This outstanding guide gives radiologists in training the tools they need to systematically evaluate and describe conventional radiographs，a prerequisite for recognizing pathological findings with confidence．Topics covered are the entire skeletal system，including arthrography，contrast examinations of the gaslrOintestinaI and urinary tracts，arterial and venous angiography，and a number of more specialized examinations．

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Dyspepsia are two of the most common GI disorders facing practitioners today. This volume presents concise, practical, up-to-date information on the diagnosis and management of GERD and Dyspepsia with emphasis on current drug therapy. Generous use of tables, charts, bulleted information, and figures make this both a timely and easily accessible volume.

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.

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.

The hematology classic returns with a new editorial team, a new set of expert contributors, and a complete updating of the contents as it continues to define the modern practice of clinical hematology. Look for new chapters on the use of venous access devices, pain management, therapeutic use of cytokines, and flow cytometry. Plus, the latest moelcular biology techniques and 300 color plates enhance your diagnostic skills. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

The most important core skills for medical students to master are history taking and clinical examination. This extensively revised, eighth edition has been written with the philosophy that the acquisition of clinical skills is most effectively undertaken at the bedside. This pocketbook should be used as a companion, to be taken onto the wards and into consulting rooms where the information is most needed. The book begins with a system of history taking followed by a new chapter on the analysis of key symptoms. The remaining chapters cover physical examination of each of the major systems. Each stage of the examination starts with a detailed, step-by-step de*ion of the examination method complemented by relevant illustrations, diagrams and tables on the facing page. This book is intended primarily for use at the outset of clinical training; once students have achieved proficiency in the basic skills of interviewing and examining, the book should also prove useful for revisio * An invaluable start

The reading of ECGs should be relatively straightforward since cardiac conditions are characterized by regular electrical patterns Nonetheless, the ECG causes problems to student and physician alike. Romeo Vecht has assembled into one volume 350 ECGs, explaining each one in detail, together with tables depicting the latest information on drug management. This clear approach should assist the physician to familiarize himself with ECG patterns, enabling him to achieve a more precise diagnosis. The accompanying CD contains all the ECGs from the book and should prove invaluable for quick reference.

Cross-over trials are an important class of design used in the pharmaceutical industry and medical research, and their use continues to grow. Cross-over Trials in Clinical Research, Second Edition has been fully updated to include the latest methodology used in the design and analysis of cross-over trials. It includes more background material, greater coverage of important statistical techniques, including Bayesian methods, and discussion of analysis using a number of statistical software packages. Comprehensive coverage of the design and analysis of cross-over trials. Each technique is carefully explained and the mathematics is kept to a minimum. Features many real and original examples, taken from the author's vast experience. Includes discussion of analysis using SAS, S-Plus and, GenStat, StatXact and Excel. Written in a style suitable for statisticians and physicians alike. Computer programs to accompany the examples in the book can be downloaded from the Web Pr

Stress levels in health professionals have been shown to be high in many countries and in most staff groups. This creates a personal cost to the individuals concerned, a financial cost to the organisations in terms of absence, early retirement and complaints, and a health cost to patients in terms of the risk of poorer quality care that is received by patients from stressed or dissatisfied staff. At a time when health organisations worldwide are striving to reduce costs and to increase quality, addressing the psychological well-being of their staff has necessarily risen high on their priorities. Stress in Health Professionals reports on the latest research from around the world on the causes of stress in health professionals and on ways to intervene to reduce stress levels. In doing this, it takes approaches from organisational and clinical psychology to focus on key staff groups. It considers wider issues such as burn-out, teamwork, training and counselling services and investigates the effectiveness of both

An invaluable reference tool for students and practitioners alike, this expert textbook presents fundamental concepts in nuclear medicine such as math, statistics, and physics, as well as current information on instrumentation, computer and laboratory sciences, radiochemistry, and radiopharmacology. After general discussions of radiation safety and patient care, each body system is covered in a separate chapter that covers relevant anatomy and physiology followed by details of the performance and interpretation of various procedures for diagnosing specific problems. Up-to-date, clinically relevant material reflects all content covered in the nuclear medicine technology program curriculum. In-depth procedure discussions relevant to the clinical practice of nuclear medicine prepare readers to perform procedures with confidence. Accessible writing style and approach to basic science subjects addresses fundamentals first, both throughout the book and within each chapter, and topics build toward

This is the recognized source for information on the genetic aspects of obstetrics & gynecology as it relates to common gynecologic disorders, gynecologic cancers, and sex differentiation. The text offers a practical review of basic principles of genetics, assuming no prior knowledge. Two of the best-known experts in the field offer a practical review of the basic principles of genetics--as well as the most current advances--that can be immediately applied to obstetric and gynecologic practice. Discusses prenatal diagnosis as well as gynecologic disorders. Offers systemic genetic coverage of reproductive conditions. Assumes no prior knowledge of the subject Offers expanded coverage of prenatal genetic diagnosis. Discusses the hottest topics in the field including new molecular techniques for prenatal genetic diagnosis, new developments in pre-implantation genetic diagnosis, as well as information on fetal cells in maternal blood. Features new coverage of congenital malforma

With meta-analysis methods playing a crucial role in health research in recent years， this important and clearly-written book provides a much-needed survey of the field。 Meta-analysis provides a framework for combining the results of several clinical trials and drawing inferences about the effectiveness of medical treatments。The move towards evidence-based health care and practice is underpinned by the use of meta-analysis。 This book： * Provides a thorough criticism and an up-to-date survey of meta-analysis methods * Emphasises the practical approach，and illustrates the methods by numerous examples * Describes the use of Bayesian methods in meta-analysis * Includes discussion of appropriate software for each analysis * Includes numerous references to more advanced treatment of specialist topics * Refers to software code used in the examples available on the authors’ Web site Practising statisticians， statistically-minded clinicians and health research

This is a comprehensive volume on the theories and applications of evidence-based anesthesia and critical care. Arising from the internationally renowned Cochrane Collaboration - the global force in evidence-based medicine - this book will be an authoritative guide for anesthetists. As coordinators of the Cochrane Anaesthesia Review Group, the editors have gathered a formidable set of contributions from around the world. The first half of the book provides an introduction to evidence-based medicine and applies the principles to anesthesia and critical care, including critical appraisal, meta-analysis, interpreting results and controlling bias. The second half shows how to practice this in preoperative evaluation, regional and general anesthesia, postoperative pain therapy, critical care and acute medicine. Medical professionals working in anesthesia and surrounding specialties worldwide will find this book immensely useful.

Up-to-date and authoritative, this new fourth edition provides easy access to vital information on current diagnoses, therapy, and management of the obstetric patient. It provides the reader with a firm foundation of knowledge in anatomy, embryology, physiology, pathology, genetics, and teratology * all essential to successful practice in this fast-changing field. Reflecting significant improvements in antepartum and intrapartum fetal monitoring, diagnostic ultrasound, and prenatal genetic diagnosis, it thoroughly covers the problems encountered in clinical practice, as well as high-risk obstetrics.

This is not a book on how to make a diagnosis, but rather starts from the point of diagnosis and covers all the main neurological conditions as such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy and migraine well as some of the rarer conditions such as Wilson's disease showing which treatments are evidence-based but also describing those which at present need more trials. Each condition is described in the following way: definition, cause, frequency, and prognosis. Written by expert contributors, this book describes the treatment that neurologists are responsible for, indicates when to refer, shows complications of treatment, as well as drug interactions. ·A quick-reference pocket guide ·Evidence-based treatment described ·Adverse effects of treatment mentioned along with their likelihood ·Advice given on when to refer ·Drug treatments interactions, costs, dosages are covered extensively

This user-friendly volume provides you with the knowledge you need in pharmacology, without extraneous details. Concise text and clear illustrations help you move through the subject at an accelerated pace. This book will also help you to apply the most important basic science concepts to everyday clinical problem solving and decision making. The new edition has been thoroughly updated to incorporate the most commonly used drugs, and advances in hormone replacement therapy, and more. You'll also find a new self-assessment section at the end of each chapter. Includes self-assessment sections at the end of each chapter to help you test your knowledge. Contains comprehensive updates throughout, including the latest information on HRT and drug names. Evolve site includes image bank and question bank for instructors. Includes access to www.studentconsult.com where you'll find the complete text and illustrations of the book online, fully searchable · "Integration Links" to bonu

Finally, find all of the information you need to know about a disease, all on one page! In a Page Medicine is your key to a fast and concise review of vital information. In this innovative one-page format, you can review etiology, epidemiology, signs and symptoms, differential diagnosis, and treatment options for over 250 diseases! Perfect for medical students -- physician assistants, nurse practitioners and related health professionals will also find In A Page valuable.

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

If getting into the right nursing school-and making your mark-is your goal, following the strategies in The Ultimate Guide to Getting into Nursing School will definitely put you ahead of the pack. This fun, information-packed guide covers all the essentials of the nursing school experience, from picking the right school to what to expect and how to rise to the head of the class once you are accepted into a program. Features: Insider advice and anecdotes from professors, nurses, and students who tell you what it's really like to go through the application process and succeed in nursing school Sure-fire steps for turning a nursing application into a winning application Self-assessment chapter that helps you determine whether nursing is right for you A detailed overview of the application process Everything you need to know to do well in school, including exam preparation, papers, and presentations, and the basic clinical information with which you'll need to be familiar

The breadth and range of the topics covered, and the consistent organization of each chapter, give you simple but detailed access to information on anatomy, diagnostic criteria, differential diagnosis, mapping, and ablation. The book includes a unique section on troubleshooting difficult cases for each arrhythmia, and the use of tables, illustrations, and high-quality figures is unmatched among publications in the field. Includes comprehensive and detailed coverage of all arrhytmias and ablation technologies.Uses consistent chapter format to make accessing information easy. Outlines a systematic approach to specific problems encountered in the laboratory along with solutions. Utilizes extensive tables to summarize key information in each chapter. Presents specific "hard to remember" numerical information used in diagnosis and mapping. 作者简介： Shoei K. Stephen Huang, MD, Professor of Medicine and Dean College of Medicine, China Medical University; Vice-Superintendent, Chin

Reference provides a systematic approach to lingual orthodontics， allowing clinicians and patients in daily practice to benefit from 'asthetic' treatments。Topics include laboratory procedures， extraction cases， non-extraction mechanics， Hiro system laboratory procedures， and much more。Contains numerous high-quality color illustrations。

This practical resource explores the underlying mechanisms of insulin resistance and the metabolic syndrome as they relate to coronary heart disease, heart failure, hypertension, and secondary cardiovascular problems. Unlike other references that focus strictly on insulin resistance, this book combines theory with practice in meaningful applications that detail how to manage your at-risk patients. You'll find the help you need to formulate rational therapeutic interventions that will effectively prevent or mitigate the manifestations of the conditions that have emerged as key precursors to cardiovascular disease.

"An outstanding and practical book focusing on women's health...Serves as a ready diagrammatic for discussions with patients in the office setting as well as a well-organized and succinct review of the major medical and surgical problems encountered in our specialty...We would highly suggest the purchase of Netter's Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health, an investment that will pay big dividends." - Journal of Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology This comprehensive clinical reference uses a quick-reference tabular format to present the major diseases and conditions traditionally seen in the practice of obstetrics and gynecology as well as general medical conditions commonly seen in women. More than 200 topics and over 300 Netter illustrations are included.