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  • Costanzo Physiology

    • 8th Edition
    • Linda S. Costanzo
    • English
    Costanzo Physiology, 8th Edition, remains a top choice of both students and instructors for concise, clear instruction and a strong foundation in human physiology. Find the joy in physiology with Dr. Linda Costanzo’s clear, helpful writing style, logical organization, and easy-to-follow presentation. The step-by-step, to-the-point approach presents complex concepts in a simple, easy-to-digest manner, and well-designed figures and tables provide handy visuals for physiologic processes and equations. For students entering medicine or other health professions, there is simply no better text for an easy-to-read, easy-to-understand introduction to physiology.

  • Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing

    Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems
    • 13th Edition
    • Mariann M. Harding + 3 more
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Medical/Surgical**Ga... the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in medical-surgical nursing with this leading textbook! Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing, 13th Edition, uses a conversational writing style, a focus on nursing concepts and clinical trends, evidence-based content, and basic pathophysiology review to provide the solid foundation required in a rapidly changing healthcare environment. Comprehensive chapters cover topics including nursing management and collaboration, health promotion, acute interventions, and ambulatory care. Summary tables and boxes make it easy to find essential information, and a building-block approach makes even the most complex concepts simple to grasp. In addition to three new chapters, this edition includes a stronger focus on the nursing process, social determinants of health, clinical judgment, and preparation for the Next-Generation NCLEX® Examination.

  • Immunotherapies for Neurologic Diseases

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 214
    • English
    Immunotherapies for Neurologic Diseases, Volume 214 explores how neuroimmunotherapies intervene by targeting key molecules and pathways responsible for tissue damage in the central and peripheral nervous systems. The book details approved treatments that modulate T-cell signaling, antigen presentation, B cells and their trophic factors, autoantibodies, Fc receptors, complement, cytokines, and cell adhesion molecules. Each chapter includes clear explanations and illustrations, helping clinicians understand the mechanisms of these drugs in autoimmune neurological diseases. The volume serves as a practical and comprehensive guide, making complex therapeutic approaches accessible to medical professionals and students.The second section highlights the latest therapies for major autoimmune neurological diseases, offering step-by-step algorithms and escalation strategies for selecting optimal treatments. Controversies and uncertainties in therapy choices are discussed by leading experts, while additional chapters address emerging immunotherapeutic approaches for neurodegenerative diseases and the evolving concept of treating autoimmune pain. The book also covers practical applications of traditional immunosuppressants, IVIg, and targeted monoclonal antibodies, with dedicated chapters on conditions such as encephalitis, NMOSD, multiple sclerosis, and stiff person syndrome.

  • Crash Course Metabolism and Nutrition

    For the MLA and Medical Exams
    • 6th Edition
    • Kathryn Dunn + 4 more
    • Dipesh Patel
    • English
    Crash Course – your effective every-day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have the essential information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success.A winning formula now for over 25 years, having sold over 1 million copies and translated in over 8 languages, each series volume has been fine-tuned and fully updated to make your life easier. Especially written by senior students or junior doctors/residents – those who understand what is essential for exam success – with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert Faculty Advisers, the result is books that exactly meet your needs and you know you can trust.Each chapter guides you succinctly through the full range of curriculum topics in the MLA syllabus, integrating clinical considerations with the relevant basic science and avoiding unnecessary or confusing detail. Text boxes help you get to the hints, tips and key points you need fast! A fully revised self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats is included to check your understanding and aid exam preparation. The accompanying enhanced, downloadable eBook completes this invaluable learning package.Series volumes have been honed to meet the requirements of today’s medical students, although the range of other health students and professionals who need rapid access to the essentials of metabolism and nutrition will also love the unique approach of Crash Course. Whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for a distinction Crash Course is for you!This fully updated edition seamlessly integrates biochemistry and clinical practice in endocrinology, metabolism and nutrition. Covering everything from cellular biology to diabetes management and obesity therapies, it offers up-to-date guidelines and in-depth explorations of key metabolic processes. An essential resource for students, it provides the crucial knowledge needed to understand and address a wide range of metabolic and nutritional disorders.

  • Pathophysiology

    • 8th Edition
    • Jacquelyn L. Banasik
    • English
    Gain the in-depth understanding of pathophysiology you need to guide your patient care! Using a systems approach, Pathophysiology, 8th Edition, examines the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and treatment of diseases and disorders. The book begins with a review of normal anatomy and physiology, followed by pathophysiology and application of concepts to specific disorders. Each chapter includes a discussion of the disease processes and abnormalities that may occur, with a focus on the pathophysiologic concepts involved. Written by a team of expert contributors led by Jacquelyn Banasik, this text emphasizes the major pathophysiology concepts relevant to clinical practice while not overwhelming the reader with minute detail.

  • Paediatric Clinical Examination Made Easy

    • 7th Edition
    • Adrienne Foran + 1 more
    • English
    Now in its seventh edition, Paediatric Clinical Examination Made Easy is a much-loved, no-nonsense guide to medical practice for babies, children and adolescents.The new edition offers friendly and entertaining advice on the basics of paediatric medicine and the nuances of history taking, examination, and developmental assessment. Fully revised and updated, it’s full of great illustrations and practical advice on interacting with young patients as well as their guardians and families.Complete with short, manageable chapters, clinical examples, checklists and tips, this book will be an ideal companion for anyone who examines children, including medical students, paediatric trainees, GP trainees, paediatric nurses and paramedics.

  • Math Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians

    A Worktext
    • 5th Edition
    • Elaine Beale
    • English
    Master the math skills needed to calculate drug dosages safely and accurately! Math Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians, 5th Edition, covers the competencies required by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). Designed specifically for pharmacy technicians, the book includes a review of basic math, conversions between measurement systems, interpretation of drug labels and physicians' orders, and calculation of medications based on a patient's age, body weight, or body surface area. Two basic methods of calculating drug dosages are described: ratio/proportion and dimensional analysis. Simplifying calculation concepts, Elaine Beale’s worktext breaks down calculations, provides examples, and contains hundreds of practice problems to help you develop calculation confidence and prepare for a successful career as a pharmacy technician.

  • Transculturalidad, género y salud

    Manual de enfermería cultural
    • 2nd Edition
    • Manuel Moreno Preciado
    • Spanish
    · Esta 2.ª edición, es una apuesta en favor de que la enfermería como profesión amplíe su mirada hacia las nuevas necesidades de salud y cuidados de la población. · Es un acercamiento entre dos disciplinas, la enfermería y la antropología, y pretende ser una contribución a ese fin. Propone a las enfermeras y estudiantes de Enfermería profundizar en el sentido cultural de los cuidados a través de cuestiones como las adicciones, los trastornos alimentarios y de la imagen corporal, la soledad, el estrés y la depresión, entre muchas otras. · Supone un referente pedagógico para la formación de futuros profesionales de la enfermería, desde una perspectiva sociocultural, holística y ética; tan necesaria para dar respuesta a los desafíos presentes y futuros, que implican el cuidar de sí y el cuidar del otro, en contextos multiculturales y diversos.Destaca la riqueza de las narrativas y los textos literarios que utiliza el autor para contextualizar e ilustrar situaciones de cuidados en escenarios diversos. La riqueza pedagógica del texto dibuja itinerarios reflexivos que se nutren en la interrelación dialógica entre la enfermería y la antropología, y que invitan a sus lectores a convivir en la diversidad, a ser solidarios, a transitar hacia modelos de relación terapéutica horizontales y a ser sujetos éticos y compasivos en los diversos contextos de cuidado y en tiempos marcados por la precariedad, la complejidad y la incertidumbre.

  • Gray. Guía fotográfica de disección del cuerpo humano

    • 3rd Edition
    • Marios Loukas + 1 more
    • Spanish
    Nueva edición totalmente revisada del recurso ideal para el laboratorio de disección anatómica ya que se presenta en forma de guía paso a paso del proceso de disección de las diferentes estructuras y órganos del cuerpo humano. Así, incluye 1.100 imágenes fotográficas de cadáver, magníficamente etiquetadas para que el estudiante pueda seguir todo el proceso, enfatizando la relevancia clínica en cada caso. Contiene magníficas ilustraciones Gray, que permiten identificar las estructuras anatómicas clave y ayuda a relacionar fácilmente estructuras anatómicas con patologías y procedimientos clínicos. Representa la anatomía relevante para más de 30 procedimientos clínicos comunes y refleja el mismo nivel de precisión y minuciosidad que caracteriza al resto de títulos de la «familia» Gray, y que los convierte en los recursos de aprendizaje de anatomía más fiables. La nueva edición incluye acceso a una colección de 62 videos disponibles en español.

  • Resonancia magnética dirigida a técnicos superiores en imagen para el diagnóstico

    • 3rd Edition
    • Joaquín Costa Subias + 1 more
    • Spanish
    Nueva edición de este manual que permitirá a los estudiantes familiarizarse con los principios básicos de la física y la instrumentación, y con cuestiones tan fundamentales para la práctica clínica como las técnicas funcionales, las secuencias, los medios de contraste y los cuidados del paciente, entre otras. La obra sigue liderada por Joaquín Costa Subías (radiólogo) y Juan Alfonso Soria Jerez (TSIDMN), así como un nutrido grupo de técnicos y radiólogos que han contribuido a cada uno de los capítulos y cuenta con el aval de la AETR (Asociación española de técnicos en Radiología, Radioterapia y Medicina Nuclear).La totalidad de los capítulos ha sido renovada y actualizada e incluyen preguntas de autoevaluación y casos clínicos cuyas respuestas se encuentran al final de la obra. Igualmente, al final de la obra puede encontrarse un Glosario con los términos fundamentales de la especialidad.

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