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Vital Statistics

1st Edition
June 4, 2013
Stephen McKenzie
English
Paperback
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Vital Statistics: an introduction to health science statistics draws on real world, health-related and local examples, with a broad appeal to the Health Sciences student , it demonstrates how an understanding of statistics is useful both in the real world, and in statistics exams. Written in recognition of Health Sciences courses which require knowledge of statistical literacy, this book guides the reader to an understanding of why, as well as how and when to use statistics. It explores: How data relates to information, and how information relates to knowledge How to use statistics to distinguish information from disinformation The importance of probability, in statistics and in life That inferential statistics allow us to infer from samples to populations, and how useful such inferences can be How to appropriately apply and interpret statistical measures of difference and association How qualitative and quantitative methods differ, and when it’s appropriate to use each The special statistical needs of the health sciences, and some especially health science relevant statistics The vital importance of computers in the statistical analysis of data, and gives an overview of the most commonly used analyses

Endocrinology Adult and Pediatric: Neuroendocrinology and The Pituitary Gland E-Book

6th Edition
June 1, 2013
Shlomo Melmed + 2 more
English
eBook
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Apply the latest advances in management of neuroendocrine and pituitary disorders with the Endocrinology: Adult and Pediatric: Neuroendocrinology and The Pituitary Gland eBook! Brought to you by the same expert endocrinologists responsible for the highly acclaimed two-volume Endocrinology clinical reference, this endocrinology eBook puts all of the newest latest know-how of the Pituitary Gland and Neuroendocrinology at your fingertips, instantly accessible on your favorite eReader - so you can offer your patients the best care.

Endocrinology Adult and Pediatric: The Thyroid Gland

6th Edition
June 1, 2013
Leslie J. De Groot + 1 more
English
eBook
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Access all of the latest advances in thyroid disorder management on your favorite eReader with Endocrinology: Adult and Pediatric: The Thyroid Gland! Brought to you by the same leading endocrinologists responsible for the highly acclaimed two-volume Endocrinology clinical reference, this new thyroid disorder eBook enables you to give your patients the benefit of today's best know-how.

Sports Medicine, An Issue of Primary Care Clinics in Office Practice

1st Edition
Volume 40-2
May 31, 2013
Vincent Morelli + 1 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
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This issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice features expert clinical reviews on Sports Medicine which includes current information on updates, advances, and controversies, on topics such as the evaluation and treatment of head injuries, neck injuries, back injuries in the adult and pediatric athletic population, foot and ankle injuries, knee injuries, hip and groin injuries, shoulder injuries, elbow injuries, hand and wrist injuries, overuse injuries, sports nutrition, and ergogenic aids.

Psychiatric Manifestations of Neurotoxins, An Issue of Psychiatric Clinics

1st Edition
Volume 36-2
May 31, 2013
Michael R. Dobbs + 1 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Personality disorders, depression, mania, psychosis, behavioral problems, anxiety disorder, attention deficit disorder, dementia, hyperactivity, insomnia, panic disorder, suicide, sleep disorder, all the purview of psychiatrity, can be the result of neurotoxicity from chemicals capable of damaging the brain or nervous system. The ambiguity of such outcomes is acknowledged, at the same time emphasizing the value in considering the effects of chemicals on the brain. In this issue of Psychiatric Clinics, some of the topics related to neurotoxicity outcomes are: Review of Cognitive Assessment in Neurotoxicology; Neurologic Manifestations of Chronic Methamphetamine Abuse; Emerging Toxic Neuropathies and Myopathies; Neurotoxic Emergencies; Antidepressant Overdose-induced Seizures; and Neurotoxic Pesticides and Neurologic Effects.

Summer Issues and Accidents, An Issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics

1st Edition
Volume 25-2
May 31, 2013
Stephen D. Krau
English
Hardback
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eBook
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This issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics, Guest Edited by Stephen D. Krau, PhD, RN, CNE, from Vanderbilt University, will focus on Summer Trauma. Article topics will include Tick bites, Rabies, Snake bites, West Nile Virus, Spider bites, Allergic Reactions to Bee and Wasp Stings, Heat Exhaustation and Stroke, Near Drowning, and Musculoskeletal Injuries.

HIV and Respiratory Disease, An Issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine

1st Edition
Volume 34-2
May 30, 2013
Kristina Crothers + 2 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
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This issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine is Guest Edited by Kristina Crothers, MD from the University of Washington and will focus on HIV and Respiratory Disease. Article topics include Abnormalities in Host Defense, Antiretroviral Therapy and Lung Immunology, HIV associated Pneumonia, HIV associated Tuberculosis, HIV associated lung malignancies, and HIV associated COPD.

Haematology

4th Edition
May 30, 2013
Martin R. Howard + 1 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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eBook
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2014 BMA Medical Book Awards Highly Commended in Internal Medicine category! This textbook on haematology in the Illustrated Colour Text series is suitable for medical students, junior doctors and others needing a concise and practical introduction to the subject.

Imaging of the Lower Extremity, An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America

1st Edition
Volume 51-3
May 28, 2013
Kathryn J. Stevens
English
Hardback
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eBook
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This issue discusses imaging techniques for common and important lower extremity injuries and conditions. Femoral acetabular impingement, soft tissue pathology around the hip, meniscal injuries and imaging the postoperative meniscus, the neglected corners of the knee (posterolateral / posteromedial corner injuries), the extensor mechanism from top to bottom, cysts and bursa around the knee, ligamentous injuries of the ankle and foot, medial longitudinal arch of the foot, ankle impingement syndromes, imaging of the forefoot, overuse injuries of the lower extremity, imaging of total hip and knee arthroplasties are all reviewed. Additionally, the application of advanced imaging techniques in evaluation of the lower extremity is discussed.

Echocardiography in Diagnosis and Management of Mitral Valve Disease, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics

1st Edition
Volume 31-2
May 28, 2013
Judy Hung + 1 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
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This issue of Cardiology Clinics reviews the most current information available on mitral valve disease. Expert authors write about all phases of disease evaluation and management. Keep up-to-the-minute with the latest developments in this condition.

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