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Elsevier Health Professions titles offer everything you need to launch a career in a variety of professions - from educational resources for student learning to reference titles to support everyday practice. Complete curriculum solutions support educational programs in clinical laboratory sciences, dental assisting and hygiene, massage therapy, medical assisting and billing & coding, occupational therapy, pharmacy technology, physical therapy and rehabilitation, radiologic technology, respiratory care, sonography, speech therapy, surgical technology, and veterinary assisting and technology. Content on anatomy & physiology, basic science, medical terminology, law and ethics, documentation, job readiness, and more is supplemented by program-specific titles and review and testing solutions for classroom and certification exams, making Elsevier your destination for healthcare careers.

  • Functional Neurology for Practitioners of Manual Medicine

    • 2nd Edition
    • Frederick Carrick + 1 more
    • English
    Fuctional Neurology for Practitioners of Manual Medicine takes the reader from the embryonic beginnings of the nervous system, through the biochemistry of receptor activation and on to the functional systems of the nervous system. Concepts, relationships and scientific mechanisms of the nervous system function are covered, and this aids the practitioner in developing their clinical approach to a wide variety of patient presentations. The text is fully referenced, which allows the reader to immediately apply the concepts to practice situations. New for this edition are new chapters on pain (including headache) and theoretical evidence, plus extensive electronic resources supporting the text. "Overall this text would be an excellent resource to any practising physiotherapist or health professional within musculoskeletal and orthopaedics from the new graduate to the experienced clinician." Reviewed by: Tracy Ward, MCSP, BSc (HONS), MSc, Senior Physiotherapist and Clinical Pilates Specialist, BMI Healthcare Albyn Hospital, Aberdeen Date: Aug 2014

  • Alexander's Surgical Procedures

    • 1st Edition
    • Jane C. Rothrock + 1 more
    • English
    Developed specifically for surgical technologists, Alexander's Surgical Procedures provides proven, step-by-step coverage of essential surgical procedures from one of the most trusted sources in surgical technology. Building on the renowned content of Alexander's Care of the Surgical Patient, 14th Edition, respected authorities Jane Rothrock and Sherri Alexander (AST president 2007 - 2011) guide you through the pre-op set up, procedure pathology/steps, and post-op considerations for all required procedures. This approachable, easy-to-use resource complements the fundamental coverage in your other surgical technology textbooks, and detailed procedure videos on a companion Evolve website help you ensure success from the classroom to the OR.

  • 2012 ICD-9-CM for Physicians, Volumes 1 and 2 Professional Edition (Spiral)

    • 1st Edition
    • Carol J. Buck
    • English
    Elsevier and the American Medical Association have partnered to co-publish this ICD-9-CM reference by Carol J. Buck! Code efficiently and effectively with Carol J. Buck's 2012 ICD-9-CM for Physicians, Volumes 1 & 2, Professional Edition. Combining Netter's Anatomy artwork and the 2011 Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OCGR) with a format designed by coders for coders, this handy, spiral-bound reference helps you easily access the information you need to stay up to date and ensure the most accurate billing and optimal reimbursement in physician-based coding. Plus, you can take this resource into your certification exams for enhanced testing support!

  • Homéopathie

    Pratique et bases scientifiques
    • 3rd Edition
    • Alain Sarembaud + 1 more
    • French
    Véritable initiation à la médecine homéopathique, cet ouvrage pratique apporte la rigueur indispensable qu'exige cette discipline. Cette 3e édition, revue et actualisée, tient compte des derniers développements de cette discipline médicale et du contexte sanitaire actuel. Elle permet à tous, étudiants et professionnels de santé, de trouver des réponses pour l'application de la similitude clinique en thérapeutique. Après une présentation de l'histoire et des principes de l'homéopathie, l'ouvrage présente la pharmacologie puis décrit les principaux médicaments. Il trace ensuite une problématique de la prescription et propose une démarche argumentée lors de manifestations cliniques fréquentes. Enfin s'agissant de la recherche scientifique et des questions légitimes que posent l'homéopathie et l'utilisation des hautes dilutions à la communauté scientifique et au public, Bernard Poitevin fournit une réponse documentée et actualisée.

  • La pratique de la médecine chinoise

    • 1st Edition
    • Giovanni Maciocia + 2 more
    • French
    La nouvelle édition de La pratique de la médecine chinoise décrit les applications de la médecine chinoise traditionnelle. De la théorie au diagnostic, en passant par les différents traitements possibles, c'est plus de 48 maladies qui sont étudiées dans le présent volume. S'appuyant sur les textes fondateurs chinois, classiques et modernes, l'auteur expose avec le soin qui a fait sa réputation les concepts de la pratique de l'acupuncture et de la phytothérapie. Cette seconde édition pensée comme une encyclopédie a été enrichie de nombreuses illustrations et de 14 pathologies comme l'anxiété, l'hypertension ou encore la fibromyalgie. Faisant suite aux Principes fondamentaux de la médecine chinoise, cet ouvrage apportera aux étudiants et aux cliniciens des réponses concrètes à leurs questionnements. Chaque chapitre présente : • L'étiologie et la pathologie ; • Une sélection de traitements utilisant l'acupuncture et les plantes médicinales ; • Une liste de publications contemporaines chinoises ; • Les différences entre les diagnostics traditionnels chinois et occidentaux ; • De nombreuses illustrations, cas cliniques et résumés qui viennent éclairer et faciliter la lecture.

  • 2012 ICD-9-CM for Hospitals, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 Professional Edition (Spiral bound)

    • 1st Edition
    • Carol J. Buck
    • English
    Elsevier and the American Medical Association have partnered to co-publish this ICD-9-CM reference by Carol J. Buck! Code efficiently and effectively with Carol J. Buck's 2012 ICD-9-CM for Hospitals, Volumes 1, 2, & 3, Professional Edition. Combining Netter's Anatomy artwork and the 2011 Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OCGR) with a format designed by coders for coders, this handy, spiral-bound reference helps you easily access the information you need to stay up to date and ensure the most accurate billing and maximum reimbursement in physician-based and inpatient coding. Plus, you can take this resource into your certification exams for enhanced testing support!

  • Muscle and Sensory Testing

    • 3rd Edition
    • Nancy Berryman Reese
    • English
    If you want to excel in the physical therapy field, you’ll need to first master the art of manual muscle testing. Written by a well-known PT expert, Muscle and Sensory Testing, 3rd Edition provides you with everything you need to effectively perform manual muscle and sensory tests – all in one well-organized, easy-to-follow resource. Chapters include an overview of muscle strength assessment and detail precise anatomic testing techniques for upper extremities, lower extremities, and head, neck and trunk; functional muscle tests; tests for mental status, cranial nerves and superficial reflexes; and use of observational gait analysis as a screening tool. Photographs of testing procedures, line drawings of various innervations, and video clips showing manual muscle testing procedures augment your understanding of this important skill area.

  • Bentley's Textbook of Pharmaceutics

    • 1st Edition
    • Sanjay Kumar Jain
    • English
    This adaptation of Bentley's Textbook of Pharmaceutics follows the same goals as those of the previous edition, albeit in a new look. The content of the old edition has been updated and expanded and several new chapters, viz. Complexations, Stability Testing as per ICH Guidelines, Parenteral Formulations, New Drug Delivery Systems and Pilot Plant Manufacturing, have been included, with an intention to make the book more informative for the modern pharmacists.

  • Functional Movement Development Across the Life Span

    • 3rd Edition
    • Donna Joy Cech + 1 more
    • English
    Providing a solid foundation in the normal development of functional movement, Functional Movement Development Across the Life Span, 3rd Edition helps you recognize and understand movement disorders and effectively manage patients with abnormal motor function. It begins with coverage of basic theory, motor development and motor control, and evaluation of function, then discusses the body systems contributing to functional movement, and defines functional movement outcomes in terms of age, vital functions, posture and balance, locomotion, prehension, and health and illness. This edition includes more clinical examples and applications, and updates data relating to typical performance on standardized tests of balance. Written by physical therapy experts Donna J. Cech and Suzanne "Tink" Martin, this book provides evidence-based information and tools you need to understand functional movement and manage patients' functional skills throughout the life span.

  • Immunology for Pharmacy

    • 1st Edition
    • Dennis Flaherty
    • English
    With a new pharmacy-specific approach to immunology, Immunology for Pharmacy prepares pharmacists for practice by providing a complete understanding of the basis of immunology and the consequences of either suppressing or enhancing immune function. It covers key subjects such as prophylaxis and vaccination, antibodies as therapeutic and diagnostic agents, biological modifiers, and the rationale for use and mechanisms of therapeutic agents. Written by experienced author and educator Dennis Flaherty, this book presents topics with a logical, step-by-step approach, explaining concepts and their practical application. A companion Evolve website reinforces your understanding with flashcards and animations.

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