Imagine having some of the most trusted and respected expertsin natural medicine talk to you about your health concerns. For TheNatural Pharmacy, several highly qualified experts in the fieldhave come together to create a natural health information resourcethat is comprehensive and user-friendly. Based on the information from Healthnotes Online, this book is astandard for accurate, fully referenced, and up-to-date healthinformation. Now in its second edition, The Natural Pharmacy isincreasingly where people turn for natural healthcareanswers. ?It's Healthnotes Online in book form! ?2nd edition—NEW and expanded—covers all major aliments andconditions ?Includes herbs, vitamins, minerals, and homeopathicremedies ?Easy-to-find info on dosages and side effects "The Natural Pharmacy delivers scientifically sound informationfrom leading experts. In fact, the greatest accomplishment of theThe Natural Pharmacy is that it provides a clear, conciseinterpretation of the sci

This new volume of The Core Curriculum Series is an indispensable guide for radiology residents' pediatric rotations and an excellent study tool for written boards or recertification exams. Like other volumes of The Core Curriculum Series, the book focuses on one rotation area and covers the essential information readers need to do well on the boards. The book is organized by anatomic system and presents key information about evaluation of various diseases with all current imaging modalities. The user-friendly format includes hundreds of illustrations, margin notes, key review points, chapter outlines, tables, bulleted lists, boxed text, and an easy-to-follow layout. A bound-in image bank CD-ROM contains all the images in the book. Users can view these images as JPG or PDF files, and can copy/paste or export the figures to programs such as PowerPoint.

To reflect the changing face of undergraduate and postgraduatemedical education, this new edition emphasises the principles ofdisease processes and their underlying mechanisms, bringing thecontent up to date with the latest developments from the fields ofmolecular and cellular biology. The focus is on describing thefundamental features of pathophysiological processes with examplesto illustrate the similar mechanisms underlying apparently diverseclinical conditions. By understanding the cellular interactions inone disease area, similar principles can be applied to otherdisease groups and to the scientific basis of medical managementand treatment strategies. Throughout, the student is encouraged toevaluate and integrate the evidence critically, developing skillsfor self-directed learning and the application of knowledge. Tofurther encourage the reader to integrate the theory with clinicalpractice, each chapter concludes with a series of clinicalscenarios and MCQs, with answers provided.

Here is a volume in the Illustrated Colour Text series covering gastroenterology and liver disease. The book, following the usual format of the series, has double page spreads, each covering a distinct topic. There are ten sections, and the contents are organised by presenting problem. The book incorporates all the usual features of the series--colour line drawings, diagnostic algorithms, colour clinical photos (including endoscopic investigations) and other radiological images, as well as text features such as summary boxes. Attractive visual layout with lots of colour illustrations Organised by presenting problem - this will mirror the case based/problem-solving approach of many medical schools and will complement the traditional disease-based presentation of existing textbooks like Davidson and Kumar. In an established and successful series Will be an attractive purchase for pharmaceutical companies.

Over 3,300 carefully selected images and brief de*ions of clinical disorders and diseases followed by case studies demonstrate the entire spectrum of benign and malignant gynecologic disorders and the optimal modality for imaging each condition. This volume in the Radiology Illustrated Series of atlases delivers clear, practical coverage of its specialty using the Series atlas-style format, enabling the reader to identify the correct finding and work through to a differential diagnosis. Its coverage encompasses all of todays best image-guided techniques for both diagnosis and treatment. The result is an outstanding, user-friendly review tool for certification, recertification, and clinical practice.

"The individual chapter authors read like a Who's Who of ophthalmology. Each chapter is extensively referenced. The numerous color illustrations are all of excellent quality, particularly evident and valuable in the extensive color retinal photography. Overall, Ophthalmology is one of the most comprehensive and up-to-date single reference texts in the field."--JAMA, June 23/30, 2004Vol 291, No 24 Highly commended by the British Medical Association, 2004. T his is the most comprehensive one-volume textbook of ophthalmology. The book is superbly structured and comprises 12 parts clearly separated by colour coding; each part covers a varying number of chapters.The illustrations...are unique and homogenous throughout all chapters. One cannot but be impressed by this book's format. There is no doubt that this textbook is of extraordinary quality: an ideal desk reference for the ophthalmologist, an ideal basis for the resident in training in ophthalmology, a "handy library of ophthalmology" i

This new, concise, streamlined textbook addresses all OBRA-mandated responsibilities for nursing assistants working in long-term care facilities. Written by the authors of Mosby's Textbook for Long-Term Care Assistants, the new book includes only content mandated by OBRA or material that is essential to understanding OBRA content - making it ideal for shorter courses. The full-color, extensively illustrated presentation is designed to engage learners of all levels and help them quickly master over 60 procedures. Material is clearly written at a basic reading level that makes concepts easy to understand.

The third edition of this best-selling dictionary introduces a new author team, Dr Rhonda Hawley and Jennie King, both from the Department of Clinical Nursing at the University of Sydney. With over 5500 terms, the Australian Nurses' Dictionary has been updated to reflect the: most current guidelines, terminology, policies and procedures, while retaining its ' user-friendly style and compact size. it is suitable for students studying and practising nursing at all levels, from Certificate III through to the clinical setting.

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.

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

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.

New in the successful Colour Guides series, this volume is a practical, must-have guide for any professional involved with forensic medicine. It covers approximately 60 essential topics, each presented in a convenient two-page spread. The left-hand page contains brief, clearly-written text, while the right-hand page presents a wealth of relevant color photographs.

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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.

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.

Essentials of Law for Health Professionals is an up-to-date, clear and concise publication written as an accessible guide to Australian law for health students A good understanding of the law as it applies in the professional health environment is vital, and this exciting new text clarifies these sometimes complex issues. The book is structured to emphasise major legal points and includes summaries on how the law relates to health practice, reinforcing connections rather than merely stating the law. Legal issues from clinical settings through to management and employment are addressed, and State variations identified.Essentials of Law for Health Professionals will prove invaluable for students and practitioners.

From its superior illustrations and striking full-color design to its abundant special features, it's easy to see why it's been the #1 pediatric nursing text for over 20 years. It provides readers with the essential information they need to deliver safe and accurate care. Divided into two logical parts, the first half of the book focuses on child development and health promotion by age group and lays the foundation for the second half of the book which addresses specific health problems organized by body systems. Text focuses on the family throughout by emphasizing the role and influence of the family in health and illness Utilizes the nursing process format to present nursing care for major diseases and disorders. Guidelines boxes throughout the text provide step-by-step instructions for performing specific skills or procedures Emergency Treatment boxes provide quick reference in critical situations Nursing Care Plans incorporate patient- and family-centered goals and inc

This popular resource continues to offer step-by-step guidance on how to evaluate, diagnose, and manage a wide range of obstetric and gynecologic disorders. The 4th Edition of this bestseller has been completely revised and reorganized to present a more up-to-date approach to the field, with less emphasis on traditional hospital-based practice. It uses the APGO/CREOG curriculum objectives as a framework, with a special emphasis on women's health issues. A new, full-color design with many illustrations and photographs complements the text. Plus, a free downloadable PDA software program provides a complete guide to the most common disorders. The smart way to study! Elsevier titles STUDENT CONSULT will help you master difficult concepts and study more efficiently in print and online! Perform rapid searches. Integrate bonus content from other disciplines. Download text to your handheld device. And a lot more. Each STUDENT CONSULT title comes with full text online, a unique image library, case s

"Diseases of the Ocular Fundus", the winner of Royal Society of Medicine Book Awards 2005, is a comprehensive and very practical approach to all aspects of fundus diseases including retina, vitreous, choroid, tumors of the fundus and optic nerve disease. The authors provide both the diagnostic framework and offer advice on management options for all diseases the ophthalmologist will counter.Illustrated in full color throughout with over 1150 photographs (850 in color) and over 180 line drawings, this book provides the reader with an outstanding visual reference. It includes clinical cases with both pre and post-treatment histories that provide an invaluable guide to patient management. "Diseases of the Ocular Fundus" is a practical approach to the diagnosis and management of ocular fundus diseases and will be an invaluable guide to both the general ophthalmologist, and particularly to ophthalmologists in training. It will also be an excellent source for optometrists in practice and training.

This portable, to-the-point resource presents straightforward guidance on all aspects of performing dermoscopy and equips readers with the tools they need to accurately interpret the results. A no-nonsense, "how-to-do-it" approach—combined with expert coverage from leaders in the field—makes this the "go-to" resource on this essential topic. 作者简介： Robert H. Johr, MD, Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics, Director, Pigmented Lesion Clinic, University of Miami School of Medicine,Miami, FL;

Part of the definitive Requisites series, this volumes offers all the essentials necessary to pass exams in radiology and practice in the field. Practicing radiologists will use it as a handy, practical, daily reference tool in this subspecialty area. The first part on Vascular Radiology covers the following topics: vascular imaging techniques; vascular pathology; lower extremity and pelvis; abdomen; thorax; and the great vessel. The second part on interventional radiology covers topics such as: basic principles; vascular interventional techniques; biliary tract; GU and reproductive systems; gastrointestinal system; biopsy and drainage in the abdomen; cervicothoracic biopsy; and drainage in the thorax. Provides a comprehensive yet manageable review of the principles and practice of vascular and interventional radiology for the resident preparing for exams and for the practitioner needing a quick-consult resource of information. Provides a solid foundation laid in the basics of state-of-the-art vas

Updated and revised to reflect recent diagnostic and therapeutic advances, this popular quick reference guide provides the practical knowledge needed to diagnose and manage children with congenital and acquired heart disease. It explains whether the patient should be referred to a pediatric cardiologist or managed by the primary care practitioner. It also features the latest blood pressure measuring techniques, new recommendations by the National Committee on infective endocarditis prophylaxis, cardiovascular manifestations of HIV infection, and includes pediatric drug dosage tables.