A concise, portable reference that focuses on the management of the ICU patient, covering 138 of the most common critical care on-call problems. Each chapter includes a presenting problem, immediate questions, differential diagnosis, laboratory and other diagnostic data, and treatment plan. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Pharmaceutical Perspectives of Nucleic Acid-Based Therapy presents a comprehensive account of gene therapy, from development in the laboratory to clinical applications, with an emphasis on cancer and cardiovascular and autoimmune diseases. Internationally acclaimed scientists discuss the potential use of lipids, peptides and polymers for the in vivo delivery of nucleic acids, the genesis of structure-synthesis-function interrelationships and the evolutionary approaches of these gene carriers. The book also addresses the influence of a viable gene expression system on disease by controlling gene regulation, tran*ion, translation and replication. Univ. of Tennessee, Memphis. Presents a comprehensive account of design and modulation of gene expression and nucleic acid delivery systems. Includes the possible use of lipids, structure-synthesis-function relationship, and the use of DNA and devices for gene delivery. Contains color plates and halftone illustrations. For research scientists.

This updated Fourth Edition best-selling text and atlas is refined in several ways. Many chapters are completely revised, and nearly half of the photographs are new. There are approximately 189 atlas plates, and over 70 new illustrations. Textboxes read as "Clinical Correlation" or "Functional Correlation", and in the text, emphasis is placed on functional integration with increased coverage of cell and molecular biology. The sentence heading and four-color art have been retained from the previous edition.

PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) is an approach to therapeutic exercise which therapists all over the world have found effective for treating patients with a wide range of diagnoses. The approach presented here is based on the concepts set out by Dr. Herman Kabat and taught by Margaret Knott. The authors, experienced PNF teachers, show how they use the PNF method for effective evaluation, planning and treatment, and the readers will gain a clear understanding of why, how and when to apply PNF techniques in patient treatment. The book's special feature is the detailed photographic documentation of PNF patterns, mat and gait activities and their functional application. The combination of photographs and accompanying text guides students learning PNF and stimulates therapists familiar with the method to review and improve their skills.

A major part of the FRCA examination are multiple choice questions. QBase Anaesthesia 4 is much more than just a book giving five sets examination papers, in groups of sixty questions, mirroring the format of the new Primary Examination. It also comes with a free CD-ROM (see QBase Anaesthesia 1, 2 or 3 for details).

ATLAS OF COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY is a comprehensive resource covering the full spectrum of aesthetic techniques and products currently used in dermatologic care. Primarily focusing on the management of skin lesions and scars, this text also fully explains the methods used for managing alopecia, hirsutism, and nail discoloration and disfigurement. The full spectrum of cosmetics and their use in the dermatologic patient, including skin, hair, and nails, is examined.

Introducing a brand-new volume of The Core Curriculum--a series of textbooks that will be indispensable as guides for radiology residents' rotations and study tools for written boards or recertification exams. Each volume of The Core Curriculum focuses on one key area--such as ultrasound, neuroradiology, cardiopulmonary imaging, head-and-neck imaging, or interventional radiology--and features key review points and sample board-format questions and answers. The user-friendly presentation includes chapter outlines...tables...bulleted lists...boxed text...margin notes...key review points...hundreds of illustrations...and an easy-to-follow layout.

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

Probabilistic methods are assuming greater significance in the analysis of nucleotide sequence data. This book provides the first unified, up-to-date and self-contained account of such methods, and more generally of probabilistic methods of sequence analysis, presented in a Bayesian framework.

Pharmacists have a vital contribution to make in disease and medicines management. It is vital for all community pharmacists to provide pati ents with authoritive information on prescribed drugs. Hypertension in Focus takes a unique approach by aiming to inform pharmacists, as par t of the healthcare team, about the scientific concepts applicable for the effective medicines management and lifestyle choices of patients with hypertension. This book will be of interest to all community pha rmacists, pre-registration and undergraduate students.

As close as you can get to working in and actual lab——Diagnostic Skills in Clinical Laboratory Science presents case studies for you to solve. This unique manual/CD-ROM package gives you what you need to… *Assess and enhance your problem-solving and decision-making skills in each clinical discipline including hematology, chemistry, and microbiology *Interpret technical information and correlate it with a simulated clinical situation *Review what you have learned and apply it to resolving commonly encountered laboratory problems In Diagnostic Skills in Clinical Laboratory Science you work with *Multidisciplinay patient cases that build critical-thinking skills *Laboratory tests to review and interpret *Patient clinical history and progress reports *A simulated LIS to retrieve laboratory data *Internal links to selected reference material In line with the latest curriculum guidelines of the American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science, this realistic simulation of act

The formation of microcolonies on surfaces is an important bacterial survival strategy. These biofilms occur on both inert and living systems, making them important to a wide range of scientific disciplines. This book first provides an analysis of the chemical, ecological and physical processes involved with the development of biofilms and their interactions with surfaces. The next section deals with biofilms on non-living surfaces. Biofilms have important engineering implications, such as in mining industries, the corrosion of pipelines and pure and waste water industries. Biofilms have medical significance when associated with the mouth, urinary tract and urinogenital tract. In addition, they form in plant root systems and in animals, such as the ruminant digestive tract, and so are agriculturally important. The final section examines these interactions with living surfaces.

Since 1943, students have made Grant's the centerpiece of their anatomy lab experience. Now in its Eleventh Edition, this classic atlas continues to provide students with accurate anatomical images presented in a pedagogically effective, clinically relevant manner. This new edition has been revised to include 100 additional four-color illustrations, additional orientation drawings, and updated terminology. This edition is packaged with a student version of Dynamic Human Anatomy, an interactive electronic supplement which includes 800 images from the Eleventh Edition of Grant's, 8 video clips from Acland's DVD Atlas of Human Anatomy, and 100 USMLE-style review questions in anatomy.

Since 1980, Dr. Osborn's An Introduction to Cerebral Angiography has been the definitive text on this imaging modality. Now, this classic work has been completely revised, reorganized, and updated and expanded from an introductory book into a comprehensive, state-of-the-art reference on cerebral angiography. Diagnostic Cerebral Angiography, Second Edition, is organized into three major parts. Part 1 covers techniques and technical aspects of cerebral angiography. Part 2 is a detailed de*ion of normal anatomy, anatomic variations, and congenital anomalies. Part 3 focuses on pathological entities, including trauma, aneurysms, stroke, vascular malformations, atherosclerosis, and vasculitis. Coverage includes new information on vascular territories, film subtraction, and magnetic resonance angiography. The text is thoroughly illustrated with 1,200 radiographs and line drawings, all of them new to this volume. Another new feature of this Second Edition is the use of boxed summaries throughout the text to highlight

Fundamentals of Operating Department Practice seeks to embrace the knowledge needed for the generic theatre worker, be they nurse or anaesthetic assistant, as envisaged in the Bevan Report. It clarifies the underlying principles needed for an understanding of anaesthetic and surgical practice. It both defines the level of knowledge required for the ODP Level III qualification and covers the practical aspects of operating department practice, wherever relevant. The book also serves as a comprehensive reference to the principles and practice of modern operating department practice and is essential reading for anyone involved in care of the patient in the operating department environment, both in training and in practice.

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

A major part of the FRCA examination is multiple choice questions. QBase Anaesthesia is much more than just a book giving five sets of examination papers, in groups of ninety questions, mirroring the format of the Primary Examination. It also comes with a free CD-ROM. This powerful electronic package can be installed in a matter of 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 question stems to set an inexhaustible number of different papers, and advise on examination strategy. It has the facility to print out and store test results for future comparison and re-analysis, and provides helpful notes on each question.

The ideal ophthalmic quick reference, this pocket guide offers illustrated, step-by-step instructions for 50 common in-office procedures. Clear line drawings and consistent format illuminate procedures from lid repair to corneal ulcer scraping and culturing. It's a valuable tool for ophthalmologists, optometrists, residents, or students. *Covers office procedures for the cornea; glaucoma; cataract/lens; neuro-ophthalmology; oculoplastics; pediatrics; and the retina *Indications for use for each procedure *Equipment list for each procedure *Detailed step-by-step guidance *200 fine line drawings

This book provides angiologists and vascular surgeons with a comprehensive survey covering all aspects of vascular diseases from diagnosis to treatment。All clinical pictures are documented with pathological pictures，angiograms or X-rays。Specific cases of differential diagnosis are included as are surgical photographs concerning the treatment of the diseases。The book describes all vascular diseases from arterial，venous to lymphatic lesions。It combines interests of vascular surgeons，angiologists，radiologists and cardiologists in a unique atlas and text combination of vascular medicine。