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  • LGBTQIA+ Health in Aging Adults, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 40-2
    • Manuel Eskildsen + 1 more
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Geriatrics**In this issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, guest editors Drs. Manuel Eskildsen and Carl Henry Burton bring their considerable expertise to the topic of LGBTQIA+ Health in Aging Adults. Top experts in the field discuss topics regarding mental and physical care for aging LGBTQIA+ adults, including end-of-life care, long-term care, and sexual health.

  • Physiology in Childbearing

    With Anatomy and Related Biosciences
    • 5th Edition
    • Jean Rankin
    • English
    With its straightforward writing style and extraordinary breadth of content, Physiology in Childbearing: With Anatomy and Related Biosciences, Fifth Edition is an ideal textbook for students of midwifery wanting to master the physiology of pregnancy, childbirth, the neonate and breastfeeding.This popular book has been fully updated to incorporate new knowledge and guidelines, and has a stronger focus on diversity. It covers basic biochemistry, cellular biology, genetics and fertility, as well as embryology and fetal growth, the physiology of pregnancy, and complications of labour. It then goes on to examine the neonate, infant feeding and bio-behavioural aspects of parenting.The complexities of this fundamental topic area are explained with boxes of key points, full colour diagrams and images, and tips on applying content to practice, making this book a must-have for students and practising midwives alike.

  • Pedretti's Occupational Therapy

    Practice Skills for Physical Dysfunction
    • 9th Edition
    • Heidi McHugh Pendleton + 1 more
    • English
    **2025 Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA) McGuffey Longevity Award Winner****Selected for 2025 Doody’s Core Titles® with "Essential Purchase" designation in Occupational Therapy**Gain the knowledge and skills you need to treat clients/patients with physical disabilities! Pedretti's Occupational Therapy: Practice Skills for Physical Dysfunction, 9th Edition uses a case-based approach threaded through each chapter to provide a solid foundation in evaluation, intervention, and clinical reasoning. The text continues to support the entry-level occupational therapist and the experienced occupational therapist focused on expanding skills and knowledge. With the OT practice framework as a guide, you will focus on the core concepts and central goals of client care. And by studying threaded case studies, you will learn to apply theory to clinical practice. Written by a team of expert OT educators and professionals led by Heidi McHugh Pendleton and Winifred Schultz-Krohn, this edition includes an eBook free with each new print purchase, featuring a fully searchable version of the entire text.

  • Innovations in Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation, An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 35-2
    • Joel Stein + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics, guest editors Drs. Joel Stein and Joan Stilling bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Innovations in Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation. Top experts in the field discuss motor rehabilitation therapies which can be delivered across the acute, subacute, and chronic post-stroke stages; the secondary sequalae of stroke associated with impaired functional outcomes, and much more, helping readers understand the complexities of current stroke rehabilitation techniques and delivery of care.

  • Small Animal Oncology, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 54-3
    • Craig Clifford + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editors Drs. Craig A. Clifford and Philip J. Bergman bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Small Animal Oncology. Top experts discuss updates in veterinary immunotherapy; new therapies in veterinary oncology; updates in lymphoma; updates in veterinary interventional radiology; precision-based medicine; and more.

  • Imaging Anatomy: Head and Neck

    • 2nd Edition
    • Surjith Vattoth
    • English
    This richly illustrated and superbly organized text/atlas is an excellent point-of-care resource for practitioners at all levels of experience and training. Written by global leaders in the field, Imaging Anatomy: Head and Neck, second edition, provides a thorough understanding of the detailed normal anatomy that underlies contemporary imaging. This must-have reference employs a templated, highly formatted design; concise, bulleted text; and state-of-the-art images throughout that identify the clinical entities in each anatomic area, offering a unique opportunity to master the fundamentals of normal anatomy and accurately and efficiently recognize pathologic conditions.

  • Crash Course Surgery

    For UKMLA and Medical Exams
    • 4th Edition
    • Hester Lacey
    • Giles Davies
    • 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 surgery 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 Surgery provides a comprehensive and high-yield overview of the core surgical topics for medical exams. Emphasizing system-focused history taking and exam guides, this new edition helps students apply learned information to exam questions and OSCE stations. It will also be a practical resource for those transitioning to clinical practice with its focus on figures, imaging, and initial disease management guides.

  • Checklisten psychische Erkrankungen

    Für Pflege- und Gesundheitsfachberufe
    • 2nd Edition
    • Erik Wolf + 1 more
    • German
    Das Buch unterstützt Sie dabei, das schwierige Feld der psychischen Erkrankungen zu meistern.Es bietet einzigartig die Verknüpfung der wichtigsten Krankheitsbilder mit der entsprechenden Pflegeplanung und liefert Ihnen damit genau das Wissen für Prüfung und Praxis, das Pflegefachpersonen brauchen. Denn beim Thema „psychische Erkrankungen" geht das Wwenigste nach Schema F.Neu in der 2. Auflage:Wissen anwenden: 10 Fallbeispiele mit LösungsvorschlägenNA... und POP-Pflegediagnosen mit Angabe der Codes(NANDA: North American Nursing Diagnosis Association / POP: Praxisorientierte Pflegediagnostik)Das Buch eignet sich für:Auszubildende an psychiatrischen LehrkrankenhäusernPf... in der Weiterbildung Psychiatrische Pflege

  • The Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations: Musculoskeletal System Package

    Volume 6
    • 3rd Edition
    • Joseph Iannotti + 4 more
    • English
    Offering a concise, highly visual approach to the basic science and clinical pathology of the musculoskeletal system, these three updated books in The Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations (the CIBA "Green Books") contain unparalleled didactic illustrations reflecting the latest medical knowledge. Revised by Drs. Joseph Iannotti, Richard Parker, and other experts from the Cleveland Clinic, The Upper Limb (Part 1), Spine and Lower Limb (Part 2), and Biology and Systemic Diseases (Part 3) of Musculoskeletal System, Volume 6, integrate core concepts of anatomy, physiology, and other basic sciences with common clinical correlates across health, medical, and surgical disciplines. Classic Netter art, updated and new illustrations, and modern imaging continue to bring medical concepts to life and make this timeless work an essential resource for students, clinicians, and educators.

  • The Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations: Nervous System Package

    2-Book Set
    • 3rd Edition
    • Michael J. Aminoff + 2 more
    • English
    Offering a concise, highly visual approach to the basic science and clinical pathology of the nervous system, this updated two-book volume in The Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations (the CIBA "Green Books") contains unparalleled didactic illustrations reflecting the latest medical knowledge. Revised by Drs. Michael J. Aminoff, Scott L. Pomeroy, and Kerry H. Levin, Brain (Part 1) and Spinal Cord and Peripheral Motor and Sensory Systems (Part 2) of the Nervous System, Volume 7, integrate core concepts of anatomy, physiology, and other basic sciences with common clinical correlates across health, medical, and surgical disciplines. Classic Netter art, updated and new illustrations, and modern imaging continue to bring medical concepts to life and make this timeless work an essential resource for students, clinicians, and educators.

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