ABC of Interventional Cardiology
Jurnal Kedokteran Bahasa Inggris
Coronary artery disease (CAD) causes severe disability and more death than any other disease in affluent societies, including cancer. The medical conditions associated with it are angina, ischaemia, unstable angina, myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, heart failure and sudden death.Choosing the appropriate investigation to confirm a diagnosis helps to assess risk and determine the correct treatment path. GPs also need to know the effective life-style and risk-factor modifications in addition to advocating the best medical therapy.
ABC of Resuscitation
An Atlas of Back Pain
Written by a team of highly regarded scientists with a vast experience of the subject, An Atlas of Back Pain not only explains how to determine the underlying causes of patients' conditions but also describes the various treatment options available. It provides an easily accessible guide to all aspects of back pain and its differential diagnosis. Richly illustrated, the atlas contains more than 130 X-rays, CT scans, MRI images, and color pictures of both pathology and surgery. The expertly described techniques and procedures combined with the exceptional illustrations enhance the book's value as a resource for teaching, residency training, and clinical practice.
Wound Care : A Handbook for Community Nurses
Product Description
The day-to-day responsibility for wound management is a role usually undertaken by nurses. It includes assessing the wound, selecting an appropriate treatment, and evaluating the patients' progress. In order to do this effectively the nurse needs to understand the healing process, recognize the factors which may delay wound healing, understand how wound healing can be optimized, know how to recognize complications if they arise and know how to treat them.
This text, specifically written for community nurses, including practice nurses, provides a picture of wound healing for both acute and chronic wounds that may be encountered in a community setting. An overview of the function of the skin and phases of wound healing are examined prior to looking at the relationship between wound healing and the patients' health and lifestyle.
The reference is written in a question-and-answer format, and includes relevant case studies.
Understanding Headaches and Migranes
Most of us have headaches at some time or other. But some people find that headaches are ruining their life.
Dr Mark Forshaw is a chartered health psychologist. He shows you how your mind can influence bodily processes, making your headaches better or worse.
Understanding Headaches and Migraines provides clear and practical information on all types of headache and migraine, and the sources of help and treatment available. Here you will find:
The symptoms and causes of the main types of headache.
A checklist to help you identify which type of headache you have.
Easy-to-read explanations of current research into headaches.
Guidance on treatments, including complementary therapies.
Where to find sources of further help and information.
An essential purchase for anyone who has ever suffered needlessly.
The Germ Survival Guide
The ultimate guide to protection from everyday germs From public toilets to pay phones, handshakes to hugs, burger joints to five-star restaurants, the possibility of germ-borne sickness lurks in every part of our world. More than ever, readers need professional guidance on how to protect themselves and their loved ones from infection. The Germ Survival Guide : Describes 80 common locales in which germ-borne diseases pose a threat Offers simple preventive measures, from removing hotel bedspreads to draining backyard birdbaths Tells readers how to recognize symptoms and get treatment Introduces readers to more than 100 types of bacteria, molds, and parasites Combines conventional medical techniques and natural measures to give readers a complete and effective health plan
Sex For Dummies 3rd Edition
Try new sexual positions
The bestselling guide to a rewarding sex life and a deeper relationship
Looking for the straight facts on sex? In this friendly, authoritative guide, renowned sex therapist Dr. Ruth gives you the latest on everything from oral sex and popular positions to new methods of birth control. She also debunks sex myths and covers new therapies to manage low libido, overcome sexual dysfunction, and enhance pleasure.
Praise for Dr. Ruth and Sex For Dummies
"Her energy level is higher than that of a charged particle."
--People Magazine
"Dr. Ruth writes the way she talks -- enthusiastically, nonjudgmentally, and informatively. . . ."
--Booklist
"Her name and the distinctive thrill of her voice have become inextricably linked with the subject of sex."
--New York Times
Discover how to
* Enjoy the first time
* Enhance foreplay and afterplay with your partner
* Avoid STDs and have safer sex
* Discuss sex with your kids
* Navigate cybersex
Review of Medical Physiology 21st Edition
This book provides a current and concise overview of mammalian and human physiology. Examples from clinical medicine have been integrated throughout the chapters to illuminate important physiologic concepts. The book includes more than 700 attractive and informative illustrations. A valuable self-study guide, which features content summaries, objectives, essay questions, and multiple-choice questions, is provided at the end of the book and is an excellent tool for students when reviewing for the USMLE and other examinations.
Primary Care Pediatrics
This pediatric primary care text takes a family centered approach, examining issues from the perspective of the child and the caregiver. Unlike most primary care texts, it blends traditional health care with complementary therapies. Throughout, it identifies needs based on culture and ethnicity and lists community resources-including websites--where families can obtain more information or help. Features include: Case Studies, Clinical Pearls, and Clinical Warnings.
Physicians Guide to Clinical Forensic Medicine
Margaret Stark and a team of authoritative experts offer a timely survey of the fundamental principles and latest developments in clinical forensic medicine. Topics range from sexual assault examination to injury interpretation, from nonaccidental injury in children, to crowd control agents. Also included are extensive discussions of the care of detainees, the management of substance abuse detainees in custody, the causes and prevention of deaths in custody, and the fundamentals of traffic medicine. In the absence of international standards of training, the authors also address the basic issues of consent, confidentiality, note-keeping, court reporting, and attendance in court. Comprehensive and authoritative, A Physicians Guide to Clinical Forensic Medicine offers forensic specialists and allied professionals a reliable, up-to-date guide to proven practices and procedures for a every variety of police inquiry requiring clinical forensic investigation.
Pain Medicine and Management Just the Facts
A quick reference to the management of pain for specialists as well as general medical practitioners and residents. Written in a concise bulleted format, the content is limited to only the essential facts necessary for assessment and treatment of common pain conditions and presentations. A perfect review tool for both the anesthesia and pain medicine board exams.
This concise, yet comprehensive review is the perfect tool to prepare for certification, re-certification, CME-or for use as a clinical refresher. Featuring the insights of the world's leading authorities, its highly efficient format conveniently condenses and simplifies only the most important content, for maximum yield and comprehension. Features: *Perfect for pain medicine and anesthesiology exams-or as a concise clinical consult on the major presentations and interventions in pain *Standardized, bulleted format highlights and summarizes key concepts, to assure quick absorption of the material and reinforce your understanding of even the most difficult topics *All key topics covered including physiology, patient assessment, therapeutics and interventional therapies, chronic and acute pain, disability, special techniques, and much more *Gain easy access to state-of-the-art alternative treatments such as acupuncture and TENS, new treatments for AIDS- and cancer-related pain, and more *Chapters are logically organized to help focus your study and provide quick access to topics: ABBREVIATED
Nutrition : A Handbook for Community Nurses
Product Description
This book has been written to provide community nurses with basic and topical practical information on various aspects of nutrition, to help in the provision of comprehensive dietary advice and information. It discusses healthy eating and nutrition and includes an overview of the current healthy eating guidelines, dietary reference values and basic information on macronutrients, vitamins and minerals.
It explains the role of the different nutrients and describes their relationship in promoting health and it outlines the differing needs and health concerns of various groups in the population, including pregnant women, infants, school children, adolescents and elderly people. The importance of nutrition in disease prevention is examined with a look at practical dietary advice for prevention and treatment of diet-related diseases.
Handbook of Personality Disorders Theory and Practice
This comprehensive reference, edited by one of the leading experts in the field, assimilates the newest and most effective treatment techniques for the personality disorders. Each chapter is written by leading scholars in the Cognitive-Behavior, Humanistic and Integrative theoretical models. In addition to a detailed case example in each chapter, additional case studies are integrated and used throughout.
Digestive Wellness
Sixty percent of the population has suffered from a digestive ailment in the last three months. Acid reflux, heartburn, gastritis, ulcers, lactose intolerance, and food allergies are among the many ailments caused by faulty digestion. Digestive Wellness was designed to help you understand the complex relationships between gastrointestinal physiology, diet, and health.
Written by noted nutritionist Elizabeth Lipski, this accessible third edition of the popular resource has been thoroughly updated to reflect the latest information and research on digestive disorders. Here, you will find practical advice on implementing a wellness program to promote health and alleviate a wide range of problems caused by faulty digestion.
Breastfeeding and Human Lactation
This is THE reference text for lactation consultants. In its third edition, the text has been updated to reflect new knowledge in the physiology of breastfeeding, milk supply, positioning, the management of breastfeeding, and the role of the lactation consultant. The text is divided into 5 sections that cover the sociocultural context of infant feeding, anatomy and biological imperatives, the prenatal, perinatal and postnatal periods, beyond postpartum, and contemporary issues. It is accompanied by a CD-ROM and color insert, both of which accurately depict positioning, the normal breast, and breastfeeding problems.
Essential Neurology 4Th Edition
Includes clear text and diagrams of neurological and neurosurgical disorders. Integrates the traditional pre-clinical and clinical phases to corresponding to the medical curriculum.
An Atlas of Schizophrenia
This comprehensive color atlas covers the clinical features, etiology, pathophysiology, and treatment of schizophrenia including modern developments in treatment and directions of new research. It describes schizophrenia's profound effects on perception, understanding, communication, and social behavior; its identifiable antecedents in early brain growth and development; and morphological data from structural brain imaging and post-mortem studies. The atlas provides examples of the latest research developments in neuropsychology, psychophysiology and functional imaging along with in vivo receptor imaging and other advances in psychopharmacology.
ABC of Interventional Cardiology
Coronary artery disease (CAD) causes severe disability and more death than any other disease in affluent societies, including cancer. The medical conditions associated with it are angina, ischaemia, unstable angina, myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, heart failure and sudden death.Choosing the appropriate investigation to confirm a diagnosis helps to assess risk and determine the correct treatment path. GPs also need to know the effective life-style and risk-factor modifications in addition to advocating the best medical therapy.
ABC of Resuscitation
An Atlas of Back Pain
Written by a team of highly regarded scientists with a vast experience of the subject, An Atlas of Back Pain not only explains how to determine the underlying causes of patients' conditions but also describes the various treatment options available. It provides an easily accessible guide to all aspects of back pain and its differential diagnosis. Richly illustrated, the atlas contains more than 130 X-rays, CT scans, MRI images, and color pictures of both pathology and surgery. The expertly described techniques and procedures combined with the exceptional illustrations enhance the book's value as a resource for teaching, residency training, and clinical practice.
Wound Care : A Handbook for Community Nurses
Product Description
The day-to-day responsibility for wound management is a role usually undertaken by nurses. It includes assessing the wound, selecting an appropriate treatment, and evaluating the patients' progress. In order to do this effectively the nurse needs to understand the healing process, recognize the factors which may delay wound healing, understand how wound healing can be optimized, know how to recognize complications if they arise and know how to treat them.
This text, specifically written for community nurses, including practice nurses, provides a picture of wound healing for both acute and chronic wounds that may be encountered in a community setting. An overview of the function of the skin and phases of wound healing are examined prior to looking at the relationship between wound healing and the patients' health and lifestyle.
The reference is written in a question-and-answer format, and includes relevant case studies.
Understanding Headaches and Migranes
Most of us have headaches at some time or other. But some people find that headaches are ruining their life.
Dr Mark Forshaw is a chartered health psychologist. He shows you how your mind can influence bodily processes, making your headaches better or worse.
Understanding Headaches and Migraines provides clear and practical information on all types of headache and migraine, and the sources of help and treatment available. Here you will find:
The symptoms and causes of the main types of headache.
A checklist to help you identify which type of headache you have.
Easy-to-read explanations of current research into headaches.
Guidance on treatments, including complementary therapies.
Where to find sources of further help and information.
An essential purchase for anyone who has ever suffered needlessly.
The Germ Survival Guide
The ultimate guide to protection from everyday germs From public toilets to pay phones, handshakes to hugs, burger joints to five-star restaurants, the possibility of germ-borne sickness lurks in every part of our world. More than ever, readers need professional guidance on how to protect themselves and their loved ones from infection. The Germ Survival Guide : Describes 80 common locales in which germ-borne diseases pose a threat Offers simple preventive measures, from removing hotel bedspreads to draining backyard birdbaths Tells readers how to recognize symptoms and get treatment Introduces readers to more than 100 types of bacteria, molds, and parasites Combines conventional medical techniques and natural measures to give readers a complete and effective health plan
Sex For Dummies 3rd Edition
Try new sexual positions
The bestselling guide to a rewarding sex life and a deeper relationship
Looking for the straight facts on sex? In this friendly, authoritative guide, renowned sex therapist Dr. Ruth gives you the latest on everything from oral sex and popular positions to new methods of birth control. She also debunks sex myths and covers new therapies to manage low libido, overcome sexual dysfunction, and enhance pleasure.
Praise for Dr. Ruth and Sex For Dummies
"Her energy level is higher than that of a charged particle."
--People Magazine
"Dr. Ruth writes the way she talks -- enthusiastically, nonjudgmentally, and informatively. . . ."
--Booklist
"Her name and the distinctive thrill of her voice have become inextricably linked with the subject of sex."
--New York Times
Discover how to
* Enjoy the first time
* Enhance foreplay and afterplay with your partner
* Avoid STDs and have safer sex
* Discuss sex with your kids
* Navigate cybersex
Review of Medical Physiology 21st Edition
This book provides a current and concise overview of mammalian and human physiology. Examples from clinical medicine have been integrated throughout the chapters to illuminate important physiologic concepts. The book includes more than 700 attractive and informative illustrations. A valuable self-study guide, which features content summaries, objectives, essay questions, and multiple-choice questions, is provided at the end of the book and is an excellent tool for students when reviewing for the USMLE and other examinations.
Primary Care Pediatrics
This pediatric primary care text takes a family centered approach, examining issues from the perspective of the child and the caregiver. Unlike most primary care texts, it blends traditional health care with complementary therapies. Throughout, it identifies needs based on culture and ethnicity and lists community resources-including websites--where families can obtain more information or help. Features include: Case Studies, Clinical Pearls, and Clinical Warnings.
Physicians Guide to Clinical Forensic Medicine
Margaret Stark and a team of authoritative experts offer a timely survey of the fundamental principles and latest developments in clinical forensic medicine. Topics range from sexual assault examination to injury interpretation, from nonaccidental injury in children, to crowd control agents. Also included are extensive discussions of the care of detainees, the management of substance abuse detainees in custody, the causes and prevention of deaths in custody, and the fundamentals of traffic medicine. In the absence of international standards of training, the authors also address the basic issues of consent, confidentiality, note-keeping, court reporting, and attendance in court. Comprehensive and authoritative, A Physicians Guide to Clinical Forensic Medicine offers forensic specialists and allied professionals a reliable, up-to-date guide to proven practices and procedures for a every variety of police inquiry requiring clinical forensic investigation.
Pain Medicine and Management Just the Facts
A quick reference to the management of pain for specialists as well as general medical practitioners and residents. Written in a concise bulleted format, the content is limited to only the essential facts necessary for assessment and treatment of common pain conditions and presentations. A perfect review tool for both the anesthesia and pain medicine board exams.
This concise, yet comprehensive review is the perfect tool to prepare for certification, re-certification, CME-or for use as a clinical refresher. Featuring the insights of the world's leading authorities, its highly efficient format conveniently condenses and simplifies only the most important content, for maximum yield and comprehension. Features: *Perfect for pain medicine and anesthesiology exams-or as a concise clinical consult on the major presentations and interventions in pain *Standardized, bulleted format highlights and summarizes key concepts, to assure quick absorption of the material and reinforce your understanding of even the most difficult topics *All key topics covered including physiology, patient assessment, therapeutics and interventional therapies, chronic and acute pain, disability, special techniques, and much more *Gain easy access to state-of-the-art alternative treatments such as acupuncture and TENS, new treatments for AIDS- and cancer-related pain, and more *Chapters are logically organized to help focus your study and provide quick access to topics: ABBREVIATED
Nutrition : A Handbook for Community Nurses
Product Description
This book has been written to provide community nurses with basic and topical practical information on various aspects of nutrition, to help in the provision of comprehensive dietary advice and information. It discusses healthy eating and nutrition and includes an overview of the current healthy eating guidelines, dietary reference values and basic information on macronutrients, vitamins and minerals.
It explains the role of the different nutrients and describes their relationship in promoting health and it outlines the differing needs and health concerns of various groups in the population, including pregnant women, infants, school children, adolescents and elderly people. The importance of nutrition in disease prevention is examined with a look at practical dietary advice for prevention and treatment of diet-related diseases.
Handbook of Personality Disorders Theory and Practice
This comprehensive reference, edited by one of the leading experts in the field, assimilates the newest and most effective treatment techniques for the personality disorders. Each chapter is written by leading scholars in the Cognitive-Behavior, Humanistic and Integrative theoretical models. In addition to a detailed case example in each chapter, additional case studies are integrated and used throughout.
Digestive Wellness
Sixty percent of the population has suffered from a digestive ailment in the last three months. Acid reflux, heartburn, gastritis, ulcers, lactose intolerance, and food allergies are among the many ailments caused by faulty digestion. Digestive Wellness was designed to help you understand the complex relationships between gastrointestinal physiology, diet, and health.
Written by noted nutritionist Elizabeth Lipski, this accessible third edition of the popular resource has been thoroughly updated to reflect the latest information and research on digestive disorders. Here, you will find practical advice on implementing a wellness program to promote health and alleviate a wide range of problems caused by faulty digestion.
Breastfeeding and Human Lactation
This is THE reference text for lactation consultants. In its third edition, the text has been updated to reflect new knowledge in the physiology of breastfeeding, milk supply, positioning, the management of breastfeeding, and the role of the lactation consultant. The text is divided into 5 sections that cover the sociocultural context of infant feeding, anatomy and biological imperatives, the prenatal, perinatal and postnatal periods, beyond postpartum, and contemporary issues. It is accompanied by a CD-ROM and color insert, both of which accurately depict positioning, the normal breast, and breastfeeding problems.
Essential Neurology 4Th Edition
Includes clear text and diagrams of neurological and neurosurgical disorders. Integrates the traditional pre-clinical and clinical phases to corresponding to the medical curriculum.
An Atlas of Schizophrenia
This comprehensive color atlas covers the clinical features, etiology, pathophysiology, and treatment of schizophrenia including modern developments in treatment and directions of new research. It describes schizophrenia's profound effects on perception, understanding, communication, and social behavior; its identifiable antecedents in early brain growth and development; and morphological data from structural brain imaging and post-mortem studies. The atlas provides examples of the latest research developments in neuropsychology, psychophysiology and functional imaging along with in vivo receptor imaging and other advances in psychopharmacology.
Jurnal Kedokteran Bahasa Inggris
Coronary artery disease (CAD) causes severe disability and more death than any other disease in affluent societies, including cancer. The medical conditions associated with it are angina, ischaemia, unstable angina, myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, heart failure and sudden death.Choosing the appropriate investigation to confirm a diagnosis helps to assess risk and determine the correct treatment path. GPs also need to know the effective life-style and risk-factor modifications in addition to advocating the best medical therapy.
ABC of Resuscitation
An Atlas of Back Pain
Written by a team of highly regarded scientists with a vast experience of the subject, An Atlas of Back Pain not only explains how to determine the underlying causes of patients' conditions but also describes the various treatment options available. It provides an easily accessible guide to all aspects of back pain and its differential diagnosis. Richly illustrated, the atlas contains more than 130 X-rays, CT scans, MRI images, and color pictures of both pathology and surgery. The expertly described techniques and procedures combined with the exceptional illustrations enhance the book's value as a resource for teaching, residency training, and clinical practice.
Wound Care : A Handbook for Community Nurses
Product Description
The day-to-day responsibility for wound management is a role usually undertaken by nurses. It includes assessing the wound, selecting an appropriate treatment, and evaluating the patients' progress. In order to do this effectively the nurse needs to understand the healing process, recognize the factors which may delay wound healing, understand how wound healing can be optimized, know how to recognize complications if they arise and know how to treat them.
This text, specifically written for community nurses, including practice nurses, provides a picture of wound healing for both acute and chronic wounds that may be encountered in a community setting. An overview of the function of the skin and phases of wound healing are examined prior to looking at the relationship between wound healing and the patients' health and lifestyle.
The reference is written in a question-and-answer format, and includes relevant case studies.
Understanding Headaches and Migranes
Most of us have headaches at some time or other. But some people find that headaches are ruining their life.
Dr Mark Forshaw is a chartered health psychologist. He shows you how your mind can influence bodily processes, making your headaches better or worse.
Understanding Headaches and Migraines provides clear and practical information on all types of headache and migraine, and the sources of help and treatment available. Here you will find:
The symptoms and causes of the main types of headache.
A checklist to help you identify which type of headache you have.
Easy-to-read explanations of current research into headaches.
Guidance on treatments, including complementary therapies.
Where to find sources of further help and information.
An essential purchase for anyone who has ever suffered needlessly.
The Germ Survival Guide
The ultimate guide to protection from everyday germs From public toilets to pay phones, handshakes to hugs, burger joints to five-star restaurants, the possibility of germ-borne sickness lurks in every part of our world. More than ever, readers need professional guidance on how to protect themselves and their loved ones from infection. The Germ Survival Guide : Describes 80 common locales in which germ-borne diseases pose a threat Offers simple preventive measures, from removing hotel bedspreads to draining backyard birdbaths Tells readers how to recognize symptoms and get treatment Introduces readers to more than 100 types of bacteria, molds, and parasites Combines conventional medical techniques and natural measures to give readers a complete and effective health plan
Sex For Dummies 3rd Edition
Try new sexual positions
The bestselling guide to a rewarding sex life and a deeper relationship
Looking for the straight facts on sex? In this friendly, authoritative guide, renowned sex therapist Dr. Ruth gives you the latest on everything from oral sex and popular positions to new methods of birth control. She also debunks sex myths and covers new therapies to manage low libido, overcome sexual dysfunction, and enhance pleasure.
Praise for Dr. Ruth and Sex For Dummies
"Her energy level is higher than that of a charged particle."
--People Magazine
"Dr. Ruth writes the way she talks -- enthusiastically, nonjudgmentally, and informatively. . . ."
--Booklist
"Her name and the distinctive thrill of her voice have become inextricably linked with the subject of sex."
--New York Times
Discover how to
* Enjoy the first time
* Enhance foreplay and afterplay with your partner
* Avoid STDs and have safer sex
* Discuss sex with your kids
* Navigate cybersex
Review of Medical Physiology 21st Edition
This book provides a current and concise overview of mammalian and human physiology. Examples from clinical medicine have been integrated throughout the chapters to illuminate important physiologic concepts. The book includes more than 700 attractive and informative illustrations. A valuable self-study guide, which features content summaries, objectives, essay questions, and multiple-choice questions, is provided at the end of the book and is an excellent tool for students when reviewing for the USMLE and other examinations.
Primary Care Pediatrics
This pediatric primary care text takes a family centered approach, examining issues from the perspective of the child and the caregiver. Unlike most primary care texts, it blends traditional health care with complementary therapies. Throughout, it identifies needs based on culture and ethnicity and lists community resources-including websites--where families can obtain more information or help. Features include: Case Studies, Clinical Pearls, and Clinical Warnings.
Physicians Guide to Clinical Forensic Medicine
Margaret Stark and a team of authoritative experts offer a timely survey of the fundamental principles and latest developments in clinical forensic medicine. Topics range from sexual assault examination to injury interpretation, from nonaccidental injury in children, to crowd control agents. Also included are extensive discussions of the care of detainees, the management of substance abuse detainees in custody, the causes and prevention of deaths in custody, and the fundamentals of traffic medicine. In the absence of international standards of training, the authors also address the basic issues of consent, confidentiality, note-keeping, court reporting, and attendance in court. Comprehensive and authoritative, A Physicians Guide to Clinical Forensic Medicine offers forensic specialists and allied professionals a reliable, up-to-date guide to proven practices and procedures for a every variety of police inquiry requiring clinical forensic investigation.
Pain Medicine and Management Just the Facts
A quick reference to the management of pain for specialists as well as general medical practitioners and residents. Written in a concise bulleted format, the content is limited to only the essential facts necessary for assessment and treatment of common pain conditions and presentations. A perfect review tool for both the anesthesia and pain medicine board exams.
This concise, yet comprehensive review is the perfect tool to prepare for certification, re-certification, CME-or for use as a clinical refresher. Featuring the insights of the world's leading authorities, its highly efficient format conveniently condenses and simplifies only the most important content, for maximum yield and comprehension. Features: *Perfect for pain medicine and anesthesiology exams-or as a concise clinical consult on the major presentations and interventions in pain *Standardized, bulleted format highlights and summarizes key concepts, to assure quick absorption of the material and reinforce your understanding of even the most difficult topics *All key topics covered including physiology, patient assessment, therapeutics and interventional therapies, chronic and acute pain, disability, special techniques, and much more *Gain easy access to state-of-the-art alternative treatments such as acupuncture and TENS, new treatments for AIDS- and cancer-related pain, and more *Chapters are logically organized to help focus your study and provide quick access to topics: ABBREVIATED
Nutrition : A Handbook for Community Nurses
Product Description
This book has been written to provide community nurses with basic and topical practical information on various aspects of nutrition, to help in the provision of comprehensive dietary advice and information. It discusses healthy eating and nutrition and includes an overview of the current healthy eating guidelines, dietary reference values and basic information on macronutrients, vitamins and minerals.
It explains the role of the different nutrients and describes their relationship in promoting health and it outlines the differing needs and health concerns of various groups in the population, including pregnant women, infants, school children, adolescents and elderly people. The importance of nutrition in disease prevention is examined with a look at practical dietary advice for prevention and treatment of diet-related diseases.
Handbook of Personality Disorders Theory and Practice
This comprehensive reference, edited by one of the leading experts in the field, assimilates the newest and most effective treatment techniques for the personality disorders. Each chapter is written by leading scholars in the Cognitive-Behavior, Humanistic and Integrative theoretical models. In addition to a detailed case example in each chapter, additional case studies are integrated and used throughout.
Digestive Wellness
Sixty percent of the population has suffered from a digestive ailment in the last three months. Acid reflux, heartburn, gastritis, ulcers, lactose intolerance, and food allergies are among the many ailments caused by faulty digestion. Digestive Wellness was designed to help you understand the complex relationships between gastrointestinal physiology, diet, and health.
Written by noted nutritionist Elizabeth Lipski, this accessible third edition of the popular resource has been thoroughly updated to reflect the latest information and research on digestive disorders. Here, you will find practical advice on implementing a wellness program to promote health and alleviate a wide range of problems caused by faulty digestion.
Breastfeeding and Human Lactation
This is THE reference text for lactation consultants. In its third edition, the text has been updated to reflect new knowledge in the physiology of breastfeeding, milk supply, positioning, the management of breastfeeding, and the role of the lactation consultant. The text is divided into 5 sections that cover the sociocultural context of infant feeding, anatomy and biological imperatives, the prenatal, perinatal and postnatal periods, beyond postpartum, and contemporary issues. It is accompanied by a CD-ROM and color insert, both of which accurately depict positioning, the normal breast, and breastfeeding problems.
Essential Neurology 4Th Edition
Includes clear text and diagrams of neurological and neurosurgical disorders. Integrates the traditional pre-clinical and clinical phases to corresponding to the medical curriculum.
An Atlas of Schizophrenia
This comprehensive color atlas covers the clinical features, etiology, pathophysiology, and treatment of schizophrenia including modern developments in treatment and directions of new research. It describes schizophrenia's profound effects on perception, understanding, communication, and social behavior; its identifiable antecedents in early brain growth and development; and morphological data from structural brain imaging and post-mortem studies. The atlas provides examples of the latest research developments in neuropsychology, psychophysiology and functional imaging along with in vivo receptor imaging and other advances in psychopharmacology.
ABC of Interventional Cardiology
Coronary artery disease (CAD) causes severe disability and more death than any other disease in affluent societies, including cancer. The medical conditions associated with it are angina, ischaemia, unstable angina, myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, heart failure and sudden death.Choosing the appropriate investigation to confirm a diagnosis helps to assess risk and determine the correct treatment path. GPs also need to know the effective life-style and risk-factor modifications in addition to advocating the best medical therapy.
ABC of Resuscitation
An Atlas of Back Pain
Written by a team of highly regarded scientists with a vast experience of the subject, An Atlas of Back Pain not only explains how to determine the underlying causes of patients' conditions but also describes the various treatment options available. It provides an easily accessible guide to all aspects of back pain and its differential diagnosis. Richly illustrated, the atlas contains more than 130 X-rays, CT scans, MRI images, and color pictures of both pathology and surgery. The expertly described techniques and procedures combined with the exceptional illustrations enhance the book's value as a resource for teaching, residency training, and clinical practice.
Wound Care : A Handbook for Community Nurses
Product Description
The day-to-day responsibility for wound management is a role usually undertaken by nurses. It includes assessing the wound, selecting an appropriate treatment, and evaluating the patients' progress. In order to do this effectively the nurse needs to understand the healing process, recognize the factors which may delay wound healing, understand how wound healing can be optimized, know how to recognize complications if they arise and know how to treat them.
This text, specifically written for community nurses, including practice nurses, provides a picture of wound healing for both acute and chronic wounds that may be encountered in a community setting. An overview of the function of the skin and phases of wound healing are examined prior to looking at the relationship between wound healing and the patients' health and lifestyle.
The reference is written in a question-and-answer format, and includes relevant case studies.
Understanding Headaches and Migranes
Most of us have headaches at some time or other. But some people find that headaches are ruining their life.
Dr Mark Forshaw is a chartered health psychologist. He shows you how your mind can influence bodily processes, making your headaches better or worse.
Understanding Headaches and Migraines provides clear and practical information on all types of headache and migraine, and the sources of help and treatment available. Here you will find:
The symptoms and causes of the main types of headache.
A checklist to help you identify which type of headache you have.
Easy-to-read explanations of current research into headaches.
Guidance on treatments, including complementary therapies.
Where to find sources of further help and information.
An essential purchase for anyone who has ever suffered needlessly.
The Germ Survival Guide
The ultimate guide to protection from everyday germs From public toilets to pay phones, handshakes to hugs, burger joints to five-star restaurants, the possibility of germ-borne sickness lurks in every part of our world. More than ever, readers need professional guidance on how to protect themselves and their loved ones from infection. The Germ Survival Guide : Describes 80 common locales in which germ-borne diseases pose a threat Offers simple preventive measures, from removing hotel bedspreads to draining backyard birdbaths Tells readers how to recognize symptoms and get treatment Introduces readers to more than 100 types of bacteria, molds, and parasites Combines conventional medical techniques and natural measures to give readers a complete and effective health plan
Sex For Dummies 3rd Edition
Try new sexual positions
The bestselling guide to a rewarding sex life and a deeper relationship
Looking for the straight facts on sex? In this friendly, authoritative guide, renowned sex therapist Dr. Ruth gives you the latest on everything from oral sex and popular positions to new methods of birth control. She also debunks sex myths and covers new therapies to manage low libido, overcome sexual dysfunction, and enhance pleasure.
Praise for Dr. Ruth and Sex For Dummies
"Her energy level is higher than that of a charged particle."
--People Magazine
"Dr. Ruth writes the way she talks -- enthusiastically, nonjudgmentally, and informatively. . . ."
--Booklist
"Her name and the distinctive thrill of her voice have become inextricably linked with the subject of sex."
--New York Times
Discover how to
* Enjoy the first time
* Enhance foreplay and afterplay with your partner
* Avoid STDs and have safer sex
* Discuss sex with your kids
* Navigate cybersex
Review of Medical Physiology 21st Edition
This book provides a current and concise overview of mammalian and human physiology. Examples from clinical medicine have been integrated throughout the chapters to illuminate important physiologic concepts. The book includes more than 700 attractive and informative illustrations. A valuable self-study guide, which features content summaries, objectives, essay questions, and multiple-choice questions, is provided at the end of the book and is an excellent tool for students when reviewing for the USMLE and other examinations.
Primary Care Pediatrics
This pediatric primary care text takes a family centered approach, examining issues from the perspective of the child and the caregiver. Unlike most primary care texts, it blends traditional health care with complementary therapies. Throughout, it identifies needs based on culture and ethnicity and lists community resources-including websites--where families can obtain more information or help. Features include: Case Studies, Clinical Pearls, and Clinical Warnings.
Physicians Guide to Clinical Forensic Medicine
Margaret Stark and a team of authoritative experts offer a timely survey of the fundamental principles and latest developments in clinical forensic medicine. Topics range from sexual assault examination to injury interpretation, from nonaccidental injury in children, to crowd control agents. Also included are extensive discussions of the care of detainees, the management of substance abuse detainees in custody, the causes and prevention of deaths in custody, and the fundamentals of traffic medicine. In the absence of international standards of training, the authors also address the basic issues of consent, confidentiality, note-keeping, court reporting, and attendance in court. Comprehensive and authoritative, A Physicians Guide to Clinical Forensic Medicine offers forensic specialists and allied professionals a reliable, up-to-date guide to proven practices and procedures for a every variety of police inquiry requiring clinical forensic investigation.
Pain Medicine and Management Just the Facts
A quick reference to the management of pain for specialists as well as general medical practitioners and residents. Written in a concise bulleted format, the content is limited to only the essential facts necessary for assessment and treatment of common pain conditions and presentations. A perfect review tool for both the anesthesia and pain medicine board exams.
This concise, yet comprehensive review is the perfect tool to prepare for certification, re-certification, CME-or for use as a clinical refresher. Featuring the insights of the world's leading authorities, its highly efficient format conveniently condenses and simplifies only the most important content, for maximum yield and comprehension. Features: *Perfect for pain medicine and anesthesiology exams-or as a concise clinical consult on the major presentations and interventions in pain *Standardized, bulleted format highlights and summarizes key concepts, to assure quick absorption of the material and reinforce your understanding of even the most difficult topics *All key topics covered including physiology, patient assessment, therapeutics and interventional therapies, chronic and acute pain, disability, special techniques, and much more *Gain easy access to state-of-the-art alternative treatments such as acupuncture and TENS, new treatments for AIDS- and cancer-related pain, and more *Chapters are logically organized to help focus your study and provide quick access to topics: ABBREVIATED
Nutrition : A Handbook for Community Nurses
Product Description
This book has been written to provide community nurses with basic and topical practical information on various aspects of nutrition, to help in the provision of comprehensive dietary advice and information. It discusses healthy eating and nutrition and includes an overview of the current healthy eating guidelines, dietary reference values and basic information on macronutrients, vitamins and minerals.
It explains the role of the different nutrients and describes their relationship in promoting health and it outlines the differing needs and health concerns of various groups in the population, including pregnant women, infants, school children, adolescents and elderly people. The importance of nutrition in disease prevention is examined with a look at practical dietary advice for prevention and treatment of diet-related diseases.
Handbook of Personality Disorders Theory and Practice
This comprehensive reference, edited by one of the leading experts in the field, assimilates the newest and most effective treatment techniques for the personality disorders. Each chapter is written by leading scholars in the Cognitive-Behavior, Humanistic and Integrative theoretical models. In addition to a detailed case example in each chapter, additional case studies are integrated and used throughout.
Digestive Wellness
Sixty percent of the population has suffered from a digestive ailment in the last three months. Acid reflux, heartburn, gastritis, ulcers, lactose intolerance, and food allergies are among the many ailments caused by faulty digestion. Digestive Wellness was designed to help you understand the complex relationships between gastrointestinal physiology, diet, and health.
Written by noted nutritionist Elizabeth Lipski, this accessible third edition of the popular resource has been thoroughly updated to reflect the latest information and research on digestive disorders. Here, you will find practical advice on implementing a wellness program to promote health and alleviate a wide range of problems caused by faulty digestion.
Breastfeeding and Human Lactation
This is THE reference text for lactation consultants. In its third edition, the text has been updated to reflect new knowledge in the physiology of breastfeeding, milk supply, positioning, the management of breastfeeding, and the role of the lactation consultant. The text is divided into 5 sections that cover the sociocultural context of infant feeding, anatomy and biological imperatives, the prenatal, perinatal and postnatal periods, beyond postpartum, and contemporary issues. It is accompanied by a CD-ROM and color insert, both of which accurately depict positioning, the normal breast, and breastfeeding problems.
Essential Neurology 4Th Edition
Includes clear text and diagrams of neurological and neurosurgical disorders. Integrates the traditional pre-clinical and clinical phases to corresponding to the medical curriculum.
An Atlas of Schizophrenia
This comprehensive color atlas covers the clinical features, etiology, pathophysiology, and treatment of schizophrenia including modern developments in treatment and directions of new research. It describes schizophrenia's profound effects on perception, understanding, communication, and social behavior; its identifiable antecedents in early brain growth and development; and morphological data from structural brain imaging and post-mortem studies. The atlas provides examples of the latest research developments in neuropsychology, psychophysiology and functional imaging along with in vivo receptor imaging and other advances in psychopharmacology.
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