This is a revised and updated edition of a text used inundergraduate courses on cancer biology. It covers everything fromthe molecular basis of cancer to clinical aspects of the subject,and has a lengthy bibliography designed to assist newcomers withthe cancer literature. An introduction acquaints students with thebiological principles of cancer and the human dimensions of thedisease by considering genuine cases of cancer in fictionalizedletters. Other chapters discuss cancer pathology, metastasis,carcinogenesis, genetics, oncogenes and tumor suppressors,epidemiology, and the biological basis of cancer treatment. Alsoincluded are an appendix with de*ions of common forms ofcancer, a glossary of cancer-related terms and colour plates toillustrate the pathology of many of the types of cancer discussedin the text. Upper-division undergraduates with a background infreshman biology and chemistry, as well as beginning graduatestudents will find this a valuable text.

From the popular series in JAMA comes a state of the art book from the authors who coined the term evidence-based medicine. Edited by Gordon Guyatt, MD, and Drummond Rennie, MD, this highly innovative book enables physicians to quickly grasp efficient ways to use published literature in their clinical practice to improve their caregiving to patients. A fully searchable and hyperlinked CD, co-edited by Robert Hayward, MD, is included with each book. With the most current evidence based medicine thinking, you can understand how to individualize evidence to each patient, obtain tips on how to find the information you need and how to make the optimal use of it in your practice, balance benefits and risks that precede medical management decisions, distinguish between strong and weak evidence, and understand detailed critical appraisal and summarization of evidence.

...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.

The new Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment Fifth Edition has been the disability professional’s reference of choice for more than three decades。The new Guides Fifth Edition delivers state-of-the-discipline information you can put to practical use in your day-to-day applications immediately。Get the most current， consensus-based，scientific and clinical information from every relevant medical specialty。Enhanced coverage of chronic pain assessment and new conditions，such as HIV and latex allergy。 Major enhancements to cardiology，skin，visual，repiratory，and musculoskeletal systems。 Standardized formatting across topics makes it the most accessible Guides ever。 Major reference source for assessing and rating an individual's permanent impairment in the United States and abroad。Includes chapter outlines，boldface terms，interpretation of signs and symptoms，principles of assessment，criteria for rating permanent impairment，de*ion of clinical procedures，and imp

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.

This Second Edition is fully updated to deliver the latest information on anatomy and physiology in an easy-to-understand, enjoyable style. Abundant quick-scan tables, illustrations, and flowcharts help the reader focus on key information, while memory joggers and Incredibly Easy! quick quizzes aid recall and help gauge progress. Contents include an overview of cell structure and function and an in-depth exploration of the individual systems of the human body. Sixteen pages of full-color, detailed anatomical illustrations are included. Special chapters cover nutrition and metabolism; fluids, electrolytes, acids, and bases; and genetics.

The author John L. Fox shares his many years of teaching and surgery through more than three hundred illustrations and photographs (including over one hundred in color). Dr. Fox has published many works on neuroscience and clinical neurosurgery and is well-known for his color images of live neurosurgical anatomy as viewed through the operating microscope. Historic techniques, instrumentation and positioning, photographic techniques, cranial anatomy and the cranial flap, and intracranial anatomy as seen from the frontolateral or pterional approach are clearly discussed and illustrated from the operating (right sided) surgeons' perspective. The operations seen in this atlas for the main part involve aneurysms and some tumors. Directed toward neurosurgeons, neuroscientists, and anatomists, the book is intended to serve as an atlas of anatomy as well as a guide to clinical neurosurgery.

This user-friendly reference assists in the initial evaluation and treatment of the most frequently encountered problems in emergency medicine, both common and potentially life-threatening. The largest section of the book consists of 97 of the most common or important emergency medicine problems experienced by adult, pediatric, and geriatric populations. Each chapter in this section includes the presenting problem, immediate questions, differential diagnosis, laboratory and diagnostic data, and treatment plan. Additional chapters such as toxicologic emergencies, laboratory diagnosis, procedures, blood component therapy, and commonly used medications are also included and enhance the book's value as a single-source reference.

How Doctors Think is a window into the mind of the physician andaninsightful examination of the all-important relationship betweendoctorsand their patients. In this myth-shattering work, JeromeGroopmanexplores the forces and thought processes behind thedecisions doctorsmake. He pinpoints why doctors succeed and whythey err. Most impor-tant, Groopman shows when and how doctors can-- with our help --avoid snap iudgments, embrace uncertainty,communicate effectively, anddeploy other skills that can profoundlyimpact our health.

Surgery at a Glance is a concise introduction & revision aid for medical students studying for clinical surgery examinations. By focusing on "core" topics, the book covers the essential surgical facts for diagnosing & treating common presenting symptoms & surgical conditions. Divided into clinical presentations followed by disease entities Focus is on the principles and the importantdiseases - appropriate to the current curriculum Fabulous artwork - all you need to know at a glance

...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

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.

Gives students a solid grasp of those aspects of pulmonary physiology that are essential for an understanding of clinical medicine. The Sixth Edition presents a new section of case presentations, improved illustrations, problem-based examples, and new study questions & answers after each chapter to help students prepare for the USMLE Step 1.

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。

This Second Edition of the acclaimed book is a concise,introductory guide to urodynamic test-the interpretation of traces and understanding the equipment which diagnoses different types of urinary incontinence-which are scientific and often difficult to understand.Totally updated to include new equipment and new tests,this is an internationally authored,comprehensive reference source.

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.

An extensive revision of a best-selling classic textbook. This easy-to-read text provides many new and expanded tables for easy reference and better comprehension. Contains many new illustrations including 64 in full color. Other features include a new section on sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections, an appendix of ICD-DA and ICD-9-CM classification of disease of the oral mucosa, and a new chapter on the diagnosis and treatment of oral cancer. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Univ. College London, UK. Basic introduction to the underlying concepts of medical statistics and guide to commonly used procedures. Key features include: worked examples to accompany each topic, and emphasis on computer analysis of data rather than hand calculations. To be used as a reference and revision summary. Softcover.

This updated Fourth Edition best-selling text and atlas is refined in several ways. Many chapters are completely revised, and nearly half of the photographs are new. There are approximately 189 atlas plates, and over 70 new illustrations. Textboxes read as "Clinical Correlation" or "Functional Correlation", and in the text, emphasis is placed on functional integration with increased coverage of cell and molecular biology. The sentence heading and four-color art have been retained from the previous edition.

The American Indian medicine wheel was an ancient way ofcreating sacred space and calling forth the healing energies ofnature. Now, drawing on a lifetime of study with native healers,herbalist and ethnobotanist E. Barrie Kavasch offers a step-by-stepguide to bringing this beautiful tradition into your own life--fromvibrantly colorful outdoor circle designs to miniature dish,windowsill, or home altar adaptations. Inside you’ll find: ? Planting guides for medicine wheel gardens in every zone, fromdesert Southwest to northern woodlands ? A beautifully illustrated encyclopedia of 50 key healing herbs,including propagation needs, traditional and modern uses, andcautions ? Easy-to-follow herbal recipes, from teas and tonics to skincreams and soaps--plus delicious healing foods ? Ideas for herbal crafts and ceremonial objects, includingsmudge sticks, wind horses, prayer ties, and spirit shields ? Seasonal rituals, offerings, and meditations to bless andempower your garden and y

Designed to be used as a self-paced review, this text outlines the functional groups common to organic chemistry, reviewing the general topics of nomenclature, physical and chemical properties, and metabolism. The text provides background material for the formal pharmacy courses in medicinal chemistry, easing the transition from general organic chemistry courses required of all pre-pharmacy students. The Fourth Edition will include a workbook on CD-ROM as well as an index on general drug metabolism. Students who use this text are able to complete difficult tasks such as: drawing a chemical structure or official chemical name; predicting solubility of chemicals in liquids; predicting and showing, with chemical structures, the metabolism of organic functional groups; predicting and showing instabilities, with chemical structures.

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.

This book recognises the growing importance of the nurse's role in the management of patients' drugs. It provides an alphabetical reference source of drugs used in practice with particular regard to presentation, action, dosage and "nurse monitoring". Notes have also been provided dealing with specific issues of interest to nurses and students - IV drugs, AIDS and safe handling of drugs. Information is presented clearly, using the minimum of abbreviations, to provide a handy reference sourc useful for both clinical and educational settings.

This textbook covers the whole of ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery, i.e., eyelid, lacrimal, orbital, and socket surgery, at a basic level. It is aimed at ophthalmologists worldwide. It covers what any fully trained ophthalmologist should know about the subject, to enable him/her to practise with competence and confidence.