outlines a new conceptual framework and contains empirical studies on international controversies such as the cloning of Dolly the sheep and GM Soya.

Here's concise, yet comprehensive coverage of the core radiology knowledge required to competently pass exams and for everyday practice. The text covers three key areas: knowledge of normality; the ability to formulate a differential diagnosis given a finding or a group of findings; and knowledge of disease and the pattern of manifestations relevant to imaging that a particular disease may produce. Organized by body system, each chapter has three sections. The "normal" sections examine normal structure, normal values, and normal findings. The "gamuts" sections contain lists of differential diagnosis for an imaging finding. The "overview" sections describe conditions by pathology and imaging. Emphasizes fundamental principles and understanding...making it perfect for review. Uses a logical, body system organization and a consistent chapter structure. Provides checklists of common and important radiologic conditions...for quick access to information.

Finally, find all of the information you need to know about a disease, all on one page! In a Page Pediatrics is your key to a fast and concise review of vital information. In this innovative one-page format, you can review etiology, epidemiology, signs and symptoms, differential diagnosis, and treatment options for over 250 diseases! Perfect for medical students -- physician assistants, nurse practitioners and related health professionals will also find In A Page valuable.

Haematology at a Glance presents the information required by medical students in the concise, easy to learn format of the at a Glance series. Starting with an explanation of normal blood cells and routine laboratory tests, the book takes the student on a whistle-stop tour of blood disorders, covering anaemias, leukaemias, lymphomas, coagulation disorders and blood transfusion. In response to the integrated medical courses, the book covers all aspects of basic sciences relevant to haematology. This book will be of interest to medical students following both traditional and integrated courses, and students of nursing and other health professions with an interest in haematology.

This is the recognized source for information on the genetic aspects of obstetrics & gynecology as it relates to common gynecologic disorders, gynecologic cancers, and sex differentiation. The text offers a practical review of basic principles of genetics, assuming no prior knowledge. Two of the best-known experts in the field offer a practical review of the basic principles of genetics--as well as the most current advances--that can be immediately applied to obstetric and gynecologic practice. Discusses prenatal diagnosis as well as gynecologic disorders. Offers systemic genetic coverage of reproductive conditions. Assumes no prior knowledge of the subject Offers expanded coverage of prenatal genetic diagnosis. Discusses the hottest topics in the field including new molecular techniques for prenatal genetic diagnosis, new developments in pre-implantation genetic diagnosis, as well as information on fetal cells in maternal blood. Features new coverage of congenital malforma