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 book gives a comprehensive collection of photographs of anatomical (gross) pathology. The majority of photographs are of unfixed specimens as seen at autopsy. For this new third edition some imaging, clinical photographs and endoscopic photographs has been introduced to set the pathology in clinical context. Comprehensive collection of superb gross pathology photographs Give access to a huge range of pathological appearances that are almost impossible to find elsewhere. For the first time endoscopic photographs and imaging included to set pathology in greater clinical context. Explanatory captions expanded to emphasise clinical learning points.

With your hands you have potential to relieve everyday aches,pains and ailments without taking drugs, to improve your health,and to increase your vitality. Acupressure is an ancient healingart that uses the fingers to stimulate key points on the skin that,in turn, activate the body's natural self-healing processes. Withthis book, it is a skill you can learn now--and use in your ownhome. In Acupressure's Potent Points, Michael Reed Gach, founder anddirector of the Acupressure Institute of America, reveals simpletechniques that enable you to relieve headaches, arthritis, coldsand flu, insomnia, backaches, hiccups, leg pain, hot flashes,depression, and more--using the power and sensitivity of your ownhands. This practical guide covers more than forty ailments andsymptoms, from allergies to wrist pain, providing pressure-pointmaps and exercises to relieve pain and restore function.Acupressure complements conventional medical care, and enables youto take a vital role in becoming well and staying

This comprehensive text addresses the issues of controlling the spread of disease agents and maintaining safety in the dental office. It emphasizes the basic concepts of infectious disease and the actual practice of infection control, and describes the specific procedures used and the supplies and equipment needed for disease prevention and office safety. Written at a level appropriate for the entire dental team, the book reflects the new legislation passed for the protection of dental patients and dental workers, and shows how these mandates have changed the way dental care is provided.

The Curry/Tempkin text and workbook used together offers the student a firm grounding in normal anatomy and physiology from an ultrasound perspective. This workbook supports and completes the text by providing an excellent introduction to sonography and by preparing students for the pathology they will encounter in other textbooks later in their programs. 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

Learning anatomy requires more than pictures and labels; itrequires a way "into" the subject, a means of making sense of whatis being shown. Anatomy of the Moving Body addresses thatneed with a simple yet complete study of the body's complex systemof bones, muscles, and joints and how they function. Beautifullyillustrated with more than 100 3D images, the book contains 31lectures that guide readers through this challenging interiorlandscape. Each part of the body is explained in brief, manageablesections, with components described singly or in small groups. Theauthor doesn’t just name the muscles and bones but explains theterminology in lay language. Topics include the etymology ofanatomical terms; origins and attachments of muscles and theirrelated actions; discussion of major functional systems such as thepelvis, ankle, shoulder girdle, and hand; major landmarks and humantopography; and structures relating to breathing and vocalization.This second edition features all-new illustrations that use a 3Ddig

Traditional Chinese medicine is perhaps the oldest system ofhealth care in the world—and one of the safest and most effective.This first easy-to-use pocket guide provides everything readersneed to know to explore Chinese herbal medicine for themselves. Thebook includes: ·A brief overview of the basic terms and concepts of traditionalChinese medicine. ·Simple instructions on how to prepare herbal formulas athome. ·An illustrated guide to 108 of the most widely used Chineseherbs, with de*ions, therapeutic effects, preparation methods,and dosages. ·A guide to dozens of readily available prepared herbal formulasfor common ailments. ·An index of symptoms and ailments. ·Listings of mail-order houses for herbs, herbal formulas, andother supplies. ·Suggestions for further reading.

Patients present with symptoms, not diagnoses. That's why this book uses a symptom-based approach to help practitioners correctly identify the conditions encountered in practice. It encourages readers to consider not only the likeliest diagnosis for a given symptom, but also its other less common, but potentially life-threatening causes. A unique ratings system indicates how commonly each symptom, sign, disease pattern, or diagnostic test result is associated with a particular diagnosis, according to the medical literature. The result is a highly efficient, evidence-based source of assistance in reaching fast, confident diagnoses. Covers everything from "Abdominal Pain" to "Weakness/Fatigue" using a quick-access alphabetical organization. Helps readers to consider not only the likeliest diagnosis for a given symptom, but also its other less common, but potentially life-threatening causes. LDiscusses symptoms, signs, workup, and treatment considerations for every diagnosis. Utilizes a u

This one-of-a-kind, authoritative text makes palpatory anatomy - the manual investigation of surface forms - come alive. Nearly 70 Netter illustrations and over 700 photographs demonstrate how to identify different anatomical structures (bones, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves) via palpation. Each section begins with a series of relevant Netter illustrations, followed by detailed photographs, illustrations, and de*ions of gross anatomical structures, regions, topography, and musculature and innervation.

Emphasizing the clinical application of drugs used in dental treatment, this comprehensive text covers the basic principles of drugs and their actions on the body. Providing a solid understanding of pharmacology content, it helps readers thoroughly evaluate a patient's current medical status and best optimize dental treatment in relation to overall health. · A new chapter, Introduction to Antinociceptive Drugs, discusses the important topic of pain and provides new information on mechanisms of pain and therapeutic approaches to pain. · A new chapter on serotonin pharmacology and antimigraine drugs covers the roles of serotonin and the importance of agonist and antagonists at the many serotonin receptors. · A new chapter on Alternative Medicine in Dentistry provides a current treatment of chemicals used as alternative medicines and an assessment of the potential benefits and risks of a large number of these compounds. · New information on pharmacogenetics provides the latest

The New Edition of this practical reference has been completely revised and updated to deliver cutting-edge guidance on the latest medical, pharmalogical, and surgical treatments of uveitis. Known for its balanced scientific and clinical approach, it comprehensively covers diagnostic testing, differential diagnosis, treatment, immunology, epidemiology, clinical manifestations, and therapeutic approaches.

Second author, Janet E. McElhaney, is with the Univ. of Connecticut, Farmington. Pocket-sized reference covers all aspects of the influenza virus, including structure, replication, immune response, clinical features, and diagnosis. Also discusses the social and economic impact of influenza as well as treatment options. Softcover.

Reviews of progress in the 30-year "war on cancer" have been mixed. Yes, the incidence and death rates of cancer have been declining for the past decade. But these trends pale in comparison with the dramatic declines for heart disease and stroke. If current trends continue, cancer is expected to be the leading cause of death in the United States by 2010. What is most disconcerting is that this would not have to be the case if only we put into practice what we already know about the prevention and early detection of cancer. With this as the challenge, Dr. Alberto Manetta presents Cancer Prevention and Early Diagnosis in Women in order to "furnish health care providers with the information needed for the assessment of risk, prevention, and early diagnosis of cancer in women." He has brought together 17 authors with expertise in the etiology, prevention, and early detection of cancer. Each of the major cancers that afflict women -- lung, breast, colorectal, and skin -- is covered, with special emphasis on gyneco

Part of the popular LPN Threads series, this concise text presents the theories and concepts of aging, the physiologic and psychosocial changes and problems associated with the process, and appropriate nursing interventions. With its easy-to-read, clear writing style, this text provides exactly the right depth and breadth of geriatrics content for LPN/LVNs.

"This book presents the art of good botulinum toxin treatment, viz, making the patient look better, but not necessarily younger. As stressed in the text, the therapy relates to the individual patient and there are important points for obtaining success. Based on expert observations and a vast personal experience, this is an excellent book." --European Journal of Plastic Surgery "With the aid of patient pre-, peri-, and post-treatment photos, [Coleman-Moriarty] discusses pharmacology, clinical indications, injection techniques, contraindications, complications, treatment of specific areas, and alternative treatments." --SciTech Book News, Vol. 29, No. 1; March 2005 Product De*ion Written by a top expert in the field, this resource introduces the reader to the pharmacology of botulinum toxin and describes and the entire range of techniques for its optimal administrationincluding safe handling, the selection and assessment of patients, potential complications and pitfalls, and asthetic techniq

Nursing and the Law is the most established health law textbook in Australia. The only law text written specifically for nurses, the new 5th edition of Nursing and the Law is designed for nursing students studying law as part of their undergraduate or postgraduate nursing degree. The text focuses on the legal responsibilities of nurses in Australia, and provides students with a concise understanding of the application of basic legal principles to professional nursing practice. It is also a valuable resource for nurses practising in all specialisations and at all levels. The text has been fully revised and updated, and includes discussion of current statutes and legislation for every state and territory. Mary Chiarella joins Patricia Staunton as co-author of the new edition, which retains many of the features that have kept this book at the forefront of nursing education.

The book's contents are arranged according to the nature of the clinical problem at hand. Appealing to both the non-specialist and specialist, Male Genital Skin Disease places an emphasis on working up the diagnosis and effective management thereafter. Both common diseases and rarities are comprehensively covered, and the book is illustrated with over 700 full color photographs, representing one of the largest and most diverse collections currently in print.

In Focus Obstetrics is aimed at all medical and health science students who require an introductory, low cost and highly illustrated guide to this specialty. The material is presented in double page spreads. The left-hand page has a synoptic and highly structured text (normally under the following headings: incidence; clinical features; differential diagnosis; management; prognosis). The right-hand page has a selection of four to six clinical photographs. Obstetrics In Focus is a convenient pocket size and therefore ideal for quick preparation before ward rounds. Each volume also includes self-assessment material, which is extremely helpful for preparation for examinations. Because of shorter time spent by women in hospital during pregnancy and after delivery, students are less likely to be able to see the full range of problems associated with pregnancy during their (ever shorter) short clinical attachments - the books in this series help supply that deficit.

Acupuncture and the chakra energy system have both becomeincreasingly mainstream in the West, but rarely have the twoapproaches been joined into one practice. Acupuncture and theChakra Energy System: Treating the Cause of Disease does just that.By comparing the traditional approaches of Chinese medicine andmodern Western acupuncture with the chakra energy system ofAyurvedic philosophy, author John Cross offers clinically provenstrategies for treating the causes of conditions, not just thesymptoms. The book describes the seven major and twenty-one minor chakrasin detail and explains how each is related to the body's aura,meridians, Key points, endocrine glands, autonomic nervous system,and varying symptomatology. Focusing on how to use the chakras inthe treatment of chronic physical and emotionalconditions—osteo-arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, low back painwith sciatica, insomnia, hypertension, depression, menopausalsymptoms, and frozen shoulder, among others—Cross’s clear, in-depthexplanat

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 is a short textbook of medical ethics and law primarily aimed at medical students. The content reflects the Consensus Statement of 1998 by teachers of medical ethics in the UK on what should constitute the core curriculum. The first part of the book presents the general principles of medical ethics and appropriate legal background. The second part concentrate on specific topics of immediate relevance to all within the medical profession Follows Consensus Agreement for curriculum

This book/CD-ROM helps users master the art of color selection to achieve the best esthetic results in dental procedures, such as those related to cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, and prosthodontics. It covers everyday dental techniques that require the dentist to precisely match dental materials to patients' teeth. The book's nine easy-to-read chapters serve as a basis for color training - from colorimetry and the properties of natural teeth, to the specifics of color perception and reproduction of color. The accompanying CD-ROM uses interactive color-block exercises to train and test users on discerning lightness, hue, and chroma changes, as well as total color differences. 作者简介： Rade Paravina; and John M. Powers, PhD, Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials, Director, Houston Biomaterials Research Center, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Dental Branch, Houston, TX

This excellent surgical study tool offers superb preparation for in-service and national qualifying exams. Readers can assess and expand their knowledge with more than 1000 challenging review questions, including answers and complete rationales. Page references to Sabiston Textbook of Surgery, 17th Edition make it easy to consult the definitive resource for additional information on any subject. This Review reflects all of the updates and developments that make the Textbook a leader in the field: coverage of general surgery, as well as oncology, transplantation, gastrointestinal disease, vascular surgery, cardiac disorders, neurosurgery, plastic and maxillofacial surgery, orthopaedics, otolaryngology, urology, and many other surgical specialties. Totally revised and updated throughout, reflecting contemporary surgical issues, techniques, and practices. 50% more questions, approximately 1,100 questions and answers in all covering every area of general surgery and its main subspecialties. Approximat

This book is designed to help candidates in their final preparation for the new intercollegiate MRCS examination. It seeks to help the candidate present his knowledge and clinical expertise in a clear, concise and well formulated manner. The aim is to provide insight as to the nature of the examination by setting out the form for each part of the examination and then to help the candidate in preparing themselves for each section so that they may perform to the very best of their ability. 作者简介： Court of Examiners, Royal College of Surgeons of England; Intercollegiate Panel of Examiners; Surgical Skills Tutor and Hunterian Professor, Royal College of Surgeons of England; Moynihan Fellow, Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland