Introducing a comprehensive resource solely dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of infectious disease in women from reproductive age through the geriatric age group. Infectious Disease in Women serves as a reference manual on the basic rudiments of infectious disease microbiology, allowing the physician to treat a variety of common conditions specifically as they apply to women. Chapters also cover major infectious diseases in the gynecologic patient as well as the common infections which may affect pregnancy, or in which drug or antibiotic treatment may have an effect on the fetus. Each chapter follows a standard organization including key clinical points, algorithms to outline management, and boxes summarizing details of treatment. This new book is a valuable addition for any practitioner providing health care to women.

Discover why admissions officers from the nation’s top medicalschools selected these essays of worthy applicants With only a limited number of spaces available every year to thethousands ofqualified applicants to the nation’s top medicalschools, a serious candidate must finda way to set himself orherself apart from the crowd. The essay is your one chancetohighlight the personal qualities and achievements that theapplication and MCATscores do not reveal. As Essays That Worked for Medical Schools demonstrates, there isno such thing asthe perfect submission. The winning essays cover awide range of interesting topics. If there is any similarity, it isthat they are written from the heart. One applicant writes abouthis work as a counselor for mentally ill adults and teens. Anothertells about the life-changing experience of delivering much neededsupplies to a leprosy village in West Africa. And a third applicanttalks about time spent volunteering at a local senior center. Fromthe thousands sub

This comprehensive, up-to-date, and readable text covers all aspects of gynecology, including reproductive endocrinology, gynecological oncology, and urogynecology, with an emphasis on clinical management throughout. Its five principal sections examine basic principles and investigations, reproductive medicine, benign and malignant tumours, urogynecological disorders, and women's reproductive health. Extensive coverage of the entire specialty Fully illustrated and referenced Contributions from gynecologists worldwide Features excellent coverage of STDs, PID, and urinary tract infection Presents new material on molecular biology adolescent gynecology evidence-based care and risk management strategies. Addresses the importance of outpatient surgery. Examines general surgical procedures performed by gynecologists. Offers stronger surgical coverage enhanced by new illustrations.

Now part of the popular LPN Threads series, this market-leading text provides essential content for a solid foundation in maternity nursing. Its easy-to-follow body system approach progresses along a continuum from conception to adulthood, emphasizing prevention, early recognition, antepartum care, and the family. With its easy-to-read, clear writing style, it provides exactly the right depth and breadth of content for LPN/LVNs. Nursing Care Plans reinforce the nursing process as applied to maternity nursing. Skills teach basic techniques performed by the LPN/LVN in maternity nursing settings. Clinical Pathways, included where appropriate, provide a collaborative approach to care. Critical Thinking Activities feature brief clinical scenarios at the end of each chapter to encourage problem-solving and critical interpretation of data. A unique, built-in Self-Assessment workbook section, perforated at the back of the book, includes clinical situations, Internet activities, and multiple-c

Kumar and Clark's Clinical Medicine is a comprehensive and authoritative single-volume textbook of internal medicine that is consulted by students and doctors throughout the world. Its aim is to explain the management of disease, based on an understanding of scientific principles and including the latest developments in treatment. It is written for medical students and doctors preparing for specialist exams, and is an ideal general reference text for all practising doctors. The new edition is part of Elsevier's new STUDENT CONSULT electronic community. STUDENT CONSULT titles comes with full text online, a unique image library, case studies, questions and answers, online note-taking, and integration links to content in other disciplines - ideal for problem-based learning. Colour-coded chapters are attractive and make the book easy to navigate Comprehensive index, clearly displayed, pinpoints information rapidly Boxes and tables pull out and display important information Drawings and phot

This volume is the proceedings of the symposium on international collaborations in public health and covers means, experience and results of international cooperation projects in the field of public health including chronic lifestyle diseases, infectious diseases (SARS and HIV/AIDS), and nutritional deficiency. The lessons learned from these projects may provide important insight into the policy, research, and projects for strengthening of health from international point of view

Students and faculty alike have attested to the extraordinary success rate of the Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews--the unparalleled review texts that clarify the essentials students need to know for the Boards through an easy-to-use outline format and illustration program. Now, this series has been expanded to include a complete and current review of microbiology. Designed and edited by top educators, the book helps the student tie together the visual and cognitive elements of learning for superior recognition and recall. More than 600 pictures and diagrams, carefully crafted to complement and amplify the text, are completely integrated with the text. Board-type questions, with detailed explanations of the answers, are included with each chapter. A series of illustrated case studies is also included.

Based on the leading annual review course in psychiatry, this review is perfect for psychiatry students and practicing psychiatrists in preparation for their board exams. Features over 300 case studies and 1,200 questions with comprehensive rationales for correct and incorrect answers.

The USP-NF" is a single-volume combination of two official compendia, the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and the National Formulary (NF). Monographs for drug substances and preparations are featured in the USP. Monographs for dietary supplements and ingredients appear in a separate section of the USP. Excipient monographs are included in the NF.The U.S. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act designates the USP-NF as the official compendia for drugs marketed in the United States. A drug product in the U.S. market must conform to the standards in USP-NF to avoid possible charges of adulteration and misbranding. The USP-NF is also widely used by manufacturers wishing to market therapeutic products worldwide. Meeting USP-NF standards is accepted globally as assurance of high quality.This title provides six-Month implementation guideline. "United States Pharmacopoeia 31 - National Formulary 26" and its Supplements will become official six months after being released to the public. The USP-NF, which is released on

The new edition of this popular patient teaching tool improves compliance, speeds recovery, and increases understanding. Over 500 patient instruction fact sheets on topics from acne to zinc deficiency help patients understand what their illness is, how it will affect their regular routine, and when to call a doctor. Specially perforated, three-hole-punched pages can be stored and reused again and again for photocopying and distribution to patients when discussing follow-up care. An accompanying FREE CD-ROM lets readers customize and print out the instruction sheets from their computers in Latin American Spanish and English. A bonus Latin American Spanish and English audio pronunciation guide is included on the CD-ROM.

...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.

This unique text, which fills the gap between shorter texts containing little explanatory material and the advanced compendia for those with a good working knowledge of neurological disorders, is intended for the novice and those physicians who require an update on the diagnosis of neurological disorders. To understand the symptoms and signs requires a good knowledge of the gross anatomy of the central nervous system and supporting tissues. This is achieved by the liberal use of the author's own detailed diagrams backed up with concise and practical guidance on diagnosis and treatment as well as appropriate case studies. This long awaited second edition of a highly popular guide reflects recent advances in the subject such as computed tomography and MRI which have replaced more invasive examination techniques. The tutorial approach will present readers with an authoritative view of the fundamentals of neurology in practice.

This new text outlines a practical framework for treating both common and uncommon emergencies in the dental office. It also promotes an understanding of the many underlying disease states that can precipitate such emergencies. A wide variety of medical emergencies, ranging from treating a child with an epileptic seizure to treating a schizophrenic patient, are discussed and illustrated with real-life case scenarios. This logical approach to diagnosis and treatment of medical emergencies presents a concise review of pathophysiology to support clinical correlations. Medical Emergencies in Dentistry provides a solid foundation in assessment, problem-based decision making, and disease that helps clinicians react quickly and decisively when time is of the essence.

This book is a must for everyone involved in the rehabilitation of stroke patients. Certainly all those already familiar with Pat Davies' best selling guide to the treatment of adult hemiplegia STEPS TO FOLLOW will want to learn more about the treatment advances presented here. The new book focuses on a subject that has been almost completely ignored until now in the rehabilitation of hemiplegicn patients: selective trunk activity. The author once again shares her vast experience in treating patients with hemiplegia and points to the impressive results that can be achieved when specific therapy to retrain and regain selective trunk activity is integrated into the treatment program. The key to successful treatment lies in regaining adaptive stabilisation of the trunk, and the ability to move parts of it in isolation. The book explains how the loss of trunk control causes difficulties with breathing, speaking, balance and walking, as well as functional use of the arm and hand. Activi

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.

Designed to be used as a self-paced review, this text outlines the functional groups common to organic chemistry, reviewing the general topics of nomenclature, physical and chemical properties, and metabolism. The text provides background material for the formal pharmacy courses in medicinal chemistry, easing the transition from general organic chemistry courses required of all pre-pharmacy students. The Fourth Edition will include a workbook on CD-ROM as well as an index on general drug metabolism. Students who use this text are able to complete difficult tasks such as: drawing a chemical structure or official chemical name; predicting solubility of chemicals in liquids; predicting and showing, with chemical structures, the metabolism of organic functional groups; predicting and showing instabilities, with chemical structures.

Designed for the medical student’s 4-week clerkship in the Emergency Department. This unique text helps the student learn the most clinically relevant material in a streamlined, easily-accessible format. Focuses on the “Don’t Miss Diagnoses” and “Commonly Encountered Problems” that the student must master to succeed in their clerkship.

The only nutritional guide designed specifically for dental hygienists, this practical text covers the basics of nutrition, then goes beyond to examine current, relevant topics specific to different life stages and states of health. Users will learn how to assess clients' eating habits, and teach them how proper nutrition can improve both oral health and overall fitness. Case studies are used throughout to demonstrate how concepts can be applied to specific client situations.

Clinical Problems provides a comprehensive selection of important medical and surgical scenarios. The reader is taken through 62 case histories step by step and is asked to interpret a broad range of medical data. Most of the clinical problems are accompanied by illustrations, which include cardiographs, radiographs, clinical and pathological photographs. In addition to detailed questions and answers, a commentary is provided that highlights the important issues of each case, as well as a guide to further topics of study. The aim of any undergraduate curriculum is to produce graduates who have the knowledge and skills required to enable them to become competent members of the medical fraternity. Understandably, upon qualification these attributes will be raw and untried, but we expect them to be able to show that they possess what it is required of doctors in their first few years after graduation. What is 'required' in a clinical situation is often not obvious to the student and hence the reason

An international team of experts presents both diagnostic and therapeutic colposcopy techniques in a format that combines the visual guidance of an atlas with the in-depth coverage of a text. Readers will also find valuable information on training and accreditation in different countries. Covers both the diagnostic and therapeutic applications of this frequently performed gynecologic procedure. Provides unparalleled guidance on performing a large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ), a technique pioneered by Dr. Prendiville. Includes detailed coverage of the biology of the human papilloma virus (HPV). Demonstrates how to proceed with over 420 illustrations, including line drawings as well as over 200 full-color photographs. Reflects "best practices" from around the world. Offers information on training and accreditation in different countries. Addresses many of the more difficult diagnostic and management challenges encountered in colposcopic practic

Since its founding in 1951, the Epidemic Intelligence Servicehas waged war on every imaginable ailment. With suitcases keptpacked, vaccinations at the ready, the EIS's little-recognizedmedical professionals and scientists are always on call. And whenan epidemic hits, the EIS will be there to crack the case, howevermysterious or deadly. Over the years they have successfully battledpolio, cholera, and smallpox, to name a few, and in recent yearshave turned to the epidemics killing us now--smoking, obesity, andgun violence among them.These professionals have not served withoutcontroversy. But for the most part, they have performed theirtasks--difficult, dangerous, or dead end--without fanfare, savingcountless lives in the process. The successful EIS model has alsospread internationally: former EIS officers on the staff of theCenters for Disease Control have helped to establish nearly thirtysimilar programs around the world. EIS veterans have gone on tobecome leaders in the world of public health in organization

An extensive revision of a best-selling classic textbook. This easy-to-read text provides many new and expanded tables for easy reference and better comprehension. Contains many new illustrations including 64 in full color. Other features include a new section on sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections, an appendix of ICD-DA and ICD-9-CM classification of disease of the oral mucosa, and a new chapter on the diagnosis and treatment of oral cancer. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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.