This comprehensive yet concise pocket reference offers a systematic approach to the analysis and interpretation of obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound images. For ease of use, it is divided into 2 distinct sections: Part I addresses the diagnostic information that ultrasound reveals about early pregnancy, fetal well-being and growth, and structural fetal anomalies. Part II helps the practitioner sonographically evaluate pediatric and adolescent patients, as well as fertile and postmenopausal women.

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

Get the latest update to a classic book that has proven invaluable for differentiating a normal image from a disease entity. For years, radiologists and residents as well as allied health professionals, have used this book to avoid false positives. Incorporating nearly 6000 images, this reference shows you more variants and pseudo-legions than any other text. This new edition contains over 300 new common and rare entities and hundreds of new MR and CT correlations to help you make the correct diagnosis. This bible of radiology now has a fresh, modern format and incorporates the latest cutting edge imaging techniques.

Reproductive Medicine Secrets covers all practical aspects of reproductive medicine with particular focus on the rapidly expanding field of assisted reproduction technology, male infertility evaluation and treatment. With the tremendous advances in assisted reproductive technology and management in male and female reproductive disorders witnessed in recent years, reproductive medicine is considered the most rapidly expanding field of medicine in this past decade. New concepts regarding various reproductive disorders have continued to evolve and treatment strategies continued to be developed. Complemented with the increasing awareness of the availability of such treatments, there is currently an enormous increase in the volume of patients demanding infertility evaluation and management. Hence physicians currently in practice or in training have an existing and urgent demand for state-of-the-art knowledge on reproductive medicine. Tables and bulleted lists for quick reference Controversial is

This book provides concise, easily accessible, up-to-date information on pain management from one of the leading authorities in the field. The latest drug therapy is a key feature. Well written, with tables, charts, and graphs for easy access, this volume is sure to earn a spot in your coat pocket. Provides the latest information on the management and drug therapy of infectious diseases "Key Points" sections focus on the most important aspects of care Attractive two-color format highlights the text Introductory section on "What's Hot" focuses on cutting edge developments Special focus on latest drug therapies

Visual Mnemonics for Pharmacology offers cartoon drawings plus high yield review content - just the book you need! "Concept diagramming" links basic science ideas with memorable visual aids. Each drawing captures a great deal of information. Formatted with plenty of space for notes and reminders, the illustrations can be colored to further enhance memory. Laurie Marbas, a third year medical student at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center created this series to learn the concepts. Many of her classmates also used these drawings and reported improved test scores. Perfect for medical students -- physician assistants, nurse practitioners and related health professionals will also find Visual Mnemonics valuable.

features bulleted, high-yield information on over 400 common surgical diagnoses. With key equations and formulae, a clinical pearl per page, plus references, this book truly is essential in critical care.

Meet the next classic reference in cardiac surgery. This readable, scholarly, comprehensive book focuses on the practice of cardiac surgery in the adult patient featuring over 1000 superb illustration depicting winning surgical technique. In addition, indications, pathophysiology, surgical decision making, complications, and results of surgical treatment are examined in depth. Master surgeon, L. Henry Edmunds, Jr. leads an all-star cast of contributors in this treatise that forms the perfect surgical complement to a textbook of cardiology. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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.

Haematology at a Glance presents the information required by medical students in the concise, easy to learn format of the at a Glance series. Starting with an explanation of normal blood cells and routine laboratory tests, the book takes the student on a whistle-stop tour of blood disorders, covering anaemias, leukaemias, lymphomas, coagulation disorders and blood transfusion. In response to the integrated medical courses, the book covers all aspects of basic sciences relevant to haematology. This book will be of interest to medical students following both traditional and integrated courses, and students of nursing and other health professions with an interest in haematology.

Lavishly illustrated, this exciting new book describes all the commonly used tests and exam techniques in orthopaedics from head to foot. A review of the literature that supports these tests is also provided. Figures and photographs guide the reader in learning the proper technique for each test.

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.

QBase Anaesthesia 3 is the third volume in the QBase series of book + CD-ROM packages and is aimed at the FRCA candidate. Both the book and CD contain 555 questions divided into a number of pre-set exams (with accompanying fully referenced explanatory notes) and there are also a number of pre-set short exams to attempt, utilising the questions in the book. The CD-ROM can be installed in seconds and gives the reader an incredible range of options, greatly increasing the utility and value of the book. Not only can the reader practice the set exams, but the program will mark these exams, allow the reader to customize exams to focus in on areas requiring further revision, shuffle the stems (A-E) to prevent the candidate from memorising 'patterns' and advise on examination strategy. It also has the facility to print out and store test results and provide helpful notes on each question. The CD-ROM accompanying this volume has been improved so that the exam analysis now gives a subject-based as well as an overall an

Nursing Care Plans, 6th Edition is the most comprehensive nursing care planning book on the market, with 183 care plans covering the most common nursing diagnoses and clinical problems in medical-surgical nursing. It reflects the most current clinical practice and professional standards in nursing and presents the content in an easy-to-use, reader-friendly format. The book functions as two books in one, with one section including a collection of nursing diagnosis care plans and the other providing a library of disease/disorder care plans that serve as models of care planning for the most common medical diagnoses, medical procedures, and psychosocial conditions seen in nursing practice.

This introductory textbook of pharmacoeconomics is ideal for all those working in, aspiring to work in or interested in the pharmaceutical industry. It assumes no prior knowledge of this subject but is written at a level appropriate, for example, for those studying for a postgraduate degree or diploma in pharmaceutical medicine and who already have a first degree in science or medicine. Emphasizes how pharmacoeconomics can be of assistance in "real world" decision making. Covers the development of insuring, financing and delivery of health care in the developed world and the increasing role of governments. Explains the trend towards the critical scrutiny of health service activity. All topics explained assuming no specialist knowledge.

Illustrated Textbook of Pediatrics 2/e covers the core curriculum for undergraduate teaching of clinical paediatrics. The second edition retains the innovative, full-color design of the first, incorporating numerous color photographs, diagrams, illustrated case histories and clinical hints & tips highlighted by a 'smiley face' icon. The writing style is succinct, with bullet-point lists used to facilitate reading and learning, and the content is pared down to cover what students really need to know . There is one new chapter on The Child in Society covering general issues in child health in developed and developing countries. All the system-based chapters have been thoroughly revised and coverage of ethics, evidence-based medicine and developmental pediatrics has been expanded.

Colour Atlas of Ophthalmology, 4th edition, is an up-to-date compendium of high quality colour illustrations of common eye conditions,with well-organised and concise text. This will be an excellent book for general practitioners, medical students, optometrists,nurses, residents starting ophthalmology training and all paramedical personnel who have to deal with common eye diseases.

devoted to both medical and surgical management of glaucoma with coverage of basic aspects, clinical forms, and medical/surgical issues....a stand-alone, vital volume and the perfect companion to the Textbook of Glaucoma.

There are few technical books that remain in a leadership position for 65 years. The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics is one. Physicians, teachers, and medical students have voted for Goodman & Gilman with their feet and with their pocketbooks for over six decades. The question is not whether this is an important and useful text, but why? A sentence by the original authors in their 1940 preface still describes the 11th edition: “This book has also been written for the practicing physician, to whom it offers an opportunity to keep abreast of recent advances in therapeutics and to acquire the basic principles necessary for the rational use of drugs in his/her daily practice.” The book’s 65 chapters are grouped into 15 sections: General Principles, Drugs Acting at Synaptic and Neuroeffector Junctional Sites, Drugs Acting on the Central Nervous System, Drug Therapy of Inflammation, Drugs Affecting Renal and Cardiovascular Function…Chemotherapy of Microbial Diseases, Chemotherapy of Neoplastic

QBase Anaesthesia 2 is aimed at the Final FRCA examination. Like QBase Anaesthesia 1, it includes a free CD-ROM which greatly enhances the utility of the book. The improved QBase software allows analysis of results by individual subject area, and will automatically update any previous version of QBase on installation.

This comprehensive, well-established textbook presents the basic principles of clinical radiology. It's designed not only for students in dental hygiene and dental assisting programs, but for practicing hygienists and assistants who'd like a review for interpreting radiographs and troubleshooting errors. Describing techniques with step-by-step procedures and illustrations, the topics include: basic x-ray generation, image formation, film mounting, biologic effects of radiation, lesions, infection control, film processing and interpretation, intraoral and extraoral techniques, panoramic radiography, patient management, and legal considerations. Logical organization of topics presents the material in an efficient way for better comprehension and enhanced readability. "Step-by-step" procedure boxes clearly illustrate the proper techniques for performing routine and complex radiographic procedures. Boxes highlight common errors encountered when dealing with radiographic technique and provi

The Updated 2nd Edition of this popular text emphasizes the fundamental concepts and principles of human immunology that students need to know, without overwhelming them with extraneous material. It leads the reader to a firm understanding of basic principles, using full-color illustrations; short, easy-to-read chapters; color tables that summarize key information clinical cases; and much moreall in a conveniently sized volume that's easy to carry. Presents all of the most important principles that govern the function of the immune system. Extrapolates key concepts from the vast amount of experimental data that has emerged. Focuses on the cellular interactions in immune responses rather than describing in detail many of the underlying biochemical and molecular mechanisms. Emphasizes immune responses in human rather than experimental animals, drawing upon parallels with experimental situations only when necessary. Uses clear, crisp illustrations, diagrams, figures, charts an