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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.

  • Safe Care in Paediatrics

    • 1st Edition
    • Alf Nicholson + 3 more
    • English
    Written by clinicians with years of experience in paediatrics, Safe Care in Paediatrics is designed to promote quality and safe care of children, and reduce common clinical errors and delayed diagnoses through shared first-hand experiences. This book is for anyone who needs to make a clinical decision about infants and children- be they from a medical, nursing or health professional background. The text is particularly useful for trainees but is also relevant to experienced practitioners.The aim of the book is to prevent errors and ensure safe care. The authors offer practical advice on potential pitfalls and red flags from neonatal care to mental health issues in adolescence . This book takes the reader through recent advances in diagnosis, common presentations and how to identify the sick child, all with case studies and illustrations to bring the text to life.
  • Katastrophenmedizin

    Krisenmanagement und medizinische Gefahrenabwehr
    • 2nd Edition
    • Thomas Luiz + 3 more
    • German
    Katastrophenmedizin gibt Ihnen konkrete Handlungsempfehlunge... für eine Vielzahl von Einsatzlagen. Das Buch hilft Ihnen als Verantwortlicher, die spezifischen Herausforderungen im Katastrophenschutz zu meistern - medizinisch, medizinisch-technisc... und logistisch.Taktik im Einsatz – Ordnung von Zeit, Raum und PersonalSpezielle Schadenslagen, wie Unfälle mit Verkehrsmitteln und technische Menschenrettung, "Crowding" bei Massenveranstaltunge... Gebäudeeinsturz, Polizeiliche Lagen, flächige ÜberlastlagenInfekti... Chemie- und StrahlenunfälleAusfa... kritischer InfrastrukturenRisik... bei GroßveranstaltungenS... und juristische ProblemePsychosozial... Krisenintervention und ethische AspekteNeu in der 2. Auflage:COVID-19-Pan... in unterentwickelten LändernUnbemannte Luftrettung (Drohnen)Alle Inhalte komplett überarbeitet und aktualisiertDas Buch richtet sich an alle in der medizinischen Gefahrenabwehr Tätigen:Führungskräf... von Rettungsdienst, Katastrophenschutz, Feuerwehr, Hilfsorganisationen und Kliniken, aber auch die Fachdienste der Polizei und der Bundeswehr - insbesondere Leitende Notärzte, Organisatorische Leiter, Gruppen-, Zug- und VerbandsführerRettun... der öffentlichen Verwaltung (einschließlich der ärztlichen Leitungen) sowie Katastrophenschutzbe... auf kommunaler und auf Landesebene (einschließlich der Krisenstäbe), die staatliche Fachaufsicht und die Fachabteilungen der Gesundheitsämter, die Zivilschutzplanung des BundesEinsatzplaner für die obigen Dienste und für besondere GroßveranstaltungenB... im Rettungsdienst und in der Pflege (insbesondere für Fachweiterbildungen)... Ausbildungseinrichtu... für den Katastrophen- und ZivilschutzHochschul... mit Studiengängen zur Gefahrenabwehr
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections, An Issue of Medical Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 108-2
    • Susan Tuddenham
    • English
    In this issue of Medical Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. Susan Tuddenham brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Sexually Transmitted Infections. STIs are on the rise in the United States, and concerns for developing drug resistance and new and emerging infections may complicate management. In this issue, top experts in the field provide updates on some of the most important issues in STI diagnosis and management, highlighting new information and practical approaches relevant to primary care practice.
  • Updates on Total Ankle Replacement, An issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 29-1
    • Mark E. Easley
    • English
    In this issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics, guest editor Dr. Mark Easley brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Updates on Total Ankle Replacement. Top experts in the field cover total ankle arthroplasty outcomes assessed through gait analysis; total ankle arthroplasty in younger patients; outcomes of lateral transfibular approach for total ankle replacement; outcomes of staged versus simultaneous total ankle replacement; outcomes of total ankle arthroplasty after reoperation; and more.
  • The Unofficial Guide to Getting Into Medical School

    • 2nd Edition
    • Bogdan Chiva Giurca
    • English
    This book is designed to help you become one of the few applicants to get into a highly competitive medicine degree, based on the insights of over 300 medical students across 32 UK medical schools.Written in a clear and engaging style, the The Unofficial Guide to Getting Into Medical School, Second Edition offers unique content to help you stand out from the crowd with useful tips and information at every stage of the process. It demystifies what you can expect from the degree, talks you though writing the application, covers what you need to know (and appear to know) for the interview, and provides a full guide to exam preparation.Updated to incorporate recent post-COVID changes to the admission process, and full of real-life examples from those who have succeeded before you, this will be a much-cherished companion for every would-be doctor.
  • Netter's Neuroscience Coloring Book

    • 2nd Edition
    • David L. Felten + 1 more
    • English
    Reinforce your knowledge of neuroanatomy, neuroscience, and common neurologic disorders with this active, engaging, and relaxing review method! Netter’s Neuroscience Coloring Book, 2nd Edition, makes abstract concepts more concrete as you use color and tactile movement to reinforce your memory and understanding of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system. It’s a fun and interactive way to learn and review a complex but fascinating subject—whether you’re taking a course in neuroscience, preparing for a neuroscience program, or planning a career in research, science, or medicine and healthcare.
  • Botox and Fillers, An Issue of Atlas of the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 32-1
    • Evan M. Busby + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Atlas of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics, guest editors Drs. Evan M. Busby and Tirbod T. Fattahi bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Botox and Fillers. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons now perform a variety of non-surgical cosmetic procedures to improve one’s facial appearance, including Botox, skin resurfacing, neuromodulators, and dermal fillers. In this issue, top experts discuss liquid injectables, the latest in dermal fillers for orbital rejuvenation, complications using injectables, and more.
  • Physical Diagnosis of Pain

    • 5th Edition
    • Steven D. Waldman
    • English
    In this easy-to-follow, how-to-do-it atlas, internationally recognized pain expert Dr. Steven D. Waldman provides a compendium of practical physical examination techniques that you can use in your daily practice to evaluate and diagnose patients in pain. Physical Diagnosis of Pain, 5th Edition, is the only atlas devoted to this critical area of pain medicine, offering a real-world focus on how clinicians evaluate pain: "What is it?" rather than "Where is it?". You’ll be guided step by step through the evaluation and diagnosis of more than 280 pain-related conditions based on physical signs. Concise, superbly illustrated chapters help you rapidly diagnose pathology based on physical techniques rather than relying on imaging alone.
  • Crash Course Paediatrics

    For UKMLA and Medical Exams
    • 6th Edition
    • Alyce Hayes + 1 more
    • Gerry O'Hare
    • English
    Crash Course – your effective every-day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have the essential information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success.A winning formula now for over 25 years, having sold over 1 million copies and translated in over 8 languages, each series volume has been fine-tuned and fully updated with a full-colour layout tailored to make your life easier. Especially written by senior students or junior doctors – those who understand what is essential for exam success – with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert Faculty Advisers, the result is books that exactly meet your needs and you know you can trust.Each chapter guides you succinctly through the full range of curriculum topics in the UKMLA syllabus, integrating clinical considerations with the relevant basic science and avoiding unnecessary or confusing detail. A range of text boxes help you get to the hints, tips and key points you need fast! A fully revised self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats is included to check your understanding and aid exam preparation. The accompanying enhanced, downloadable eBook completes this invaluable learning package.Series volumes have been honed to meet the requirements of today’s medical students, although the range of other health students and professionals who need rapid access to the essentials of paediatrics will also love the unique approach of Crash Course. Whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for a distinction Crash Course is for you!Crash Course Paediatrics: For UKMLA and Medical Exams, Sixth Edition combines current information with self-assessment and high-yield association tables that will empower students with knowledge to succeed in exams. In this new edition, readers will find new content on anatomy in children, COVID-19, and PIMMS.
  • Komplementäre Onkologie

    • 1st Edition
    • Jutta Hübner
    • German
    Informieren Sie sich über die ganze Bandbreite dessen, was zusätzlich und begleitend unternommen werden kann, um die Nebenwirkungen onkologischer Therapien in den Griff zu bekommen.Damit sind Sie für die Fragen Ihrer Patient*innen bestens gerüstet und können kompetent und zuverlässig antworten und beraten.Besonderheit... die bei komplementären Methoden zu beachten sindEin Ampelsystem zeigt Ihnen auf einen Blick die Evidenzlage und damit Empfehlung oder WarnungKörperliche Aktivität, Ernährung und holistische Methoden, wie z.B. Akupunktur, Homöopathie, TCM73 Substanzen von Aloe vera bis ZinkAlle Kapitel sind klar und einheitlich strukturiert: Vorkommen, Wirkstoffe und Anwendungsgebiete, Wirkmechanismen aus präklinischen Daten, Klinische Studiendaten, Wechselwirkungen mit der Tumortherapie, Nebenwirkungen, Dosierung, Kontraindikationen und Warnhinweise, Bewertung und Empfehlungen für die Praxis, Literatur.Das Buch eignet sich für Fachärzt*innenAllgem... MedizinOnkologie HämatologieGynäkolog... OnkologieUrologieGas... viele mehr