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Taylor & Francis Inc Transesophageal Echocardiography Multimedia
Book SynopsisThis second edition of the Transesophageal Echocardiography Multimedia Manual is a comprehensive resource and essential guide to the rapidly expanding field of perioperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), encompassing newer cardiac surgery techniques, more diverse surgical procedures, and use in the intensive care unit. With over 900 figures, this well-illustrated manual and its accompanying videos and self-test questions demonstrate new developments and challenges for the anesthesiologist, cardiologist, cardiac surgeon, critical care physician, and those interested in perioperative TEE. The accompanying downloads present two-dimensional examples in their original video format accompanied by sketches, three-dimensional orientation, Doppler-related information, and hemodynamic, radiologic, and anatomical correlation to assist the user visualize the dynamic process of transesophageal echocardiography. New to this edition!<Trade Review"This is an update of a comprehensive reference and resource for physicians who include perioperative TEE in their clinical practice. It nicely updates the previous edition with new developments in the field and an expanded focus on increasingly common situations in which TEE is employed. While the latter is certainly not the primary focus of the book, the discussion of the role of perioperative TEE outside of cardiac surgery is unique and reflects the growing role of this important diagnostic and monitoring technique. This edition's generous use of color illustrations distinguishes it from similar books and increases its usefulness. This excellent resource would be a worthy addition to the reference library of any physician who commonly uses TEE in the perioperative setting."—Doody's Review ServiceTable of ContentsPrinciples of Ultrasound. Basic Principles of Doppler Ultrasound. Transducers. Normal Anatomy and Flow. Quantitative Echocardiography. Goal-Oriented Transthoracic and Epicardial Echocardiography. Imaging Artifacts and Pitfalls. Equipment, Complications, Infection Control, and Safety. Segmental Ventricular Function and Ischemia. Global Ventricular Function and Hemodynamics. Cardiomyopathy. Pericardium. Echocardiography During Cardiac Surgery. Native Aortic Valve. Perioperative Evaluation of Aortic Valve Surgery. Mitral Valve. Mitral Valve Replacement and Repair. Pulmonic and Tricuspid Valves. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation. Transesophageal Echocardiography for Minimally Invasive. Cardiac Surgery. TEE in Mechanical Circulatory Assistance. Heart Transplantation. Aorta. Endograft Placement in Aortic Disease. Intracavitary Contents. Congenital Heart Disease. TEE in Lung Transplantation and Thoracic Surgery. Liver Transplantation. TEE in the Hemodynamic and Electrophysiology Suite. TEE in the Intensive Care Unit and in Noncardiac Surgery. Indications and Training Guidelines for Perioperative Transesophageal. Echocardiography. Appendix: Recommended Views in Appendix: Recommended Views in Transesophageal Echocardiography.
£275.50
Johns Hopkins University Press STEM the Tide
Book SynopsisAccessible, engaging, and hard hitting, STEM the Tide is a clarion call to policymakers, administrators, educators, and everyone else concerned about students' participation in the STEM fields and America's competitive global position.Trade ReviewThe well-researched arguments are enthusiastically presented, and the book heralds another call for the renovation and enhancement of a vital part of the curriculum. Highly recommended. Choice STEM the Tide provides a valuable analysis of current science and math education policy issues and provides useful solutions to implement reform in these areas. Education Review Drew provides a package that cogently and convincingly provides cause for concern about America's current status with regard to STEM education... Drew's book is required reading for scholars of STEM achievement at any level. -- Frances K. Stage and Phyllis H. Schulz Journal of Higher EducationTable of ContentsForeword, by Alexander W. AstinPrefaceIntroduction1. America's Place in the World2. The Achievement Gap3. Effective Leadership, Careful Evaluation4. Top-Notch Teachers5. Mentors and High Expectations6. Closing the Achievement Gap7. College Access and the STEM Pipeline8. The Value of a College Education in the Global Economy9. Supporting University ResearchConclusionAppendixNotesIndex
£29.70
Johns Hopkins University Press Speaking Honestly with Sick and Dying Children
Book SynopsisNiethammer's compelling personal experiences combined with the latest research make this a compassionate and invaluable resource for physicians, nurses, social workers, teachers, parents-for all who care for sick and dying children and adolescents.Trade ReviewA valuable and enlightening educational experience. Niethammer writes with authority and insight. -- Andrew R. Barnosky JAMATable of ContentsForeword, by Christoph Schmeling-KludasForeword, by Ruprecht NitschkePrefaceAcknowledgments1. Introduction2. Children, Sickness, and Death3. Children in the Hospital4. Children and Doctors5. Death and Dying in the Everyday Lives of Children6. Physician Paternalism versus Patient Autonomy7. The "Precociously Mature" Child8. Healthy Children's Concepts of Death9. Sick Children's Concepts of Death10. Should We Tell Sick Children the Truth?11. Decisions at the End of LifeReferencesName Index
£28.34
Johns Hopkins University Press Hysterectomy
Book SynopsisHysterectomy is the second most common major surgical procedure performed on women in the United States. This book describes and explains every aspect of the procedure, including, Symptoms of gynecological disorders that may require uterine fibroid removal or hysterectomy; and the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic imaging techniques.Trade ReviewIf you are confronted with hysterectomy and wish to be proactive in the decision-making process, this book is an invaluable reference. -- Robin Wulffson Examiner.comTable of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroductionPart One1. Anatomy and Physiology of the Uterus2. Looking at the UterusPart Two3. Uterine Fibroids4. Endometriosis5. Uterine Prolapse and Related Problems6. Abnormal Uterine Bleeding7. Pelvic Pain, Infection, and Adhesions8. CancerPart Three9. What You Need to Know to Prepare for a Hysterectomy10. What Happens in the Hospital11. What Kind of Hysterectomy Should You Have?Part Four12. Sexual and Reproductive Issues13. Hormone Replacement TherapyConclusionIndex
£33.15
Johns Hopkins University Press Searching for Health
Book SynopsisAn insider's guide to searching online, communicating with your physician, and maximizing your health from a doctor who works at Google. We've all been there. Late at night, staring into the glow of a phone trying to make sense of some health-related issue that we know nothing about. In Searching for Health, Dr. Kapil Parakh, with Anna Dirksen, brings to life knowledge he gained from working at Google and practicing medicine. Helping readers avoid common pitfalls, get the information they need, and partner effectively with their health team to figure out a path to good health together, the book distills decades of scientific research into a set of easy-to-follow tips. It also incorporates firsthand accounts of common challenges on the path to good health; an inside look at how doctors approach and assess health-related information; techniques that consumers can use to locate evidence-based information online, whether in blogs, social media postings, forums, or news stories; guidanceTable of ContentsHow to Use This BookPrologueChapter 1. The First Signs of IllnessChapter 2. Moving from Symptoms to a DiagnosisChapter 3. Meeting with Your Doctor about Your DiagnosisChapter 4. Receiving a DiagnosisChapter 5. Deciding on TreatmentChapter 6. MedicationsChapter 7. SurgeryChapter 8. Lifestyle Treatment OptionsChapter 9. Complementary and Alternative TreatmentsChapter 10. Making Tough DecisionsAfterwordNotesIndex
£15.68
Johns Hopkins University Press The Breast Cancer Book
Book SynopsisA comprehensive, down-to-earth guide for anyone diagnosed with breast cancer. Being diagnosed with breast cancer can be scary and confusing. There are medical terms to learn, options to consider, and important decisions to make, all while trying to carry on with work, family, and life. The Breast Cancer Book can't reverse a diagnosis or make breast cancer disappear, but every page can inform and empower you or your loved ones, no matter where you are in the breast cancer experience. Written by three trusted expertsan oncologist, a breast surgeon, and a two-time breast cancer survivorthis multidisciplinary book walks you through everything you need to know about breast cancer so that you can make the best decisions about diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care. In plain, easy-to-understand language that illuminates all the facets of this disease, the authors draw on their professional experience and the most current scientific knowledge to describe the risk factors for breast cancer;Trade ReviewThis book is written thoughtfully and empathetically and I would urge you to read it if you've received this frightening diagnosis.—Dr. Kathleen Thompson, author of From Both Ends of the Stethoscope:Getting through breast cancer – by a doctor who knows, Frost MagazineTable of ContentsList of TablesIntroduction A Message of HopePart One. Understanding Breast Cancer1. What Is Cancer?2. Breast Cancer Basics3. Demystifying Breast Cancer Risk4. Strategies to Reduce Your Risk of Developing Breast Cancer5. Hereditary Breast CancerPart Two. Finding Breast Cancer and Dealing with a Diagnosis6. Screening Tools and Technologies7. Making a Diagnosis8. After a Diagnosis: Charting a Course and Assembling Your TeamPart Three. Understanding Treatment Choices and Making Decisions9. Local Therapy: Breast Cancer Surgery10. Radiation Therapy11. Rebuilding Your Breasts after Mastectomy12. Treating Noninvasive Breast Cancer: Ductal Carcinoma In Situ13. Reducing the Risk of Recurrence: Systemic Therapies for Invasive Breast Cancer14. Cancer Again: Treating Local or Regional Recurrence15. Treating Metastatic Breast Cancer16. Considering Breast Cancer Clinical Trials17. Treating Less Common Types of Breast Cancers and Male Breast CancerPart Four. Finding Answers18. Managing Breast Cancer Treatment Side Effects19. Complementary, Integrative, and Alternative Medicine20. Meeting the Emotional Challenges of Breast Cancer21. Family Matters during and after Breast Cancer22. Insurance and Money Matters during Breast Cancer TreatmentPart Five. Moving On23. Supportive Care and Symptom Management for Women with Metastatic Breast Cancer24. Living Well beyond Cancer: Healthy Breast Cancer SurvivorshipResourcesGlossaryIndex
£46.35
Johns Hopkins University Press The Breast Cancer Book
Book SynopsisA comprehensive, down-to-earth guide for anyone diagnosed with breast cancer. Being diagnosed with breast cancer can be scary and confusing. There are medical terms to learn, options to consider, and important decisions to make, all while trying to carry on with work, family, and life. The Breast Cancer Book can't reverse a diagnosis or make breast cancer disappear, but every page can inform and empower you or your loved ones, no matter where you are in the breast cancer experience. Written by three trusted expertsan oncologist, a breast surgeon, and a two-time breast cancer survivorthis multidisciplinary book walks you through everything you need to know about breast cancer so that you can make the best decisions about diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care. In plain, easy-to-understand language that illuminates all the facets of this disease, the authors draw on their professional experience and the most current scientific knowledge to describe the risk factors for breast cancer;Trade ReviewThis book is written thoughtfully and empathetically and I would urge you to read it if you've received this frightening diagnosis.—Dr. Kathleen Thompson, author of From Both Ends of the Stethoscope:Getting through breast cancer – by a doctor who knows, Frost MagazineTable of ContentsList of TablesIntroduction A Message of HopePart One. Understanding Breast Cancer1. What Is Cancer?2. Breast Cancer Basics3. Demystifying Breast Cancer Risk4. Strategies to Reduce Your Risk of Developing Breast Cancer5. Hereditary Breast CancerPart Two. Finding Breast Cancer and Dealing with a Diagnosis6. Screening Tools and Technologies7. Making a Diagnosis8. After a Diagnosis: Charting a Course and Assembling Your TeamPart Three. Understanding Treatment Choices and Making Decisions9. Local Therapy: Breast Cancer Surgery10. Radiation Therapy11. Rebuilding Your Breasts after Mastectomy12. Treating Noninvasive Breast Cancer: Ductal Carcinoma In Situ13. Reducing the Risk of Recurrence: Systemic Therapies for Invasive Breast Cancer14. Cancer Again: Treating Local or Regional Recurrence15. Treating Metastatic Breast Cancer16. Considering Breast Cancer Clinical Trials17. Treating Less Common Types of Breast Cancers and Male Breast CancerPart Four. Finding Answers18. Managing Breast Cancer Treatment Side Effects19. Complementary, Integrative, and Alternative Medicine20. Meeting the Emotional Challenges of Breast Cancer21. Family Matters during and after Breast Cancer22. Insurance and Money Matters during Breast Cancer TreatmentPart Five. Moving On23. Supportive Care and Symptom Management for Women with Metastatic Breast Cancer24. Living Well beyond Cancer: Healthy Breast Cancer SurvivorshipResourcesGlossaryIndex
£18.45
Johns Hopkins University Press Never Too Late
Book SynopsisThe ultimateand fun!guide to maintaining vibrant sexual health with aging. In Never Too Late, Shannon Dowler, MD, a family physician who is also an expert on sexually transmitted diseases (STD), provides a refreshing overview of sexual education for people over 55. With the advent of dating apps, vibrant 55+ retirement communities, and sexual enhancement drugs, adults are sexually active well into their golden years. Unfortunately, the rates of STDs are dramatically increasing in older adults. In entertaining, accessible language, Dr. Dowler presents relatable patient stories and hilarious rhymes that make for an easy and fun way to learn about safe sex. This guide covers important topics, including: How to identify the signs and symptoms of different STDs, including newer infections The importance of regular screening Best sexual practices, including guidance on medications Preventative measures, tests, and treatments Guidance on how to broach difficult conversations with romantic Table of ContentsIntroduction: You May Be Wondering Why I Have Called You Together Today1. Sex in the Twenty-First Century2. The Biology of Aging and Sexually Transmitted Diseases3. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly4. Treatable, Curable STDs5. Treatable, Not Curable STDs6. Treatable, Incurable, Potentially Life-Limiting STDs7. The Great Mimics: Things That Are Probably Not STDs8. Staying on Top of Things (So to Speak)9. Playing It Safe: An Ounce of Prevention10. Ready, Set, SexAcknowledgmentsAppendixReferencesIndex
£15.68
Johns Hopkins University Press The Lupus Encyclopedia
Book SynopsisNow completely updated! The best-selling, most comprehensive guide to lupus, its complications, and management. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can attack any body organ. It is three times more common in the United States today than it was in the 1980s, so there is an increased need for accurate, practical information on this potentially devastating disease. Lupus expert and clinician Donald E. Thomas, Jr., MD, provides all the helpful information patients need so they can understand and treat this disease. Highlighting amazing advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of lupus, this edition includes new and expanded information on: The latest FDA-approved medications How lupus affects different body parts Advanced labs that improve lupus diagnosis and treatment The role of the microbiome and anti-inflammatory diets Updated recommendations for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding Childhood-onset lupus The interaction between COVID-19 and lupus Non-drug treatments, complemTable of ContentsContributing Chapter EditorsList of IllustrationsList of TablesForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsPart I: Definitions, Causes, and Diagnosis of Autoimmune Disease1. What Is Lupus and How Is It Diagnosed?2. The Other Autoimmune Diseases3. What Causes Lupus?4. The Meaning of All Those Test ResultsPart II: How Lupus Affects the Body5. How SLE Affects the Body Directly6. Constitutional Symptoms7. The Musculoskeletal System8. Skin and Mucous Membranes9. Blood and Lymph Systems10. The Respiratory System11. The Heart and Blood Vessels12. The Urinary System13. The Nervous System14. The Exocrine Gland System15. The Digestive System16. Eyes17. The Endocrine System18. The Reproductive System and Pregnancy19. Prognosis, Special Populations, Healthcare Disparities20. Lupus in Children and AdolescentsPart III: Other Complications of Lupus and Their Treatments21. Heart Attacks, Strokes, and Blood Clots22. Infections23. Cancer24. Osteoporosis25. Avascular Necrosis of Bone26. Adrenal Insufficiency27. Fibromyalgia28. Gastroesophageal Reflux and Stomach UlcersPart IV: Treating Lupus29. General Treatment of Lupus30. Antimalarials31. Steroids32. Immunosuppressants33. Biologic Agents34. Newest FDA-Approved Drugs for Lupus35. Other Therapies for SLE36. Prescription Pain Medicines37. Future Treatments for SLE38. Non-drug Therapies for Lupus39. Complementary (Integrative) MedicinePart V: Other Practical Matters40. Understanding your Symptoms41. Becoming Pregnant, Breast-Feeding, Contraception, Menopause Treatment42. Preparing for Surgery and Travel43. Communicating with your Provider44. The Lupus Secrets ChecklistIndex
£56.52
Johns Hopkins University Press The Lupus Encyclopedia
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsContributing Chapter EditorsList of IllustrationsList of TablesForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsPart I: Definitions, Causes, and Diagnosis of Autoimmune Disease1. What Is Lupus and How Is It Diagnosed?2. The Other Autoimmune Diseases3. What Causes Lupus?4. The Meaning of All Those Test ResultsPart II: How Lupus Affects the Body5. How SLE Affects the Body Directly6. Constitutional Symptoms7. The Musculoskeletal System8. Skin and Mucous Membranes9. Blood and Lymph Systems10. The Respiratory System11. The Heart and Blood Vessels12. The Urinary System13. The Nervous System14. The Exocrine Gland System15. The Digestive System16. Eyes17. The Endocrine System18. The Reproductive System and Pregnancy19. Prognosis, Special Populations, Healthcare Disparities20. Lupus in Children and AdolescentsPart III: Other Complications of Lupus and Their Treatments21. Heart Attacks, Strokes, and Blood Clots22. Infections23. Cancer24. Osteoporosis25. Avascular Necrosis of Bone26. Adrenal Insufficiency27. Fibromyalgia28. Gastroesophageal Reflux and Stomach UlcersPart IV: Treating Lupus29. General Treatment of Lupus30. Antimalarials31. Steroids32. Immunosuppressants33. Biologic Agents34. Newest FDA-Approved Drugs for Lupus35. Other Therapies for SLE36. Prescription Pain Medicines37. Future Treatments for SLE38. Non-drug Therapies for Lupus39. Complementary (Integrative) MedicinePart V: Other Practical Matters40. Understanding your Symptoms41. Becoming Pregnant, Breast-Feeding, Contraception, Menopause Treatment42. Preparing for Surgery and Travel43. Communicating with your Provider44. The Lupus Secrets ChecklistIndex
£29.70
Barcharts, Inc Nursing Quickstudy Books
Book SynopsisThe QuickStudy Books line covers the key information on some of the toughest courses today, helping students boost their grades. The books are presented in the clear, concise format readers have come to expect from QuickStudy. Everything you need to know about nursing.
£7.13
Barcharts, Inc Medical Abbreviations Academic
Book SynopsisBox of 1,000 flash cards includes color-coded tabs on the top of the cards to easily remove and replace cards in the proper section.
£17.77
Barcharts, Inc XRay Tech
Book SynopsisX-ray tech/diagnostic radiology (DR) is tried-and-true healthcare modality, yet ever-changing technology makes it a continually challenging field. Our comprehensive 3-panel (6-page) guide will make it all easy to understand, including the differences between DR and radiation therapy (RT). All key aspects of DR -- from basic radiophysics to diagnostic testing procedures -- are covered in-depth with up-to-date information, enhanced by useful charts and tables. Each section features The Tech Knows summary of critical points, set off graphically for easy reference.
£8.66
Quickstudy Reference Guides Radiation Therapy
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£5.95
Barcharts, Inc Medical Terminology Abbreviations Desktop Easel
Book SynopsisWith a built-in easel this reference tool can stand upright on your desktop workspace for true at-a-glance quick reference. Twenty-one durable laminated pages covering terms and abbreviations essential for students or anyone in the medical or health related fields, medical office and administration, EMT, nurse, medical coding and many more. The hard cardboard backing folds to lay very flat for portability and storage. Topics covered include: Structure of Medical Words Directional Terminology Numerical Values Pathogens Diagnostic & Surgical Procedures The Five Rrh's Synonyms Terminology Glossary A to Z Medical Abbreviations: Dangerous Abbreviations Weights & Measurements Pharmacology Diagnostic Testing Health Assessment Locations & Directions Professional Designations Specialized Areas & Facilities Agencies & Organizations Managed Care Terms & Abbreviations for Anatomy & Body Systems: Skeletal, Nervous, Reproductive, Urinary, Cardiovascular, Gastrointestinal, Blood, Endocrine, Integume
£12.60
Quickstudy Reference Guides Joints Ligaments Advanced
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£6.60
Capstone Press Whose Tools Are These Community Helper Mysteries
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£21.99
Outskirts Press Handbook for Sleep Medicine Technologists Second Edition
£51.25
Outskirts Press Medical Device Marketing
£19.95
Heinemann Library, Div of Reed Elsevier Comparing Past and Present Going to the Doctor
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£7.59
AuthorHouse The Manual of Medicine and Horsemanship
£84.50
Xlibris Us The Best of Wits End
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£23.70
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£32.06
Taylor & Francis Inc Clean Technology 2009 CD ROM Technical
Book SynopsisA CD-ROM that includes the proceedings from the 2009 CTSI conference which provide the prestigious forum in the world for leading clean tech scientists. It covers bioenergy fuels, photovoltaics, wind energy, geothermal energy, green buildings, smart grid, fuel cells, hydrogen technology, green chemistry, storage technologies, and energy policies.
£79.04
Taylor & Francis Inc Scientists Must Speak
Book SynopsisHaving the ability to speak confidently; engage the audience; make a clear, well-argued case; and handle any tricky situations, is rarely a natural talent, but it can be learned through application and practice. Scientists Must Speak, Second Edition, helps readers do just that.At some point in their careers, the majority of scientists have to stand up in front of an inquisitive audience or board and present information. This can be a stressful experience for many. For scientists, the experience may be further complicated by the specialist nature of the data and the fact that most self-help books are aimed at business or social situations. Scientists Must Speak includes sections on:* targeting your talk - knowing your audience and how to pitch to them* organizing your presentation - aligning your points logically around a central key theme* using visual aids effectively - how to avoid a random slide show*''practice, practice, practice'' - it'Table of ContentsPreparation. Target Your Talk. Organize Your Presentation. Visual Aids. Practice, Practice, Practice. Delivery. Take Control of the Situation. Voice and Language. Body Language and Gestures. Handling Question-and-Answer Sessions. Special Situations. When the Unexpected Happens. Adapting Material from one Situation to Another. Organizing a Program with Several Speakers. Index.
£29.99
Taylor & Francis Inc Handbook of Disease Causing Microbes
Book SynopsisThe Book provides knowledge on the diversity of disease causing microbes including bacteria, viruses, fungi and Protozoans- the major diseases they cause and the environmental factors that influence the occurrence, transmission and spread of microbes along with the epidemiological factors determining the occurrence of disease.
£114.00
Taylor & Francis Inc Advances in Human Aspects of Healthcare
Book SynopsisNow more than ever, the design of systems and devices for effective and safe healthcare delivery has taken center stage. And the importance of human factors and ergonomics in achieving this goal can't be ignored. Underlining the utility of research in achieving effective design, Advances in Human Aspects of Healthcare discusses how human factors and ergonomics principles can be applied to improve quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness in patient care. Topics include the design of work environments to improve satisfaction and well-being of patients, healthcare providers, and professionals. The book explores new approaches for improving healthcare devices such as portable ultrasound systems, better work design, and effective communications and systems support. It also examines healthcare informatics for the public and usability for patient users, building on results from usability studies for medical personnel. Several chapters explore quality and safetTable of ContentsSection I. Assessing Ergonomic Characteristics in Biomedical Technologies, Section II. Communications, Systems Support and Healthcare Informatics, Section III. How to Improve Quality of Ergonomics in Healthcare, Section IV. Physical Aspects and Risk Factors for Patients and Caregivers, Section V. Patient Care, Patient Safety and Medical Error, Section VI. Medical User Centered Design, Section VII. Human Modeling and Patient Users of Medical Devices, Section VIII. Measures and Validation in Healthcare, Section IX. Medical Devices and Special Populations, Section X. Collaboration and Learning in Healthcare Systems, Section XI. Organizational Aspects in Healthcare, Index of Authors
£142.50
Taylor & Francis Inc Materials in Biology and Medicine
Book SynopsisWhile the interdisciplinary field of materials science and engineering is relatively new, remarkable developments in materials have emerged for biological and medical applications, from biocompatible polymers in medical devices to the use of carbon nanotubes as drug delivery vehicles. Exploring these materials and applications, Materials in Biology and Medicine presents the background and real-world examples of advanced materials in biomedical engineering, biology, and medicine.With peer-reviewed chapters written by a select group of academic and industry experts, the book focuses on biomaterials and bioinspired materials, functional and responsive materials, controlling biology with materials, and the development of devices and enabling technologies. It fully describes the relevant scientific background and thoroughly discusses the logical sequences of new development and applications.Presenting a consistent scientific treatment of all tTrade Review" … a timely addition to the field … Cutting-edge articles by leading experts review critical areas covering biomaterials and biomimetic materials, materials function and response modification, and medical device development. Each application-oriented chapter provides the relevant scientific and engineering background with extensive references for further study and research. The contributors use multiple examples to provide rich insights into a broad array of biomaterial applications for a target audience consisting of graduate students, materials scientists, research engineers, and academic physicians and surgeons."—Dr. Sunil K. Kesavan, Akebono Inc., Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA"… a timely addition to the field of … Cutting-edge articles by leading experts review critical areas covering biomaterials and biomimetic materials, materials function and response modification, and medical device development. Each application-oriented chapter provides the relevant scientific and engineering background with extensive references for further study and research. The contributors use multiple examples to provide rich insights into a broad array of biomaterial applications for a target audience consisting of graduate students, materials scientists, research engineers, and academic physicians and surgeons." —Dr. Sunil K. Kesavan, Akebono Inc., Farmington Hills, Michigan, USATable of ContentsIntroduction: Materials in Biology and Medicine. Biomaterials. Hydrophilic Polymers for Biomedical Applications. Hydrogels. Polyanhydrides. Functional Biomaterials. Molecularly Imprinted Polymers. Functionalization of Carbon Nanotubes. Animal Cell Culture. Tissue Engineering. Bioactive Devices. Cell Encapsulation. BioMEMS. Immobilized Enzyme Technology. Biocompatibility-Imparting Nanofilm Coating.
£237.50
iUniverse Code Blue A Katrina Physicians Memoir
£10.92
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc An Introduction to Botanical Medicines
Book SynopsisFor those who want to make educated decisions about whether, and when, to use natural products, this text explains the most current scientific evidence of the roles that plants can play in our health: how they can prevent, modify, or treat disease.Table of ContentsACKNOWLEDGMENTS FOREWORD CHAPTER ONE Botanical Medicines Use CHAPTER TWO Botanicals with Anti-cancer Activity CHAPTER THREE Botanicals for Cardiovascular and Circulatory System CHAPTER FOUR Topical Applications: Botanicals for Skin Disorders CHAPTER FIVE Botanicals for the Endocrine System CHAPTER SIX Gastrointestinal Botanicals CHAPTER SEVEN Botanical for Mens Health CHAPTER EIGHT Botanicals for Womens Health CHAPTER NINE Botanicals for Psychiatric Disorders CHAPTER TEN Anti-microbial, Anti-fungal, Anti-viral, and Anti-parasitic Botanicals CHAPTER ELEVEN Natural Remedies for Pain Control. CHAPTER TWELVE Herbal Safety Bibliography
£32.55
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Womens Health 2 volumes
Book SynopsisThis interdisciplinary project provides an informative, accessible, and comprehensive introduction to women's health. Emphasizing the perspectives of diverse groups of women, it addresses various biological, economic, social, environmental, and political factors that influence women's health and well-being.Women are more likely than men to experience mood disorders, certain types of cancer, Alzheimer's disease, stroke, arthritis, lupus, and celiac disease. In addition, women face significantly more barriers to health care than men due to a variety of social, economic, political, and environmental factors, including inequality, poverty, legislation, and pollution. Despite this, the field of women's and girls' health remains both understudied and underfunded.Women's Health: Understanding Issues and Influences explores important topics in the field of women's health in the early 21st century, offering readers a comprehensive and informative yet accessible intr
£192.60
Xlibris Corporation The Doctors Beck of Chicago
£23.00
Rowman & Littlefield Healthcare Choices
Book SynopsisMaking healthcare decisions is hard, but making the right choices has never mattered more.Healthcare Choices: 5 Steps to Getting the Care You Want and Need gives you the tools you need to choose the best medical carefor you. Archelle Georgiou, MD, explains her CARES model, the formula she developed to help family, friends, and thousands of television viewers make smart healthcare decisions thatbalance the bestmedical optionswith individual preferences. Using more than 30 real-life stories and insider tips, she demonstrates how to use this step-by-step guide to access the medical information you need to evaluate your options and make well-informed choices. Whether you are addressing a life-threatening illness, self-managing a minor ailment, selecting a doctor, or buying insurance, Georgiou's roadmap shows you how to be an active participant in your care.Her go to approach describes how to: Identify all treatment options for an illness, including those not mentioned by your doctor.Make tTrade ReviewGeorgiou, an M.D. who served as chief medical officer of United HealthCare, knows her subject matter. To help Americans make good medical choices, she recommends following her own CARES model. She presents its five sensible, empowering steps: understand your condition, know your alternatives, respect your preferences, evaluate your options, and start taking action. A compelling storyteller, Georgiou, who also reports on health news for a Twin Cities television station, includes questions from the public about everything from bad breath to toenail fungus along with her responses. She also uses the power of numbers effectively. Noting, for example, that 40 websites provide 'report cards' on physicians, but only 23 percent of Americans have used them. All doctors are not created equal, Georgiou reminds us, so check them out (HealthGrades.com is a good start). She also points out that only half of patients takes medications as prescribed, and she offers interesting, relevant trivia. The most common reason for an office visit? A cough. What’s the leading cause of bankruptcy? Unpaid medical bills. Georgiou provides readers with sound tools to be better-informed patients. * Booklist *Archelle Georgiou, MD’s book is outstanding. . . . As a medical professional with 39 years of experience dealing with multiple family medical issues, I approached this review with a healthy dose of skepticism and doubt that any book intended for the public could actually help navigate the mess that our health care system has become. I was wrong. This book is an easy read for consumers and clinicians, offers excellent advice, and would make a wonderful textbook for an introductory course on effective health care decision making for a wide variety of audiences. * Family Medicine *You are the expert on you, especially when it comes to your healthcare! If you use Dr. Georgiou's simple process, you will empower yourself to pursue personalized healthcare choices, leading to better care, better cost, and better outcomes. We require this of all other industries...it is time for us to demand it of healthcare! -- Stephen Bonner, Entrepreneur in Residence at Harvard Business School; former CEO of Cancer Treatment Centers of AmericaIn the final analysis, good healthcare starts with the relationship between the patient and the individual care provider – and the knowledge and understanding gained through personal interactions between these two people. Our current system has unfortunately made this relationship more difficult, with the far too frequent result being misinformation, frustration, anxiety, waste and suboptimal outcomes. It is critically important for all of us to understand what is going on with our own health and care, and how to better ourselves through the questions we ask and the knowledge we gain from the caregivers in whom we trust our very lives. -- William W. McGuire, MD, Former Chairman & CEO, UnitedHealth Group, Owner, Minnesota United FCMaking the right healthcare decisions for you and your loved ones is confusing, yet very consequential. The more engaged and activated you are in your care, the better your outcomes. Archelle’s fantastic new book provides a framework and practical tools to help ensure the best care possible. We should not only read it; we should use it. -- Peter Pronovost, MD, PhD, Director of the Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality, Johns Hopkins Medicine ; author of Safe Patients, Smart Hospitals: How One Doctor's Checklist Can Help Us Change Health Care from the Inside OutWe live in a world filled with medical information. The challenge for Americans is figuring out what is worth paying attention to and how to use it. At 5 Eyewitness News (KSTP-TV in Minneapolis-St. Paul) we have a unique resource to help our viewers sift through the good, the bad and the indifferent. Her name is Dr. Archelle Georgiou. She helps our viewers by going beyond the headlines. Digging past the obvious to get to the most important information, and then articulating the information in a way that can be understood by non-medical professionals. Maybe more importantly she educates our viewers why they need to be and how they can be their own healthcare advocates. Anyone willing to listen to what Dr. Georgiou can teach us will not be disappointed. -- Rob Hubbard, president and chief executive, Hubbard Television GroupDr. Georgiou’s friendly yet direct approach for taking control of our health decisions, including difficult end-of-life planning, is invaluable advice for all. It reinforces that our health is truly determined by the choices we make! -- Tim Lukenda, President and CEO, Extendicare Inc. and Esprit Lifestyle CommunitiesTable of ContentsForeword by Dan Buettner Acknowledgements 1: The Journey From Healthcare to Health 2: Changing Complacency to Confidence 3: The Power of Preferences Over Thought Traps 4: Bring Personal Priorities to Medical Care 5: Sorting Through Alternative Care 6: Aging With Control 7: Selecting Your Healthcare A-Team 8: Power Shopping for Health Insurance 9: Using CARES Every Day 10: The CARES Model At A Glance
£34.20
University of Toronto Press Contours of the Nation
Book SynopsisContouring the Nation is the first book which historically explores obesity in Canada from a critical perspective. Deborah McPhail demonstrates how obesity as a problem was affixed to particular populations in order to separate true Canadians from others.Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: "This is the Face of Obesity": Race, Class, Gender, and the Feminization of Fat Chapter 2: The "Kitchen Demon" and the "Tubby Hubby": Reproductive labour and the nuclear family in obesity discourse Chapter 3: "Of Missiles and Muscles": Fitness, Masculinity, and Obesity during the Cold War Chapter 4: "The White Man's Burden"? Obesity and Colonialism in the Developing North Conclusion: Asking Different Questions Bibliography
£24.29
University of Toronto Press Contours of the Nation
Book SynopsisContouring the Nation is the first book which historically explores obesity in Canada from a critical perspective. Deborah McPhail demonstrates how obesity as a problem was affixed to particular populations in order to separate true Canadians from others.Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: "This is the Face of Obesity": Race, Class, Gender, and the Feminization of Fat Chapter 2: The "Kitchen Demon" and the "Tubby Hubby": Reproductive labour and the nuclear family in obesity discourse Chapter 3: "Of Missiles and Muscles": Fitness, Masculinity, and Obesity during the Cold War Chapter 4: "The White Man's Burden"? Obesity and Colonialism in the Developing North Conclusion: Asking Different Questions Bibliography
£45.90
Taylor & Francis Ltd Handbook of Clinical Anaesthesia 3E
Book SynopsisThe Handbook of Clinical Anaesthesia has been completely updated for this new edition, providing trainee anaesthetists with a concise but comprehensive source of clinical information, and qualified anaesthetists with an indispensable aide. Written and edited by experts in the field, this compact but detailed text provides all the essential practical knowledge required by anaesthetists on co-existing medical conditions, operative procedures, and techniques. The handbook is presented in Parts 1 to 3. The first part covers Patient Conditions; the second part Surgical Procedures; and the third part Anaesthetic Factors. Each part is subdivided into sections on each organ system, and each section is divided into chapters. These chapters are in alphabetical order, and cover all common and rare conditions that anaesthetists will encounter within their practice.Trainees will find this book to be an excellent general guide, but in particular Table of ContentsPatient Conditions: Central nervous system. Endocrine system. Respiratory system. Cardiovascular system. Gastrointestinal tract. Genitourinary tract. The blood. Bones and joints. Connective tissue.Surgical Procedures: Neurosurgery. Ophthalmic surgery. ENT surgery. Head and neck surgery. Plastic surgery. Thoracic surgery. Abdominal surgery. Gynecological surgery. Obstetric anesthesia. Urology. Vascular surgery. Transplantation. Orthopedics. Endocrine surgery. Pediatrics. Cardiac surgery.Anesthetic Factors: Preoperative assessment. Airway. Equipment and monitoring. Techniques. Management problems.
£109.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd 100 Cases in Orthopaedics and Rheumatology
Book SynopsisA 24-year-old woman attends rheumatology outpatients with an eight-week history of painful hands. On examination she is tearful and thin. You are the medic on duty...100 Cases in Orthopaedics and Rheumatology presents 100 scenarios commonly seen by medical students and junior doctors in orthopaedic and rheumatology clinics, or in the emergency department. A succinct summary of the patient's history, examination and initial investigations, with clinical and/or imaging photographs, is followed by questions on the diagnosis and management of each case. The answer includes a detailed discussion on each topic, with further illustration where appropriate, providing an essential revision aid as well as a practical guide for students and junior doctors. Making clinical decisions and choosing the best course of action is one of the most challenging and difficult parts of training to become a doctor. These cases will teach students and junior doctors to recognTrade Review"The book provides a unique learning and revision tool in realistic cases that are likely to arise. They are all presented in an easy-to-read format, with summarizing key points at the end."— Orthopaedic Product NewsTable of ContentsORTHOPAEDICS, Case 1 A painful knee in a neonate, Case 2 Atraumatic painful joints in a boy, Case 3 An atraumatic painful hip, Case 4 An expanding mass in the leg of an adolescent, Case 5 A boy with a swollen mass in his thigh,, Case 6 A painful collarbone, Case 7 A painful proximal humerus in an elderly woman, Case 8 A boy with a painful elbow, Case 9 A painful distal radius following a fall, Case 10 A painful thumb following a fall, Case 11 A painful hip following a fall, Case 12 Knee pain following a traffic accident, Case 13 A painful swollen elbow in a young girl, Case 14 A painful thigh following a violent fall, Case 15 Groin pain following a fall, Case 16 A swollen painful leg after a sporting incident, Case 17 A painful and swollen knee following an accident, Case 18 A crushed leg, Case 19 A painful foot following a traffic incident, Case 20 A hindfoot injury following a fall from height, Case 21 Curvature of the spine, Case 22 Severe low back pain, Case 23 A clicky hip in a toddler, Case 24 Hip and thigh pain in a 7-year-old boy, Case 25 A painful hip in an adolescent, Case 26 Groin and buttock pain in an elderly man, Case 27 Lateral hip pain, Case 28 A painful red swollen knee, Case 29 Swelling in the back of the knee, Case 30 A mildly swollen knee in a young man, Case 31 An atraumatic painful knee in an elderly woman, Case 32 An unstable knee in a young man, Case 33 An injured ankle, Case 34 Deformed feet in a newborn child, Case 35 High-arched feet in a young girl, Case 36 Flat feet in a young girl, Case 37 A painful and swollen ankle, Case 38 Deformed feet in an elderly woman, Case 39 A stiff great toe, Case 40 Misshapen toe in a middle-aged woman (1), Case 41 Misshapen toe in a middle-aged woman (2), Case 42 Foot pain following a riding fall, Case 43 A deformed, swollen and ulcerated foot, Case 44 A stiff shoulder, Case 45 Elbow pain (1), Case 46 Elbow pain (2), Case 47 A painful wrist, Case 48 A deformed finger, Case 49 A painless contracture deformity of a hand, Case 50 A painful wrist following a fall RHEUMATOLOGY, Case 51 A swollen joint and fever, Case 52 Painful hands in a young woman, Case 53 Back pain in a young man, Case 54 Clumsiness, Case 55 Back pain and thirst in an elderly man, Case 56 Acute back pain, Case 57 Painful bones and a waddling gait, Case 58 Hip pain and abnormal blood tests, Case 59 Knee pain in an athlete, Case 60 Painful hands and a rash, Case 61 Hypermobility and a pneumothorax, Case 62 Pins and needles in a young woman, Case 63 Joint pains, skin changes and muscle weakness, Case 64 An acutely painful knee, Case 65 Recurrent abdominal pain and fevers, Case 66 Painful hands and oral ulcers, Case 67 Painful hands and breathlessness, Case 68 Persistent ulceration in an elderly woman, Case 69 A sore throat, painful knees and facial movements, Case 70 A lumpy rash and a swollen knee, Case 71 Rash and swollen ankles, Case 72 A breathless rheumatoid patient, Case 73 Pleuritic chest pain, Case 74 Fever, rash and joint pains, Case 75 Pain and stiffness in shoulders and hips, Case 76 Painful ears and nose, Case 77 Weakness and a rash, Case 78 Diarrhoea, rash and a stiff back, Case 79 Headache and weight loss, Case 80 A painful swollen hand following a fracture, Case 81 Diarrhoea and painful joints, Case 82 Chronic extensive muscle pain, Case 83 Intractable synovitis, Case 84 Haemoptysis and renal failure, Case 85 Diarrhoea and a swollen knee, Case 86 Swollen ankles and a rash, Case 87 Rash, testicular pain and arthralgia, Case 88 Painful hands and dry eyes, Case 89 Genital ulcers and a rash, Case 90 Rash, arthralgia and facial weakness, Case 91 Rash and abdominal pain in an adolescent, Case 92 Weight loss and claudication in a young woman, Case 93 Swollen cheeks in an elderly man, Case 94 A swollen knee 2Case 95 A child with a swollen knee, Case 96 Acne, arthralgia and chest pains, Case 97 A breathless patient with lupus, Case 98 Anaemia and weight loss in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis, Case 99 A breathless patient with dermatomyositis, Case 100 Asthma, rhinitis, foot drop and a rash.
£30.39
Taylor & Francis Ltd Essential ENT
Book SynopsisThis innovative and accessible guide to ear, nose and throat medicine delivers everything you need to know to develop a thorough grounding in the subject, acting as an essential course companion and an ideal revision aid.Written in a lively and accessible manner reflecting the author''s popular lecturing style, the content has been carefully matched to meet the demands of both the undergraduate curriculum and the core competencies for foundation study. Topics are approached in a problem-oriented manner, with basic science and clinical information integrated throughout in line with current teaching practice.Essential ENT, praised in the first edition for its brevity, style and illustrations, remains an essential text for undergraduate medical students and foundation doctors, an excellent aide memoire for those embarking upon a career in ENT and studying for the Diploma in Laryngology and Otology, and a reliable companion in clinical practice for general practitioners and staff in the emergency department.Trade Review'Congratulations on a great book...this book has been a god send! Pitched at the right level with practical anatomy and easy to follow clinical knowledge. The best thing of all is the easy pictures which are not clustered with detail.'Third year medical student, University of East AngliaTable of ContentsThe ENT history and examination. Understanding investigations in ENT. The mouth, tonsils and adenoids. The salivary glands. The larynx. The oesophagus and dysphagia. The thyroid gland. The neck. The ear. The nose and nasopharynx. The paranasal sinuses. The ENT manifestations of AIDS and HIV infection. Procedures in ENT. Pharmacology in ENT. Glossary of common terms in ENT practice.
£37.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Complete Self Assessment for Medical and Surgical
Book SynopsisYou have read your textbook and your course notes, now you need to test your knowledge and practise your exam technique. Complete Self Assessment for Medical and Surgical Finals is the ideal tool, examining all the core information medical students must know by the end of their final year via the most popular question formats.This new edition has been expanded to include 650 single best answers, 180 extended matching questions and over 50 x-ray interpretation questions. The book is structured into two main parts covering both medicine and surgery and chapters are logically separated by all the main specialties, with new chapters on obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics and psychiatry. The answer explanations help you commit the key facts to memory while the attractive colour layout makes this book a refreshing change from other self-assessment titles.This book also complements Complete Revision Notes for Medical Finals, covering the same key Table of ContentsThe cardiovascular system. The respiratory system. Neurology. Rheumatology and orthopaedics. The gastrointestinal system. The liver, pancreas and biliary tree. Dermatology. Haematology. Endocrinology. The urinary tract. Clinical pharmacology. General surgery. Ophthalmology. Oncology. Ear, nose and throat. Public health and statistics. Paediatrics. Obstetrics and gynaecology. Psychiatry.
£26.59
CRC Press 500 Single Best Answers in Medicine
Book SynopsisSingle Best Answer (SBA) examinations are an increasingly popular means of testing medical students and those undertaking postgraduate qualifications in a number of subject areas. Written by a final year medical student, junior doctors and experienced clinicians, 500 Single Best Answers in Medicine provides invaluable guidance from authors who understand from personal experience that detailed and accurate explanations are the key to successful revision. This book presents 500 SBA-style questions arranged by specialty area as well as a practice exam of random questions. A clear discussion of how the correct answer was reached and other options ruled out for every question is given at the end of each section, making this book an excellent learning aid during all stages of clinical studies, and particularly while preparing for medical finals.Table of ContentsCardiovascular. Respiratory. Gastrointestinal. Renal. Endocrinology. Rheumatology. Haematology. Neurology. Oncology. Dermatology. Infectious disease. Emergencies.
£25.64
Taylor & Francis Ltd Core Clinical Cases in Paediatrics
Book SynopsisYou''ve read your textbook and your course notes. Now you need to apply your knowledge to real life clinical situations.The problem-solving approach of Core Clinical Cases guides you to think of the patient as a whole, rather than as a sequence of unconnected symptoms. With its emphasis on everyday practice strongly linked to underlying theory, the series integrates your knowledge with the realities of managing clinical problems, and provides a basis for developing sound analytical and confident decision-making skills. The core areas of undergraduate study are covered in a logical sequence of learning activities: the same questions are asked of each clinical case, followed by detailed explanatory answers. Related OSCE counselling cases, with related questions and answers, also feature in each section.Key concepts and important information are highlighted, and the reader-friendly layout reflects exactly the type of question you will encounter, making theTable of ContentsGrowth problems. Developmental delay. Weight faltering (failure to thrive). Acute severe illness. Acute and chronic fever. Respiratory problems. Fits, faints and funny turns. Headache. Diarrhoea and vomiting. Abdominal pain. Jaundice. Rashes. Poisoning. Emotional and behaviour problems.
£23.74
Taylor & Francis Ltd Forensic Psychiatry
Book SynopsisThis book covers the basic science and neurobiology of violence and integrates this with clinical, legal, and ethical aspects of forensic psychiatry. Unique text which integrates the basic sciences, clinical, legal, and ethical aspects Highly illustrated. Numerous colour images in the basic sciences section further explain the text Succinct yet comprehensive coverage for instant access to the information The book is designed for postgraduate trainees in psychiatry wishing to specialise in forensic psychiatry, specialists in forensic psychiatry, mental health, criminal lawyers, and forensic psychologists. It will be an invaluable reference work for clinical psychologists, criminologists, sociologists, and other professionals working with forensic psychiatric patients such as members of the probation service, social workers, and nursing staff. Table of ContentsBasic sciences. Clinical forensic psychiatry. Legal Aspects of Forensic Psychiatry. Assessment in forensic psychiatry. Treatment. Prisons. Victims. Civil Matters. Ethical Issues. International comparisons of forensic psychiatry.
£152.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd Operative Cardiac Surgery
Book SynopsisThe sixth edition of this acclaimed and established operative atlas continues to provide a unique level of comprehensive detail on operative surgery of the heart and great vessels.With an international list of authors, the chapters have been updated and complemented by the same high quality artwork that has established this operative guide as the gold standard reference for the cardiac surgeon. This new edition retains the format of initial principles and justification for the procedure, followed by preoperative investigations and preparation, the operative procedure, and postoperative management. New chapters have been added on the latest techniques such as minimal invasive surgery, robotic surgery and off-pump bypass surgery.The chapters are arranged in seven sections, with each section emphasising the overall management of patients, tricks of the trade of individual authors and discussion of technical and clinical judgement. With this new and updatTable of ContentsSection One Perioperative Management. Echocardiography for Cardiac Surgery. Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Access, Technical Options and Pathophysiology. Circulatory Arrest: Retrograde vs Antegrade Cerebral Protection. Intraoperative Myocardial Protection. Section Two Surgery for Ischemic Heart Disease. On Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. Off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting. Expanded use of Arterial Conduits. Reoperative Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. Repair of Postinfarction Ventricular Septal Defect. Robotic total endoscopic coronary artery bypass grafting (TECAB) Section Three Surgery for Valvular Heart Disease. Aortic valve replacement. Minimal Access Aortic Valve Surgery. TAVR: Transfemoral and Alternative Approaches. Aortic Valve Repair. Mitral Valve Replacement. Mitral Valve Repair. Minimal access Mitral Valve Surgery. Robot-Assisted Mitral Valve Surgery. Tricuspid Valve Surgery. The Pulmonary Autograft for Aortic Valve Replacement. Valvular Endocarditis. Valve Sparing Aortic Root Replacement. Section Four Surgery for Heart Failure.Heart Transplantation. Heart- Lung Transplantation. Lung Transplantation. Permanent continuous flow left ventricular assist devices. Temporary Mechanical Assistance (ECMO). Left Ventricular Reconstruction. Surgery for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. Standard Surgical Therapies for CHF/MVR for Heart Failure. Section Five Thoracic Aortic Disease. Ascending Aortic Aneurysm. Hybrid aortic arch repair. Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms. Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair. Aortic Dissection: Type A and B. Section Six Surgery for Cardiac Rhythm Disorders & Tumors. The Cut-and-Sew Maze-III Procedure for the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation. Cardiac Tumors. Pacers and BV Pacers. Section Seven Surgery for Congenital Heart Disease. The Anatomy of Congenital Cardiac Malformations. Palliative procedures: Shunts and pulmonary artery banding. Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection and cortriatriatum. Atrial septal defect. Atrioventricular septal defect. Bidirectional Glenn and hemi-Fontan procedures. Fontan procedure for functionally single ventricle and double-inlet ventricle. Double-outlet ventricles. Ebstein's anomaly. Ventricular septal defect. Tetralogy of Fallot. Pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect. Right ventricular outflow tract obstruction with intact ventricular septum. Left ventricular outflow tract obstruction. Transposition of the great arteries with left ventricular outflow tract obstruction. Transposition of the great arteries with right ventricular outflow tract obstruction. Anatomical repair of transposition of the great arteries. Congenitally Corrected Transposition. Persistent truncus arteriosus. Persistent Ductus Arteriosus. Aortopulmonary Window. Coarctation of the aorta: Repair of coarctation and arch interruption. Congenital anomalies of the aortic arch. Hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Coronary anomalies. Cardiac transplantation for congenital heart disease. Lung and heart-lung transplantation for congenital heart disease. Ventricular assist devices for congenital heart disease. Congenital Mitral valve repair. Aortic valve repair.Index
£285.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd Browns Skin and Minor Surgery
Book SynopsisThis authoritative, highly illustrated text and color atlas provides a systematic guide to commonly performed minor surgical and dermatology procedures. Accompanied by video clips, this critical resource on skin and minor surgery is designed for all trainees and practitioners, including experienced surgeons, dermatologists, family doctors, nurses, and the supporting healthcare team.Divided into four main color-coded sections, the book covers essential background information including postoperative management and aftercare, the key knowledge required for diagnosis and management, and the skills necessary to perform procedures step by step. Comprehensive coverageâLearn to perform a whole range of procedures from small skin surgical procedures to vasectomy Step-by-step techniquesâSee how to perform each technique with numerous color illustrations, animations and video clips Practical advice, boxes, tables, warnings, and indications of difficulty levTrade Review"This is the perfect book for beginning surgeons. It contains the clearest explanations that I have encountered on basic surgical techniques, setting up a clinical surgical suite, how to choose and use the appropriate surgical instruments correctly … an excellent book."—Patricia Wong, MD in Doody’s Review Service "… the excellent explanatory text combined with superb photographs and illustrations make this book stand out for me. It would serve as an excellent surgical guide for all dermatology trainees and others healthcare professionals wanting to learn skin surgery."—Rakesh Patalay, Consultant Dermatologist, Imperial College Hospital, London, UK Table of ContentsEssential Background Information. Facilities. Informed Consent, Record-Keeping, Documentation and Audit. Infection Control. Professional and Legal Issues, and Health and Safety At Work. Patient Assessment. Anatomical Hazards and Pitfalls. Local and Regional Anaesthetic Agents. Postoperative Management. Knowledge: Diagnosis and Management. Skin Lesions. Dermoscopy. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren’s Contracture, Trigger Finger and Ganglia: Knowledge. Vasectomy: Knowledge. Toenail Problems That May Require Surgery. Essential Generic Skills. Communication. Local Anaesthesia and Minor Surgical Procedures. Resuscitation. Basic Surgical Techniques. Haemostasis. Dermatological Techniques and Tips. Additional Surgical Skills And Procedures. Other Surgical Procedures: Cysts and Lipomas. Minor Casualties. Carpal Tunnel, Dupuytren’s Contracture, Trigger Finger and Ganglia: Skills. Vasectomy: Skills. Toenail Surgery. Advanced Surgical Procedures. Electrosurgery. Index.
£166.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd Clinical Biochemistry and Metabolic Medicine
Book SynopsisWhether you are following a problem-based, an integrated, or a more traditional medical course, clinical biochemistry is often viewed as one of the more challenging subjects to grasp. What you need is a single resource that not only explains the biochemical underpinnings of metabolic medicine, but also integrates laboratory findings with clinical practice. You will find all this, and more, in the eighth edition of Clinical Biochemistry and Metabolic Medicine.This well-respected text provides comprehensive and measured guidance to this complex area, reflecting the ongoing changes in our understanding of clinical biochemistry while preserving the acknowledged strengths of previous editions: readability, a firm basis in the underlying science, and a clear focus on clinical applicability.Table of ContentsRequesting laboratory tests and interpreting the results. Water and sodium. The kidneys. Acid-base disturbances. Potassium. Calcium, phosphate and magnesium. The hypothalamus and pituitary gland. The adrenal cortex. The reproductive system. Pregnancy and infertility. Thyroid function. Carbohydrate metabolism. Plasma lipids and lipoproteins. Nutrition. Vitamins, trace elements and metals. The gastrointestinal tract. Liver disorders and gallstones. Plasma enzymes in diagnosis (clinical enzymology). Proteins in plasma and urine. Purine and urate metabolism. Disorders of haem metabolism: iron and the porphyrias. Cardiovascular disease. Cerebrospinal and pleural fluid. Metabolic effects of tumours. Therapeutic drug monitoring and poisoning. Clinical biochemistry at the extremes of age. Inborn errors of metabolism. Genetics and DNA-based technology in clinical biochemistry. Patient sample collection and use of the laboratory. Point of care testing. Appendix 1 Units in clinical chemistry.
£46.54
Taylor & Francis Ltd Core Clinical Cases in Medicine and Medical
Book SynopsisYou''ve read your textbook and your course notes. Now you need to apply your knowledge to real-life clinical situations.The problem-solving approach of Core Clinical Cases guides you to think of the patient as a whole, rather than as a sequence of unconnected symptoms. With its emphasis on everyday practice strongly linked to underlying theory, the series integrates your knowledge with the realities of managing clinical problems, and provides a basis for developing sound analytical and confident decision-making skills. The core areas of undergraduate study are covered in a logical sequence of learning activities; the same questions are asked of each clinical case, followed by detailed explanatory answers. OSCE counselling cases, with related questions and answers, also feature in each section.Key concepts and important information are highlighted, and the reader-friendly layout reflects exactly the type of question you will encounter, making theTable of ContentsDiabetes. Endocrinology. Rheumatology. Renal medicine. Cardiology. Care of elderly people. Respiratory medicine. Gastroenterology. Haematology. Oncology emergencies. Neurology. Infectious diseases. Dermatology.
£24.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Psychiatry on the Move
Book SynopsisThe Medicine on the Move series provides fully flexible access to subjects across the curriculum in a unique combination of print and mobile formats ideal for the busy medical student and junior doctor. No matter what your learning stylewhether you are studying a subject for the first time or revisiting it during exam preparation, Medicine on the Move gives you the right information whenever and wherever you need it.Medicine on the Move is: Mobile download the entire book for use on your smartphone or tablet for access anytime, anywhere Accessible bulleted text, flow charts, colourful diagrams and summary tables enable you to find information fast Concise gives you must have rather than nice to have knowledge, ensuring exam success and as a grounding for further study Flexible notes sections, ideal for rapid reference in the clinical setting, guide you quickly to key points while self-assessment materiaTable of Contents Mental health assessment and service provision: Psychiatric history and mental state examination. Mental health and the law. MDT approach to psychiatry. Mental health disorders: Organic mental disorders. Mental disorders due to psychoactive substance use. Schizophrenia and delusional disorders. Affective disorders. Neurotic and somatoform disorders. Behavioural syndromes associated with physiological disturbance. Disorders of adult personality. Child and adolescent psychiatry. Forensic psychiatry. Treatment and psychiatric emergencies : Pharmacotherapy. ECT and psychotherapy. Psychiatric emergencies. Self-assessment questions : Mental health assessment and service provision. Mental health disorders. Treatment of psychiatric emergencies.
£21.84
