Immunology at a Glance is designed to be a concise, readily accessible introduction and revision aid for undergraduate medical and science students. Following the now familiar, easy-to-use format, each topic is presented as a double-page spread with key facts accompanied by clear, informative line diagrams illustrating the essential points. The seventh edition of this popular immunology textbook has been completely updated to ensure that core knowledge about immunology is summarized in the At a Glance format. The new edition of Immunology at a Glance: ·condenses the subject into 41 double-page spreads, each corresponding roughly to a 50 minute lecture ·presents a schematic diagram on the left page and a concise explanation on the right showing the mechanisms involved in immunological processes ·has been completely updated with particular emphasis on recent understanding of the genetic basis of immune responses Immunology at a Glance will continue to appeal to all students

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.

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

The Kidney at a Glance presents the information required by medical students in the concise, easy to learn format of the At a Glance series. The familiar double page spread format of one page of illustrations and one page of text for each topic is used to present the kidney and urinary tract, starting with basic anatomy and physiology, and working up to the pathologies and presentations of renal and urinary tract disease.The full range of topics includes the difficult areas of water and salt homeostasis, acid-base balance as well as the endocrine and secretory functions of the kidney which includes the renin-angiotensin system and erythropoietin production. A unique chapter covers the Molecular Genetics of kidney disease, including polycystic kidney disease and other disorders.The book covers all aspects of basic science relevant to the kidney and will be of interest to medical students following both traditional and integrated courses and students of nursing with an interest in the renal system. USMLE, MRCP

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.

Established for over ten years as "the gold standard in its discipline"(JAMA), this edition features 11 new contributing authors, and several new chapters on such topics as diet and drugs in surgery,AIDS manifestations,& enterostomal therapy.

This book is an updated English edition of the German version Uberzogene Arzneiformen. It has now been revised and completed to cover the recent developments in coating technology of the last ten years. It is a basic guideline and a reference book for everyday problems, which includes. Sugar and film coating; procedures and materials biopharmaceutical aspects and controlled release; production equipment and processes; test methods and stability. The authors are professionals from industry and university, who wish to pass on their experience to pharmacists in drug development or production and to other persons responsible in industrial candy production.

This superbly illustrated, practical textbook explains how to plan a position for the jaws and teeth to optimize the facial profile for each patient. Written by an internationally-respected author team, this authoritative resource also provides coverage of a new approach to facial planning that could soon become the standard method for orthodontists and oral surgeons.

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.

Part of Mosby's Rapid Review series, Rapid Review Histology and Cell Biology provides essential, need-to-know material for both course study and USMLE preparation. Every book in the Rapid Review series presents information in an easy-to-read outline format that combines concise content with explanatory illustrations and Board-style questions. Clinical information is integrated throughout whenever possible, and a CD-ROM with 500 questions, answers, and rationales is included with each book. Two Board-style exams with questions and rationales are included in the book. A CD-ROM with 500 questions, answers, and rationales for all possible answers. The CD also contains a quizzing function that allows students to see their scores at the end of the tests.Engaging, two-color design. High yield information is printed as a sidebar in the margins and contains must-know concepts including a brief de*ion, clinical concepts, and mnemonics. Clinical information is integrated throughout whenever

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 cornea is the ecosystem that connects the internal with the external eye. Defects and disorders in this delicate layer of tissue are frequent, painful and potentially damaging to the internal functioning of the eye. Conversely, disorders of the conjunctiva, eyelids, and tear mechanisms can affect the cornea. This concise, practical text discusses this interrelationship, giving a comprehensive overview of the cornea and its common disorders, with the emphasis on diagnosis and treatment. Outstanding colour illustrations provide added diagnostic information. Contents include: ·Ｆoundations of keratology ·The comea and in flammation ·crneal ulceration ·superfical keratopathy ·corneal complications of contact lens wear ·interstitial keratitis ·proliferaive lesions ·corneal ectasia ·herpes simplex virus keratitis ·corneal trauma ·corneal dystrophies ·corneal transplantation ·medical therapy for corneal disease ·procedures ·the

...a portable paperback reference, providing "how-to" guidance, step-by-step instructions for every diagnostic and therapeutic procedure in adult critical care, and graphic illustrations.

...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.

Clinically oriented and richly illustrated, this single-volume reference provides complete guidance on the surgical management of sports related injuries of both the upper and lower extremities. Readers will find step-by-step, illustrated how-to's for each of the more than 70 surgical procedures. Discusses indications, techniques, post-operative management, rehabilitation, complications, and outcomes for each procedure. Illustrates all of the latest surgical techniques for more than 70 surgical proceduresopen as well as arthroscopic procedures, including arthroscopic synovectomy · posterolateral corner · ankle, shoulder, and elbow arthroscopy · superior labral anterior/posterior injury · and arthroscopy/triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) injuries. Features over 600 illustrations, including drawings of techniques, arthroscopic views, x-rays, and MRIs. Uses an anatomic organization for easy access to information.

Here is your concise instructional guide to surgical treatment of common knee injuries. It gives you the essential details of preoperative planning, technique, and postoperative management for more than 55 procedures for sports medicine injuries, adult knee reconstruction, and trauma. Expert contributors describe each technique in a straightforward and succinct fashion using a stepwise approach and easy-to-follow outline format. You will also find hundreds of exquisite graphics highlighting important concepts. This text covers techniques for knee arthroplasty, quadriceps snip, ligament reconstruction, meniscus repair, total knee replacement, opening wedge osteotomy, and much more! More than 350 high-quality illustrations demonstrating all operative steps, and "Pearls" and "Pitfalls" providing guidance for avoiding complications make this text the ultimate professional resource for orthopedic surgeons and other specialists treating knee injuries. It is also an outstanding review text for fellows, reside

This series of books reflects the trend towards a core curriculum and self-directed learning. The content is restricted to the 'must know' core information presented in a synoptic style. The diagrams that support the text are in a style that the reader can remember and reproduce in examinations. Each chapter ends with a selection of self-assessment material and full explanatory answers. These consolidate and expand on the chapter contents. The series covers the entire curriculum in approximately twelve discipline-based volumes. This volume presents an integrated coverage of biochemistry. Despite the use of problem- and/or topic-based curricula students still respond to the security of a well-ordered presentation of the basic information by traditional discipline. Concise text of the essential core material. Accompanying self-assessment material ideal for self-directed learning. Simple line drawings of a style that can be easily reproduced in examinations. New smaller format to fit on b

The 3rd Edition of this 2-volume comprehensive work provides expert coverage of today's most contemporary approaches to the management of fractures and other injuries. Internationally recognized specialists offer extensive coverage of both internal and external fixation and the basic anatomy and mechanisms of injury integrated with diagnosis, management, follow-up, and complications. New content encompasses trauma reconstruction, malunions, nonunions, infections, limb length discrepancies, and related problems. Features expanded discussions of closed management, as well as coverage of trauma reconstruction for injuries that fail to heal properly after their first treatment. Includes revised coverage of acute foot injuries. Offers four brand-new chapters: Diagnosis and Treatment of Nonunions; Reconstructive Total Hip Replacement after Proximal Femoral Injuries; Foot Injury Reconstruction; and Principles of Deformity Correction.

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.

The ideal ophthalmic quick reference, this pocket guide offers illustrated, step-by-step instructions for 50 common in-office procedures. Clear line drawings and consistent format illuminate procedures from lid repair to corneal ulcer scraping and culturing. It's a valuable tool for ophthalmologists, optometrists, residents, or students. *Covers office procedures for the cornea; glaucoma; cataract/lens; neuro-ophthalmology; oculoplastics; pediatrics; and the retina *Indications for use for each procedure *Equipment list for each procedure *Detailed step-by-step guidance *200 fine line drawings

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.

In this intriguing narrative, David Dary charts how Americanmedicine has evolved since 1492, when New World settlers firstbegan combining European remedies with the traditional practices ofthe native populations. It’s a story filled with colorfulcharacters, from quacks and con artists to heroic healers andingenious medicine men, and Dary tells it with an engaging styleand an eye for the telling detail. Dary also charts the evolutionof American medicine from these trial-and-error roots to itscontemporary high-tech, high-cost pharmaceutical and medicalindustry. Packed with fascinating facts about our medical past, FrontierMedicine is an engaging and illuminating history of how our modernmedical system came into being.

65 detailed case studies from the authors' practices challenge the reader with a patient de*ion, a figure as a clue to the problem, and a question. Subsequent pages reveal the answer and offer an in-depth discussion of the case, as well as Clinical Pearls summarizing key points and a few current references. Heavily illustrated with the highest quality photographs, radiographs, and MRI and CT scans. Applies an efficient problem-solving, self-study approach Reviews key elements of clinical evaluation and rational management not readily available in standard textbooks Each case finishes with a de*ion of the presented patient s treatment, course, and outcome. Includes several color panels 17th book in The Pearls Series of case studies Xhighly successful texts covering, e.g., infectious disease, rheumatology, urology, sleep medicine, cardiology, neurology, dermatology, and internal medicine.