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Books in Medicine

The Medicine portfolio strives to advance medicine by delivering superior evidence-based education, reference information and decision support tools to clinicians, trainees, and students. Specialties covered include Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Radiology & Imaging, Pathology, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Infectious Disease, Allergy & Immunology, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Hematology & Oncology, Plastic Surgery, and many more. The Medicine portfolio includes world-renowned titles such as Gray's Anatomy and Netter Atlas of Human Anatomy, Braunwald's Heart Disease, Goldman-Cecil Medicine, Osborn's Brain, Dermatology (Bolognia), Diagnostic Ultrasound (Rumack), The Harriet Lane Handbook, Fanaroff and Martin's Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Ferri's Clinical Advisor, Conn's Current Therapy, and more.

    • Exercise Prescription - The Physiological Foundations

      A Guide for Health, Sport and Exercise Professionals
      • 1st Edition
      • Kate Woolf-May
      • English
      Using research-based evidence, this text provides current rationale for the types, intensity, and duration of physical activity that may be prescribed to populations with commonly occurring chronic ailments. The relationship between the etiology of these conditions and the physiological effects of physical exercise for these groups of patients is explained. This text is ideal for students on courses encompassing health-related exercise and exercise prescription such as sports science, physical therapy and occupational therapy, as well as exercise professionals who may deal with rehabilitation of special populations. The book is also an ideal reference for fitness instructors, sports trainers, and medical professionals.
    • Clinical Examination in Ophthalmology

      • 1st Edition
      • P. K. Mukherjee
      • English
      In a clear and systematic style, Clinical Examination in Cardiology explains the basic methods followed in ocular examination. The book is specially designed for UG medical students as well as those pursuing more advanced PG courses on ophthalmology. Clinicians would also find it an extremely useful reference source.
    • Fälle Physiologie

      • 1st Edition
      • Alexej Barg
      • German
      In der Vorklinik fragen sich viele: Warum muss ich Physiologie lernen, ich will doch Arzt werden?! Dieses Buch zeigt, wie wichtig die Physiologie für die Arbeit in der Klinik ist: Anhand von 35 Fallgeschichten lernen Sie verschiedenste Krankheiten kennen und erkennen den Zusammenhang zwischen physiologischen Grundlagen und dem klinischen Bild. Durch gezielte Fragen erarbeiten Sie sich die richtige Diagnose und Therapie. Die Fälle gliedern sich in:AnamneseAufnahmeb... nach VerdachtsdiagnoseDia... mit Definition, Hauptursache, Leitsymptom, wichtigste diagnostische und therapeutische Maßnahme ("Quintessenz"), HäufigkeitIhr Plus zum Lernen: Zwei Inhaltsverzeichnisse - im ersten Inhaltsverzeichnis werden die Fälle nur numerisch aufgelistet, um die Lösung des Falls nicht schon in der Überschrift zu verraten. Das zweite Inhaltsverzeichnis ist nach Lerninhalten sortiert.
    • A Practical Approach to Radiology

      • 1st Edition
      • Nancy M. Major
      • English
      This lavishly illustrated book is a perfect introduction to the exciting field of radiology. A lively, easy-to-read writing style explores the diagnostic imaging issues associated with each body region. Extensive tables, color-coded key points, and detailed drawings make finding essential information a snap. Case studies and high- resolution images demonstrate radiologic principles and characteristic findings for a wide range of disease entities. All imaging modalities are covered including fluoroscopy, CT, MR, nuclear medicine, and more. An ideal text for anyone interested in diagnostic imaging, A Practical Approach to Radiology not only gives you the information you need, it brings it to life.
    • Body CT Secrets

      • 1st Edition
      • John G. Strang + 1 more
      • English
      The Secrets Series® is breaking new ground again!This volume will present guidelines for performing and interpreting CT studies. You’ll find all of the features you rely on Secrets Series®—such as a question-and-answer format, bulleted lists, mnemonics, and tips from the authors. Plus, you'll appreciate these brand-new enhancements…• A new, two-color page layout, “Key Points” boxes, and lists of useful web sites.• A smaller, more portable size.• A chapter containing the “Top 100 Secrets” in computed tomographyNo matter what questions arise, Body CT Secrets, has the answers you need.
    • Primary Care of the Newborn

      Mobile Medicine Series
      • 4th Edition
      • Henry M. Seidel + 3 more
      • English
      Here's a comprehensive, pocket-sized resource for the care of full-term newborns. It provides guidance on well-baby development, monitoring the newborn, non-acute disease management, patient education, and more. Concise and convenient, this is the perfect reference for anyone who cares for babies in the first hours of life.
    • EEG Pearls

      • 1st Edition
      • Mark Quigg
      • English
      This book uses the unique vignette format of the best-selling Pearls Series® to explore the basic principles of electroencephalograp... (EEG), as well as acquisition and interpretation of EEG findings. Real-life case studies—with physical findings, EEG readings, and clinical photos—show you how to recognize normal waking and sleep EEG readings as well as findings associated with the full range of epilepsy and seizure syndromes.
    • Management of the Mechanically Ventilated Patient

      • 2nd Edition
      • Lynelle N. B. Pierce
      • English
      The second edition of Management of the Mechanically Ventilated Patient functions as both an educational manual and a clinical reference for those involved in monitoring, managing, and delivering care to patients requiring respiratory intervention or mechanical ventilatory support. The range of coverage and practical approach in this easy to understand guide provides the nurse and other health care professional the clinical practice information needed to deliver safe and effective respiratory care.
    • Management of Acute and Chronic Neck Pain

      An Evidence-based Approach
      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 17
      • Nikolai Bogduk + 1 more
      • English
      Until recently most attention was focussed on low back pain but now the key area of interest for new research is neck pain and related headache often associated with whiplash or poor posture in working environments such as using computers. This book presents the latest research findings and gives recommendations and guidelines on how to relate those findings to the prevention and management of neck pain. It also points the way of areas where more research is needed.
    • Surgery of the Rheumatoid Hand and Wrist

      Federation of the European Societies for Surgery of the Hand, ICS 1295
      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 1295
      • Ian Trail + 1 more
      • English
      Surgery of the Rheumatoid Hand and Wrist is a text book providing an up-to- date overview of the modern surgical treatments to the hand and wrist of patients suffering with inflammatory arthritis. Soft tissue deformity and joint replacement are treated throughout the book with a presentation of the latest design of implants for the wrist and fingers, written by design surgeons. Also included are a number of discussions with regard to various types of arthroplasty as related to the various clinical presentations.