Here is a comprehensive and up-to-date source on the origins, diagnosis, and management of glaucomas in children. The authors balance evidence-based management guidelines with perspectives from their abundant direct clinical experience. Coverage includes the most recent advances in genetics, medical therapy, and surgical treatment...long-term management...treatment of intractable glaucomas...and other timely topics.

The new edition of Community Health & Wellness has been expanded to build on the popular concepts presented in the first. This fully updated edition examines the factors influencing community health and development in the new century, including the first scholarly analysis of online communities. Anne McMurray's strong ecological perspective is retained and developed, and forms the framework within which the author examines how risks to the environment create risks to developing capacity.The text is multidisciplinary in its approach and discusses highly contemporary issues such as developing a health focus for communities, community assessment, occupational health and safety, women's and men's health, rural and remote communities, and migrant and indigenous populations. Through many new case studies and examples, Community Health and Wellness examines in detail the health of communities and their interdependence, both with each other and with their environments.

Davidson's Diabetes Mellitus provides the most current information for the clinical care of patients with diabetes. The fifth edition of Davidson's Diabetes Mellitus has been significantly revised to reflect the rapidly expanding body of knowledge on the treatment of diabetes. The new edition has been expanded to include chapters on medical nutrition therapy, insulin resistance and macrovascular disease, and diabetes in children. The new edition also includes findings from the United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study and updates on treatment options, including newer insulin analogs, recently approved medications, and combination therapies. Medical Nutrition Therapy Macrovascular Complications in the Insulin Resistance Syndrome and Type 2 Diabetes Diabetes in Management in Children and Adolescents Study design, findings, and clinical implications of the United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study trial new medications with de*ions and explanations of their clinical use c

This atlas contains a brilliant collection of color pictures, augmented by appropriate discussion. Both common and unusual afflictions of the oral cavity are described. Sections on clinical manifestations, histologic findings, differential diagnosis, and treatment, complemented by significant references, have been written by selected authorities in the field. Dermatologists, dentists, and even primary care physicians will find this volume to be indispensable in their practices.

This new, up-to-date resource focuses on correcting malocclusion or misalignment of the teeth using the preadjusted orthodontic appliance, widely accepted as the most reliable and effective appliance in orthodontics. Extensively illustrated with line diagrams and color photographs, it serves as a practical manual of clinical procedures for orthodontists with clear coverage of each stage of treatment.

...offers more than 300 illustrations that clearly depict the head and neck, back and spine, upper limb, thorax, pelvis and perineum, and lower limb regions, including bones, ligaments, glands, organs, nerves, muscles and more. (Anatomical Chart Company) Atlas features more than 300 full-color, labeled medical illustrations, including bones, ligaments, muscles, arteries, veins, lymphatics, organs, tissues, cells, and more. Organized by body region and includes physiology, age-related changes, and clinical tips for patient education. DNLM: Anatomy--Atlases

The new 3rd Edition of this popular reference offers pragmatic, up-to-date guidance on the radiologic diagnosis of pediatric ailments. It's clinically oriented, problem-based approach helps readers to respond appropriately to a given set of symptoms and to employ the safest and most cost-efficient methods available. More than 1000 images, flow charts, and line illustrations facilitate recognition of a wide variety of problems. It also offers helpful guidance on the appropriate psychological approach to pediatric patients. Contains more than 1,000 illustrations that cover a wide range of pediatric problems. Enables you to quickly find differential diagnoses appropriate to specific age groups simply by looking up the presenting problem. Equips you with the guidance you need to employ the most cost-effective and safest methods available in the care of your youngest patients. Helps you to distinguish between accidental injuries and signs of physical abuse. Includes expanded information on neon

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。

...talks readers through the radiologic work-up of commonly-encountered clinical problems affecting the CNS, chest, abdomen, and pelvis...organized by symptom & offering advice from the experts...with over 200 images.

Established for over ten years as "the gold standard in its discipline"(JAMA), this edition features 11 new contributing authors, and several new chapters on such topics as diet and drugs in surgery,AIDS manifestations,& enterostomal therapy.

Don't leave home without it - a sure-fire hit for virtually all of your medical science and general medical teaching。 Few things at university will last you from Freshers' Week to Finals。but this book should！ It is hard to see how other medical textbooks will not be deficient compared to this one, with its numerous outstanding features - full colour photos and text, summary and "at a glance" boxes and coverage of all the medical sciences, clinical skills and clinical topics in a fully integrated fashion。 It's almost as if the pertinent parts of the standard pre-clinical texts have been cut and pasted into a book written by doctors, for doctors-to-be。 Medical students have had to wait a long time for this kind of book to come along，SHO - London。

Anatomy at a Glance provides a concise and accessible introduction and revision aid to fundamental anatomy for medical and allied health students and sports science students。 Following the easy-to-use at a Glance format, each topic is presented as a double-page spread with key facts accompanied by clear diagrams and illustrations encapsulating all that students need to know。 This new edition of Anatomy at a Glance:Explains the terminology of de*ive anatomy。 Contains new chapters on foetal development of : -the thorax -blood circulation -the abdomen -the head and neck Provides clinical context through Clinical Notes in each chapter。 Anatomy at a Glance will appeal to all medical students, junior doctors, sports science students, nurses, physiotherapists and general practitioners。 “A winner…This book will prove to be very popular with medical students。” Fourth Year Medical Student, University of Manchester “…this book should prove e

This unique text, which fills the gap between shorter texts containing little explanatory material and the advanced compendia for those with a good working knowledge of neurological disorders, is intended for the novice and those physicians who require an update on the diagnosis of neurological disorders. To understand the symptoms and signs requires a good knowledge of the gross anatomy of the central nervous system and supporting tissues. This is achieved by the liberal use of the author's own detailed diagrams backed up with concise and practical guidance on diagnosis and treatment as well as appropriate case studies. This long awaited second edition of a highly popular guide reflects recent advances in the subject such as computed tomography and MRI which have replaced more invasive examination techniques. The tutorial approach will present readers with an authoritative view of the fundamentals of neurology in practice.

This new review tool helps readers prepare for the Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (FRCA) and similar exams, or simply to test their mastery of current clinical anesthesia. It covers all subspecialties in anesthesia and critical care, as well as all relevant aspects of medicine, pharmacology, equipment, physics, and monitoring.

This new edition differs from the preceding one in that there has been extensive revision of most chapters. The prime purpose of this atlas is to help the pathologist to find, classify, and differentially diagnose the changes seen. The text provides a de*ion of the pathology of the diseases, summarizes and differentiates the causes, and explains the clinical importance of the condition and how to treat it, emphasising the importance of a constant mutual cooperation with the attending gynecologist.

Written by a leading expert in the field, this comprehensive reference text enables users to properly screen for medical disease to make an informed diagnosis. The goal of this proven text is to teach the Physical Therapist how to determine if the patient has a true neuromuscular or musculoskeletal problem and to determine the specific dysfunction or impairment. Now with a new title that reflects a better understanding of the screening process as the first step in making a diagnosis, this text provides students, physical therapy clinicians and physical therapist assistants with a step-by-step approach to client evaluation, which follows the standards of competency established by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) related to conducting a screening examination. A systems-based approach to differential screening and diagnosis make it easy for Physical Therapists to find information and understand it in light of other systems issues. CD-ROM with screening tools provides Physical T

The Requisites in Gastroenterology series clearly and succinctly encompasses all of the core knowledge in the field. This third volume covers the diagnosis and management of disorders of the hepatobiliary tract and pancreas, discussing pitfalls and presenting evidence-based perspectives throughout. A concise, user-friendly formatwith at-a-glance illustrations, boxes, and tablesenables readers to access information quickly. The result is an outstanding resource both for certification and recertification review and for clinical reference. Focuses on exactly what readers need to know for certificationno more, no less. Uses algorithms, tables, and boxes to clarify key facts and concepts. Each chapter begins with a contents list for easy & quick reference. Offers practice-proven, authoritative guidance from established experts.

This new atlas is a unique, first-of-its-kind reference, combining detailed pelvic anatomy (shown in actual photographs of fixed and fresh cadaver dissections) and comprehensive coverage of a vast number of gynecologic surgical procedures. These surgical procedures are illustrated by 300 masterful, detailed drawings and 1,200 color photographs. Serial photographs and drawings take the reader step by step through each operative procedure, and offer the highest standard for learning operative technique short of being present in the OR or anatomy lab. Superb, half-tone drawings and color photographs, coupled with concise de*ive text and detailed legends throughout, illustrating each procedure step by step. Color photographs of pelvic cadaver anatomy provide realistic, precise illustrations of surgical geography. Color photographs of actual surgical procedures make this atlas an excellent visual guide to gynecologic surgery. Text in brief, outline form and concise legends provide "must-kn

(Lange Medical Books) Univ. of California, Los Angeles. Pocket-sized quick reference guide to treatment of common surgical problems encountered by the on-call clinician. Features coverage of laboratory tests, bedside procedures, and a quick reference of commonly used medications. In outline format. Previous edition: c1996. Softcover. * The ON CALL series provides valuable "on the spot" treatment advice * Pocket-sized and surprisingly comprehensive, this Lange manual gives students and residents a trusty resource for managing all conditions seen in the surgery ward * Designed to meet the quick information needs of the "on call" setting * Contributions from surgery residents and attendings around the world

Pharmacists have a vital contribution to make in disease and medicines management. It is vital for all community pharmacists to provide pati ents with authoritive information on prescribed drugs. Hypertension in Focus takes a unique approach by aiming to inform pharmacists, as par t of the healthcare team, about the scientific concepts applicable for the effective medicines management and lifestyle choices of patients with hypertension. This book will be of interest to all community pha rmacists, pre-registration and undergraduate students.

There is now a vast array of imaging modalities available for diagnostic use. Junior doctors are now faced with a range of complex and sophisticated imaging techniques – radioisotopes, ultrasound, CT and MRI are all used to demonstrate human anatomy and pathology affecting internal organs. Diagnostic Imaging is an introductory textbook that provides a balanced account of all the imaging modalities available to the practising clinician, explaining the techniques used and the indications for their use. The beautifully written text is organised by body system and covers all anatomical regions. Under each region, the authors discuss the imaging techniques available for that region and give guidelines for interpreting normal images. They then discuss the common diseases and signs that can be seen using each modality, illustrating these clinical problems with normal and abnormal images. In this new edition there is coverage of plain film, ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, radionuc

While clinicians today are trained in gross musculoskeletal anatomy, solid clinical evaluations demand a thorough knowledge of functional anatomy as well. The Illustrated Guide to Functional Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System provides the groundwork you need to truly understand musculoskeletal function, the basis of all biomechanics. This outstanding guide will give you an important base knowledge of normal musculoskeletal function and how deviations are caused, helping you determine the most appropriate clinical diagnoses and treatments for your patients. Combining easy-to-read text with numerous quick-reference tables and clear illustrations, The Illustrated Guide to Functional Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System logically covers both regional and systemic function. Chapters are organized by each segment of the musculoskeletal system for easy reference, presenting anatomical material that analyzes everyday activities and associated movements. Informative illustrations further deepen your knowledge of e

The underlying theme of Maternity & Women's Health Care, 8e is how to take care of a woman of childbearing age in today's society. The book is designed to meet the needs of today's students through a clear, readable writing style and a more focused content presentation. Content carefully integrates the importance of understanding family, culture, and health promotion into the continuum of care. Maternity & Women's Health Care has the most comprehensive coverage of maternal, newborn, and women's health nursing care than any other text on the market.

The most important core skills for medical students to master are history taking and clinical examination. This extensively revised, eighth edition has been written with the philosophy that the acquisition of clinical skills is most effectively undertaken at the bedside. This pocketbook should be used as a companion, to be taken onto the wards and into consulting rooms where the information is most needed. The book begins with a system of history taking followed by a new chapter on the analysis of key symptoms. The remaining chapters cover physical examination of each of the major systems. Each stage of the examination starts with a detailed, step-by-step de*ion of the examination method complemented by relevant illustrations, diagrams and tables on the facing page. This book is intended primarily for use at the outset of clinical training; once students have achieved proficiency in the basic skills of interviewing and examining, the book should also prove useful for revisio * An invaluable starter book conce