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Books in Health professions

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.

  • Illustrated Dictionary of Podiatry and Foot Science

    • 1st Edition
    • Jean Mooney
    • English
    More than just a collection of simple definitions, the Illustrated Dictionary of Podiatry is a pocket-reference guide for students and practitioners which covers anatomy, pathology, systemic disease, clinical diagnostic tests, treatment and management of foot problems and much more. Along with its handy size, a cross-referencing system helps make the Dictionary as user friendly as possible and draws the content together, while the many tips, tables, line drawings and photographs (including a colour section) expand on entries and summarize information on essential points.
  • The Psyche in Chinese Medicine

    Treatment of Emotional and Mental Disharmonies with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs
    • 1st Edition
    • Giovanni Maciocia
    • English
    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

    for Students and Practitioners in the Health Sciences
    • 1st Edition
    • Catherine Geissler + 1 more
    • English
    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
    • Lawrence A. Ford
    • English
    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

    + e-book
    • 1st Edition
    • Frédéric Lapostolle + 5 more
    • French
    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

    How, Why and When
    • 1st Edition
    • Vivien Gibbs + 2 more
    • English
    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

    A guide for health professionals
    • 1st Edition
    • Fiona Mantle + 1 more
    • English
    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
    • William Charles Evans
    • English
    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
    • Mosby
    • English
    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
    • Alan R. Catanzariti + 1 more
    • English
    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!