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  • Kanski's Clinical Ophthalmology

    A Systematic Approach
    • 10th Edition
    • John F. Salmon
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Optometry**Filled with stunning images and in-depth information on both common and rare ophthalmic diseases and disorders, Kanski's Clinical Ophthalmology: A Systematic Approach, 10th Edition, is both a foundational knowledge source for trainees and a valuable reference for experienced practitioners. Dr. John Salmon, from the University of Oxford, has meticulously revised this classic text, retaining Dr. Kanski’s highly effective format of succinct text and visually dynamic presentation. Extremely well organized and comprehensive in scope, it provides authoritative, focused guidance on diagnosis and management, facilitating quick comprehension to enhance learning, aid exam preparation, and guide clinical practice.

  • Law for Nurses and Midwives

    • 10th Edition
    • Patricia J Staunton + 1 more
    • English
    Comprehensive, accessible and practical legal advice for students and practitionersFirst published in 1985, Law for Nurses and Midwives continues to provide the most comprehensive and practical nursing text available to assist nurses and midwives to practise professionally and safely.The book is designed to support the reader to apply relevant legal, ethical and regulatory principles to their day-to-day clinical practice. For example, when students are starting a surgical placement, they can find the latest practical legal advice on consent; when they are on a medical placement, they can refer to the chapter on medications.This tenth edition is fully updated and incorporates legislative changes of all relevant practice areas in all states and territories in Australia. Ideal for students undertaking a diploma, bachelor’s or postgraduate degree, it will remain relevant throughout their careers as an invaluable reference guide that enhances the provision of safe, quality healthcare in Australia.

  • Demyelinating and Inflammatory Lesions of the Brain and Spine, An Issue of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 32-2
    • Reza Forghani + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of MRI Clinics, guest editors Drs. Reza Forghani and Ashok Srinivasan bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Demyelinating and Inflammatory Lesions of the Brain and Spine. Top experts in the field provide multiple articles on multiple sclerosis, as well as articles on bacterial, fungal, and viral infections of the brain and spine.

  • Gender Affirming Surgery, An Issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 36-2
    • Russell E. Ettinger
    • English
    In this issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics, guest editor Dr. Russell E. Ettinger brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Gender Affirming Surgery. Top experts in the field discuss key topics such as 3D and virtual treatment planning, surgery complications, the upper, middle, and lower aspects of the face, and more.

  • The Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations: Digestive System, Volume 9, Part III – Liver, Biliary Tract, and Pancreas

    • 3rd Edition
    • James C. Reynolds + 4 more
    • English
    Offering a concise, highly visual approach to the basic science and clinical pathology of the digestive system, this updated volume in The Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations (the CIBA "Green Books") contains unparalleled didactic illustrations reflecting the latest medical knowledge. Revised by Drs. James C. Reynolds, Peter J. Ward, John A. Martin, Grace L. Su, and David C. Whitcomb, Liver, Biliary Tract, and Pancreas, Part 3 of the Digestive System, Volume 9, integrates 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.

  • Atlas d'acupuncture

    • 2nd Edition
    • Claudia Focks
    • French
    Claudia FocksAvec la collaboration de Ulrich März et Ingolf Hosbach.Ouvrage de référence, l’Atlas d’acupuncture présente de façon exhaustive les douzeméridiens principaux, les points des huit merveilleux vaisseaux, tout comme de nombreuxpoints hors méridiens.Chaque point est présenté selon le même modèle, permettant de saisir d’un seulregard sur une même page les informations cliniques les plus importantes. L’objectifest ainsi d’aider le praticien dans sa recherche de la localisation correcte du point,de l’angle d’insertion de l’aiguille, ainsi que des principales actions et indications.Les caractéristiques particulières de chaque point sont aussi systématiquement présentées.Le contenu de cette nouvelle édition a été entièrement actualisé en vue d’améliorerson caractère didactique et d’apporter plus de sécurité pour le traitement.Les très nombreuses illustrations sont composées de photographies cliniques,de schémas, ainsi que de pictogrammes mettant en évidence l’angle et la profondeurd’insertio... de l’aiguille, tout comme des alertes, qu’il s’agisse d’éviter des organes ouune puncture douloureuse. L’état de la recherche scientifique a également été mis à jour,tenant compte des dernières données sur l’acupuncture et son efficacité.L’Atlas d’acupuncture, en dressant un panorama complet de cette pratique, constitueun ouvrage incontournable pour les acupuncteurs, qu’ils soient confirmés ou en formation.

  • Effective Leadership and Governance in Medical Institution of Higher Learning

    • 1st Edition
    • Asha Suresh Babu + 1 more
    • English
    Defined quality standards and regulatory systems in higher education institutions across India, set by the Government of India, have encouraged institutions to embrace such mechanisms for sustainable global presence and service. This requires multilayered passion at the institutional level, to build a progressive collegial environment and to implement mechanisms to strengthen its competence. To address this need, this book is written by a team of experts with experience in accreditation and certification processes, compiling their collective experience and know-how of effective leadership and governance of institutions of higher learning in health sciences and healthcare facilities.This book is targeted to management students, teachers, managers and administrative set of people engaged in management of higher education, especially to the level of a healthcare university. The book can be a good reference to any young educational institution. The principles discussed can also be applied to any organization striving to achieve quality and competency.

  • Williams Textbook of Endocrinology

    • 15th Edition
    • Shlomo Melmed + 4 more
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Endocrinology/Metabo... Disease**Now fully revised and updated, Williams Textbook of Endocrinology, 15th Edition, remains your go-to reference for authoritative content on the full spectrum of adult and pediatric endocrine system disorders. World-renowned authors and editors expertly bridge the gap between basic science and clinical information, keeping you up to date with recent advances in medications, therapies, clinical trials, and more. This essential reference is a must-have resource for endocrinologists, endocrine surgeons, gynecologists, internists, pediatricians, and other clinicians who need current, comprehensive coverage of this multifaceted field.

  • Cahier 1. Organisation du corps humain

    Les cahiers de l'étudiant - CAP BP Bac Pro BTS
    • 1st Edition
    • Gérard Peyrefitte + 2 more
    • French
    Les référentiels de compétences pour les formations aux différents diplômes de l’Esthétique Cosmétique Parfumerie comportent, outre les techniques esthétiques proprement dites, desconnaissances à acquérir nommées « Savoirs associés », représentés par plusieurs disciplines en prise directe avec les techniques esthétiques (Biologie – Cosmétologie – Technologie).Les Cahiers de l’étudiant en Esthétique Cosmétique Parfumerie adoptent une démarche résolument innovante en proposant un même support de cours pour l’enseignement de ces disciplinesaux différentes formations, CAP, BP, Bac Pro, BTS.Cette décision est dictée par le fait que le socle de connaissances est le même pour toutes les formations, le niveau d’enseignement montant en puissance au fur et à mesure de l’avancée dans la filière.Il était donc logique de construire un seul support qui traite l’ensemble des savoirs à acquérir pour tous les diplômes. Cette offre est également un moyen de permettre à l’étudiant de se confronter aux niveaux supérieurs de la filière.Six cahiers traitent l’ensemble des programmes en vigueur, en particulier le nouveau référentiel du BTS Esthétique Cosmétique Parfumerie, les cours étant enrichis de multiples informations dansle texte, de vidéos et de podcasts (via des QR Codes).Chaque élève ou étudiant peut repérer aisément ce qui le concerne dans un intitulé « Je dois savoir » à l’entrée de chaque chapitre. De nombreux questionnaires permettent à l’étudiant d’évalueret de développer ses connaissances.

  • Grieve's Modern Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

    • 5th Edition
    • Deborah Falla + 4 more
    • English
    Originally edited by Gregory Grieve, a founder of modern manual therapy, the fifth edition of Grieve's Modern Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Fifth Edition continues to offer contemporary evidence, models of diagnosis and practice that make this one of the most highly respected reference books for physiotherapists.Thi... edition has been fully updated to provide an overview of the latest science in a rapidly evolving field. It includes detailed directions for research-informed patient care for a range of musculoskeletal disorders, as well as up-to-date information on the global burden, research methodologies, measurements, and principles of assessment and management.A new international editorial board, with experience in both research and clinical practice, bring a truly comprehensive perspective to this book, meaning those practising musculoskeletal physiotherapy today will find it highly clinically relevant to their work.

  • Bien débuter. Brûlures
    • 1st Edition
    • Jacques Latarjet + 4 more
    • French
    Comment s’y prendre dans une situation donnée ?Quelles compétences pour prendre en charge le patient ?Cet ouvrage est destiné aux étudiants et aux professionnels infirmiers amenésà prendre en charge le patient victime de brûlures.Il s’organise en trois grandes parties :1 – Les prérequis fournissent les notions théoriques indispensables pouraborder sereinement les situations cliniques prévalentes.2 – Les situations cliniques prévalentes permettent de se familiariser avecla prise en charge globale des patients et la pratique terrain.En partant d’un cas clinique, les liens entre la symptomatologie du patient et sa priseen charge sont expliqués. La conduite infirmière et/ou les conseils aux patients ainsique le rôle propre et le rôle prescrit infirmiers sont clairement identifiés.3 – La boîte à outils présente les aspects légaux, les techniques détaillées despansements, les traitements et les outils de la pratique quotidienne, abordés dans lessituations cliniques.La compréhension est facilitée par une présentation sous forme de fiches en couleurset par de nombreux tableaux, photographies et illustrations.La collection centrée sur le rôle infirmier !

  • Paediatrics and Medications: A Resource for Guiding Nurses in Medication Administration

    • 1st Edition
    • Kerry Reid-Searl + 2 more
    • English
    Unique resource on medication administration to support students and nursesThis handy new guide offers concise and specific information for nurses on preparing and administering medications for children in Australia and New Zealand.Unlike other medication administration textbooks, Paediatrics and Medications provides comprehensive information, tips and evidence-based strategies directly related to paediatric patients. Focusing on the ‘how to’ of safe medication administration for paediatric patients, this resource also includes a focus on health literacy considerations, techniques in play and other unique elements specifically related to children and their caregivers.This book is perfect for students undertaking paediatric nursing units of study, and is also highly clinically relevant across broader nursing practice.

  • Advances in Oncology, 2024

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 4-1
    • Leonidas C. Platanias
    • English
    Advances in Oncology reviews the year’s most important findings and updates within the field in order to provide practicing oncologists with the current clinical information they need to improve patient outcomes. A distinguished editorial board, led by Dr. Leonidas C. Platanias, identifies key areas of major progress and controversy and invites preeminent specialists to contribute original articles devoted to these topics. These insightful overviews in oncology inform and enhance clinical practice by bringing concepts to a clinical level and exploring their everyday impact on patient care.

  • Taschenwissen Rettungsdienst Reanimation

    • 1st Edition
    • Andreas Fromm
    • German
    Kurz, knapp und kompakt – auf einen Blick!Dieser Taschenwissen-Band liefert Ihnen aktuelles Wissen zum Thema Reanimation mit Einbindung aktueller Leitlinien (u.a. GRC).Aus dem Inhalt:Reanimation bei Erwachsenen, Kindern und NeugeborenenKardiolo... Strategien für die Notfallmedizin (ACS, Herzrhythmusstörunge... bei Personen mit Vorerkrankungen und in besonderen Situationen, z.B. Anaphylaxie, Asthma und COPD, Reanimation bei SchwangerenDas Buch eignet sich für:Auszubildende Notfallsanitäter*inA... Rettungssanitäter*in... und Rettungssanitäter*in...

  • Guide du calcul de doses et de débits médicamenteux

    Méthodologie. Entraînement. Evaluations
    • 5th Edition
    • Dominique Rispail + 3 more
    • French
    L’infirmier(ère), au cours de ses études et de son exercice professionnel, administre des médicaments sur prescription médicale. La parfaite maîtrise ducalcul de doses, des débits et de l’administration de ces thérapeutiques, vous est donc indispensable, car elle engage votre responsabilité.Cet ouvrage de méthodologie et d’entraînement vous aide à comprendre comment réussir tous ces calculs. Il vous permet d’intégrer, par étapesprogressives, les concepts mathématiques de base en liaison avec les situations professionnelles.Cet... cinquième édition vous propose :• un focus actualisé sur la responsabilité professionnelle ;• une méthode de résolution de problèmes, étape par étape, avec exercicesd’applicati... corrigés ;• des exercices et corrigés de quatre niveaux d’entraînement : questions-réponses,m... concrets et cas cliniques vous replaçant en situationprofessionn... réelle ;• des fiches de révision rappelant les bases mathématiques indispensables.Cette nouvelle édition, dans une toute nouvelle maquette en couleurs, intègre de nouveaux exercices (exercices ciblés IADE, MERM), actualise les exercicesexistants avec des prescriptions en dénomination commune internationale et en modifiant les valeurs et ajoute des cartes mentales sur le déroulé de la prescription médicale et sur les risques à connaître à la lecture d’une prescription.Étudian... infirmier, professionnel en exercice ou candidat aux concours d’infirmier anesthésiste ou de puériculture, ce guide pratique est votre outil depréparation indispensable pour maîtriser parfaitement le calcul de doses et de débits médicamenteux.Domini... Rispail est cadre de santé formateur à l’IFSI Lionnois au CHRU de Nancy.Alain Viaux est directeur de la formation continue et directeur référent du Pôle Médico-Chirurgical au CHRU de Nancy.Virginie Simon est cadre supérieure de santé et coordinatrice pédagogique à l’IFAS Lionnois au CHRU de Nancy.François Horn est responsable de formation continue au CHRU de Nancy.

  • The Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations: Reproductive System, Volume 1

    • 3rd Edition
    • Roger Smith + 1 more
    • English
    Offering a concise, highly visual approach to the basic science and clinical pathology of the reproductive system, this updated volume in The Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations (the CIBA "Green Books") contains unparalleled didactic illustrations reflecting the latest medical knowledge. Revised by Drs. Roger P. Smith and Paul J. Turek, Reproductive System, Volume 1 integrates core concepts of anatomy, embryology, physiology, and genetics 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.

  • 60 Punkte - 60 Krankheiten

    Die wichtigsten Akupunkturpunkte für Ihren Therapieerfolg
    • 5th Edition
    • Heping Yuan
    • German
    Informieren Sie sich über bewährte Akupunktur-Punktkomb... für die 60 häufigsten Krankheitsbilder.Mit diesem Buch erhalten Sie auch einen schnellen Zugang zur Theorie der TCM. Sie lernen westliche Patient*innen mit den Augen eines chinesischen Arztes zu sehen und zu behandeln. Schneller Einstieg in die Akupunkturpraxis und TCMAlle am häufigsten eingesetzten Punkte und PunktkombinationenPr... Stichtechniken Praktisch anwendbares Akupunkturwissen in Kombination mit den besten Punktkombinationen machen es Ihnen leicht, Ihre Patient*innen schnell, sicher und effizient zu therapieren. Die neue, 5. Auflage wurde gründlich überarbeitet und aktualisiert.Das Buch eignet sich für:Ärzt*innen, die sich auf TCM/Akupunktur spezialisiert habenHeilpraktiker*i... die sich auf TCM/Akupunktur spezialisiert haben

  • Advances and Innovations in Cardiovascular Imaging, An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 62-3
    • Sandeep Hedgire + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Radiologic Clinics, guest editors Drs. Sandeep Hedgire and Prashant Nagpal bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Advances and Innovations in Cardiovascular Imaging. Top experts in the field provide a complete review of cardiovascular CT imaging, covering principles and practice, the heart, the aorta, upper and lower extremities, and visceral vessels, as well as the role of artificial intelligence in cardiac imaging.

  • Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 2-Volume Set

    • 22nd Edition
    • Robert Kliegman + 1 more
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Pediatrics**Covering every aspect of general pediatric practice, as well as details for many pediatric subspecialists, Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 22nd Edition, brings you fully up to date with everything from rapidly changing diagnostic and treatment protocols to new technologies to the wide range of biologic, psychologic, and social problems faced by children today. Edited and written by experts and prominent members of the pediatric medical community, this comprehensive two-volume reference covers both the science and art of pediatric practice. It remains the reference of choice among pediatricians, pediatric residents, and others involved in the care of young patients, delivering the information you need in a concise, easy-to-use format for everyday reference and study.

  • Patient Management with Stable Ischemic Heart Disease, An Issue of Medical Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 108-3
    • Alexander Fanaroff + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Medical Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Alexander Fanaroff and John W. Hirschfeld, Jr., bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Patient Management with Stable Ischemic Heart Disease. Top experts provide insights into newer diagnostic modalities for patients presenting with symptoms of stable ischemic heart disease, review the pillars of medical management as well as emerging cardiometabolic therapies, provide updates on the role of revascularization, and reveal gender, racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities in the presentation and management of stable ischemic heart disease.

  • Hepatic Encephalopathy, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 28-2
    • Sammy Saab
    • English
    In this issue of Clinics in Liver Disease, guest editor Dr. Sammy Saab brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Hepatic Encephalopathy. Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a reversible syndrome in patients with advanced liver dysfunction, and is characterized by a wide spectrum of neuropsychiatric abnormalities resulting from the accumulation of neurotoxic substances in the brain. In this issue, top experts provide detailed clinical reviews devoted to the epidemiology, manifestations, and management of HE in the hopes of improving patient outcomes.

  • ERCP

    • 4th Edition
    • Todd H. Baron + 3 more
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Gastroenterology**Re... years have brought major shifts in the way endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogr... is used in everyday practice, including the incorporation of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) techniques with ERCP. The 4th Edition of this practical reference helps you make the most of today’s ERCP in your practice, with authoritative, highly illustrated guidance on every aspect of this complex tool, including coverage of the latest techniques both in print and on video.

  • Language Disorders from Infancy through Adolescence

    Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, and Communicating
    • 6th Edition
    • Rhea Paul + 2 more
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Communication Sciences & Disorders**Spanning the entire child developmental period, Language Disorders from Infancy Through Adolescence, 6th Edition is the go-to text for learning evidence-based methods for assessing childhood language disorders and providing scientifically based treatment. The most comprehensive title available on childhood language disorders, it uses a descriptive-developm... approach to present basic concepts and vocabulary, an overview of key issues and controversies, the scope of communicative difficulties that make up child language disorders, and information on how language pathologists approach the assessment and intervention processes. This edition also features significant updates in research, trends, neurodiversity, cultural diversity, and best practices. An eBook, included with print purchase, provides access to all the text, figures, references, and bonus video clips, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

  • Notfallsanitäter Heute + E-Book

    für den Rettungsdienst
    • 8th Edition
    • Jürgen Luxem + 3 more
    • German
    Notfallsanitäter Heute - das Standardlehrwerk für die Ausbildung von Notfallsanitäterinne... und Notfallsanitätern und das Nachschlagewerk Nummer 1 für die Rettungsdienstpraxis... Themenbereiche in Anlehnung an die Ausbildungs- und Prüfungsverordnung geben eine klare Struktur beim Lehren und LernenFallbeispiele/... am Kapitelanfang erleichtern den Einstieg ins ThemaStichpunktartig... Inhaltsübersichten bieten einen Einblick in jedes KapitelFragensammlun... am Ende jedes Kapitels unterstützen beim Lernen und Wiederholen„Im Fokus“-Kästen fassen die wichtigsten Inhalte zusammenMit Fotos, Zeichnungen, modernen Grafiken, Kästen und Tabellen wird der Inhalt anschaulich aufbereitetZusätzlic... online abrufbar:120 Arbeitsblätter + Lösungen – komplett aktualisiert13 spannende Fallbeispiele10 Lehrplansynopsen – erweitert und aktualisiert6 Powerpoint-Präsentat... zu ausgewählten Kapiteln55 Animationsvideos zu Anatomie, Physiologie, Krankheitsbildern, Techniken und SkillsDie komplette verwendete LiteraturNotfallsani... Heute – die neue Auflage inkl. E-Book, so dass Sie auch von unterwegs jederzeit und überall auf die Inhalte zugreifen können.Neu in der 8. AuflageIntensive Überarbeitung der Kapitel Diagnostik und Untersuchung / Atemwegsmanagement / Maschinelle Beatmung / Kardiologische, traumatologische und neurologische NotfälleAktualisieru... basierend auf neuen Leitlinien, Gutachten und RückmeldungenAustaus... vieler Fotos und neue ZeichnungenAktualisi... aller AlgorithmenDas Buch eignet sich für:Notfallsanitäter... und Dozierende in der Notfallsanitäter-Aus...

  • GUIDE DE PRÉPARATION DE MOSBY® à l’examen canadien des inf. aux.

    Exemples de questions pour réussir l’examen
    • 1st Edition
    • Marianne Langille + 1 more
    • French
    Préparez-vous à réussir les examens REx-PN®/MD et EAIACTM/MC!Le GUIDE DE PRÉPARATION DE MOSBY®/MD à l'examen canadien des inf. aux. Exemples de questions pour réussir l’examen est le seul outil d'étude concis à l’examen en français à se concentrer spécifiquement sur l'examen d'autorisation d'exercer en soins infirmiers auxiliaires du Canada. Entre le livre et le site Web qui l'accompagne, cette ressource comprend 1 000 questions pratiques ainsi qu'une justification détaillée de chaque réponse. Il fournit également de précieux conseils et stratégies de prise de test. Ce guide d'auto-apprentissage conçu par Marianne Langille et Karen Katsademas, des infirmières et expertes canadiennes, contient tout ce dont vous avez besoin pour être complètement prêt pour votre examen d’inf. aux.

  • Breast Cancer: A Multidisciplinary Approach

    Clinics Collections
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 14 -1
    • Joel J. Heidelbaugh
    • English
    Clinics Collections: BREAST CANCER draws from Elsevier’s robust Clinics Review Articles database to provide multidisciplinary teams, including surgeons, primary care physicians, psychiatrists, and oncologists, with practical clinical advice and insights across individual specialties.Clinics Collections: BREAST CANCER guides readers on how to apply current best practices in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer to everyday practice to help overcome challenges and complications, keep up with new and advanced treatment methods, and improve patient outcomes.

  • 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.

  • Crash Course Rheumatology and Orthopaedics

    For UKMLA and Medical Exams
    • 5th Edition
    • Anna Bradford + 1 more
    • Anthony Gibson + 1 more
    • 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 rheumatology and orthopaedics 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 Rheumatology and Orthopaedics: For UKMLA and Medical Exams, 5th Edition directs you to the most fundamental aspects of rheumatology and orthopaedics, helping you focus on crucial concepts, test yourself, and bridge any knowledge gaps effectively. This portable guide will help you get the concise, targeted assistance you need for passing medical exams.

  • Admission Assessment Exam Review

    • 6th Edition
    • HESI
    • English
    Taking the HESI Admission Assessment (A2) Exam is the first step on the journey to becoming a successful healthcare professional. Be prepared to pass the exam with the most up-to-date HESI Admission Assessment Exam Review, 6th Edition! From the testing experts at HESI, this user-friendly guide walks you through the topics and question types found on admission exams, including math, reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, biology, chemistry, and anatomy and physiology. The guide includes hundreds of sample questions, as well as step-by-step explanations, illustrations, and comprehensive practice exams to help you review various subject areas and improve test-taking skills. Plus, the pre-test and post-test help identify your specific weak areas so study time can be focused where it’s needed most.

  • Practical Approach to Electroencephalography

    • 2nd Edition
    • Mark H. Libenson
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Neurology**Using a highly readable, conversational writing style, Practical Approach to Electroencephalograp... 2nd Edition, makes a complex and critically important subject easier to understand. It provides just the right amount of guidance you need, explaining EEG waveforms starting with the basics, then bringing you to a sophisticated level in interpreting EEG tracings—explaining what to do, what not to do, what to look for, and what the results mean. Emphasizing pattern recognition and also why the patterns look the way they do, Dr. Libenson’s approachable text focuses on the types of EEG tracings you are likely to encounter in your EEG laboratory, both in the outpatient lab and in the ICU, concentrating at first on the questions and problems encountered by the beginner and non-expert, but bringing you up to the level of an expert.

  • 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 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 Surgery: For UKMLA and Medical Exams – 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: For UKMLA and Medical Exams 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.

  • Diagnostic Pathology: Pediatric Neoplasms

    • 3rd Edition
    • Angelica R. Putnam + 1 more
    • English
    This expert volume in the Diagnostic Pathology series is an excellent point-of-care resource for practitioners at all levels of experience and training. Covering all aspects of pediatric neoplasms, including recent molecular advances in the field, this volume incorporates the most up-to-date scientific and technical knowledge to provide a comprehensive overview of all key issues relevant to today’s practice. Richly illustrated and easy to use, the third edition of Diagnostic Pathology: Pediatric Neoplasms is a visually stunning, one-stop resource for every practicing pathologist, resident, student, or fellow as an ideal day-to-day reference or as a reliable training resource.

  • The Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations: Nervous System Package

    2-Book Set
    • 3rd Edition
    • Michael J. Aminoff + 2 more
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Neurology**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.

  • Therapie-Handbuch - Gastroenterologie und Hepatologie

    • 2nd Edition
    • Tilman Sauerbruch + 3 more
    • German
    Das Buch informiert Sie umfassend und anschaulich über die wichtigsten Krankheitsbilder und Symptome des Fachbereichs, Prävention der Erkrankungen und Besonderheiten, wie z.B. Blutstillung und die Therapie gastroenterologische... und hepatologischer Erkrankungen bei COVID-19-Infektion. Unverzichtbar für die allgemeinmedizinisch... und internistische Hausarztpraxis. Praktische, prägnante Handlungsanweisungen... EmpfehlungsgradeAlgo... und Tabellen sowie Auflistung der Kernaussagen, um einen raschen Überblick zu erhalten und die effektivste Therapie auszuwählen Neu in der 2. Auflage:Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (Syndrom des zyklischen Erbrechens)Schluckau... SingultusSeltene VirushepatitidenAkut... LeberversagenHepatis... EnzephalopathieACLFG... GaucherLebertranspla... Erkrankungen im BauchraumAkute BauchschmerzenMedika... Therapie der gastroenteropankreat... neuroendokrinen Neoplasien (GEP-NEN)Schwangersc... und gastrointestinale/he... Erkrankungen SchwangerschaftDas Buch eignet sich für:Weiterbldungsass... und Fachärzt*innen Innere Medizin, AllgemeinmedizinHaus...

  • Primary Care of Children with Chronic Conditions

    • 1st Edition
    • Cheri Barber
    • English
    Provide comprehensive primary care for the growing number of children with chronic conditions. Featuring contributions from more than 50 expert nurse practitioners and their interprofessional colleagues, Primary Care of Children with Chronic Conditions offers expert guidance on the management of children with special needs and their families. Comprehensive coverage presents the most current knowledge and insights available on these specific conditions, including information on the COVID-19 pandemic. This valuable resource helps providers improve pediatric care for chronic conditions and addresses the need for transitional care to adulthood and the issues and gaps in healthcare that may hinder the quality of care for this unique population.

  • Atlas der Brustchirurgie

    Operationstechniken Step by Step
    • 1st Edition
    • Bahriye Aktas + 2 more
    • German
    Das Buch vermittelt Ihnen das aktuelle Wissen über onkoplastische Operationen und rekonstruktive Verfahren. Es stellt die moderne Brustchirurgie umfassend in Wort und Bild dar.Fallbeispiele führen in die einzelnen Verfahren ein.Step by Step werden alle gebräuchlichen chirurgischen Techniken vorgestellt.Zahlreic... Grafiken zeigen Ihnen die einzelnen Operationsschritte.H... Fotografien veranschaulichen das optimale Vorgehen.Cave- und Merkekästen helfen Ihnen, sich alles zu merken und an alles zu denken.Das Kompendium unterstützt Sie bei Ihren senologischen und operativen Tätigkeiten.Das Buch eignet sich für:Weiterbildungsas... und Fachärzt*innen Gynäkologie GeburtshilfeWeiterbi... und Fachärzt*innen Plastische Chirurgie

  • Oftalmología

    • 6th Edition
    • Myron Yanoff + 1 more
    • Spanish
    A lo largo de cinco acreditadas ediciones, Oftalmología, de los doctores Myron Yanoff y Jay S. Duker, se ha mantenido como texto de referencia de primer orden en su campo sobre la práctica totalidad de las alteraciones y las técnicas oftalmológicas. Exhaustivamente revisada y magníficamente ilustrada, la sexta edición de este título, merecedor de numerosos galardones, continúa proporcionando la información más actual sobre los más recientes avances registrados en todas las subespecialidades de esta rama de la medicina. Su estructura uniforme, en un solo volumen y que aborda los más diversos trastornos, tanto frecuentes como de incidencia menor, hacen de este libro un recurso imprescindible, cualquiera que sea el nivel de experiencia de los lectores.

  • Sobotta. Atlas de anatomía humana. Vol 2

    Órganos internos
    • 25th Edition
    • Friedrich Paulsen + 1 more
    • Spanish
    Volumen 2 de la 25ª ed de Sobotta, Atlas de anatomía humana en el que se aborda de forma pormenorizada la anatomía de los órganos internos. Cuenta con un total de 762 ilustraciones a todo color y 50 en b/n, entre las que se encuentran ilustraciones estilo "Sobotta”, dibujos esquemáticos a todo color e imágenes de radiodiagnóstico. Se organiza en 3 grandes secciones; cada una de ellas se inicia con una doble página en la que se ofrece un pequeño resumen, un listado de los objetivos de aprendizaje y un caso clínico totalmente desarrollado desde la anamnesis hasta el tratamiento y que suele contener algún tipo de iconografía. La principal novedad es la renovación e incremento de la iconografía así como el refuerzo de la correlación clínica

  • Castells-Hernández. Farmacología en enfermería

    • 4th Edition
    • Margarita Hernández Pérez + 1 more
    • Spanish
    La nueva edición de esta obra de referencia ofrece contenidos actualizados de la mano de un renovado panel de colaboradores. Sus contenidos, exhaustivos y claramente estructurados, abarcan desde conceptos generales hasta capítulos específicos dedicados a cada una de las diferentes clases de fármacos, así como secciones sobre el cuidado de heridas y la adherencia al tratamiento. Castells-Hernández. Farmacología en enfermería está destinado a alumnas y alumnos del grado de Enfermería y a profesionales en ejercicio, y será también de interés para otros estudiantes y profesionales de Ciencias de la Salud.

  • How to Design Studies and Write Research Proposals

    A Guide for Nursing, Allied Health and Social Care Students
    • 1st Edition
    • Kader Parahoo
    • English
    If you’re writing a research proposal for the first time, this is the book for you.It’s the only text on the market that guides you through the entire process, from designing a research study to submitting a successful proposal. It covers everything from formulating the research question to selecting the research methodology, collecting data, and navigating ethics, all supported with plenty of practical tips, real life examples and checklists for honing your proposal.How to Design Studies and Write Research Proposals is written by nursing research expert Professor Kader Parahoo, whose work is loved by students for its accessible writing style and practical approach.

  • Sobotta. Atlas de anatomía humana. Vol 1

    Anatomía general y aparato locomotor
    • 25th Edition
    • Friedrich Paulsen + 1 more
    • Spanish
    Volumen 1 de la 25ª ed de Sobotta, Atlas de anatomía humana en el que se aborda de forma pormenorizada la anatomía general y el aparato locomotor. Cuenta con un total de 1.214 ilustraciones a todo color y 144 en b/n, entre las que se encuentran ilustraciones estilo "Sobotta”, dibujos esquemáticos a todo color e imágenes de radiodiagnóstico Se organiza en 4 grandes secciones; cada una de ellas se inicia con una doble página en la que se ofrece un pequeño resumen, un listado de los objetivos de aprendizaje y un caso clínico totalmente desarrollado desde la anamnesis hasta el tratamiento y que suele contener algún tipo de iconografía. La principal novedad es la renovación iconográfica y el refuerzo de la parte clínica.

  • Síndrome de ovario poliquístico

    De los conceptos básicos a los avances clínicos
    • 1st Edition
    • Rehana Rehman + 1 more
    • Spanish
    La presente obra adopta un acercamiento holístico y global a todos los aspectos del síndrome de ovario poliquístico (SOP) y ofrece una guía de referencia acerca de su diagnóstico, tratamiento y control. Presenta un enfoque coherente y basado en la evidencia, así como recomendaciones para la práctica clínica fundamentadas en los más recientes avances científicos. Único en su género, este útil manual proporciona herramientas para la toma de decisiones a endocrinólogos, especialistas en técnicas de reproducción asistida, ginecólogos y residentes que diagnostican y ofrecen tratamiento a mujeres que padecen esta compleja enfermedad crónica.

  • Queratocono

    Diagnóstico y tratamiento
    • 1st Edition
    • Luis Izquierdo + 2 more
    • Spanish
    Queratocono. Diagnóstico y tratamiento es una obra concisa y de fácil lectura que ofrece prácticas orientaciones clínicas para el diagnóstico precoz y el tratamiento eficaz de esta alteración ocular, con el objetivo de contribuir a mitigar la pérdida visual sin interferir en la calidad de vida de los pacientes. Desde el diagnóstico y la intervención precoces hasta los tratamientos y los abordajes quirúrgicos más actuales, este manual reúne la información esencial necesaria para especialistas en córnea, oftalmólogos generales, residentes y optometristas.

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