Handbook of Multicultural Assessment offers the most comprehensive text on testing of racial and ethnic minorities in the United States. This thoroughly revised and updated edition includes the most current and state-of-the-art assessment information in a variety of psychological and educational domains. The book highlights new and innovative testing practices and expands the populations of interest to include recent immigrants and refugees. It also includes ways to overcome barriers in the assessment process as well as forensic assessment. This important resource offers an instructional text for conducting culturally competent psychological assessment for clinicians, educators, and researchers.

CURRENT ESSENTIALS OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE is a unique, high-compression quick reference for the wards and the clinic! In-a-nutshell information on the diagnosis and treatment of 500 diseases, disorders, and symptoms managed by emergency physicians Covers common conditions, trauma, and nontrauma emergencies One disease per page with bulleted key points for easy access Diagnosis, differential, treatment, pearl, and references for each condition Great for medical students, residents, nurse practitioners, physician's assistants, and general and family practitioners UNIQUE EMERGENCY MEDICINE QUICK REFERENCE! One-of-a-kind guide to emergency medicine at a glance Easy-scan, bulleted lists of diagnostics, treatments, and other basics Pearl per page—A memorable pearl for each disease Select references--One general review for each disorder 作者简介： C. Keith Stone, MD, Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine, Texa

Each topic starts with an explanation of the theoretical background necessary to allow full understanding of the technique and to facilitate future learning of more advanced or new methods and software。 Explanations are designed to assume as little background in mathematics and statistical theory as possible， except that some knowledge of calculus is necessary for certain parts。 SAS commands are provided for applying the methods。 （PROC REG，PROC MIXED， and PROC GENMOD）。 All sections contain real life examples， mostly from epidemiologic research First chapter includes a SAS refresher。

For generations of doctors and health care providers, the FITZ ATLAS & SYNOPSIS remains the number one reference for quick and comprehensive on-the-spot diagnosis. Here’s why: ·Extensive library of superb color photos—more than 800 （there are actually 857 figures and images） –many new—from the authors’ international collection. ·Comprehensive coverage of conditions—more than 400 conditions from the most mild and common to the most severe in both children and adults ·Accessible format—An easy-to-follow interior format that provides ,for each condition, one or more photographs, a concise summary of clinical features, etiology, lab test guidelines, differential diagnosis and treatment. ·In-depth coverage of important conditions – more than 30 images of melanoma; comprehensive listings of therapy for infections diseases, etc. ·Softcover and affordable to all physicians, students, and healthcare professionals around the world Master authors—Klaus Wolff

This book constitutes the refeered proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Information Processing in Medical Imaging, IPMI 2005, held in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, in July 2005. The 63 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 245 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on shape and population modeling, diffusion tensor imaging and functional magnetic resonance, segmentation and filtering, small animal imaging, surfaces and segmentation, applications, image registration, registration and segmentation.

Introduction to Pharmacology is known for presenting need-to-know information in a straightforward, easy-to-digest format. As Elsevier's most basic textbook of pharmacology for nurses and allied health professionals, it features a thorough review of mathematics and dosage calculation, an introduction to the basic principles of pharmacology, and concise monographs on every major drug including drug dosage information. Streamlined drug monographs offer essential information, including drug dosages. A comprehensive review of math and the basics of calculating drug dosage are the subjects of the first nine chapters all of Unit One. Considerations boxes offer tips and warnings on adverse drug reactions for children, older adults, and pregnant and nursing women. Clinical Implications lists provide hints, warnings, and practical information on the drugs covered in each chapter. Herb Alerts boxes examine popular herbal supplements, and discuss their interactions with commonly used drugs

This title in the Foundations of Neuropathology Series packs all of the field's essentials into one value-priced volume. A templated, full-color design and a multitude of tables make it the perfect way to review all of the most important aspects of neuropathology. For each entity, the authors examine clinical features, pathologic features (gross and microscopic), ancillary studies, differential diagnosis, and prognostic and therapeutic considerations. Full-color illustrations demonstrate the nuances of a full range of findings. Uses a full-color, templated format with a multitude of tables to make reference quick and easy. Reviews normal histology before examining abnormal findings. Covers both neoplastic and non-neoplastic conditions of the nervous system. Examines clinical features, pathologic features (gross and microscopic), ancillary studies, differential diagnosis, and prognostic and therapeutic considerations for each entity. Focuses on the lesions most commonly se

An informative look at the intricacies of today's drug development process Once a discovery organization has identified a potential new drug candidate, it is the daunting task of synthetic organic chemists to identify the chemical process suitable for preparation of this compound in a highly regulated environment. Only through a multi-layered chemical process that takes into account such factors as safety, environmental considerations, freedom to operate and cost-effectiveness can researchers begin to refine the drug in terms of quality and yield. This book covers both recent advances in the design and synthesis of new drugs, as well as the myriad other issues facing a new drug candidate as it moves through the development process. Utilizing recent case studies, the authors provide valuable insights into the complexities of the process, from designing new synthetic methodologies and applying new automated techniques for finding optimal reaction conditions to selecting the final drug form and formu

The new 5th edition of Clinical Examination continues to serve all medical students with a clear and understandable explanation of clinical examination. Set out logically and systematically, this best-selling textbook has comprehensive coverage of essential skills necessary for history taking and examining the patient. Highly regarded by students world-wide, this text continues to grow in strength. Clinical Examination, 5th edition has been revised and updated to include: more evidence-based medicine; new full-color artwork; and a fresh new look allowing greater accessibility for readers. The new edition covers clinical examination and concepts in a systems approach in a clear, consistent and user-friendly approach. Readers using this edition of Clinical Examination will have access to www.studentconsult.com. Here you will receive full online access to the text and numerous interactive extras such as video clips demonstrating some of the more difficult examinations & MCQ's. Written by two internationally reno

Journal of American Medical Association : It has been said that dermatology is the most inclusive specialty because it deals not only with the skin but also with everything that the skin contains and touches. There's some truth to that. For instance, where else can you find the editors of a medical textbook, as in Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine, waxing proudly in the preface about including fresh material on anthrax, smallpox, and Botox? In other words, the field considers its domain to range from the war on terrorism to our narcissistic culture. Happily, the Botox chapter does not include tips on how to throw a "Botox party." There is also a new chapter on "Evidence-Based Dermatology." I must admit that when I first heard of the evidence-based approach, I wasn't much impressed with its novelty, seeming to remember at least one old-timer who made a comment about experiment being treacherous and judgment difficult (Hippocrates). But the author does a good job of defending the system, and

This convenient drug therapeutic handbook--a companion to the new "Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach, 6th Ed."--is organized by organ system and disease state, and condensed for easy information retrieval. It provides a bulleted format with tables, charts, and algorithms to help the user find the information they need quickly.

Eye Essentials is a new series of texts which provides authoritative and accessible information for all eye care professionals, whether in training or in practice. Each pocket guide is both a rapid review tool for students and a handy clinical reference guide for practitioners. With features such as tables, key bullet points, clinical pearls, practice pitfalls, summaries, action icons and stunning full color illustrations, this series has rapidly established itself as an excellent source of essential information for today's readers. Practical guidance that is evidence based Full-color illustrations clarify key information Highlighted advice sections for patients and handy tables throughout Authoritative guidance on visual fields from a respected leader in the field Provides essential information in one convenient review source

Sci-Tech Book News : "Doherty and Way (surgery, U. of Michigan and U. of California, San Francisco, respectively) bring together 47 chapters by surgeons and medical practitioners from the US who discuss the diagnosis and treatment of about 1000 diseases and disorders. The focus is on major diagnostic features and brief de*ions of disease processes. Epidemiology, pathophysiology, pathology, and general medical and surgical topics are incorporated. Chapters are grouped by organ system as well as by topics such as preparation, postoperative care, surgical complications, and pediatric surgery. This edition has been updated to cover modern surgical care, including colon/rectal surgery, and new information on power sources in the operating room. The chapter on special problems, including pregnancy and older patients, has been rewritten. Other revisions are to chapters on injured patients, the esophagus and diaphragm, the liver and portal venus systems, oncology, and organ transplantation."

The use of hypothermia for a variety of therapeutic purposes has a long and erratic history。 Hypothermia was used for protection and preservation of the heart and entire organism during planned operative ischemia。 Attempts were also made to use hypothermia for resuscitation from cardiac arrest and for management of head trauma。 Therapeutic Hypothermia will provide a review of the subject，in particular，resuscitative hypothermia and include known mechanisms of action and results from both mechanistic and outcome laboratory studies and clinical trials。 Cooling methods and potential side effects of hypothermia will be addressed as well as recommendations for future laboratory and clinical research。 This volume will be of interest to both the researcher interested in therapeutic hypothermia as well as the clinician interested in the potential use of therapeutic hypothermia in their patient population。

There’s no mistaking the commanding coverage of Hurst’s THE HEART. Turn to any page, and you’ll see the solid focus on patient care, up-to-the-minute perspectives on therapeutic and technological advances, and expert authorship acclaimed by cardiology residents, fellows, and physicians. Now, the 11th Edition of Hurst’s THE HEART takes this tradition of excellence to a whole new level. World-renowned cardiologist Valentin Fuster has spearheaded an ambitious revision of Hurst’s THE HEART, making this not-to-be-missed resource even more timely and complete, more visually appealing, and more essential to your daily practice than ever before. Whether the topic is coronary bypass surgery, angina, or advances in minimally invasive treatment, you’ll find the latest therapeutic strategies and supporting evidence-based data—all presented by a preeminent international group of thought leaders. Review some of the strengths of this legendary reference: A-to-Z coverage of diagnosis and treatment p

Doody's : "This is an outstanding book and has remained outstanding throughout its eight editions. The drawings are excellent, have clearly passed the test of time, and represent the way most surgeons think about a procedure. The de*ions are well written and particularly helpful, especially before undertaking a procedure. It is a large book and is very useful as an atlas for refreshing or learning the steps of a particular procedure. I would recommend it highly to practicing surgeons." "4 Stars!"

Sixty Psychiatry cases with complete discussions offer the most effective clerkship and USMLE Step 2 review possible Case Files: Psychiatry, 2e presents sixty clinical cases illustrating key points. Each case includes an extended discussion, definition of terms, clinical pearls, and USMLE format review questions. This interactive learning system helps you understand essential concepts instead of memorizing facts.

Violence is all around us; yet, despite its widespread prevalence, we remain unclear about its causes. In this book Felicity de Zulueta - begins by defining "violence" as distinct from "aggression", and then attempts to trace its origins, highlighting the polarization between those who believe mankind to be innately violent and those who see violence as the outcome of man's life experiences. As a result of her investigations, the author suggests that the current high level of violence may well be linked to the effects of childhood and adult trauma which appear to be far more widespread than has hitherto been acknowledged. These findings are relevant to understanding why "normal" people can become violent in certain conditions. This is a second edition and has been fully updated. A new chapter on terrorism has been added.

Developed by authorities from leading-edge cardiothoracic surgical training programs, this much-needed reference succinctly reviews a wide-range of important topics in cardiothoracic surgery. The Johns Hopkins Manual of Cardiothoracic Surgery is especially timely given the recent development of many new scientific findings and emerging technologies. You'll find it filled with precise information on surgical techniques and pre-and postoperative strategies for managing cardiothoracic disease. In this time-saving sourcebook, you'll get an in-depth look at the full spectrum of disorders and their surgical (and medical) management options, including congenital, acquired, and neoplastic diseases. Supporting this detailed coverage is an easy-to-navigate format featuring focused tables and outline-formatted bullets, along with step-by-step explanations of the most complex operations. Features: Thorough coverage of all major areas of cardiothoracic surgery-perfect for cardiothoracic surgery fello

This easy-to-access review tool presents hundreds of single-answer, multiple choice, and matching-set questions that follow the same chapter organization as Comprehensive Gynecology, 4th Edition--the premier reference book in gynecology. All questions are followed by a brief rationale for the correct answer with page references to the parent text. Over 80 images test interpretive skills Univ. of Tennessee College of Medicine, Memphis. Exam review for practicing physicians, residents, and students. Can be used to identify areas of weakness, reinforce new information gained from the parent textbook, or as a review to make sure material is understood. Chapters follow the parent textbook, with questions scrambled and answers listed in a separate section. Softcover.

This atlas presents the general practice dentist with dental and oral surgical procedures that can be performed routinely in the surgery, using local anaesthesia. Each procedure is demonstrated with step-by-step illustrations, and the procedures are graded on a "difficulty scale".

This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. This practical, user-friendly resource provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of veterinary ophthalmology for nurses and technicians. It begins with anatomy and physiology to provide a solid understanding of ophthalmic examination. It also features information on ocular pharmacology, ophthalmic procedures, and inherited ocular problems. A comprehensive glossary covers complex terminology related to veterinary ophthalmology. Full-color illustrations throughout the book provide an invaluable visual aid. ·Covers essential information on nursing the veterinary ophthalmic patient. ·Includes essential first aid for common ocular problems. ·Provides cutting edge information on ocular procedures and their nursing requirements. ·Includes three useful appendices on ocular emergencies, causes of blindness, and suppliers of ophthalmic equipment.

The best-selling pocket reference in emergency medicine! Condenses the essential clinical content from the premier text Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide. Includes color photos of dermatologic and ophthalmic conditions, pharmacologic considerations throughout, and tables of critical differential diagnoses.