This book assembles recent achievements in both basic research and clinical management in the field of hepatology, virology, and immunology. It provides up-to-date information for clinicians who can apply the relevant knowledge to their daily clinical practice and for researchers who are interested in clinically orientated studies. The updated and detailed technology and state-of-the-art treatment strategies provided in this book serve as references for clinicians and resident physicians in the daily management of ACLF. The rationality and strategies for basic research as well as patient management in this book can also be a valuable reference for other fatal and end-stage liver diseases than HBV-induced ACLF. This Volume 1 has six chapters and focuses on the definition, research technology, virology, genetics, and immunology. 本书汇集了在肝病、病毒学和免疫学领域的基础研究和临床领域的新成果。它为临床医师提供了新的信息，临床医师可以将相关知识应

A specialist U.K. English language learning course book for nurses who are non-native speakers of U.K. English. The book is intended for self study but would serve as a major resource for a taught course. The book presents examples of formal medical U.K. English, colloquialisms, idioms and clinical notes. The user practices reading and writing through exercises and the language is introduced through the medium of a series of simulated clinical cases. The first part contains text and exercises which are `about' nursing in the NHS-the crisis, what nurses say about the crisis, the hospital hierarchy, pay and conditions, applying for jobs, etc. The second part is about communication in a simulated hospital setting. At its core are clinical forms relating to admission, patient care and hospital discharge. These forms and clinical documents generate exercises, which practice parts of language (idiomatic phrases, etc.) The book will be highly illustrated assisting with the clarity and understandin

Updated and expanded to be even more comprehensive, this text explains how to manage various arthritic conditions. The information included in this book spans a wide range, assisting a reader in any kind of clinical or academic setting. The content is divided into seventeen well-organized chapters, and the author provides thorough evidence-based documentation and references when available.

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 · p

Krause's Food, Nutrition, & Diet Therapy is a classic textbook in the field of nutrition and diet therapy, providing a wealth of information on nutrition basics, nutrition throughout the life cycle, nutrition care, nutrition for health and fitness, and medical nutrition therapy. Always up-to-date with the most current information available, this outstanding resource recognizes the increasing importance of nutrition in achieving and maintaining optimal health and fitness and as a component of complete and effective healthcare. It is universally recognized as an essential text for nutrition and diet therapy students and practicing registered dietitians. It features extensive appendixes, tables, illustrations, figures, and clinical insight boxes that provide practical hands-on information and clinical tools for use throughout a student's education and career.

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

Medical Physiology is a new, 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 New Edition of this popular resource presents the most recent advances in the therapeutic care of infants, children, and adolescents in all areas of pediatrics (including medical therapy, surgery of all types, preventive medicine, adolescent gynecology, and behavioral issues). Readers will benefit from succinct essays on proper treatment for a wide of disorders, rationales to support suggested therapies, guidelines as to when not to treat a presenting symptom, and the associated risks and complications of 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.

MANUAL OF HIGH RISK PREGNANCY AND DELIVERY, 2ND EDITION provides the practicing perinatal nurse in obstetric facilities with comprehensive in one accessible text. The text covers the must-knows of care screening for risk factors, providing preventive management, and intervening appropriately when problems arise. Various problems are presented in a consistent format that includes incidence, etiology, physiology, pathophysiology, and medical management with protocols for nurse practitioners. Collaborative problems and desired outcomes are also addressed. The book also discusses the role of the advance practice nurse implementing care. This completely revised edition includes. current AWHONN Standards of Practice and NANDA nursing diagnoses, a new chapter on complementary and alternative therapies, new content on multiple gestation including nutritional needs and preterm management, and new information on domestic violence, thrombophilias and other connective tissue disorders.

Presenting ultrasound pathology from a clinical perspective, this unique resource discusses various pathologies that may be related to a patient's symptoms and features illustrations with ultrasound scans that demonstrate each pathology. Organized into four major sections abdomen, obstetrics, gynecology, and superficial structures each symptom is presented in its own chapter along with key terms, an introductory paragraph, a clinical scenario, discussions of pathologies, illustrations, and patient scenarios.

This popular textbook helps imaging technology students acquire the technical and the interpersonal skills they need to provide expert patient care in the clinical environment. It also provides an excellent orientation to clinical work for the beginning student and serves as an up-to-date reference on patient care. Each chapter connects a specific topic with its applications for patient care. Skills that are essential for quality patient care in radiography, such as safety, transfer, positioning, infection control, and patient assessment, are emphasized throughout. In addition, readers will find information on microbiology, emerging diseases, transcultural communication, ECGs, administering medications, and bedside radiography. Instructor resources are available; please contact your Elsevier sales representative for details.

The new 5th edition of this best-selling textbook offers practical guidance for providing state-of-the-art care, as well as insights on evaluating the efficacy of future developments in the field of oral and maxillofacial radiology. Featuring a straightforward, clear presentation of the basic principles of oral and maxillofacial radiology, it includes more than 1000 high-quality radiographs and illustrations, an extensive selection of specialized imaging techniques like MRI and CT, and a comprehensive discussion of radiographic interpretation and pathologic conditions. · A wealth of information is provided on film radiography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine, ultrasonography, and the new cone-beam computed tomography. · A logical and systematic approach to the interpretation of diagnostic images is provided. · Disorders of the TMJ are discussed, including: radiographic abnormalities, soft tissue abnormalities, arthritic conditions, articular loose bodies,

Thoroughly revised and updated, the third edition of EMT Prehospital Care, 3rd Edition provides a visually-rich, easy-to-read way to learn the EMT-Basic curriculum. Remaining true to previous editions, this new edition follows the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) National Standard Curriculum for EMT-Basic. In addition to covering the essential points of the curriculum, EMT Prehospital Care 3e also goes beyond the curriculum in depth and breadth of content in all chapters, making this book an excellent choice for on-the-job reference. Instructor resources are available; please contact your Elsevier sales representative for details.

The New Edition of this primer on obstetrics and gynecology presents all the essential information on the specialty in an engaging and easy-access format. Completely revised and updated, it features an attractive new design, a succinct and even more reader-friendly writing style, and totally restructured contents. Plus, the entire book has been reviewed by a panel of advisorsincluding a nurse, midwife, and a panel of obstetric and gynecologic "referees." New chapter on fetal assessment that discusses intrapartum monitoring. Arranges contents in sections on reproductive sciences, obstetrics, gynecologyfor easy reference. Features a superb art programin full color throughoutwith completely redrawn illustrations. Presents a wealth of information via new boxes including ethical dilemmas boxes and practical procedures boxes. Offers a concise summary of pathological conditions that overlap in clinical conditions boxes. Provides a wealth of case histories to illustrate the p

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

ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL PATHOLOGY deals with the nature, identification, and management of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions. An invaluable reference for the dental office and the ultimate learning aid for students, it includes the most comprehensive collection of full-color clinical images and patient x-rays available today. This new 2nd Edition is completely revised and updated to provide the latest information on etiology, clinical features, histopathology, treatment, and prognosis for each disease entity. Over 850 illustrations are now presented in full color, bringing the subject matter to life. The new full-color presentation allows for easy comparison of soft tissue lesions and facilitates classification of all lesions of the oral and maxillofacial region.

Modern imaging techniques allow anatomic structures and their relationships to be seen with previously unseen clarity. Imaging Atlas of Human Anatomy is the definitive atlas of normal anatomy as viewed through the complete range of imaging modalities. The book provides an ideal source for study and interpretation of radiologic images, which is essential for training in clinical radiology and other associated disciplines. Organised by region, each area of normal anatomy is presented via a range of techniques. The images are meticulously labelled, providing the reader with a reliable and comprehensive guide to normal human anatomy. The best-selling Imaging Atlas of Human Anatomy enables students to relate to normal human anatomy using a range of diagnostic imaging modalities. As well as being an invaluable anatomic review tool it also provides a basic but thorough guide to the clinical interpretation of imaging, the rationale being that one cannot interpret pathologic images without first having a worki

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

Greatly revised and expanded, Comprehensive Clinical Endocrinology, 3rd Edition, now includes detailed coverage of diabetes, making it a truly complete clinical reference. With a more detailed focus on each condition and new clinical treatment plans to assist in the long-term treatment of patients, this new edition contains the practical information readers need to know about every endocrine condition. Full-color illustrations throughout make it an attractive, useful resource for today's clinicians. Covers all endocrine disorders in detail, including diabetes. Features more than 250 superb, full-color line drawings, all updated and redrawn for this edition, plus 250 two-color illustrations and CD - Rom. Provides 20-40 carefully selected key references in each chapter, rather than cumbersome lists of 200 or more. Covers diabetes in great detail, making it an all - in - one clinical reference for disorders and diseases of the endocrine system. Emphasizes practical, clinical detail

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

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This new resource condenses the most essential content from the author's text, Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies, 4th Edition, into an easy-to-read, pocket-sized format. It provides practical, portable guidance on prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care, as well as the management of the most important medical and surgical complications of pregnancy.

The reference text of choice on transvaginal surgery for both gynecologists and urologists. This fully updated and expanded New Edition presents step-by-step guidance on the newest techniques in vaginal reconstructive surgery. It examines the latest approaches for stress incontinence, cystocele and enterocele repair, fistulas, and more!