There is now a vast array of imaging modalities available for diagnostic use. Junior doctors are now faced with a range of complex and sophisticated imaging techniques – radioisotopes, ultrasound, CT and MRI are all used to demonstrate human anatomy and pathology affecting internal organs. Diagnostic Imaging is an introductory textbook that provides a balanced account of all the imaging modalities available to the practising clinician, explaining the techniques used and the indications for their use. The beautifully written text is organised by body system and covers all anatomical regions. Under each region, the authors discuss the imaging techniques available for that region and give guidelines for interpreting normal images. They then discuss the common diseases and signs that can be seen using each modality, illustrating these clinical problems with normal and abnormal images. In this new edition there is coverage of plain film, ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, radionuc

Presenting ultrasound pathology from a clinical perspective, this unique resource discusses various pathologies that may be related to a patient's symptoms and features illustrations with ultrasound scans that demonstrate each pathology. Organized into four major sections abdomen, obstetrics, gynecology, and superficial structures each symptom is presented in its own chapter along with key terms, an introductory paragraph, a clinical scenario, discussions of pathologies, illustrations, and patient scenarios.

Anatomy at a Glance provides a concise and accessible introduction and revision aid to fundamental anatomy for medical and allied health students and sports science students。 Following the easy-to-use at a Glance format, each topic is presented as a double-page spread with key facts accompanied by clear diagrams and illustrations encapsulating all that students need to know。 This new edition of Anatomy at a Glance:Explains the terminology of de*ive anatomy。 Contains new chapters on foetal development of : -the thorax -blood circulation -the abdomen -the head and neck Provides clinical context through Clinical Notes in each chapter。 Anatomy at a Glance will appeal to all medical students, junior doctors, sports science students, nurses, physiotherapists and general practitioners。 “A winner…This book will prove to be very popular with medical students。” Fourth Year Medical Student, University of Manchester “…this book should prove e

The New Edition of this primer on obstetrics and gynecology presents all the essential information on the specialty in an engaging and easy-access format. Completely revised and updated, it features an attractive new design, a succinct and even more reader-friendly writing style, and totally restructured contents. Plus, the entire book has been reviewed by a panel of advisorsincluding a nurse, midwife, and a panel of obstetric and gynecologic "referees." New chapter on fetal assessment that discusses intrapartum monitoring. Arranges contents in sections on reproductive sciences, obstetrics, gynecologyfor easy reference. Features a superb art programin full color throughoutwith completely redrawn illustrations. Presents a wealth of information via new boxes including ethical dilemmas boxes and practical procedures boxes. Offers a concise summary of pathological conditions that overlap in clinical conditions boxes. Provides a wealth of case histories to illustrate the p

This is an inclusive reference exploring the scientific basis and practice of drug therapy. The key concept is to look at the balance between the benefits and risks of drugs but in this context also the social impact which drugs have in modern societies is highlighted. Taking an evidence-based approach to the problem, the practice of clinical pharmacology and pharmacotherapy in the developing as well as the developed world is examined. For this purpose the book * Covers general clinical pharmacology, pharmacology of various drug groups and the treatments specific to various diseases * Gives guidance on how doctors should act so that drugs can be used effectively and safely * Encourages the rational use of drugs in society This book brings together a large amount of excellent content that will be invaluable for anyone working within, or associated with, the field of clinical pharmacology and pharmacotherapy - undergraduates, postgraduates, regulatory authorities and the pharmaceutical industry.

Don't leave home without it - a sure-fire hit for virtually all of your medical science and general medical teaching。 Few things at university will last you from Freshers' Week to Finals。but this book should！ It is hard to see how other medical textbooks will not be deficient compared to this one, with its numerous outstanding features - full colour photos and text, summary and "at a glance" boxes and coverage of all the medical sciences, clinical skills and clinical topics in a fully integrated fashion。 It's almost as if the pertinent parts of the standard pre-clinical texts have been cut and pasted into a book written by doctors, for doctors-to-be。 Medical students have had to wait a long time for this kind of book to come along，SHO - London。

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.

Univ. College London, UK. Basic introduction to the underlying concepts of medical statistics and guide to commonly used procedures. Key features include: worked examples to accompany each topic, and emphasis on computer analysis of data rather than hand calculations. To be used as a reference and revision summary. Softcover.

This new review tool helps readers prepare for the Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (FRCA) and similar exams, or simply to test their mastery of current clinical anesthesia. It covers all subspecialties in anesthesia and critical care, as well as all relevant aspects of medicine, pharmacology, equipment, physics, and monitoring.

This new edition differs from the preceding one in that there has been extensive revision of most chapters. The prime purpose of this atlas is to help the pathologist to find, classify, and differentially diagnose the changes seen. The text provides a de*ion of the pathology of the diseases, summarizes and differentiates the causes, and explains the clinical importance of the condition and how to treat it, emphasising the importance of a constant mutual cooperation with the attending gynecologist.

The new 5th edition of this best-selling textbook offers practical guidance for providing state-of-the-art care, as well as insights on evaluating the efficacy of future developments in the field of oral and maxillofacial radiology. Featuring a straightforward, clear presentation of the basic principles of oral and maxillofacial radiology, it includes more than 1000 high-quality radiographs and illustrations, an extensive selection of specialized imaging techniques like MRI and CT, and a comprehensive discussion of radiographic interpretation and pathologic conditions. · A wealth of information is provided on film radiography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine, ultrasonography, and the new cone-beam computed tomography. · A logical and systematic approach to the interpretation of diagnostic images is provided. · Disorders of the TMJ are discussed, including: radiographic abnormalities, soft tissue abnormalities, arthritic conditions, articular loose bodies,

This user-friendly reference assists in the initial evaluation and treatment of the most frequently encountered problems in emergency medicine, both common and potentially life-threatening. The largest section of the book consists of 97 of the most common or important emergency medicine problems experienced by adult, pediatric, and geriatric populations. Each chapter in this section includes the presenting problem, immediate questions, differential diagnosis, laboratory and diagnostic data, and treatment plan. Additional chapters such as toxicologic emergencies, laboratory diagnosis, procedures, blood component therapy, and commonly used medications are also included and enhance the book's value as a single-source reference.

Ideal for exam preparation or review, MASTER MEDICINE" PHYSIOLOGY, 2ND EDITION presents "must-know" information in a well-ordered style familiar to medical students. The MASTER MEDICINE series reflects the current trend toward a core curriculum and self-directed learning. Diagrams that support the text are presented so that the reader can remember and reproduce them in examinations. Each chapter ends with a selection of self-assessment material and full explanatory answers that summarize and expand upon the chapter contents. 作者简介： J. G. McGeown, Senior Lecturer in Physiology, Dept. of Physiology, Queen's University, Belfast, UK

"This book is a Significant contribution to the medical literature...the information contained in this book has never before appeared in one place." -Fertility & Sterility,March 2004 Product De*ion This single, comprehensive guide details how virtually all of today's drugs and herbal supplements interact with pregnancy and lactation. Covering nearly 2,000 substances, it indicates precisely whether each one is FDA-approved for use by expecting or nursing mothers...is known to be safe for use...or is known to pose a danger.

Gives students a solid grasp of those aspects of pulmonary physiology that are essential for an understanding of clinical medicine. The Sixth Edition presents a new section of case presentations, improved illustrations, problem-based examples, and new study questions & answers after each chapter to help students prepare for the USMLE Step 1.

Designed for easy reference， this thoroughly illustrated， portable handbook is a practical guide to performing and interpreting imaging studies of the adult chest。 The first section reviews the fundamentals of plain film radiography and high-resolution CT and presents chest CT protocols。The second section presents succinct， bulleted “key facts” about all commonly encountered pathologic entities， along with representative images and explanatory captions。 The authors focus primarily on differential diagnoses and offer a combination of approaches to image interpretation--they use a basic pattern approach， an anatomic site of disease approach， or a disease process approach depending on what's best suited to a particular case。 A list of suggested readings is provided for each topic。

This book assembles recent achievements in both basic research and clinical management in the field of hepatology, virology, and immunology. It provides up-to-date information for clinicians who can apply the relevant knowledge to their daily clinical practice and for researchers who are interested in clinically orientated studies. The updated and detailed technology and state-of-the-art treatment strategies provided in this book serve as references for clinicians and resident physicians in the daily management of ACLF. The rationality and strategies for basic research as well as patient management in this book can also be a valuable reference for other fatal and end-stage liver diseases than HBV-induced ACLF. This Volume 1 has six chapters and focuses on the definition, research technology, virology, genetics, and immunology. 本书汇集了在肝病、病毒学和免疫学领域的基础研究和临床领域的新成果。它为临床医师提供了新的信息，临床医师可以将相关知识应

This "how-to" atlas reveals the art of liver transplantation as practiced at the Baylor University Medical Center. It focuses on the techniques of Goran B. Klintmalm, who spent years studying with Thomas E. Starzl, "founding father" of liver transplantation. Readers will find detailed de*ions and drawings of today's full range of surgical procedures, along with extensive guidance on the radiologic and pathologic diagnosis of liver disease. Superb line drawings clearly explain every procedure step by step. A wealth of outstanding radiographic images facilitate liver disease differentiation. Color pathology slides depict the various manifestations of liver disease. A section on "Post-Operative Evaluation" provides invaluable guidance on avoiding the many potential post-transplantation complications and ensuring the most favorable outcomes.

Praise for the first edition: "The book's major strength is that it allows the author, Carolyn Semple Piggot, to use a very accessible style, without a great burden of academic theory or case studies. What theory it does contain is expertly used to provide a rationale for the service she cites...The book is an excellent tool for any clinician or junior manager to prepare a business plan. Both would gain knowledge and understanding without excessive effort." Health Service Journal. The revised and updated edition of this bestselling book is both practical and topical. It addresses planning strategies that will work for healthcare organisations. The advice and practical aids are designed to help readers with easy-to-find answers to common planning questions. The careful use of theory provides a rationale for the services cited to help the reader understand the limits of the advice and when it is necessary to seek expert help. A particularly good example of this is seen in chapter five in which an a

Univ. of California, San Diego. Quick reference to clinical presentation, pre-hospital, diagnosis, treatment, disposition, and miscellaneous information for the emergency medicine setting. For practitioners and students beginning rotations in the emergency department. Arranged alphabetically by topics, in two-page presentations. DNLM: Emergency Medical Services Handbooks.

Following on in the footsteps of its acclaimed and popular predecessor, this new edition builds on the successful features that engaged readers of the first edition: it explains the principles and practice of epidemiology and serves as a handbook for those who wish to do epidemiology; it uses relevant exercises and examples, taken from real life, to illustrate how to set up a study; it aims to help produce valid results that will satisfy grant bodies, ethical committees, and journal editors; ultimately it bridges the gap between theory and practice. This edition includes numerous improvements and several new chapters which will further enhance its appeal.

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

"Hayes’s history of the illustrated medical text “Gray’sAnatomy” coincides with the hundred-and-fiftieth anniversary of itsfirst publication. Fascinated by the fact that little was knownabout the famous book’s genesis, Hayes combed throughnineteenth-century letters and medical-school records, learningthat, besides Henry Gray, the brilliant scholar and surgeon whowrote the text, another anatomist was crucial to the book’spopularity: Henry Vandyke Carter, who provided its painstakingdrawings. Hayes moves nimbly between the dour streets of VictorianLondon, where Gray and Carter trained at St. George’s Hospital, andthe sunnier classrooms of a West Coast university filled withathletic physical therapists in training, where he enrolls inanatomy classes and discovers that “when done well, dissection isvery pleasing aesthetically.” - The New Yorker "All laud and honor to Hayes....In perusing the body's 650muscles and 206 bones, he has made the case that we are, as thepsalmist wrote, "fe