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Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Buck's 2023 Step-by-Step Medical Coding
Take your first step toward a successful career in medical coding with guidance from the most trusted name in coding education! The bestselling Buck's Step-by-Step Medical Coding is a practical, easy-to-use resource that shows you exactly how to code using all current coding sets. To reinforce your understanding, practice exercises follow the explanations of each coding concept. In addition to coverage of reimbursement, ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and inpatient coding, an Evolve website includes 30-day access to TruCode® Encoder Essentials. No other book so thoroughly covers all coding sets! Theory and practical review questions (located at the end of each chapter) focus on recalling important chapter information and application of codes. A step-by-step approach makes it easier to build your coding skills and remember the material. Learning objective and glossary review questions reinforce your understanding of key chapter concepts and terms 30-day trial to TruCode® Encoder Essentials gives you experience with using an encoder (plus access to additional encoder practice exercises on the Evolve website). UNIQUE! "Real-life" coding reports simulate the reports you will encounter as a coder and help you apply coding principles to actual cases. Online activities on Evolve provide extra practice with assignments, including coding reports. Coverage reflects the latest CPT E/M guidelines changes for office and other outpatient codes. More than 450 illustrations help you understand the types of medical conditions and procedures being coded, and include examples taken directly from Elsevier's professional ICD-10 and HCPCS manuals. UNIQUE! Four coding-question variations - covering both single-code questions and multiple-code questions and scenarios - develop your coding ability and critical thinking skills. UNIQUE! Coders' Index in the back of the book makes it easy to quickly locate specific codes. Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting boxes show the official guidelines wording for inpatient and outpatient coding alongside in-text explanations. Exercises, Quick Checks, and Toolbox features reinforce coding rules and concepts, and emphasize key information. Valuable tips and advice are offered in features such as From the Trenches, Coding Shots, Stop!, Caution!, Check This Out, and CMS Rules. Sample EHR screenshots (in Appendix D) show examples similar to the electronic health records you will encounter in the workplace. NEW! Coding updates include the latest information available, promoting accurate coding and success on the job.
£85.99
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Mosby's Pharmacy Technician: Principles and Practice
Get everything you need to prepare for a successful career as a pharmacy technician in one easy-to-read textbook! Useful from day one through graduation, Mosby's Pharmacy Technician: Principles and Practice, 6th Edition includes comprehensive information on pharmacy practice, anatomy and physiology, math calculation, and pharmacology. Built from the ground up to map directly to American Society for Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accreditation competencies and to the accepted certification exams, this approachable text covers everything from processing and handling of medications and medication orders to patient safety, quality assurance, and regulation and compliance. It also features a rich art program with equipment close-ups, clinical procedures and processes, and body system illustrations that bring the content to life and visually reinforce your understanding of key concepts. With its clear writing, expert insight, and engaging study tools, this text will help you develop a solid foundation in the pharmacy content you need to pass the board examination and launch a successful and rewarding career. Comprehensive coverage of pharmacy practice, A&P, and pharmacology supports classroom success and board exam preparation. Step-by-step, illustrated procedures provide rationales for key skills and competencies. Study practice includes review questions at the end of each chapter, an exam-review appendix with sample questions, and online review questions. Scenario boxes help you develop real-world problem-solving skills. Mini drug monographs provide drug information summaries and photos for commonly prescribed medications. Tech Notes and Tech Alerts offer practical tips for on-the-job accuracy and efficiency. NEW! Additional content ensures thorough coverage of all entry-level and many advanced ASHP accreditation competencies, including: Wellness, disease prevention, and immunizations Medication compliance and point-of-care testing Professional and regulatory standards Medication requiring special handling and documentation Nonsterile and sterile compounding Advanced Pharmacy Technician duties
£89.99
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Gray's Anatomy for Students
Concise, readable text and an outstanding art program make Gray's Anatomy for Students, 5th Edition, your go-to text for essential information in human anatomy. This fully revised volume focuses on the core information medical students need to know, in an easy-access format and with additional multimedia content to facilitate effective study and mastery of the material. A team of expert authors share a wealth of diverse teaching and clinical experience-all enhanced by more than 1,000 innovative, original illustrations by renowned illustrators Richard Tibbitts and Paul Richardson, who capture anatomical features with unrivalled clarity. Helps you understand the practical applications of anatomical concepts through unique coverage of surface anatomy, correlative diagnostic images, and clinical case studies. Contains increased representation of diverse population groups throughout, incorporating a wider range of skin tones and important clinical considerations related to transgender and intersex individuals. Presents anatomy logically by body region - as well as bonus updated eBook chapters for each major body system to facilitate learning from a different perspective. Includes new and improved online materials such as self-assessment questions, medical and physical therapy clinical cases, a unique Interactive Surface Anatomy tool, and more. Provides fully revised and updated clinical content including numerous new In the Clinic boxes, images, and correlates throughout that reflect the latest advances seen in clinical practice. New and updated Clinical Cases are included in the accompanying enhanced eBook. Features an updated neuroanatomy eBook chapter, so you can learn key aspects of this challenging topic in the context of general anatomy. Improves comprehension of complex cranial nerves with a visual map summarizing cranial nerve distribution and function. Offers schematic drawings for key structures and topics in every chapter, providing an additional, simplified approach to introduce each topic-ideal for quick initial understanding and as a guide for your own anatomy drawings. Enables you to quickly review the basic concepts from each chapter with Conceptual Overviews. An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Evolve Instructor site with a downloadable image bank is available to instructors through their Elsevier sales rep or via request at https://evolve.elsevier.com.
£58.99
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Small Animal Medical Differential Diagnosis: A Book of Lists
Pocket-sized and concise, Small Animal Medical Differential Diagnosis: A Book of Lists, 4th Edition, is the essential reference to facilitate rapid diagnosis of medical problems in dogs and cats. This portable, manageable guide covers the differential diagnosis, etiology, clinical signs, and relevant laboratory abnormalities of the most common conditions you will encounter in small animal practice. Historical, clinical, and laboratory findings for many of these diseases are also included in a separate section. Small Animal Medical Differential Diagnosis facilitates reliable point-of-care decisions, providing instant access to the critical data you need to make accurate diagnoses and enabling effective, focused treatment planning. With new lists and an eBook included with print purchase, this is the reference no small animal practice should be without! More than 400 lists bring the most important medical diagnostic information from multiple resources into a single quick reference. Easy identification of the likeliest diagnosis is attributed by the possibilities being listed in order of incidence. Intuitive organization presents differential diagnosis by sign, symptom, and disorder to facilitate quick access to information. Alphabetical listing of all relevant laboratory tests makes information easy to find. Pocket size makes this guide portable, practical, and simple to use. NEW! Updated coverage of FAST ultrasound examinations reflects rapidly changing terminology in the modality. NEW! Fully updated existing lists capture the latest advances in veterinary research and practice. NEW! An eBook version is included with print purchase, providing access to all text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. NEW! More than 20 new lists broaden the coverage of small animal medical problems.
£48.99
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Maternity and Women's Health Care
NEW! Case studies for the Next Generation NCLEX®. NEW! Content on COVID-19 includes current recommendations from professional organizations related to vaccines and the care of pregnant women and newborns. UPDATED! Increased coverage of the needs of nontraditional families. UPDATED! Coverage of legislative changes that affect health care delivery in the United States. UPDATED! Current recommendations and practice changes from professional organizations, such as the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the Association for Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). UPDATED! Enhanced content on client- and family-centered care focuses on diversity and cultural assessment. UPDATED! Added emphasis on racial disparities in relation to women's health and childbearing. UPDATED! Cutting-edge content on treatments for breast cancer.
£98.99
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Techniques in Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery: A Personal Tutorial
The long-anticipated 2nd Edition of Techniques in Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery: A Personal Tutorial presents a unique tutorial-style approach to the information beginners and experts alike need to establish or enhance their oculofacial surgery practice. Superbly illustrated, this book contains over 600 illustrations and clinical photos and follows a step-by-step approach to explaining both the diagnostic and procedural aspects of practice, foundational concepts, and state-of-the art advancements. Whether your background is Ophthalmology, ENT, Plastic Surgery or Dermatology, Dr. Nerad's "over the shoulder" approach to teaching and clinical pearls learned over years of practice make this a "must read" surgical reference. Offers a unique, conversational approach to complex topics. Dr. Nerad's writing style mimics a "one-on-one" tutorial, helping you learn even the most intimidating oculoplastic surgical techniques. Reflects current practice with significant updates throughout, including updated coverage of both cosmetic and functional procedures to improve "how you see and how you look". Features the latest aesthetic eyelid and facelift procedures and new filler and botulinum toxin techniques in addition to functional procedures that are aimed at restoring vision. Outlines important anatomy and diagnostic considerations alongside step-by-step procedural guidance. Provides clear visual guidance with an outstanding combination of over 600 high-quality artworks and surgical photos. Includes access to over 90 video clips that depict select procedures, showing you Dr. Nerad's techniques and tips in real time. Features checkpoint boxes and major point reviews in each chapter as a quick reminder of critical points in addition to comprehensive suggested reading lists for further study. Expert ConsultT eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
£170.99
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Perioperative Medicine: Managing for Outcome
Based on the most current evidence and best practices, Perioperative Medicine: Managing for Outcome, 2nd Edition, is an easy-to-follow, authoritative guide to achieving optimal outcomes in perioperative care. Written and edited by recognized authorities in anesthesiology and surgical critical care, this fully updated edition helps you think critically about complex, long-term issues surrounding the care of the surgical patient, providing decision trees that define strategies to enhance the medical outcome of care. Focuses on what anesthesiologists, surgeons, and intensivists need to know in order to improve outcomes through evidence- and outcome-based approaches. Provides practical guidance on potential risks to all major organ systems, the etiology of particular organ dysfunctions, preoperative and intraoperative risk factors, and perioperative protection strategies to minimize potential complications. Features a consistent chapter format - with even more color-coded algorithms, summary tables, and boxes - that enables you to quickly explore and determine the best management approaches. Includes six all-new chapters: Perioperative Fluid Management; Delirium and POCD; Role of Palliative Care/ICU; Value-Based Care: The UK Model; CFO Perspective on Value; Hospital to Home (Perioperative Transitions of Care) Discusses timely topics such as quality improvement, pay-for-performance, preexisting disease and comorbid conditions in anesthesiology, and the team-based model of care. Features two new editors, surgeon Clifford Ko, MD, and Perioperative Summit leader, Michael (Monty) Mythen, MD. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
£153.89
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Netter's Essential Physiology
Grasp key concepts quickly with the visual, concise, and clinical approach to physiology found in this second edition of Netter's Essential Physiology. Lucid prose combines with classic Netter art, clinical correlations, "light bulb" side notes, end-of-chapter questions, and brand-new videos to ensure a complete understanding of these complex concepts. Logically written and highly readable, it's ideal for a basic understanding of physiology, as an overview of the subject, or as a supplement to lectures. You may also be interested in: Netter's Physiology Flash Cards: ISBN 978-0-323-35954-2, the companion flash cards to this book. Beautifully clear drawings and diagrams from the Netter collection illustrate key concepts and further your visual understanding of the subject. Self-assessment review questions at the end of each chapter serve to expedite study. Student Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience includes access -- on a variety of devices -- to the complete text, 8 animations, and new video tutorials. You'll also be able to test your knowledge with additional multiple-choice questions. A brand-new chapter on blood provides increased coverage of immunology. Additional "light bulb" boxes highlight interesting memorable details or examples providing enhanced context. A greater number of clinical correlations integrate pathophysiology into the content. New video tutorials explain difficult concepts and help to reinforce comprehension of the material.
£49.58
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Mineral Systems, Earth Evolution, and Global Metallogeny
Mineral Systems, Earth Evolution, and Global Metallogeny provides insights into the critical parameters of Earth’s evolution, particularly in terms of thermal state, tectonics, and the atmosphere-hydrosphere-biosphere system that control the metallogeny of the planet. World-class to giant mineral systems are described and interpreted in terms of their relationship to critical periods of change in tectonic regimes within the supercontinent cycle and evolution of the mantle lithosphere. Specific times of formation of highly anomalous giant mineral systems, such as the so-called Boring Billion, are discussed together with specific tectonic environments, such as craton edges and thick lithosphere margins. This book provides an overview on how the evolution of Earth has dictated the nature and distribution of its mineral resources that are the foundation of our modern industries and provides insights into critical parameters for conceptual exploration targeting. Mineral Systems, Earth Evolution, and Global Metallogeny provides a helpful resource for researchers, academicians, undergraduate and graduate students, and geologists engaged in the fields of economic geology, geologic exploration, mineral systems, and earth evolution in understanding the timing and distribution of the world’s major mineral deposits and their relation to critical parameters controlling earth’s evolution.
£115.00
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Motor System Disorders, Part II: Spinal Cord, Neurodegenerative, and Cerebral Disorders and Treatment: Volume 196
Motor System Disorders, Volume 196, Part Two, Spinal Cord, Neurodegenerative, and Cerebral Disorders and Treatment provides a comprehensive review of research and best practice clinical management of spinal cord, neurodegenerative, and cerebral disorders. Encompassing hereditary and acquired disorders from disease and accident, the book explores motor control disorders associated with stroke, dementia, seizure, encephalitis, and more. Covering disorders of both children and adults, the book discusses the latest advances in treatments related to neuroplasticity, neural tissue transplantation, and immunotherapy.
£220.50
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Outpatient Neurology, An Issue of Neurologic Clinics: Volume 41-1
In this issue of Neurologic Clinics, guest editors Drs. Doris Kung and Everton A. Edmondson bring their considerable expertise to Outpatient Neurology. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as neck pain; how to read neurophysiology reports for the non-neurophysiologist; trigeminal neuralgia; epilepsy: choosing the best AED for your patient; insomnia: differential diagnosis and treatment options; dementia: management of psychiatric symptoms; and more. Contains 15 relevant, practice-oriented topics including back pain; MS/CNS demyelinating disorders: diagnosis, initial treatment, and prognosis; chronic migraine; post-concussion syndrome; diabetic neuropathies: mononeuritis multiplex, plexopathy, and distal symmetric polyneuropathy; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on outpatient neurology, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
£77.99
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Nuclear Cardiology, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics: Volume 41-2
In this issue of Cardiology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Sharmila Dorbala and Piotr Slomka bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Nuclear Cardiology. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as advances in single-photon emission computed tomography hardware and software; technical aspects of cardiac PET; novel PET applications and radiotracers of imaging cardiovascular pathophysiology; radionuclide tracers for myocardial perfusion imaging and blood flow quantification; and more. Contains 16 relevant, practice-oriented topics including artificial intelligence in nuclear cardiology; what is new in risk assessment in nuclear cardiology; radionuclide assessments and imaging for various conditions; low radiation dose myocardial perfusion imaging; myocardial perfusion imaging with calcium score; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on nuclear cardiology, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
£77.99
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Clinical Decisions in Medically Complex Dental Patients, Part I, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America: Volume 67-3
In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic. Contains 42 patient scenarios including a patient with a pacemaker, history of stroke, and stent placement presenting for extraction of the lower molar; a patient with a history of COPD, ischemic heart disease, and cardiac arrhythmia presenting for restorative treatment; an adolescent with poorly managed asthma referred for pulp therapy in a permanent tooth; a patient with severe dental anxiety and episodes of fainting in need of dental restoration; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on clinical decisions in medically complex dental patients, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
£77.99
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Mosby's Oncology Nursing Advisor: A Comprehensive Guide to Clinical Practice
Find oncology information fast with this concise, all-in-one clinical reference! Mosby's Oncology Nursing Advisor, 3rd Edition uses a streamlined format to provide quick access to the most essential information on oncology nursing care. Evidence-based guidelines include topics such as the major cancers, principles of cancer management, and principles of symptom management, as well as oncologic emergencies, palliative care, and nursing practice considerations. This edition includes new information on cancer treatments, genetic risk, chemotherapy guidelines, and more. Written by a team of oncology nursing experts led by Susan Maloney-Newton, this book is ideal for use in any oncology nursing setting. Detailed descriptions of more than 50 major cancer types provide essential information on incidence, etiology and risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnostic workup, histology, staging, treatment, prognosis, and prevention. Coverage of cancer management principles outlines a wide range of treatment and pharmacologic modalities, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, immunotherapy, and complementary and alternative therapies. Symptom management guidelines offer in-depth coverage of pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, assessment tools, lab and diagnostic tests, differential diagnoses, interventions, patient education, follow up care, and resources for more than 30 common symptoms associated with cancer and cancer treatments. Essential information on oncologic emergencies and emergent issues prepares readers to respond quickly to structural, urologic, metabolic, and hematologic emergencies. Section on palliative care and end-of-life issues offers helpful guidelines for dealing with topics related to survivorship, palliative care, the final hours of the cancer patient, and loss, grief, and bereavement. NEW! Updated content reflects the latest evidence-based information, including cancer biology, cancer treatment modalities, the latest chemotherapy guidelines, and a stronger emphasis on oral agents. NEW! New content addresses the concept of "previvorship," the concept of coping with a documented genetically linked high cancer risk. NEW! Enhanced content on health disparities, diversity and inclusion, and transgender considerations equips oncology nurses with essential information to promote health equity. NEW! Key recommendations of the 2020-2030 Future of Nursing Report are integrated into the Nursing Practice Considerations section. NEW! Content on the impact of the COVID pandemic includes delayed diagnosis and treatment and the impact of COVID sequelae on the health of patients with cancer. NEW! Added content on palliative care is included in an expanded Pain chapter. NEW! Full-color design and additional illustrations make it easier to use the book and to understand concepts. NEW! Pulmonary Symptoms chapter now includes cough, dyspnea, and pleural effusion content.
£63.99
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Textbook of Clinical Echocardiography
Today's echocardiography continues to be a widely available, minimal-risk procedure with the potential to yield a vast amount of detailed, precise anatomic and physiologic information. Dr. Catherine Otto's Textbook of Clinical Echocardiography, 7th Edition, clearly outlines how to master the core principles of echocardiographic imaging in order to make an initial diagnosis and integrate this data in clinical decision making for patients with a wide range of cardiovascular diseases. Ideal for cardiology fellows, medicine residents, and cardiac sonography students, this bestselling text teaches all the essential elements of ultrasound physics, tomographic and 3D anatomy, image acquisition, advanced imaging modalities, and application in specific disease categories-all with a practical, problem-based approach. Concentrates on the foundational concepts you need to know to perform and interpret echocardiographic studies and to pass your board exams. Incorporates new clinical knowledge, new guidelines, and recent innovations in echocardiographic imaging, including advances in handheld devices, specialized echo applications, and technical aspects of image collection. Covers all advanced echo techniques, including contrast echo, 3D echo, and myocardial mechanics, as well as intraoperative and intra-procedural transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). Provides an updated understanding of the clinical applications of specific echocardiographic findings, and discusses what alternative diagnostic approaches to initiate when echocardiography does not provide a definitive answer. Offers a thorough, must-know explanation of the physics behind echocardiography and its applications in the clinical setting; Echo Math boxes in each chapter for quick review and greater comprehension; updated evidence tables validating echo parameters; and an Echo Exam summary at the end of each chapter. Matches full-color anatomic drawings of heart structures with the 2D and 3D echocardiographic views, and includes dozens of new illustrations throughout the text. Pairs state-of-the-art echo images with more than 360 videos that illustrate the full range of cardiac disease diagnosed with this powerful imaging approach. An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.
£130.49
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics 2Volume Set
Covering every aspect of general pediatric practice, as well as details for many pediatric subspecialists, Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 22nd Edition, brings you fully up to date with everything from rapidly changing diagnostic and treatment protocols to new technologies to the wide range of biologic, psychologic, and social problems faced by children today. Edited and written by experts and prominent members of the pediatric medical community, this comprehensive two-volume reference covers both the science and art of pediatric practice. It remains the reference of choice among pediatricians, pediatric residents, and others involved in the care of young patients, delivering the information you need in a concise, easy-to-use format for everyday reference and study. Features a user-friendly format with short chapters and subchapters that allow you to quickly find the information you need. Includes more than 60 new chapters on topics covering the impact of social factors on children'
£144.99
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Mosby's Textbook for Long-Term Care Nursing Assistants
Gain the knowledge and skills you need to provide safe, compassionate long-term care! Mosby's Textbook for Long-Term Care Nursing Assistants, 9th Edition prepares you to succeed as a professional caregiver for residents in long-term care settings. More than 100 step-by-step procedures include clear instructions for performing skills such as bedmaking, measuring vital signs, and collecting specimens. Not only does the book cover the functions and limitations of the nursing assistant's role, but its delegation guidelines outline the information you need to collect from the nurse and care plan before performing and then documenting a procedure. Written by Clare Kostelnick, an experienced nurse and instructor, this text also helps you prepare for success on the Nursing Assistant certification exam. Concise long-term care content is presented at a 6th-grade reading level to make understanding easier for readers of all levels and abilities. More than 100 procedures are divided into pre-procedure, procedure, and post-procedure sections for easier learning, and a NATCEP® icon indicates skills that are covered in certification exams. Color illustrations and photographs depict key ideas, concepts, and procedure steps. Featured boxes highlight principles of care with Teamwork and Time Management, Quality of Life, Residents with Dementia, Time to Reflect, Promoting Safety and Comfort, Focus on Rehabilitation, Focus on Communication, and Delegation Guidelines. Procedure icons in the headings identify content for which a related procedure is included. Play icons in the Procedure boxes alert you to related video clips on the Evolve website. Key Terms and Key Abbreviations at the beginning of each chapter introduce important words and commonly used abbreviations, and a separate glossary for each is included at the end of the book. Chapter Review Questions help you evaluate your comprehension. Review Question Answers are included at end of the text to allow for self-evaluation. NEW! Updated photographs and illustrations show the latest equipment and supplies used in caring for long-term care residents. NEW! Basic Emergency Care chapter has new, vital information on controlling bleeding and the Stop the Bleed program, as well as a description of equipment used in medical emergencies. NEW! Preventing Infection chapter includes updates on PPE and changes to procedures related to COVID-19. NEW! Mental Health Problems chapter adds information on dealing with individuals experiencing emotional pain and suicide prevention, as well as expanded information on types of depression. NEW! Nutrition chapter adds new information on residents experiencing dysphagia, including current guidelines from the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI).
£58.99
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Rang & Dale's Pharmacology
Rang and Dale's Pharmacology is internationally acknowledged as the core textbook for students of pharmacology, and has provided accessible, up-to-date information on drugs and their mechanism of action for more than 30 years. Now in its tenth edition, it has been updated to include important new drugs such as gene therapies, personalised medicines and the new wave of RNA drugs. However it has not lost any of the elements that have contributed to its popularity, such as color coding and illustrations, making it reader-friendly while comprehensively covering the depth of detail required. This essential book is recommended as the first-choice undergraduate text for science and medical students and junior doctors and will also be useful for students in other professional disciplines such as pharmacy, veterinary medicine and nursing. Comprehensive information on drug mechanisms, basic physiology and biochemistry, and underlying pathophysiology of disease - suitable for students from many disciplines Clear figures to aid understanding, including data figures as well as mechanistic diagrams, Key points box summaries, clinical boxes and colour-coded chapters help to master difficult concepts Emphasis on therapeutic drugs to help apply theory to practice Over 150 questions and 12 clinical cases to test your knowledge An enhanced eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customise your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud New chapters on drugs and the eye and the pharmacological management of headache Revised information on biopharmaceuticals (including RNA drugs), antivirals (including Covid-19 therapies) as well as general principles of antimicrobial therapy. A completely revised and updated chapter on lifestyle drugs Recent advances in oxygen sensing and response to reduced oxygen tension Expanded chapters on dementia and analgesic drugs
£56.99
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Rapid Review Pathology
Through five best-selling editions, Dr. Edward Goljan's Rapid Review Pathology has been a trusted resource by students both for USMLE preparation and course study. In this fully revised 6th Edition, Dr. Goljan's handpicked successor, Dr. Anthony Alfrey, provides a core pathology review and focus on USMLE preparation with a simplified, streamlined format for high-yield review. User-friendly features include an outline format, full-color layout, key points, and a strong clinical correlation throughout. Provides an integrated approach to learning in a concise, outline format, with an even greater focus on high-yield information for efficient study. Features full-color photographs, two-color schematics, and numerous summary tables that enhance your understanding of disease processes and improve your study experience. Contains completely revised and refocused content throughout, perfect for preparing for the USMLE Step 1, Step 2, or course exams. Provides 500 USMLE-style questions online, as well as Integration Links that provide access to additional images and schematics for further visual supplementation to key areas of the text. An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.
£48.99
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Berne & Levy Physiology
Pairing necessary detail with concise readability, Berne & Levy Physiology, 8th Edition, provides a perfect balance of content to deliver an in-depth understanding of the body's dynamic processes. Long respected for its scientifically rigorous approach, this highly regarded, mid-size text offers essential physiology with integrated coverage of biophysics andkey experimental observations and examples-all designed to provide a solid scientific foundation in physiology for future scientists and clinicians. Uses a logical, organ system-based approach that clearly describes all of the mechanisms that control and regulate bodily function. Includes new clinical case examples, as well as In the Clinic and At the Molecular Level boxes that highlight practical aspects of this fundamental science. Provides key experimental observations and examples that offer a rich understanding of the body's dynamic processes. Discusses recent discoveries such as the role of lymphatics in the nervous system. Begins each chapter with a bulleted list of questions and ends with key concepts covered in that chapter. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
£85.99
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Creasy-Resnik's Study Guide for Maternal Fetal Medicine
Comprehensive in scope, easy to use, and aligned to the gold standard text in the field, Creasy-Resnik's Study Guide for Maternal-Fetal Medicine is a highly effective study tool. Questions and answers written by Creasy-Resnik authors prepare you and assess your knowledge. Includes hundreds of questions and answers written by renowned experts in obstetrics, gynecology, and perinatology, with rationales linked directly to Creasy and Resnik's Maternal-Fetal Medicine: Principles and Practice, 9th Edition. Covers all topics and content in the core text, including maternal and fetal viral infections, sexually transmitted disease, and current information on genetics-all reflecting the latest evidence-based guidelines and research. An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.
£75.99
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Ross & Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness
Now in its fourteenth edition, this best-selling textbook has been honed over many years to provide a clear, straightforward introduction to the human body for students of nursing, allied health or biomedical and paramedical science. The book covers the core essentials of anatomy and physiology, including basic pathology and pathophysiology of important diseases and disorders. This new edition presents additional illustrations to enhance understanding of key concepts, including pathophysiology and diagnostics. Included for the first time is an introduction to surface anatomy, while other updating reflects current scientific knowledge and developments, including coronavirus. Enhanced learning features and an extensive online resource help you grasp all the important areas. Like millions of readers before you, you will treasure Ross & Wilson as a go-to resource that you will refer to time and again to support this critical aspect of your healthcare education. Clear and easy to read - suitable for students new to the area and anyone whose first language is not English Hundreds of stunning illustrations and images to make learning easy Helpful learning features such as Learning Outcomes boxes, colour coding and orientation icons to facilitate navigation Definitions of common prefixes, suffixes and roots, examples, glossary and an appendix of normal biological values Self-assessment activities in each chapter, including 'spot check' questions for each section and case studies with answers to develop understanding of key principles Accompanying website with animations, videos, audio-glossary and other self-assessment material Evolve Study Resources Online content offered with Ross & Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness 14th edition includes: New for this edition - a set of expert-narrated 3D videos summarizing key topics in the book, powered by Complete Anatomy: the world's most advanced 3D anatomy platform Over 120 animations clarifying underlying principles and make learning fun More than 1700 audio glossary entries Body Spectrum © online colouring and self-test software Self-assessment questions to help students test their knowledge
£34.99
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Rapid Response Situations: Management in Adult and Geriatric Hospitalist Medicine
Practically focused and evidence based, Rapid Response Situations: Management in Adult and Geriatric Hospitalist Medicine compiles the essential information needed by rapid response teams (RRT) for early intervention at the bedside of an acutely ill patient. This portable resource is ideal for hospitalists and other members of the RRT, offering step-by-step coverage of the assessment and stabilization information most needed at the time of emergency. Addresses the most common rapid response situations in a brief, highly templated, and bulleted format designed for quick reference at the point of care. Step-by-step coverage includes: Which stabilization measures to implement Which tests to order and why Which medications to administer, including dosage Which specialists to consult for further interventions A must-have reference for hospitalists, intensivists, ICU nurses, and other rapid response team members, including those working in rural settings with few intensivists or specialists available for consults. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
£49.99
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary
The only drug formulary on the market created solely for the treatment of exotic animals, Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Edition addresses the most common questions and medical situations encountered in clinical practice. Using clear, current recommendations on drugs, indications, and dosages, this evidence-based text helps you find the information you need fast. In addition, there are numerous tables containing biologic, hematologic, and biochemical norms of common exotic pets. Species covered include birds, fish, invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, rabbits, pocket pets, backyard poultry, and more. Edited by James Carpenter and Craig Harms, each a respected expert in exotic animal, wildlife, and zoo animal medicine, this handbook has been a go-to reference of practicing veterinarians for more than 30 years. More than 300 drug tables provide current recommendations on drugs, indications, and dosages used in treating exotic animals. All drug information is reviewed for accuracy, ensuring that this reference remains authoritative and current. Biologic and hematologic tables provide details on therapies and diets, normal blood parameters of common species, venipunctures sites, and medical protocols for common conditions. Dosage recommendations from pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) studies are clearly indicated. 29 internationally recognized experts contribute chapters in their areas of specialization. More than 3,100 references are cited and provide additional context for dosages. NEW! Updates of drug tables include new information on doses, interactions, indications, adverse reactions, and contraindications for use. NEW! eBook version is included with print purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. NEW! Additional appendices include new topics in exotic animal practice. NEW! Updated and expanded index makes it easier to find drug information.
£55.99
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Diagnostic Parasitology for Veterinary Technicians
Gain the knowledge you need to Identify and understand animal parasites! Diagnostic Parasitology for Veterinary Technicians, 6th Edition features clear and concise discussions of the most commonly encountered internal and external parasites. Chapters are organized by parasite group - including nematodes, cestodes, trematodes, protozoans, arthropods, and leeches - and include a detailed description of the group, with special emphasis on morphology, life cycle, and important parasites. Then in each chapter, material is conveniently organized by host species: dogs, cats, horses, ruminants, swine, birds, lab animals, fish, and reptiles. Written by educators Charles M. Hendrix and Ed Robinson, this full-color, spiral-bound book provides the skills that veterinary technicians need to collect samples, perform lab procedures, and communicate with clients. More than 300 full-color photos help you learn to recognize parasites and parasitic diseases in lab samples. Logical organization of chapters begins with an overview of external parasites, internal parasites, and nematodes, followed by chapters that go into detail of the parasites by host species. Step-by-step guidelines are provided for gathering samples and performing lab procedures, with clear instructions about how to perform the different laboratory techniques used in identifying parasites. Emphasis on life cycles along with high-quality life cycle drawings help you learn to communicate prevention and control strategies to clients. Case studies provide the opportunity to apply what you have learned. Review tools ensure that you master parasitology with all-new multiple-choice questions and VTNE prep questions, as well as matching exercises and questions for thought and discussion at the end of each chapter. Technician's Note boxes call out important points for vet techs to remember. Coverage of exotics includes detailed images and discussions of the parasites that affect them. Parasites by Host Species tables summarize the many ways of categorizing parasites, cross referencing such categories as body systems affected, taxonomic grouping, host species, and location in host. NEW! Thorough updates are included throughout the book, providing the most current coverage of the parasites most often seen in veterinary practice. NEW! New information on hookworm and heartworm resistance is added to this edition. NEW! How to Talk to Clients boxes prepare you to answer vital customer questions regarding the most common zoonotic diseases, including scabies, hookworm, heartworm, toxoplasmosis, and more.
£75.99
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Oral Pathology
The field of oral pathology is challenging for even the most highly trained pathologists. Comprehensive and richly illustrated, Oral Pathology, 3rd Edition, covers the full histologic range of presentation of oral disease, serving as a handy bench manual for the practicing pathologist signing out cases in the oral mucosa, salivary glands, and jawbones. Dr. Sook-Bin Woo, board certified in both oral pathology and oral medicine, draws on her extensive clinical experience to help you achieve diagnostic certainty for even the most complex lesions. Features 1,600 high-quality, full-color illustrations that capture the characteristic presentation of all types of neoplastic, dysplastic, and benign mucosal disease. Provides the information you need to understand the clinical implications of the disease as it relates to prognosis and treatment. Contains extensive details of pathologic features, with descriptions of the macroscopic features, microscopic findings, and as needed, ancillary studies. Incorporates the latest TNM staging and WHO classification systems, as well as new diagnostic biomarkers and their utility in differential diagnosis, newly described variants, and new histologic entities. Includes relevant data from ancillary techniques (cytogenetics and molecular genetics), giving you the necessary tools required to master the latest breakthroughs in diagnostic technology. Provides you with all of the necessary diagnostic tools to make a complete and accurate pathologic report, including clinicopathologic background throughout. An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.
£170.09
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Textbook of Diagnostic Sonography
Master sonographic examination protocols and techniques! The market-leading ultrasound text and reference, Textbook of Diagnostic Sonography, 9th Edition provides an in-depth understanding of general/abdominal and obstetric/gynecologic sonography. More than 3,100 ultrasound images and full-color anatomy illustrations help you recognize normal anatomy and abnormal pathology. Organized primarily by body system, coverage includes vascular sonography and echocardiography, and in the obstetrics section features a chronologic, trimester approach to ultrasound during pregnancy. Written by expert medical sonography educator and clinician Sandra L. Hagen-Ansert, this resource serves as ideal preparation for board exams and as a reference for practitioners in many different clinical settings. Comprehensive coverage includes sections on the foundations of ultrasound imaging and patient care, the abdomen, superficial structures of the body, pediatrics, the thoracic cavity and echocardiography,
£289.99
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Atlas of Normal Radiographic Anatomy and Anatomic Variants in the Dog and Cat
Make accurate diagnoses and achieve successful treatment outcomes with this highly visual, comprehensive atlas! Featuring a substantial number of new high-contrast images, Atlas of Normal Radiographic Anatomy and Anatomic Variants in the Dog and Cat, 3rd Edition, provides an in-depth look at both normal and non-standard subjects, along with demonstrations of proper technique and image interpretations. Expert authors Donald E. Thrall and Ian D. Robertson describe a wider range of "normal" as compared to other books - not only showing standard dogs and cats, but also non-standard subjects such as overweight and underweight pets and animals with breed-specific variations. Each body part is put into context with a description that helps explain why a structure appears as it does in radiographs, enabling you to appreciate variations of normal based on an understanding of basic radiographic principles. UPDATED! Brief descriptive text and explanatory legends accompany all images to help put concepts into the proper context. High-quality digital images provide excellent contrast resolution and better visibility of normal structures to facilitate making accurate diagnoses. In-depth coverage of patient positioning and radiographic exposure guidelines assists in producing the very best results. NEW! Expanded coverage of the neonatal and juvenile subject includes additional radiographic examples. NEW! Additional material on the normal appearance of some of the more common special procedures performed in private practice includes barium esophagram, barium gastrointestinal study, and positive contrast cystogram. NEW! Coverage of shoulder arthrography illustrates the normal expected location of the joint capsule. NEW and UPDATED! Radiographic images of normal or standard prototypical animals are supplemented by images of non-standard subjects exhibiting breed-specific differences, physiologic variants, or common congenital malformations. NEW! Enhanced ebook, included with the purchase of a new print copy of the book, provides online access to a fully searchable version of the text and makes its content available on various devices.
£139.49
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination
Prepare for success on the NCLEX-RN® exam with this complete review! Often called the best NCLEX® exam review book ever, Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination reviews all nursing content areas related to the current test plan. This new edition includes 5,700 NCLEX exam-style questions in the book and online, including alternate items formats and Next Generation NCLEX questions. Don't make the mistake of assuming the quality of the questions is the same in all NCLEX exam review books, because only this book includes the kinds of questions that consistently test the clinical judgment skills necessary to pass today's NCLEX exam. Even better, all answers include detailed rationales to help you learn from your answer choices as well as test-taking strategies with tips on how to best approach each question. Written by the most trusted names in NCLEX review, Linda Anne Silvestri and Angela Elizabeth Silvestri, this is THE book of choice for NCLEX preparation. But don't just take our word for it - read any customer review or ask your classmates to see why there's nothing else like it! More than 5,700 practice questions in the text and on the Evolve website offer ample testing practice. UNIQUE! Detailed test-taking strategy is included for each question, offering clues for analyzing and uncovering the correct answer option, with rationales provided for both correct and incorrect answers. UNIQUE! Pyramid Points icons indicate important information, identifying content that is likely to appear on the NCLEX-RN® examination. UNIQUE! Pyramid Alerts appear in red text and highlight important nursing concepts, and identify content that typically appears on the NCLEX-RN examination. UNIQUE! Priority Concepts - two in each chapter - discuss important content and nursing interventions, and reflect the latest edition of Giddens' Concepts for Nursing Practice text. UNIQUE! Priority Nursing Action boxes provide information about the steps you will take in clinical situations requiring clinical judgment and prioritization. UNIQUE! Audio review summaries on Evolve cover pharmacology, acid-base balance, and fluids and electrolytes. New graduate's perspective is offered on how to prepare for the NCLEX-RN, in addition to nonacademic preparation, the CAT format, and test-taking strategies. Mnemonics are included to help you remember important information. Alternate item format questions cover multiple response, prioritizing [ordered response], fill-in-the-blank, figure/illustration [hot spot], chart/exhibit, video, and audio questions. 75-question comprehensive exam in the book covers all content areas in the book in the same percentages that they are covered on the actual NCLEX-RN test plan. Practice questions on Evolve are organized by content area, cognitive level, client needs area, integrated process, health problem, clinical judgment, and priority concepts, allowing completely customizable exams or study sessions. NEW! Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) examination-style questions prepare you for the biggest change to the NCLEX-RN® test plan to date. NEW! Thoroughly updated content incorporates clinical updates and reflects the latest NCLEX-RN test plan. NEW! Clinical Judgment boxes identify clinical judgment situations, each addressing one of the six cognitive skills of the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model. NEW! Additional questions cover health problem areas and complex care. NEW! Urinary and Bowel Elimination and Hygiene, Mobility, and Skin Integrity chapters are added to this edition.
£54.99
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Diagnostic Imaging: Obstetrics
Covering the entire spectrum of this fast-changing field, Diagnostic Imaging: Obstetrics, fourth edition, is an invaluable resource for radiologists, perinatologists, and trainees-anyone who requires an easily accessible, highly visual reference on today's obstetric imaging. Dr. Paula J. Woodward and a team of highly regarded experts provide up-to-date information on recent advances in technology and the understanding of fetal development and disease processes to help you make informed decisions at the point of care. The text is lavishly illustrated, delineated, and referenced, making it a useful learning tool as well as a handy reference for daily practice. Serves as a one-stop resource for key concepts and information on obstetric imaging, including a wealth of new material and content updates throughout Features more than 3,000 illustrations (grayscale, 3D, color, and pulsed-wave Doppler ultrasound; fetal MR; extensive clinical and/or pathologic correlation; and full-color illustrations) 1,300 additional digital images, and 175 new ultrasound video clips Features updates from cover to cover including new information on the genetic basis of fetal diseases, as well as new diagnoses and management protocols; additional and expanded differential diagnoses; and recent consensus guidelines and practice standards Covers dramatic new changes in technology, including recent innovations in 3D ultrasound and fetal MRI, as well as the earliest ultrasound findings seen with each condition due to improved ultrasound technology Reflects a multidisciplinary, collaborative approach to diagnosis, management, and treatment between radiologists, perinatologists, pediatricians, and surgeons Includes embryology and anatomy overview chapters, along with pertinent differential diagnoses for comprehensive coverage Uses bulleted, succinct text and highly templated chapters for quick comprehension of essential information at the point of care Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices
£252.89
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Handbook of Dialysis Therapy
Edited and written by top experts and pioneers in dialysis, Handbook of Dialysis Therapy, 6th Edition, provides the entire dialysis team with a comprehensive overview of this growing field. It covers traditional and advanced procedures, what pitfalls to expect and how to overcome them, and how best to treat various patient populations-all with a practical approach that can be directly applied to patient care. This must-have resource has been updated with the latest cutting-edge technology, dialysis techniques, and complications related to various diseases for both pediatric and adult patients. Explains complex dialysis concepts through abundant diagrams, photos, line drawings, and tables, while its readable, hands-on approach allows for quick review of key information. Covers both adult and pediatric patients in detail, and offers guidance on special populations such as the geriatric patients and the chronically ill. Features increased content on home-based dialysis modalities, new alternatives for establishing vascular access for hemodialysis, new protocols for reducing the risk of infection and complications, and advancements in establishing and managing peritoneal dialysis. Includes extensive pediatric content such as prevention and treatment of bone disease, management of anemia, assessing quality of life in pediatric patients undergoing dialysis, and immunizations in children undergoing dialysis. Defines the quality imperatives, roles, and responsibilities of dialysis facility medical directors and attending nephrologists. Updates nephrologists on the latest alternative dialysis modalities. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
£98.99
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Integrative Medicine
Written by physicians who are experts in both traditional and complementary medicine, Integrative Medicine, 5th Edition, uses a clinical, disease-oriented approach to safely and effectively incorporate alternative therapies into primary care practice. Drawing on available scientific evidence and the authors' first-hand experiences, it covers therapies such as botanicals, supplements, mind-body, lifestyle choices, nutrition, exercise, spirituality, and other integrative medicine modalities. This highly regarded reference offers practical guidance for reducing costs and improving patient care while focusing on prevention and wellness for a better quality of life. Explains how to make the best use of integrative medicine and the mechanisms by which these therapeutic modalities work, keeping you at the forefront of the trend toward integrative health care. Templated chapters make it quick and easy to find key information such as dosing, pearls, the Prevention Prescription, and Therapeutic Reviews that incorporates the Evidence vs Harm Icon. Uses the reliable SORT method (Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy) to provide evidence-based ratings, grading both the evidence and the relative potential harm. Thoroughly updated, ensuring that you remain well informed regarding the latest evidence. Contains 10 new chapters covering clinician resilience, supporting immunity, NASH/fatty liver, hair loss, rethinking the movement prescription, compassion practices, prescribing low-dose naltrexone, psychedelics, tapering off PPIs and opioids, as well as an expanded osteopathy chapter. Covers timely topics aimed at reducing the epidemics of polypharmacy and opioid overuse, as well as supporting immunity in the face of infectious diseases. Provides online access to multiple-choice questions for every chapter-perfect for board exam review. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
£81.99
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, 5th Edition guides you through the wide variety of diseases that may affect the oral and maxillofacial region. More than 1,500 radiographs and full-color clinical photos bring various lesions and conditions to life. Updates in this edition include coverage of the latest advances in oral squamous cell carcinoma treatment, HPV, and molecular pathology, along with revised content throughout. Well-known oral pathology educators Brad Neville, Douglas Damm, Carl Allen, and Angela Chi, bring you up to date on the latest concepts of pathogenesis and disease management in the care of patients with oral disease. Comprehensive, contemporary overview of oral and maxillofacial pathology includes a detailed description of each individual lesion or pathologic condition and the kind of pathologic process that it represents, followed by a discussion of its clinical and/or radiographic presentation, histopathologic features, and its treatment and prognosis. Coverage of the latest concepts of pathogenesis and disease management helps you understand the diseases that affect oral and maxillofacial structures, how to formulate an accurate diagnosis, and how to institute proper treatment. More than 1,500 radiographs and full-color clinical photos facilitate the identification and classification of lesions and disease states. Logical organization by body system or disease process makes it easy to look up specific conditions. Comprehensive appendix on differential diagnosis organizes disease entities according to their most prominent or identifiable clinical features, helping you find and formulate differential diagnoses. NEW! An ebook version is included with print purchase. The ebook allows you to access all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Plus, it includes prescriptions for oral diseases, differential diagnosis of clinical cases, and practice questions. Updated content on the latest breakthroughs in oral squamous cell carcinoma treatment, HPV, and molecular pathology addresses some of today's leading topics in oral pathology research.
£131.99
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Cummings Review of Otolaryngology
Cummings Review of Otolaryngology, 2nd Edition, offers a unique, effective review of the entire spectrum of otolaryngology-perfect for in-service exams, the ABO oral and written boards, and the recertification exam. More than simply a summary of essential information in otolaryngology, this practical review tool provides a logical, systematic approach that can be applied to any oral exam format or to address any clinical situation; once these lists are reviewed and memorized, you'll have a wealth of knowledge that can be instinctively accessed and effectively used in any clinical or examination scenario. Covers the most essential clinical information-such as differential diagnosis, clinical algorithms, and treatment options-in an easy-to-remember, list format, helping you quickly respond to questions in a clinical and testing situation, teach other residents and medical students, or assist in patient management. Features expanded information on pathology and audiology, and fully updated, evidence-based content throughout. Promotes efficient, immediate recall of material through a uniquely organized format, encouraging a way of thinking that is central to success on oral boards, on clinical rotations, and in patient care. Helps you answer questions such as: What questions do I need to ask in the history? What findings am I looking for on physical exam? What is the differential diagnosis? What are the critical findings on radiology and pathology studies? What are the treatment options? How do I perform this? and more, giving you a wealth of knowledge that can be accessed and used in any clinical or exam scenario. Includes practical sections on how to achieve success on the oral exam, as well as the most important pathology and radiology slides for in-service and board examinations. Contains hard-to-find review coverage of sleep medicine, allergy, and dental/oral surgery. Ideal for study and review prior to clinical rounds with the attending surgeon, a complex surgical case, a mock oral board examination, or the American Board of Otolaryngology examinations. An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.
£75.99
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division A Comprehensive Guide to Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Despite being a relatively straightforward clinical diagnosis, recognition of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is highly variable, and clinical management is challenging and complex. Written by the world's leading experts in HS, A Comprehensive Guide to Hidradenitis Suppurativa brings together up-to-date scientific evidence on the diagnosis, patho-mechanisms, comorbidities, and multi-faceted medical and surgical interventions for this debilitating condition-in one convenient reference. Covers every aspect of this complex skin disorder: etiology, pathophysiology, epidemiology, medical, alternative therapies, a range of surgical options, laser treatments, and comorbidities. Discusses specific patient populations such as children, women of childbearing potential, and pregnant and breastfeeding women. Because HS has higher prevalence in people of skin of color, this patient population is well-documented in the text. Offers insights into multi-disciplinary care, patient support and education, patients at risk for rapid disease progression, and clinical and translational research. Features procedural videos covering laser therapies, de-roofing procedures, excision techniques, cryoinsufflation techniques, and special wound care material selection and techniques. Includes promising future drugs and therapies that are under investigation. Identifies evidence gaps that provide a springboard to the future innovations in HS care to come. Edited and authored by global experts who have helped co-author U.S., Canadian, and European guidelines on HS. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
£108.99
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Diagnostic Imaging: Nuclear Medicine
Covering the entire spectrum of this fast-changing field, Diagnostic Imaging: Nuclear Medicine, third edition, is an invaluable resource for nuclear medicine physicians, general radiologists, and trainees-anyone who requires an easily accessible, highly visual reference on today's rapidly changing nuclear medicine therapies. Updated throughout, it addresses the most appropriate nuclear medicine options available to answer specific clinical questions within the framework of all imaging modalities, making this edition a useful learning tool as well as a handy reference for daily practice. Reflects recent advances in the field with information on new guidelines, new imaging protocols and equipment, and new radiotracers -including I-131 therapy for thyroid cancer; new tracers for PET/CT for prostate cancer, carcinoid tumor, pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, and many more; new procedures for GI motility; new SPECT/CT protocols for sentinel lymph node mapping, parathyroid adenoma, pulmonary embolism, and more Contains new chapters on approach to nuclear medicine therapy, Lu-177 Dotatate therapy for SRS positive tumors, Lu-177 PSMA therapy for prostate cancer, GFR Analysis, pulmonary carcinoid tumor, meningioma, and pediatric CNS and neuroendocrine tumors Details new targeted nuclear medicine therapies, including theranostics: using one radioactive drug to diagnose and a second radioactive drug to deliver therapy to treat a main tumor and any metastatic tumors Features more than 1,500 high-quality images, many new or updated, including pediatric imaging, oncology imaging, radiology images, full-color drawings and illustrations, and 3D renderings Covers the physics behind nuclear medicine with safety considerations for both patients and radiologists Uses bulleted, succinct text and highly templated chapters to help you make informed decisions at the point of care Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices
£252.89
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division The Neurosurgical Consult Book
Written by neurosurgery residents for neurosurgery residents and other providers, The Neurosurgical Consult Book focuses on the initial care and treatment of the neurosurgical consult patient, providing the key guidance you need when quick clinical management decisions are critical. You will learn to recognize the acuity of patient presentation and determine how to immediately triage the needs of the patient at an appropriate level of care. This portable, practical guide helps you quickly steer neurosurgical patients to medical stability and safety until a definitive treatment plan is implemented. Features a real-life approach, based on actual consults, with chapters titled by the symptoms and clinical presentation of the patient, not by neurosurgical diagnosis. Begins each chapter with the actual consult notification from the consulting team, mimicking how the neurosurgery provider is notified about a new patient in practice. Presents initial imaging as it occurs in real life-whether imaging has already been done or whether the consulting physician needs guidance on what imaging is needed. Includes "Walking Thoughts", guidance on how to tailor your thoughts toward the most important and pressing issues facing the patients before even meeting them, so that upon evaluation, the most important questions are asked first. Covers the most essential neurosurgical grading scales, key physical exam findings, the systematic thought process behind triage management, and learning points to remember when seeing a particular type of neurosurgical patient. Summarizes evidence-based standards of care and key literature. Stepwise video demonstration of the most common emergent bedside procedures. An excellent learning tool for neurosurgery residents as well as neurosurgery fellows, neurology residents, emergency room providers, neurocritical care providers, registered nurses, clinical fellows, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, medical students, and nursing students. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, videos, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
£104.39
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division ENT Secrets
For more than 30 years, the highly regarded Secrets Series® has provided students and practitioners in all areas of health care with concise, focused, and engaging resources for quick reference and exam review. ENT Secrets, 5th Edition, offers practical, up-to-date coverage of the full range of essential topics in this dynamic field. This highly regarded resource features the Secrets' popular question-and-answer format that also includes lists, tables, pearls, memory aids, and an easy-to-read style - making inquiry, reference, and review quick, easy, and enjoyable. The proven Secrets Series® format gives you the most return for your time - succinct, easy to read, engaging, and highly effective. Coverage includes the full range of topics in otolaryngology, from basic science to obstructive sleep apnea to the aging neck and face. New chapters cover pharyngitis and laryngitis, evaluation of hearing, hearing loss and ototoxicity, and cochlear implants. Fully revised and updated, including protocols and guidelines that are continuously evolving and that increasingly dictate best practices. Top 100 Secrets and Key Points boxes provide a fast overview of the secrets you must know for success in practice and on exams. Bulleted lists, mnemonics, practical tips from global leaders in the field - all providing a concise overview of important board-relevant content. Portable size makes it easy to carry with you for quick reference or review anywhere, anytime. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
£40.99
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Walters & Karram Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Uniquely designed to reflect the physician's decision-making process, Walters & Karram Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery presents definitive, state-of-the-art guidance on every aspect of female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. This practical, atlas-style resource covers everything from basic concepts through to clinical and urodynamic evaluation, management, and treatment, equipping you to make the best clinical decisions and optimize outcomes. Edited and authored by renowned experts in the field, this updated 5th Edition is an ideal resource for urogynecology fellows and practitioners, urologists, and OB/GYNs who need a step-by-step, comprehensive reference on the latest procedures and research to evaluate and treat female pelvic floor disorders. Offers a comprehensive approach to all urogynecologic disorders, including genuine stress incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, defecation disorders, painful and irritative voiding disorders, and specific conditions such as urinary tract infection. Provides algorithmic approaches to common complaints, evidence-based assessments of appropriate therapies, and hundreds of clear surgical illustrations, photographs, and radiographs. Features an all-new video collection to clearly demonstrate key procedures. Contains new chapters on Urology for the Urogynecologist and Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome. Contains timely discussions of surgical complications, the psychosocial issues associated with treating patients with female pelvic floor disorders, and female sexual function and dysfunction. Includes case presentations from leading experts in urogynecology and urology that allow you to apply the information presented to everyday clinical situations. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
£164.70
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets
For more than 30 years, the highly regarded Secrets Series® has provided students, academics, and practitioners in all areas of health care with concise, focused, and engaging resources for quick reference and exam review. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets, 4th Edition, offers practical, up-to-date coverage of the full range of essential topics in this dynamic field. This highly regarded resource features the Secrets' popular question-and-answer format that also includes lists, tables, weblinks, pearls, memory aids, and an easy-to-read style - making an inquiry, reference, and review quick, easy, and enjoyable. The proven Secrets Series® format gives you the most return for your time - concise, easy to read, engaging, and highly effective. Fully revised and updated, including new information on geriatric rehabilitation, rehabilitation philosophy, vocational rehabilitation, disability rating and impairments, and legislation and reimbursement. New chapters and content include Longitudinal Learning; Regenerative Medicine; Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, PM&R ideology and Disability Awareness & Sensitivity, Organ Transplantation; Spinal Deformity: and more. Top 100 Secrets and Key Points boxes provide a rapid overview of the secrets you must know for success in practice, exams, and teaching sessions. Bulleted lists, mnemonics, and practical tips from global leaders in the field provide a concise overview of important board-relevant content. Portable size makes it easy to carry with you for quick reference or review anywhere, anytime. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
£39.99
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Canine and Feline Cytopathology: A Color Atlas and Interpretation Guide
Canine and Feline Cytopathology: A Color Atlas and Interpretation Guide, 4th Edition provides a comprehensive overview of diagnostic cytopathology for companion animals, covering all body systems and fluids. Rapidly resolve diagnostic challenges with this guide to specimen collection and evaluation, featuring more than 2,400 photomicrographs that show cytology of normal structures to contrast and support identification of cytopathology of inflammatory, hyperplastic, and neoplastic lesions. Enhancements to this edition include hundreds of new images with crisper quality and truer colors; new chapters on the pancreas and ear; updated, contemporaneously referenced information for all chapters; expanded listing for neoplastic and infectious disease testing, quality assurance, and reporting; and access to a fully searchable enhanced eBook with new print purchase. Written by seasoned veterinary cytopathologists and award-winning educators Rose Raskin, Denny Meyer, and Katie Boes, with contributions from 20 international experts, this reference offers clear, practical guidelines to sampling procedures, slide preparation, and interpretation leading to diagnoses and/or classification of the cytopathologic findings. Anticipate the expected and expect the unexpected with this atlas, which vividly illustrates the expected cytologic elements associated with the organ system and provides abundant examples of unexpected cytopathologic findings. Comprehensive coverage of all body systems and body fluids emphasizes the application of aspirate biopsy cytopathology for greatest diagnostic impact. Exceptional-quality, full-color photomicrographs include detailed figure legends. Helpful hints for improving specimen quality are provided in discussions of common errors and problems, resulting in more diagnostically effective, cost-effective use of cytopathology. Discussions of clinical findings, differential diagnostic considerations, and the rationale are included for the final cytopathological diagnosis. Additional photomicrographs in organ system chapters demonstrate the histological or histopathologic corollary of cytopathologic findings. Easy-to-use, well-organized format includes many tables, algorithms, boxes, and Key Point callouts for at-a-glance reference. Clear, concise descriptions include sampling techniques, slide preparation and examination, and guidelines for interpretation, leading to accurate in-house and commercial laboratory diagnosis. Extensively revised organ system-based chapters include focused contemporary references. NEW! 700 crisp, all-new images more closely match the colors representative of the actual microscopic view. NEW! Expanded content combines coverage of the exocrine and endocrine pancreas and adds a new emphasis on the ear, specifically otic sample collection and cytopathology. NEW! All-new appendices provide quick reference to infectious agents, immunocytochemistry, reporting, molecular and immunologic testing, quality assurance, and more. NEW! Enhanced eBook is included with each new print purchase, providing access to a fully searchable text online - available on a variety of devices.
£132.99
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Darby's Comprehensive Review of Dental Hygiene
The most comprehensive dental hygiene review book available, Darby's Comprehensive Review of Dental Hygiene, 9th Edition offers an all-inclusive review to help you pass the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) on the first try. Written by a team of expert editors and authors, this affordable, all-in-one review tool includes a wealth of chapter review questions, case studies, outline-style review of all exam topics, and four computerized practice exams that simulate the NBDHE test-taking experience. It's everything you need for NBDHE success! Comprehensive coverage offers an all-inclusive review for the NBDHE and is supplemented with practice questions. Outline format visually organizes the content and presents information in summary style for easy review and study. Logical chapter organization covers the three main areas of the NBDHE - the scientific basis for dental hygiene practice, the provision of clinical dental hygiene services, and community health and research principles. Case presentations throughout help you prepare for Component B of the board examination. Expert editor and chapter authors are leading educators, researchers, and practitioners in their specific areas who have an in-depth knowledge of what it takes to succeed on the NBDHE. NEW! Review chapter content includes new information on alternative practice settings, infection control guidelines, pediatric care, risk assessment, dental hygiene diagnosis, the electronic health record (EHR), and more. REVISED! Four simulated NBDHE exams on the companion Evolve website feature completely updated information and provide authentic test-taking experience with study and exam modes, question rationales, mapping to NBDHE categories, and timer functionality. UPDATED! Chapter review questions have been revised to reflect the latest developments in dental hygiene practice and include answers and rationales. NEW! Updated art program features modern illustrations and updated clinical photos to accompany content review and case studies.
£70.99
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Medical Microbiology
The foremost text in this complex and fast-changing field, Medical Microbiology, 9th Edition, provides concise, up-to-date, and understandable explanations of key concepts in medical microbiology, immunology, and the microbes that cause human disease. Clear, engaging coverage of basic principles, immunology, laboratory diagnosis, bacteriology, virology, mycology, and parasitology help you master the essentials of microbiology?effectively preparing you for your coursework, exams, and beyond. Features significant new information on the human microbiome and its influence on the immune and other body systems, and new developments in microbial diagnosis, treatment, diseases, and pathogens. Updates every chapter with state-of-the-art information and current literature citations. Summarizes detailed information in tabular format rather than in lengthy text. Provides review questions at the end of each chapter that correlate basic science with clinical practice. Features clinical cases that illustrate the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases. Introduces microbe chapters with summaries and trigger words for easy review. Highlights the text with clear, colorful figures, clinical photographs, and images that help you visualize the clinical presentation of infections. Offers additional study features online, including 200 self-assessment questions, microscopic images of the microbes, videos, and a new integrating chapter that provides hyperlinks between the microbes, the organ systems that they affect, and their diseases. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
£72.99
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Uropathology
Designed for quick reference and efficient, accurate sign-outs, Uropathology, 2nd Edition, provides superbly illustrated, expert guidance in a time-saving format. This updated volume in the High-Yield Pathology series is highly templated for ease of use, featuring bulleted text, authoritative content, and high-quality images that comprehensively cover both non-neoplastic and neoplastic entities, making it easy to recognize the classic manifestations of urologic diseases and quickly confirm your diagnoses. Provides in-depth, bulleted outlines for each entity covering definition, anatomy, and pathology: histology, immunohistochemistry, and differential diagnosis. Features 1,600 high-quality illustrations that include gross, radiographic imaging, microscopic, immunohistochemical, and special stains, providing a comprehensive visual summary of the typical features of each entity. Includes expanded information on tumor staging expertly provided by Dr. Ming Zhou, primary author of the College of American Pathologists cancer protocols. Reflects recent guidelines and protocols including: Restructured tumor classification and new entities New and modified grading systems for GU cancers New and modified staging criteria for all GU cancers New recommendations for reporting New IHC and molecular markers for diagnosis and prognosis for GU cancers Enhanced eBook version included with purchase, which allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices
£184.49
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Dermatology Essentials
Edited by world authorities Drs. Jean L. Bolognia, Julie V. Schaffer, Karynne O. Duncan, and Christine J. Ko, Dermatology Essentials, 2nd Edition, provides the fast answers you need on every important aspect of dermatology and guidance on their application in your day-to-day practice. Derived from the renowned authoritative reference work Dermatology, 4th Edition, this on-the-go reference distills the essential information needed to quickly diagnose and manage a wide range of dermatologic disorders-without the need for any additional resources. It's an ideal reference for family medicine and internal medicine physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other health care professionals who diagnose, treat, and refer patients with dermatological conditions. Features a highly user-friendly, "easy-in-easy-out" format and a wealth of tables and schematics for instant visual comprehension. Helps you visualize more of the conditions you see in practice with over 1,800 typical clinical images, illustrations, and line drawings. Includes numerous practical tables, intuitive artworks, and logical algorithms to help you avoid diagnostic pitfalls. Expedites decision making with easily recognizable DDx and Rx sections that provide rapid, direct reference to current guidance and treatment recommendations. Downloadable worksheets are also available. Features unique introductory chapters that cover the basic principles of dermatology, bedside diagnostics, and clinical approach to a fever and rash-extremely helpful information for the beginner. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
£75.99
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Structure & Function of the Body - Softcover
Get a solid understanding of the human body! Using simple, conversational language and vivid animations and illustrations, Structure & Function of the Body, 16th Edition introduces the normal structure and function of the human body and what the body does to maintain homeostasis. To help make difficult A&P concepts easy to understand, this new edition features thoroughly revised content and review questions which reflect the most current information available and a unique 22-page, semi-transparent insert of the human body. Plus, Connect It! boxes throughout directly correlate to online content giving you additional clinical and scientific insights essential to patient care! 22-page Clear View of the Human Body is a unique, full-color, semi-transparent insert depicting the human body (male and female) in layers. Conversational and clear writing style makes content easy to read and understand. Full-color design contains more than 400 drawings and photos. Updated study tips sections at the beginning of each chapter help break down difficult topics and guide you on how to best use book features to their advantage. Questions for student review are found throughout the chapters and cover critical thinking, open-ended, fill-in-the-blank, matching, multiple-choice, and other question formats. Special boxes such as Health and Well-Being boxes, Clinical Application boxes, Research and Trends boxes, and more help you apply what you have learned to your future career. Language of Science and Medicine section in each chapter includes key terms, word parts, and pronunciations to place a greater focus on medical terminology. Resources on the Evolve companion website include Animation Direct, audio summaries, audio glossary, a new online coloring book, review questions, and FAQs. NEW! Thoroughly revised chapters, illustrations, and review questions reflect the most current information available. NEW! Connect It! boxes refer you to online content providing additional clinical and scientific insights. NEW! A&P contributors join Dr. Patton to enhance the content and bring additional perspectives to the book.
£60.99
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Cellular Physiology and Neurophysiology: Mosby Physiology Series
Gain a foundational understanding of complex physiology concepts with this thoroughly revised text. Cellular Physiology and Neurophysiology, a volume in the Mosby Physiology Series, explains the fundamentals of these multi-faceted areas in a clear and concise manner. It helps bridge the gap between basic biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and neuroscience, and organ and systems physiology, providing the rich, clinically oriented coverage needed to master the latest concepts in neuroscience and how cells function in health and disease. Helps you easily master the material in a systems-based curriculum with learning objectives, Clinical Concept boxes, highlighted key words and concepts, chapter summaries, self-study questions, and a comprehensive exam. Focuses on clinical implications with frequent examples from systems physiology, pharmacology, and pathophysiology. Provides a solid depiction of transport processes?an integral topic often treated superficially in other cell biology texts. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices. Complete the Mosby Physiology Series! Systems-based and portable, these titles are ideal for integrated programs. White, Harrison, & Mehlmann: Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology Johnson: Gastrointestinal Physiology Koeppen & Stanton: Renal Physiology Cloutier: Respiratory Physiology Pappano & Weir: Cardiovascular Physiology Hudnall: Hematology: A Pathophysiologic Approach
£33.99
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Thompson & Thompson Genetics and Genomics in Medicine
First published in 1966, Thompson and Thompson Genetics and Genomics in Medicine has become an essential textbook for medical students, genetic counseling students, students in laboratory medicine, and more advanced trainees. With its focus on fundamental principles in human genetics and genomics and their application to medicine, the book has served many as a well-thumbed resource they return to over and over. Such students can continue to depend on this valuable text, joining those in newer fields of genome data analysis for all they need to know about genetics and genomics throughout their basic science training, clinical placements and beyond. Coverage includes new discoveries-such as the functional roles of non-coding RNAs, chromatin regulation and epigenetics-latest technologies, and new diagnoses they are enabling. Under an expanded title, this ninth edition has been completely revised by a new editorial team overseeing a large cadre of contributing authors. Support groups have also assisted to update illustrations featuring beautiful images of those living with genetic conditions. Comprehensive coverage of: genomes in biology and medicine; copy number and structural genomic variation; novel discoveries; latest technology; and new genetic diagnoses Over 40 clinical case studies, capturing the latest challenges of variable expression, pleiotropy, and complex disorders through new diagnostic strategies Full-color text, illustrations, updated line diagrams, and clinical photos End-of-chapter questions and comprehensive answers to challenge the reader to consolidate the material into practice and prepare for examinations USMLE-style and multiple choice questions available as part of the eBook An enhanced eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud Updated and new clinical cases, supported with photography by the not-for-profit organization, Positive Exposure New content on growing role of sequencing and novel functional assays in diagnosis and screening of genetic conditions New chapter on Epigenetics Clearer and more precise terminology, in response to contemporary and evolving guidelines New sections describing the use (and need for) genetic information from diverse populations, including unique indigenous and founder populations, for diagnosis and management.
£50.99