Chemistry: An Introduction for Medical and Health Sciences

 

An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry

This illustrated text provides undergraduate and postgraduate students with an accessible introduction to medicinal chemistry. It covers basic principles and background, and then describes the general tactics and strategies employed in developing an effective drug. Through the use of numerous examples, it highlights both the difficulties faced by the medicinal chemist and the great power and potential of rational drug design. This book is suitable for undergraduates on courses in chemistry (2nd and 3rd year) and medicinal chemistry (1st and 2nd year), and postgraduate chemists beginning work in pharmaceutical research.

Psychosexual Nursing

 

The focus on this book is on helping practitioners recognize and respond appropriately to psychosexual anxiety and distress. Recent research suggests that the sexual concerns of patients still go unaddressed and that communication with patients about sexual issues is generally inadequate. Psychosexual anxiety and distress occur as the consequence of changes or threats to the sexual aspects of an individual?s self-confidence. Such changes may occur as the consequence of illness, disability, ageing, altered sexual function, relationship difficulties, loss and other psychosocial events. Sexual distress and anxieties that go unrecognized may lead to sexual and interpersonal problems which in turn create further anxiety or distress. As a consequence, a vicious circle of altered sexual self-concept, psychosexual anxiety and distress, and alterations in sexual response and satisfacction, can become quickly established. This book gives a thorough grounding in the principles of the care of patients with psychosexual problem. Psychosexual anxiety and distress ? Professional issues in psychosexual care ? Psychosexual nursing skills ? Altered sexual interest and response ? Sexual dysfunction ? Reproductive sexual health ? Sexual orientation ? Sexually transmitted infections ? Sexual assult and sexual abuse ? Sexual variations and issues relating to gender identity ? Useful addresses ?

 

This e-book contains 184 pages.

Complete Family Health Guide

Encyclopedia of Dietary Supplements, Second Edition

Family Doctor Home Adviser: The Complete Quick-reference Guide to Symptoms and How to Deal with Them

 

A complete quick reference to symptoms and how to deal with them. It includes sections on how the body works; maintaining health and fitness for all the family; first aid; and common medical tests. There are diagnostic charts and illustrations that detail anatomy and medical procedures.

 

Your Body - How It Works (biology, physiology ,anatomy) - 9 Volumes

 

The human body is an incredibly complex and amazing structure. At best, it is a source of strength, beauty, and wonder. We can compare the healthy body to a well-designed machine whose parts work smoothly together. We can also compare it to a symphony orchestra in which each instrument has a different part to play. When all of the musicians play together, they produce beautiful music.

This e-book contains 9 volumes containing the following chapters:

Cells, Tissues and Skin

Circulatory System

Digestion and Nutrition

Endoctrine System

Human Development

Nervous System

Reproductive System

Respiratory System

Skeletan and Muscular Systems

 

Dictionary of DNA and Genome Technology, Second Edition

DNA technology has a vital role in diverse fields such as criminal investigation and gene therapy �?dynamic areas involving many specialised terms and techniques. This unique dictionary offers current, detailed, accessible information to lecturers, researchers, students and technicians throughout the biomedical and related sciences.

�?he new edition represents a major update with 50% more entries on the very latest developments.
�?lear explanations of terms, techniques, and tests, including commercial systems, with detailed coverage of many important procedures and methods.
�?ncludes well-established methodology plus new technology and data from the latest research journals, going well beyond the remit of most science dictionaries.
�?ssay-style entries on many major topics to assist newcomers to the field.
�?overs topics relevant to medicine (diagnosis and gene therapy); veterinary science; biotechnology; biochemistry; pharmaceutical science/drug development; molecular biology; microbiology; epidemiology; genomics; environmental science; plant science/agriculture; taxonomy; and forensic science.

This e-book contains 426 pages.

Psychophysiology: Human Behavior and Physiological Response

 

 

This highly readable and comprehensive overview of psychophysiology provides information regarding the anatomy and physiology of various body systems, methods of recording their activity, and ways in which these measures relate to human behavior. Biofeedback applications are contained in a separate chapter and discussions of stress management, job strain, and personality factors that affect cardiovascular reactivity are presented. There is much of interest here to the student, researcher, and clinician in behavioral medicine, ergonomics, emotion, cognitive neuroscience, neuropsychology, and health psychology.

 

This e-book contains 565 pages. 

Human Anatomy for Art Students

 

The most concise, accessible guide to rendering the human body in art. Illustrations and cross-sections give readers examples of human skeletal and muscular substructures and details of individual body parts, to enable the most precise visual recreation of human form and motion.

 

Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, 20th Edition

A reference for health care clinicians and students, that takes account of the integration of alternative and complementary approaches into standard western medical care, defining terms relating to herbal remedies and traditional cures from other cultures.
Because for more than 65 years, Taber's has provided students and practitioners with the definitions and information they need to provide superior care for their patients: 56,000 definitions with 2,400 brand new to the 20th edition.almost 50% more than our nearest competitor. More than 6,000 revised terms. 700 superior illustrations with more than 500 in full color 100 more Patient Care sections NEW! Cautions statements added to almost 350 terms bold and in a second color New and revised appendices, including Nutrition, Complementary Medicine.

Women, Hormones The Menstrual Cycle: Herbal Medical Solutions from Adolescence to Menopause

 

This is a fully revised and updated edition of an indispensable guide for patients as well as for natural therapists and doctors working in the area of women's health. It provides comprehensive and practical explanations of menstrual complaints from adolescence through menopause. Common ailments such as premenstrual syndrome (PMS), period pain, and menopausal symptoms are addressed, including all the latest information on hormone replacement therapy. Complex disorders such as endometriosis, ovarian cysts, and the many causes of amenorrhea are also discussed.
Wide-ranging treatment options are explained, including specific drugs and surgical procedures used in orthodox medicines, as well as natural therapies and self-help suggestions. Where possible, the focus is on natural remedies, from simple lifestyle changes to complex herbal pre scriptions. This carefully researched book helps women participate in their own health care and equips them with relevant questions for doctors and natural therapists alike.

 

Stand by Her: A Breast Cancer Guide for Men

Scared. Shocked. Depressed. These words describe the more than one million women worldwide who are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. But they also apply to the husbands, fathers, sons, brothers, and friends to whom cancer sufferers turn for support. "Stand by Her" is written to help these men be the very best supporters they can be, combining solid practical advice with emotional guidance based both on the author's personal experience and his extensive research. Offering insight into medical, psychological, family, sexual, and financial issues. The book also provides an exhaustive section of print, online, and other resources for patients and caregivers. One day the war against breast cancer will be won. Until then, women need their men to help them fight. This landmark book will help any man overcome the fear and frustration of dealing with the disease, and arm him with the knowledge and resources he needs to Stand by Her.

Diabetes and You: A Comprehensive, Holistic Approach

In this well-organized guidebook, physician Ali gives diabetics and their families understandable information about an increasingly common and ultimately debilitating disease. More than 23 million people suffer from diabetes in the U.S. alone. Ali expertly covers the causes, treatment, and early and later symptoms. (The first signs are excessive thirst, urination, and appetite. Later, people can suffer from erectile dysfunction, acne, headaches, and cramps.) Ali also explains the disease’s mind-boggling alphabet-acronym soup: BMI, SMBG, DCCT, NP, DKA. Rather than blaming type 2 diabetics for sufferers’ condition, which is often brought on by obesity, Ali tries to motivate them to exercise and lose weight. He also includes a thorough glossary (whoever heard of Goodpasture’s syndrome?) and several pages with contact information for research groups, diabetes centers and clinics, and other resources. His advice isn’t always earthshaking; learn portion size, keep a food diary, eat more fruits and vegetables, quit smoking. But it may be lifesaving. --Karen Springen

Cardiovascular Physiology Concepts

This uniquely readable, compact, and concise monograph lays a foundation of knowledge of the underlying concepts of normal cardiovascular function. Students welcome the book's broad overview as a practical partner or alternative to a more mechanistically oriented approach or an encyclopedic physiology text. Especially clear explanations, ample illustrations, a helpful glossary of terms, tutorials, and chapter-opening learning objectives provide superb guidance for self-directed learning and help fill the gap in many of today's abbreviated physiology blocks. A focus on well-established cardiovascular principles reflects recent, widely accepted cardiovascular research.

Principles and Practice of Dialysis

This book is an evidence-based review of the practical challenges of dealing with patients receiving dialysis. The first section covers technical and procedural considerations such as choosing the hemodialysis membrane and choosing the best dialysis option. The second section covers clinical considerations such as infection and the treatment of specific renal disease complications. The book includes numerous illustrations and tables and drug charts for dialysis patients. This edition’s current outcomes chapter has been expanded to include patient depression and improving quality of care. New chapters cover dialysis in the ICU, valvular heart disease, and pre-emptive renal transplantation.

Child Neurology

Revised to incorporate the latest advances in the neurosciences and clinical neurology, the Seventh Edition of this classic text provides practical, cost-effective problem-solving approaches to all diseases affecting the developing nervous system. In clinically relevant terms, the book explains how recent developments in molecular biology, genetics, neurochemistry, neurophysiology, neuropathology, and neuroimaging impact on diagnosis and treatment.
Chapters focus on specific disorders or groups of disorders and emphasize differential diagnosis, disease course, treatment, and prognosis. This edition has a new chapter on mitochondrial cytopathies.

Textbook Of Medical Physiology

Guyton & Hall Textbook Of Medical Physiology Free Download pdf free eBook.The new edition of this classic Physiology textbook continues to provide comprehensive coverage of basic physiology and its relation to clinical medicine. Guyton & Hall Textbook Of Medical Physiology Free eBook. It has been thoroughly revised throughout to improve clarity of the concepts and to include new physiological principles where necessary.

Neurophysiological Techniques: Basic Methods and Concepts, 1st edition

The latest information and methodologies for studying the activity of living nervous tissue, with special emphasis on electrophysiological techniques and their applications, ranging from ion channels to human behavior.

Human Physiology: The Mechanisms of Body Function - 8th Edition

Human Physiology is a text designed to teach the functions of the human body from a mechanistic approach, stressing homeostasis and control systems. The fundamental purpose of this book has remained undeniably the same: to present the principles and facts of human physiology in a format that is suitable for undergraduates regardless of academic background or field of study. Human Physiology, eighth edition, carries on the tradition of clarity and accuracy, while refining and updating the content to meet the needs of today's instructors and students.
Mechanistic approach. Physiology is explained as a dynamic process of clearly defined chains of causal links. This approach prevents students from viewing physiology as a memorizing exercise -- students must understand causal links and processes within the context of homeostasis. This mirrors the experience they will have in the clinical setting.
Chapter Sections. Most text chapters are broken down into sections which contain their own pedagogy: key words, summaries, review questions, thought questions. Gives more pedagogical support to individual topics within chapters. Breaks information into smaller functional "chunks" which are better grasped by students.
Reviewer: *****
A very clear and concise text book with plenty of information without being too difficult to get your head around. Quality colour pictures along with easy to read text make it a very user friendly study assistant.

Introduction to the Human Body: the essentials of anatomy and physiology

This book has provided countless readers with a strong understanding of the structure and function of the human body The book is designed for courses in human anatomy and physiology or in human biology.

The book enables allied health professionals to efficiently and effectively master the essentials of anatomy and physiology as well as understand the balance between homeostasis and disruptions to homeostasis.

Biological Psychology: An Illustrated Survival Guide

“This fantastic introduction to Biological Psychology brings the subject to life in a way that no traditional textbook can. I will certainly be recommending it.�? Brian Wink, Southampton Solent University

"My first reaction was that it was both imaginative and courageous. Having read it, I would add that it also makes a significant contribution to the available texts on biological psychology. This approach is just what students are looking for.�? Graham Mitchell, University of Northampton

Taking a refreshingly innovative approach to the subject, Biological Psychology: An Illustrated Survival Guide uses cartoons as an effective teaching medium. Each chapter is organised into a mini lecture, and offers an accessible introduction to key topics including:
The brain and nervous system
Vision and audition
The mechanical and chemical senses
Emotions and sexual behaviour
Memory and learning

Intended to complement traditional textbooks in the area, Biological Psychology: An Illustrated Survival Guide provides undergraduate and ‘A level students with an alternative introduction to biological psychology and an invaluable study aid.

Human Physiology: The Mechanisms of Body Function 9^th edition

"In 1970, Drs. Vander, Sherman and Luciano created what has long been regarded by many as the most complete, readable and up-to-date Human Physiology textbook in the world. I am honored and thrilled to take over the reigns of this wonderful textbook, as it moves into the rapidly expanding realm of 21st century physiology. Together with my outstanding co-authors, Dr. Hershel Raff and Dr. Kevin Strang, we eagerly look towards the future with the goal of continuing our predecessors' standards of excellence, while making the text even more attractive to the ever-widening audience of physiology students."

Psychology of Health: An Introduction

Health psychology is one of the fastest growing areas of the Behavioral Sciences. As such it occupies an increasingly important place in undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Students in other disciplines, such as nursing, social work, psychotherapy and occupational therapy, also need to learn about the role of psychology in understanding health and the treatment of illness. The first edition of The Psychology of Health was very well received and has become the standard recommended text for many courses. This completely revised and updated second edition contains new material in all chapters and has several additional chapters on such topics as cancer, nutrition and exercise, social drugs, and the impact of social inequalities upon health. This edition also contains annotated further reading, a glossary of key terms, boxes with ideas and questions for seminar topics, helpful revision points in chapter summaries and an extensive bibliography. The Psychology of Health will continue to be invaluable for students of health psychology and of the related behavioural and health sciences, including nursing, community care and health studies. Marian Pitts is Professor of Psychology at Staffordshire University. Previously she worked in Africa and has taught at the Universities of East London, Tennesse and Zimbabwe. She is the author of The Psychology of Preventive Health(1996). Keith Phillips is Professor of Psychology and Head of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Westminster. Both have published widely in the area of Health Psychology.

Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

Provide the best care for your patients by improving your technical and decision-making skills with this all-inclusive text. From basic sciences to detailed information on specific technologies and surgeries, this comprehensive resource has the content you need to expand your expertise in the treatment of musculoskeletal dysfunction. This 4th edition includes updated, revised, and new chapters to ensure you have the most helpful and clinically relevant information available.

Coverage of surgical options and postsurgical rehabilitation for your patients with musculoskeletal disorders facilitates communication between therapists and physicians and improves the patient's post-surgical rehabilitation.

Updated content on orthopaedic surgical and rehabilitation procedures, including hyaline cartilage replacements, iliotibial band releases, ACL deficit knee, and much more puts the latest advances in the field at your fingertips.

Bones and Muscles: An Illustrated Anatomy

Bones and Muscles: An Illustrated Anatomy is 187 pages long with 144 full-color illustrations. It is the first anatomy textbook available only in ebook format. It can be downloaded in whole or in part as a PDF file, or ordered as a CD at a fraction of the cost of a typical medical textbook.

Bones and Muscles focuses on only one aspect of the human body--the origins and insertions of the voluntary muscles. The format is simple and uncluttered, with drawings on the right and text--including actions, origins and insertions of the muscles--on the left. Translations of the names of the bones and muscles from the Latin and Greek are provided.

The author and illustrator, Virginia Cantarella, is a renowned medical illustrator with 20 major medical texts to her credit, including the classic Aesthetic Plastic Surgery by Thomas Rees, M.D.

Here is what Rees has to say about Bones and Muscles:

"The study of anatomy is innately difficult because of the built in "dryness" of the subject. The mental exercise required to memorize the details is a boring task at best. In medical school, I found the study of Gray's Anatomy to be tedious beyond words. The illustrations were not appealing.

"This new work by Virginia Cantarella is a delight to the eye and makes the study of anatomy a pleasure... She has married accuracy of detail with art - a most difficult task. I was lucky enough to have Ms Cantarella's services in illustrating two editions of my texts AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY, of which I was the editor and author. The clarity and appeal of her illustrations of surgical anatomy contributed much to the success of these books which drew compliments from plastic surgeons from all over the World.

"I have found these anatomical plates and their accompanying text to be a delight to the eye and the mind. The anatomy is almost incidental to the art. I believe this work will become the classic by which all future texts on anatomy will be measured. The work is useful for all workers in the field of health care whether a surgeon, nurse, paramedic, rehabilitation specialist, or other health provider."

--Thomas D. Rees, M.D., F.A.C.S.

"Congratulations on a fine book. I'm impressed. I recommend it highly for surgeons, chiropractors and and massage therapists."

-- Dr. Michael Patipa, West Palm Beach, Florida

System of Orthopedics and Fractures

Since the publication of the first edition in 1959, Apley's System of Orthopaedics and Fractures has been an essential textbook for those seeking to understand the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system, its diseases and its response to trauma. The book's success was initiated by the late Alan Apley's skills as a teacher, and the care and forethought that he brought to the presentation of the content.
The current authors have developed and extended this foundation to produce a thoroughly modern textbook of orthopaedic surgery, bringing complementary expertise while retaining the book's characteristic philosophy and approach. They are joined by a selection of expert contributors from around the world, who add material on a wide variety of subjects including radiology, open fractures, neuromuscular disorders, and inflammatory arthropathies.

Neurodegenerative Disorders: A Clinical Guide

Neurodegenerative Disorders provides an accessible guide to the commonest neurodegenerative diseases, outlining the main clinical features, treatment options and outcomes of the conditions most frequently encountered in clinical practice.
Beginning with an overview of the general principles that underlie degeneration, and the contribution of established and new diagnostics techniques, the book goes on to describe the most common neurodegenerative conditions including Alzheimer Disease; Dementia and Cerebrovascular Disease; Parkinson’s Disease; Fronto-Temporal Dementia; Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Huntington’s Disease; Parkinsonism Plus syndromes and Prion Diseases. Final chapters cover important management issues including the use of palliative care strategies, advance directives and competence.
Written by experts in the field internationally Neurodegenerative Disorders is a practical guide for clinicians that will be indispensable for the management of these conditions.

Intermediate Physics for Medicine and Biology (4th edition)

 

Intended for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students in biophysics, physiology, medical physics, cell biology, and biomedical engineering, this wide-ranging text bridges the gap between introductory physics and its application to the life and biomedical sciences. This extensively revised and updated fourth edition reflects new developments at the burgeoning interface between physics and biomedicine. Among the many topics treated are: forces in the skeletal system; fluid flow, with examples from the circulatory system; the logistic equation; scaling; transport of neutral particles by diffusion and by solvent drag; membranes and osmosis; equipartition of energy in statistical mechanics; the chemical potential and free energy; biological magnetic fields; membranes and gated channels in membranes; linear and nonlinear feedback systems; nonlinear phenomena, including biological clocks and chaotic behavior; signal analysis, noise and stochastic resonance detection of weak signals; image formation and description; image reconstruction; hearing and medical ultrasound; atoms and light; near infrared scattering; optical coherence tomography; infrared radiation; ultraviolet light; radiometry and photometry; the interaction of photons and charged particles in tissue; radiological physics and the use of x-rays in diagnosis and therapy; nuclear medicine; and magnetic resonance imaging. Discussion of theory is more closely linked to experiment, and stochastic processes are presented as an integral part of biological systems. A prior course in physics and in calculus is assumed.
Over 800 problems (a 44% increase from the third edition) are included to test the student's understanding and to provide additional biological examples. A solutions manual is available to instructors. Each chapter has an extensive list of references as well as useful bibliographies for further reading. Intermediate Physics for Medicine and Biology is also ideal for self study and as a reference for workers in medical and biological research.
KEY FEATURES:
Provides an excellent background in physics for physicians, biomedical engineers, and biologists
Includes a new chapter on sound and ultrasound and presents stochastic processes as an integral part of biological systems
Emphasizes applications of physics to biomedicine rather than molecular biophysics
Contains numerous problems and exercises for course use and as a reference for self study

 

Handbook of Menstrual Diseases in Chinese Medicine

 

Based on exhaustive review of dozens of pre-modern and contemporary Chinese gynecological texts and hundreds of articles appearing in Chinese medical journals as well as the author's more than 18 years of experience specializing in Chinese medical gynecology, this new book is unparalleled in its scope and depth. If a practitioner wants to understand how to diagnose and treat women's complaints in Chinese medicine, this book is an absolute necessity. Filled with easy-to-reference charts and diagrams, this book also includes acupuncture and moxibustion and individulally prescribed standardized desiccated extract Chinese herbal treatments.

 

Complete Guide to ECGs

The Complete Guide to ECGs has been developed as a unique and practical means for physicians, physicians-in-training, and other medical professionals to improve their ECG interpretation skills. The highly interactive format and comprehensive scope of information are also ideally suited for physicians preparing for the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Cardiovascular Disease or Internal Medicine Board Exams, the American College of Cardiology ECG proficiency test, and other exams requiring ECG interpretation. Features in the Third Edition: Now includes a total of 89 ECG cases; 26 of which are new to this edition; Entirely new section of self test quizzes called Find the Imposter; More than 1000 questions and answers related to ECG interpretation; Expanded final section of ECG Criteria; Featured sections on approach to ECG interpretation and ECG differential diagnosis.

Bma Illustrated Medical Dictionary

Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology

This book brings a multidisciplinary approach to the gynecologic care of infants, children, and adolescents. The editors are truly fortunate to have outstanding contributors from the fields of pediatrics, urology, psychology, surgery, and gynecology, who discuss the recognition and treatment of medical illness in these specific age groups. The pathophysiology of disease is stressed. Knowledgeable handling of pediatric patients requires a background in genetics and developmental biology. 

Obstetrics and Gynecology: An Illustrated Colour Text

A highly illustrated, short, atlas-style text of obstetrics and gynaecology. Information is divided into short topics that can be covered in one or two double-page spreads--with the maximum use of illustrations and minimal text.

* Uses over 330 illustrations, line drawings, photos, and boxes-134 in full color-to demonstrate the full range of diseases and disorders.
* Presents all of the key information obstetrics and gynecology in a short, succinct, and easy-to-access format.
* Covers over 70 core topics in the field, with each topic presented in 1 or 2 double-page spreads.

Atlas of Morphology and Functional Anatomy of the Brain

This dual atlas aims at illustrating the anatomy of the brain and its appearance on MR images using a simple and effective mode of presentation. Following an introductory chapter, "Comprehensive anatomy of the human brain", the book is divided into a morphological and a functional imaging section. The morphological atlas presents 3D surface images followed by high-definition MR sections acquired in the axial, coronal, and sagittal planes. The MR images are paired with the corresponding anatomical images to enable their clinical correlation. The functional atlas includes illustrative MR images showing cortical activation in various functional areas (including the auditory, motor, visual, and language areas).

Handbook of Neurosurgery 6th edition

Greenberg's classic text returns in a new edition packed with the fundamental science concepts and clinical applications that will guide you through the full range of situations arising in professional practice. Thoroughly cross referenced and indexed, and with thousands of literature citations, this guide makes it easy to locate exactly what you need to know. In addition to updated coverage of the key clinical issues in neurosurgery, this new edition incorporates practice parameters derived from evidence-based medicine, including the management of cervical trauma and current guidelines for lumbar fusion derived from those recently established by the Joint Section of Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves of the AANS and the CNS.

Principle of Medicinal Chemistry

The Sixth Edition of this well-known text has been fully revised and updated to meet the changing curricula of medicinal chemistry courses. Emphasis is on patient-focused pharmaceutical care and on the pharmacist as a therapeutic consultant, rather than a chemist.
A new disease state management section explains appropriate therapeutic options for asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and men's and women's health problems. Also new to this edition: Clinical Significance boxes, Drug Lists at the beginning of appropriate chapters, and an eight-page color insert with detailed illustrations of drug structures.
Case studies from previous editions and answers to this edition's case studies are available online at thePoint.

Illustrated Guide To The Human Body (8 Volume Set)

The Facts On File Illustrated Guide to the Human Body offers readers a wide-ranging, visual reference to the human body. This new eight-volume set contains information on anatomy, physiology, major ailments, and healthy lifestyles, with each volume covering a distinct body system. The highly visual presentation and extensive two-color illustrations - more than 2,000 across the set - help simplify complex topics and bring concepts to life. Devised to support the national curriculum, the clear and concise text covers system functions step by step, often using straightforward lists that accompany pictures, for quick and easy understanding. The three primary components of the series are body parts and what they are used for, body functions and how they perform, and health and lifestyle. A clear, concise visual reference to all aspects of the human body, The Facts On File Illustrated Guide to the Human Body pres a wealth of information

Medical Informatics in Obstetrics and Gynecology (2008)

Women s health comprises a large range of activities including fertility and reproductive health and screening and treatment for gynecological conditions, with computer systems providing vital support. Medical Informatics in Obstetrics and Gynecology provides industry knowledge and insight to challenges in the areas of informatics that are important to women s health. Covering topics such as ethical and legal issues, imaging and communication systems, and electronic health records, this Medical Information Science Reference publication provides medical libraries and researchers, as well as medical students, health technology specialists, and practicing physicians and nurses with unrivaled data on the role of technology in obstetrics and gynecology.

Introduction to the Human Body: the essentials of anatomy and physiology

Human Nervous System - Structure and Function 6th Edition

This sixth edition represents the combined efforts of three neuroscientists and a medical illustrator to succinctly present the fundamental principles of the organization, structure, and function of the human nervous system.

Encyclopedia of the Heart and Heart Disease, 2 edition

Comparative Reproductive Biology

Written by renowned scientists in their respective fields, Comparative Reproductive Biology is a comprehensive reference on the reproductive systems of domestic species. The book offers both broad and specific knowledge in areas that have advanced the field in recent years, including advances in cell and molecular biology applied to reproduction, transgenic animal production, gender selection, artificial insemination, embryo transfer, cryobiology, animal cloning and many others. This seminal text includes topics in animal reproduction that are usually only found as part of other books in animal science such as anatomy, histology, physiology, radiology, ultrasonogrophy, and others.

Anatomy and Physiology: Therapy Basics

This new edition of our bestselling textbook has been fully updated in line with the latest National Occupational Standards for Levels 1-3, to bring it in line with all the latest specifications for all major awarding bodies providing beauty therapy, complementary therapy and specialist diploma courses from Levels 1-3. It will also provide a clear and accessible introduction to anatomy and physiology for students of complementary health, as well as essential knowledge for the Diploma in Hair and Beauty Studies.

Now published in a larger format, Anatomy and Physiology: Therapy Basics continues to present its renowned quality, breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding in a new and user-friendly layout.

Clinical Anatomy by Systems

 

Clinical Anatomy by Systems is the first anatomy textbook featuring a systems-based approach geared to medical school programs that have adopted an integrated, organ system-based curriculum. Based on Dr. Snell's established and successful gross anatomy textbook, Clinical Anatomy, this book uses most of the schematic illustrations and many of the same pedagogical features to approach the study of anatomy from a systems-based orientation.

 

Medical Microbiology and Infection at a Glance, 4th edition

 

This concise and popular introduction to medical microbiology and infection encapsulates the fundamental facts and principles of this rapidly growing and changing subject area. Written by experienced clinicians and teachers, it covers the basic concepts of medical microbiology, and the main human pathogens and infectious syndromes, in an accessible and lucid format.

 

Acute Medical Emergencies: The Practical Approach

Acute Medical Emergencies is based on the popular Advanced Life Support Group course MedicALS (Medical Advanced Life Support) and is an invaluable resource for all doctors dealing with medical emergencies.
This comprehensive guide deals with the medical aspects of diagnosis and treatment of acute emergencies. Its structured approach teaches the novice how to assess and recognise a patient in an acute condition, and how to interpret vital symptoms such as breathlessness and chest or abdominal pain.
There are separate sections on interpretation of investigations, and procedures for managing the emergency. It covers procedures for acute emergencies occurring anywhere - on hospital wards or beyond. The clarity of the text, including simple line illustrations, ensure its tried and tested procedures provide clear, concise advice on recognition and management of medical emergencies.

Medical Physiology: Principles for Clinical Medicine

 

Medical Physiology presents the physiological concepts essential to clinical medicine. Each chapter provides conceptual diagrams to facilitate comprehension of difficult concepts, and presents both normal and abnormal clinical conditions to illustrate how physiology serves as an important basis for diagnosis and treatment. Hallmark pedagogical features emphasize problem-solving skills and promote review and retention: Clinical Focus and From Bench to Bedside boxes, a comprehensive glossary, and online USMLE-style review questions with answers and explanations. Companion web site offers additional resources for students (question bank, animations, searchable text) and faculty (image and test banks, PowerPoint slides for use in class).

 

 

Dermatopathology The Basics

 

In this volume, the authors hope to share their passion for the

teaching of dermatopathology with a wide range of students.

The idea for the project was initiated by a group of dermatology

residents trained during the past 20 years. As part of a

dermatopathology curriculum within the Dermatology and Pathology

departments, Drs. Smoller and Hiatt have developed a series

of didactic lectures covering much of the field. Annually, the residents

ask for “hard copies” of the lecture notes and use these

to create binders to be used for studying. At their constant urging,

we decided to share these lectures in the form of a series of

Psychological Aspects of Women's Health Care: The Interface Between Psychiatry and Obstetrics and Gynecology

In the decade since the first edition of this work was published, an incredible array of reproductive technologies and associated issues has emerged. Obstetricians and gynecologists are hard-pressed to deal with the startling breadth and depth of these issues, which require mastery over a daunting combination of ever-increasing scientific knowledge, technical skills, long hours, legal liability, and exposure to clinical situations of overwhelming emotional intensity.

Psychiatrists have a vital role to play in helping obstetricians and gynecologists cope with a host of problems whose resolutions require not just technical skill, but also knowledge of biology, psychology, sociology, anthropology, ethics, and law. For example, to design and implement strategies to reduce the transmission of HIV, psychiatrists could work with public health workers to incorporate the psychology, sociology, and anthropology of female reproductive behavior. Psychiatrists could likewise improve the diagnosis and treatment of breast and pelvic malignancies by elucidating the factors that deter women from self-examination and regular medical screening and enhance treatment compliance.

Divided into three sections, this clinical and theoretical sourcebook addresses every major area of contemporary concern.
Pregnancy covers topics from the psychology of normal gestation to physical and psychiatric complications during and after pregnancy, including new prenatal diagnostic techniques and the dynamic issues that emerge when abnormalities are detected, and the use of psychotropic drugs and electroconvulsive therapy in pregnant and lactating patients.
Gynecology discusses not only common gynecologic problems but also more controversial issues such as induced abortion and the new reproductive technologies, including the role of the menstrual cycle in exacerbating and precipitating psychologic symptoms, the psychiatric aspects of menopause, the assessment and management of chronic pelvic pain, the psychosocial concomitants of gynecologic malignancies and the emotional demands on the oncology team, and the special implications of HIV/AIDS.
General Issues offers a broad, balanced view of topics rarely found in the literature, such as men's reactions to women's reproductive events, substance abuse and eating disorders, sexual and physical abuse (often part of the histories of patients with personality disorders and posttraumatic stress disorders), ethical and legal issues, and health care for lesbian patients. Of special significance is Dr. Stotland's chapter on how consultation-liaison services are provided to obstetrics and gynecology services.

This practical and scholarly volume is exceptionally useful as a teaching reference for medical and other health care students and residents in psychiatry and obstetrics and gynecology. It also provides a valuable resource for the clinician working to improve the psychological well-being of women patients.

Atlas of Human Anatomy

 

This is the first one-volume anatomy atlas by Netter, who has illustrated eight volumes on various parts of the body for the medical and health professions. These volumes are considered classics and are owned by all medical libraries. This new one-volume atlas is a beautifully illustrated book which would be of value to public libraries because of the coverage. The 36-page index makes for easy access to the illustrations. Reference librarians will cheer to have this handy one-volume book. Recommended highly for public libraries, the book clearly outlines the human body and does a better job than any existing atlas.

 

American Handbook of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Written by leading American practitioners, the Oxford American Handbooks of Medicine each offer a pocket-sized overview of an entire specialty, featuring instant access to guidance on the conditions that are most likely to be encountered. Precise and prescriptive, the handbooks offer up-to-date advice on examination, investigations, common procedures, and in-patient care. These books will be invaluable resources for residents and students, as well as a useful reference for practitioners.
Part of the most popular medical handbook series in the world, the Oxford American Handbook of Obstetrics and Gynecology is a dependable manual geared for ultra-quick reference any time. It is comprehensive enough to serve as a mini-text, yet it is thin and light and uses concise, bulleted text, quick reference tabs, four-color presentation, and bookmark ribbons to help provide fast answers on the ward. Written by an acclaimed team of authors, this Handbook presents information in a succinct, comprehensive, and affordable volume in the proven format of the Oxford Handbook Series.
Why choose the Oxford American Handbook of Obstetrics and Gynecology?
The design....
The Handbook uses a unique flexicover design that's durable and practical. Compact, light, and fits in your pocket! Also has quick reference tabs, four-color presentation, and bookmark ribbons to help provide fast answers.
The interior layout....
The Handbook is a quick reference in a small, innovative package. With one to two topics per page, it provides easy access and the emergency sections are in red to stand out. Icons throughout aid quick reference.
The information....
The Handbook succinctly covers all the essential topics in a one or two-page spread format with colored headings that break up the text and provide a logical structure for readers of all levels. Common clinical questions are answered clearly and extensively.
The history....
Oxford University Press is known around the world for excellence, tradition, and innovation. These handbooks are among the best selling in the world.
The price....
You get an extremely useful tool at a great value!

Pocket Consultant for Cardiology

Middlesex Hospital, London, UK. Concise reference on the many facets involved in managing cardiac patients. Includes topics about cardiac symptoms and physical signs, congenital heart disease, artery disease, cardiac rhythm, and infective endocarditis. Halftone illustrations. Expanded-outline format. Previous edition: c1998. DNLM: Heart Disease--handbooks.

Cancer Biology

Provides a clear, concise and authoritative introduction to the biological principles that underlie the causes and treatment of cancer. This book is intended to provide information, at undergraduate level, on the biological principles underlying the causes and treatments of cancer. It is structured to illustrate those principles with specific examples taken wherever possible from human cancers. The human emphasis is supplemented with data from other species wherever appropriate.

 

Neuroengineering

·        The book presents clinical applications of neuromodulation and a detailed review of the science and mechanisms of action underlying deep brain stimulation. Contributions include discussions of seizure control, clinical, surgical, and technological aspects of responsive neurostimulation, and a thorough review of spinal cord stimulation for pain control. The book highlights promising technologies and applications for neural augmentation, brain and computer interfaces, and motor protheses. It concludes with coverage of the science underlying current neurostimulation techniques and new paradigm-shifting neuromodulation technologies.

This e-book contains 396 pages.

The Menopausal Transition: Interface Between Gynecology and Psychiatry (Key Issues in Mental Health)

Part of the Foreword: The interplay between the hormone milieu, physiologic changes and psychological symptoms across the female life cycle has long intrigued scientists and physicians.
After all, women appear to be particularly vulnerable to the development of psychiatric conditions during certain periods in life that are marked not only by intense – sometimes chaotic – hormone variations and psychosocial stressors but also accompanied by changes in social, family and professional roles in life.

Textbook of Pediatric Rheumatology, 6th Edition

Textbook of Pediatric Rheumatology examines the full spectrum of rheumatologic diseases and non-rheumatologic musculoskeletal disorders in children and adolescents, detailing the presentation, differential diagnosis, course, management, and prognosis of every major condition. Drs. James T. Cassidy, Ross E. Petty, Ronald M. Laxer, and Carol B. Lindsley discuss recent developments in diagnosis, treatment, genetics, immunology, imaging, and more. This new edition features access to the fully searchable text online at www.expertconsult.com, where you'll find a downloadable image gallery and exclusive web-only content for added value.

Diagnose and treat effectively through exhaustive reviews of the complex symptoms and signs and lab abnormalities that characterize these clinical disorders.

Choose treatment protocols based on the best scientific evidence available today.

Apply the knowledge and experience of the leading experts in the field.


Access the fully searchable text online at www.expertconsult.com, along with a downloadable image gallery of all illustrations from the text and supplemental tables and figures exclusively on the web.

Keep current with coverage of new topics including macrophage activation syndrome, pediatric sarcoidosis, uveitis, imaging, and occupational and physical therapy.

Tap into detailed discussions of recent advances in the field, new research on the immunologic mechanisms of inflammatory disease, and new developments on biologic treatments for arthritis in ten new chapters.

Master complex concepts and key techniques with a full-color design and full-color illustrations.

The new, full-color edition of Cassidy helps you to overcome the challenges of pediatric rheumatology with comprehensive coverage of the latest advances in this constantly evolving field.

Ophthalmic Lenses

Dispensing opticians, eye care professionals and the students of optometry are looking for more practical approach to ophthalmic lenses; how they are dispensed and fitted, and what are their applications. With the introduction of this book, probably their search would be over. Days of selling ophthalmic lenses without knowledge are virtually over. Today with so much technology associated behind them, selling approach has to be replaced by dispensing approach. Newer technologies have already come and many more will come. There is a huge necessity of comprehensive information in this field. This book presents information on most of the varieties of ophthalmic lenses available today in the optical market. It will provide you information about how these lenses are made and dispensed to the ultimate user. Detailed information is given in very lucrative language, allowing you to choose the right lens for the people involved in different occupations. Ajay Kumar Bhootra born and brought up in Kolkata, is associated with Himalaya Optical Group, India. The author has a practical experience of more than two decades in ophthalmic lens dispensing and during his work, he has tackled many typical cases with respect to dispensing suitable glasses. He is also one of the pioneers in establishing the Sportvision Optometry in India. Besides this, he has the following books after his name: Opticians Guide, Low Vision Aids Practice, Elite Sport and Vision. 1. Basic Optical Principle 2. Ophthalmic Lens Material and Design 3. Spherical Lenses 4. Astigmatic Lenses 5. Prisms 6. Lens Aberrations 7. Tinted Lens 8. Anti-reflection Coated Lens 9. Aspheric Lenses 10. Bifocal Lenses 11. Progressive Addition Lenses 12. Safety Lenses 13. Surface Treatments 14. Sports Lenses 15. New Development in Spectacle Lenses

Parkinson's Disease

The author has TRIED, in writing this book, to take a unique approach to Parkinson’s disease and one that we

hope will provide a concise, practical and useful resource for the reader. The book adopts a ‘key facts’

method of explaining the disease, its diagnosis, differentiation from other conditions, assessment, and

treatment. The chapters are laid out in an easy-to-read style, with bulleted points throughout and a wealth of

Atlas of Pathology of the Brain

Female Urology, Uro-gynecology, and Voiding Dysfunction

Heavily illustrated for clear navigation and understanding of anatomical sites, surgical techniques, and reconstructive procedures, this reference studies the surgical and nonsurgical evaluation and management of various disorders affecting female urinary and pelvic health-collecting valuable recommendations, guidelines, and best practices from over 100 skilled authorities for expert guidance in the treatment of urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and other dysfunctions.

This e-book contains 976 pages.

Encyclopedia of Clinical Pharmacy

This reference presents the latest procedures, practice guidelines, consensus documents, technological strategies, and regulatory standards for optimal pharmaceutical care--offering summaries for practical applications in a variety of clinical settings, including community and health-system pharmacies, clinics, hospice and long-term care facilities, government agencies, and pharmaceutical research and development organizations.