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    • The Psyche in Chinese Medicine

      • 1st Edition
      • July 20, 2009
      • Giovanni Maciocia
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      The Psyche in Chinese Medicine comprehensively discusses the treatment of mental-emotional disorders with both acupuncture and herbal medicine. Suitable for practitioners and students of Chinese medicine it discusses first the aetiology, pathology and diagnosis of mental disorders. It explores the nature of the Mind (Shen), Ethereal Soul (Hun), Corporeal Soul (Po), Intellect (Yi) and Will-Power (Zhi) and then presents the diagnosis and treatment of the most common psychological disorders with both acupuncture and Chinese herbs in detail. Specific chapters focus on the treatment of common conditions including depression, anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, bipolar disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Each condition is illustrated with case histories from the author’s 35 years-long practice

    • Fundamentals of Human Nutrition

      • 1st Edition
      • July 7, 2009
      • Catherine Geissler + 1 more
      • English
      • eBook
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      Fundamentals of Human Nutrition is an authoritative overview that will help you understand the complex subject of human nutrition. This book is a digest of material from the highly successful Human Nutrition 11th edition. ‘Fundamentals’ is intended for a wide readership of students and practitioners who need a broad understanding of human nutrition, but for whom an in-depth knowledge is not essential. Students and practitioners of nursing, pharmacy, sports science, dentistry and other allied health professions, as well as the interested lay person, will benefit from its easy-to-follow, concise approach.

    • The Importance of the First Ray, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 26-3
      • June 26, 2009
      • Lawrence A. Ford
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Dr. Lawrence Ford has developed an issue focusing on the importance of the first ray in podiatric medicine and treatments. The list of topics include: "Normal and Abnormal Mechanics of the First Ray," "The Versatility of the Lapidus Arthrodesis," "The Argument for Osteotomies," "Fine Tuning Bunion Surgery," "First MTPJ Fusion," "The First Ray and Flatfoot Surgery," and more!

    • Traumatologie d'urgence

      • 1st Edition
      • June 17, 2009
      • Frédéric Lapostolle + 5 more
      • French
      • eBook
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      Mettant en jeu le pronostic fonctionnel, parfois le pronostic vital, les traumatismes représentent la principale cause de décès des sujets âgés de moins de 40 ans, ainsi qu’une source considérable de handicaps. Que ce soit en milieu civil, urbain, rural, militaire, ou en milieu hostile, l’identification et la prise en charge rapides des traumatismes graves constituent un défi constant pour les acteurs de l’urgence. Véritable guide pratique avec sa version e-book, cet ouvrage rassemble les expériences actuelles d’experts internationaux dans l’évaluation, la réanimation initiale et la prise en charge des patients polytraumatisés. À la fois concis et complet, il fournit les informations essentielles pour gérer efficacement une détresse mettant en jeu le pronostic vital, faire un bilan exhaustif des lésions, choisir les examens les plus pertinents et adopter une stratégie thérapeutique adaptée et efficace. Traumatologie d’urgence se veut un outil facilement consultable : • procédures pratiques avec des conseils « pas à pas » ; • algorithmes pour guider le diagnostic et la prise en charge ; • explications claires et synthèse des données récentes. L’urgentiste et tous les acteurs de l’urgence, qu’ils travaillent à l’hôpital ou au Samu, trouveront ici réponses à leurs questions, qu’il s’agisse de traumatologie du quotidien – traumatismes de l’enfant, du sujet âgé ou de la femme enceinte – ou de situations plus exceptionnelles – blessures par arme à feu, par arme blanche ou par mine anti-personnelle. Inclus : un e-book à télécharger.

    • Ultrasound Physics and Technology

      • 1st Edition
      • June 2, 2009
      • Vivien Gibbs + 2 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Written for health practitioners and students new to medical ultrasound, this book provides all the basic physics and technological knowledge they need in order to practise ultrasound effectively, including safety aspects of ultrasound, quality assurance and the latest techniques and developments.

    • A-Z of Complementary and Alternative Medicine

      • 1st Edition
      • May 28, 2009
      • Fiona Mantle + 1 more
      • English
      • eBook
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      A-Z of Complementary and Alternative Medicine provides a pocket-size quick reference of CAM, allowing conventional and complementary health practitioners to ascertain: - what the CAM intervention is - what it does - contraindications, precautions and interactions. With entries grouped under therapies, the guide provides easy access to many unfamiliar terms therefore providing an excellent resource for improving communication about CAM with patients.

    • Trease and Evans' Pharmacognosy

      • 16th Edition
      • May 27, 2009
      • William Charles Evans
      • English
      • eBook
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      This encyclopedic reference work on pharmacognosy covers the study of those natural substances, principally plants, that find a use in medicine. Its popularity and longevity stem from the book's balance between classical (crude and powdered drugs' characterization and examination) and modern (phytochemistry and pharmacology) aspects of this branch of science, as well as the editor's recognition in recent years of the growing importance of complementary medicines, including herbal, homeopathic and aromatherapy.

    • Mosby's Field Guide to Physical Therapy

      • 1st Edition
      • May 27, 2009
      • Mosby
      • English
      • eBook
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      Ideal for clinical settings, this unique, handheld reference provides the most vital details of assessment diagnosis and treatment in a portable, lay-flat format. The convenient organization with color-coded sections and information broken down into charts, tables, and lists makes it easy to find information quickly. With content compiled, created and reviewed by experts in PT practice and education, you’ll have all of the information you depend on for academic and clinical success in one convenient reference!

    • Update on Ankle Arthritis, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 26-2
      • May 26, 2009
      • Alan R. Catanzariti + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Guest Editors Alan Catanzariti and Robert Mendicino have assembled an informative collection of topics on current ankle arthritis techniques, including: "Supramalleolar Osteotomies", "Tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis", "Ankle cartilage", "Preliminary report comparing pre vs. post-op ankle distraction MRIs" and more!

    • Saunders Math Skills for Health Professionals

      • 1st Edition
      • May 13, 2009
      • Rebecca Hickey
      • English
      • eBook
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      Plenty of examples, practice problems, and learning tools provide the perfect math review for health professionals! With just the right level of content and highly illustrated example problems, this user-friendly worktext helps you learn and understand fundamental math principles and understand how they apply to patient care.

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