Visual Mnemonics for Pharmacology offers cartoon drawings plus high yield review content - just the book you need! "Concept diagramming" links basic science ideas with memorable visual aids. Each drawing captures a great deal of information. Formatted with plenty of space for notes and reminders, the illustrations can be colored to further enhance memory. Laurie Marbas, a third year medical student at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center created this series to learn the concepts. Many of her classmates also used these drawings and reported improved test scores. Perfect for medical students -- physician assistants, nurse practitioners and related health professionals will also find Visual Mnemonics valuable.

devoted to both medical and surgical management of glaucoma with coverage of basic aspects, clinical forms, and medical/surgical issues....a stand-alone, vital volume and the perfect companion to the Textbook of Glaucoma.

University of South Florida, Tampa. Concise practitioners guide to procedures in difficult cases. Abundant photographic illustration, augmented with corresponding line drawings. For skilled surgeons.

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

Never before has essential diagnostic guidance been so quick and convenient to access! In conjunction with Amirsys Inc., W.B. Saunders is pleased to present a new family of pocket-sized diagnostic imaging resources unlike any other clinical references available. These titles are being offered both in paperback format, and as software for personal digital assistants (PDAs). Each volume explores the 100 most important diagnoses in a particular radiologic specialty. And, each volume features the authorship of a prominent expert in that specific area. Consistent, bulleted guidelines and crisply reproduced images make it remarkably easy to instantly confirm or rule out a diagnosis. The result is an on-the-go source for the information radiologists need to interpret images with confidence. 16 volumes cover a wide range of radiologic specialties, including musculoskeletal imaging · head and neck imaging · neuroimaging · chest imaging · ultrasound · cardiac imaging · spine imaging · vascular imaging ·

This book, written in the popular Q and A format of the YQA series will provide sufficient information for a primary care doctor to be able to understand and treat patients who have dementia. Uses a question-and-answer format to facilitate reference. Covers both common and uncommon clinical issues. Lists useful web sites, associations, and patient resource. Answers questions frequently asked by patients and their families.

A book in the Master Dentistry series, this superior review book combines core learning with self-assessment in an accessible, easy-to-use format. It offers an effective method for reviewing and studying the essential clinical knowledge dental students need to know for final exams. Concise text covers the core knowledge essential for final exams, presenting the key points and most important information in an ideal review format. Extensive self-testing questions enable students to review their knowledge, with short answer and essay questions that mimic the exam, as well as multiple-choice questions that are helpful in self-assessment. Focuses on key aspects of restorative dentistry, paediatric dentistry, orthodontics, sedation, law and ethics for a uniquely effective, targeted review of these areas.

This comprehensive yet concise pocket reference offers a systematic approach to the analysis and interpretation of obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound images. For ease of use, it is divided into 2 distinct sections: Part I addresses the diagnostic information that ultrasound reveals about early pregnancy, fetal well-being and growth, and structural fetal anomalies. Part II helps the practitioner sonographically evaluate pediatric and adolescent patients, as well as fertile and postmenopausal women.

Fundamentals of Operating Department Practice seeks to embrace the knowledge needed for the generic theatre worker, be they nurse or anaesthetic assistant, as envisaged in the Bevan Report. It clarifies the underlying principles needed for an understanding of anaesthetic and surgical practice. It both defines the level of knowledge required for the ODP Level III qualification and covers the practical aspects of operating department practice, wherever relevant. The book also serves as a comprehensive reference to the principles and practice of modern operating department practice and is essential reading for anyone involved in care of the patient in the operating department environment, both in training and in practice.

Medical Physiology, Updated Edition, is a full-color, comprehensive textbook designed for modern medical school courses in human physiology. The most up-to-date and beautifully illustrated text on the market, it has a strong molecular and cellular approach, firmly relating the molecular and cellular biological underpinnings of physiology to the study of human physiology and disease. Contributions from leading physiologists ensure authoritative, cutting-edge information, and thorough and consistent editing have produced a readable and student-friendly text. The smart way to study! Elsevier titles with STUDENT CONSULT will help you master difficult concepts and study more efficiently in print and online! Perform rapid searches. Integrate bonus content from other disciplines. Download text to your handheld device. And a lot more. Each STUDENT CONSULT title comes with full text online, a unique image library, case studies, USMLE style questions, and online note-taking to enhance your l

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.

Thoroughly updated for its Fifth Edition, this best-selling text is the only anesthesiology book with a case-based, problem-oriented approach. The unique format of case presentations with questions and detailed explanations hones clinical decision-making skills and offers excellent review preparation for both written and oral exams. Organized by organ system, the book covers 60 surgical procedures and problems in anesthesiology. Each chapter presents a case and asks questions about pathophysiology, symptoms, diagnosis, preoperative evaluation, intraoperative management, and postoperative care. Questions are followed by thorough explanations, with tables, illustrations, and references for further review. This edition includes new chapters on liver transplantation, low back pain/chronic pain, and tonsillectomy. New contributors have rewritten chapters on tracheoesophageal fistula; tetralogy of Fallot; transposition of the great arteries; postoperative hemorrhage with cardiac tamponade; brain tumor and craniotom

The state-of-the-art, tenth edition of endocrinology's classic text bridges the gap between basic science and endocrinology clinical practice. Thoroughly revised and updated, it includes new material on the thyroid and diabetes mellitus to reflect today's explosive increase in knowledge. Written by an outstanding team of authors, the 10th edition features numerous new authors who provide fresh perspectives.

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX. Brandon/Hill Medical List first-purchase selection (#365). Comprehensive text presents the composite of relevant science and clinical knowledge of most cancers. An approved publication by the American Cancer Society, text focuses on the clinical character of cancer and of cancer patients. For physicians and residents. Previous edition: c2000.

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.

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

Fully revised and up-to-date, the 5th edition of this popular resource offers the only comprehensive, in-depth coverage available on health unit coordinating. From greeting new patients to dealing with visitors, transcribing physicians' orders for patient treatment, maintaining statistical reports, preparing patient charts, and more... each chapter provides theory discussion of key topics. Application of this theory discussion is achieved through hands-on practice provided in the companion Skills Practice Manual. "Student Activity" boxes interspersed throughout the textbook direct students to the appropriate work activity to be practiced. Together, Health Unit Coordinating and the Skills Practice Manual offer outstanding, quality pedagogical features.. The text is abundantly illustrated with photographs, diagrams, and line illustrations for a better understanding of the chapter discussion. Instructor resources are available; please contact your Elsevier sales representative for details.

Examines the use of hydrotherapy in hospital and at home in line with current evidence-based practice * Explores the practical issues of setting up a water birthing facility both at home and in a hospital environment *Explains issues of maternal and newborn physiology *Discusses practical aspects of care during and after use of a birthing pool * A new chapter on Midwifery education explains how to comply with the requirements for PREP

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

This book is one of the original books in the Your Questions Answered (YQA) series. It serves as a primary source of information about reversible methods of contraception. Written in an informal - and yet highly informative - question-and-answer style, it represents a dialogue between general practitioner (asking the questions) and reproductive health specialist (providing the answers). As for all YQAs, the main aim of the book is to give practical guidance to busy clinicians when they are faced with patients who wants help with a health problem - for this book, the questions pertain to choosing and using the best means of controlling fertility. Most chapters conclude with questions frequently asked by patient - the answers to which can be very difficult for the unprepared and busy clinician to improvise 'on the spot' in the surgery. Popular question and answer format Practical focus Detailed consideration of reversible birth control technology two-colour page design - redesigned in new

...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

...a new edition of one of the most popular hands-on resour ces for head and neck surgery that balances coverage of conv entional surgery with the newest endoscopy techniques...resi dents and practitioners will benefit. Harvard University, Boston, MA. Clinical text on surgical techniques for otolaryngologists and residents. Extensively illustrated. Topics include surgery of the paranasal sinuses, repair of dural defects, and management of facial fractures. 10 U.S. authors. DNLM: Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases - surgery.

Here's a new, practical, "bench" guide for the diagnosis of neoplastic and non-neoplastic bone, muscle, and soft-tissue disorders. The author used histologic/cytologic approaches coupled with fine needle aspiration biopsy and clinicoradiologic correlations to create a unique, one-stop reference. Over 1,050 illustrations aid the diagnostic process, and a consistent approach helps readers get the information they need fast.

For over half a century, this book has served the discipline of medicinal chemistry for both graduate and undergraduate pharmacy and chemistry students as well as practicing pharmacists. Fully updated for the Eleventh Edition, coverage begins with the fundamental principles of chemistry, biochemistry, and biology that underlie the discipline of medicinal chemistry. These principles are then applied to understanding the properties, mode of action, therapeutic applications, and limitations of various pharmaceutical agents. The subject matter is organized by pharmaceutical and therapeutic classes, providing a bridge between the basic sciences and clinical practice. The text contains many tables for quick reference to names, formulations, dosages, and applications.