Books in Basic medical science

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Microbiology for the Healthcare Professional

• 3rd Edition
• June 16, 2021
• Karin C. VanMeter + 1 more
• English

Microbiology for the Healthcare Professional, 3rd Edition offers an excellent foundation for understanding the spread, treatment, and prevention of infectious disease — critical knowledge for today’s healthcare professional. This straightforward introductory text makes microbiology approachable and easy to learn, presenting just the right level of information and detail to help you comprehend future course material and apply concepts to your new career.

Weight Regulation and Curing Acquired Obesity

• 1st Edition
• July 22, 2020
• Gary Horndeski + 1 more
• English

Addressing the problem of how weight is regulated, how obesity is acquired, and how it is cured, Weight Regulation and Curing Acquired Obesity provides the mathematical basis of control system theory as applied to weight regulation. Unlike the majority of weight control literature which focuses on biochemistry, this innovative title discusses the biomechanical aspects of a dual closed loop system which mechanically senses meal volume and accumulated intraabdominal fat, where accurate sensation depends on the mechanical strength of the anterior abdominal wall.

Cunningham's Textbook of Veterinary Physiology

• 6th Edition
• January 3, 2019
• T Bradley G. Klein
• English

Learn how to understand normal body functions before learning about the mechanisms of veterinary disease. Cunningham's Textbook of Veterinary Physiology, 6th Edition approaches this vast subject in a practical, user-friendly way that helps you grasp key concepts and learn how they relate to clinical practice. From cell physiology to body system function to homeostasis and immune function, this comprehensive text provides the solid foundation needed before advancing in the veterinary curriculum.

Fundamental Neuroscience for Basic and Clinical Applications

• 5th Edition
• October 13, 2017
• Duane E. Haines + 1 more
• English

Using a rigorous yet clinically-focused approach, Fundamental Neuroscience for Basic and Clinical Applications, 5th Edition, covers the fundamental neuroscience information needed for coursework, exams, and beyond. It integrates neuroanatomy, pharmacology, and physiology, and offers a full section devoted to systems neurobiology, helping you comprehend and retain the complex material you need to know.

The Anatomical Basis of Dentistry

• 4th Edition
• August 29, 2017
• Bernard Liebgott
• English

Master the essentials of gross anatomy! The Anatomical Basis of Dentistry, 4th Edition includes full-color coverage of the regions of the head and neck that relate to applied anatomy for the clinical practice of dentistry. Core information provides a foundation of knowledge that’s important to a successful chairside experience for both you and patient. This new edition includes coverage of local anesthesia, dental imaging, spread of dental infection, and fractures of the craniofacial complex. Using a clear, accessible style, with practical Clinical Notes boxes updated to include case studies, this book closely relates the basic science of applied anatomy to the clinical practice of dentistry.

Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions

• 6th Edition
• December 27, 2016
• Robert J. Hubert
• English

Learn the essential concepts of major diseases/disorders and disease processes. Gould’s Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 6th Edition is a concise, easy-to-understand introduction to the fundamentals of pathophysiology. Continuing in its well-known tradition of readability and vivid, full-color illustrations, the text is updated with the latest research and trends in human disease. Disorders are described by body system, with coverage of the interactions between systems, and special features help you to apply the material to real-life situations. No matter which healthcare field you may enter, this book provides solid preparation for the conditions you may encounter in clinical practice.

Update of Dental Local Anesthesia, An Issue of Dental Clinics

• 1st Edition
• Volume 54-4
• October 6, 2010
• Paul Moore + 2 more
• English

The general dentist will find a wealth of current information on anesthesia and analgesia. Articles include local anesthetic pharmacology and toxicology, local anesthetic agents, effective mandibular infiltration, reversal of local anesthesia, allergic reactions to dental anesthetic formulations, methemoglobinemia and dental anesthetics, ocular complications, vasoconstrictors, local anesthesia and the oral hygienist, paresthesia in dentistry, efficacy of articaine formulations, pregnancy and dental local anesthesia, and much more!