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Basic Biostatistics for Geneticists and Epidemiologists: A Practical Approach

2008-11-03T14:02:00.001+00:00

* Publisher: Wiley
* Number Of Pages: 384
* Publication Date: 2008-12-31
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0470024895
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780470024898
* Binding: Hardcover

Product Description:
Anyone who attempts to read genetics or epidemiology research literature needs to understand the essentials of biostatistics. This book, a revised new edition of the successful Essentials of Biostatistics has been written to provide such an understanding to those who have little or no statistical background and who need to keep abreast of new findings in this fast moving field. Unlike many other elementary books on biostatistics, the main focus of this book is to explain basic concepts needed to understand statistical procedures.
| Tags: Epidemiology, Medical Statistics |

The Allergy Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know

2008-11-02T07:57:00.001+00:00

* Publisher: NTC Business Books
* Number Of Pages: 269
* Publication Date: 1998-03
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1565658647
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781565658646
* Binding: Paperback

Product Description:
Recipient of the WellnessBooks.com Reviewer's Choice award, The Allergy Sourcebook contains the most up-to-date information available on the many types, triggers, and symptoms of allergies, as well as treatments. This revised edition also includes an extensive listing of organizations, products, and other resources to help the more than 50 million allergy sufferers in the United States live allergy-free.
| Tags: Allergy |

The Sinus Sourcebook

2008-11-02T07:56:00.002+00:00

* Publisher: Lowell House
* Number Of Pages: 191
* Publication Date: 1998-05
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1565656431
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781565656437
* Binding: Hardcover

Product Description:
Every year, millions of people go into their doctors' offices complaining of "sinus trouble, " but does this necessarily mean they have sinusitis? The Sinus Sourcebook clears up the confusion around the disease and thoroughly explains the treatments available for a wide range of sinus maladies.
| Tags: ENT |

Nutrition and Pregnancy : A Complete Guide from Preconception to Postdelivery

2008-11-02T07:56:00.001+00:00

* Publisher: McGraw-Hill
* Number Of Pages: 288
* Publication Date: 1998-11-01
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0737300183
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780737300185
* Binding: Paperback

Product Description:
Eating wholesome foods as part of a well-balanced diet is one of the most precious gifts a pregnant mother can give to her unborn baby. By maintaining good nutrition before, during, and after pregnancy, a mother will help her child begin life with a healthy advantage. Nutrition and Pregnancy provides information on a pregnant woman's increased demand for calories, nutrients, and wholesome foods and how to ensure the delivery of a healthy, well-nourished baby.
| Tags: Gynecology |

The Chronic Pain Management Sourcebook

2008-11-02T07:55:00.004+00:00

* Publisher: McGraw-Hill
* Number Of Pages: 368
* Publication Date: 1999-08-01
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0737301015
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780737301014
* Binding: Paperback

Product Description:
(Lowell House) Text discussing treatment, physical conditioning, nutrition, social support, stress, drugs, surgery, cancer pain, and more. For consumers. Softcover.
Amazon.com Review:
There are few things as debilitating to the body and soul as chronic pain. "The physical and emotional suffering that accompanies chronic pain tries the body and the mind, and tests the limits of the spirit and the self," writes David Drumm. "You may feel helpless and alone, crying out for relief in the night." This book is an empowering tool for taking action to help yourself, managing your attitude as well as your pain, and discovering how you can live life as fully and joyously as your condition allows.
| Tags: Anaesthesia |

Panniculitis, An Issue of Dermatologic Clinics (The Clinics: Dermatology)

2008-10-31T13:54:00.005+00:00

* Publisher: Saunders
* Number Of Pages: 240
* Publication Date: 2008-10-14
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1416062882
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781416062882
* Binding: Hardcover

Product Description:
The panniculitides are a group of heterogeneous inflammatory diseases involving the subcutaneous fat. Traditionally, the clinical and the histopathological study of the panniculitides have been considered one of the most difficult subjects in dermatology. The reasons for this relative unpopularity of the panniculitides are varied. The purpose of this issue of Dermatologic Clinics is to present a clinico-pathologic overview of some panniculitides. Emphasis will be placed on the characteristic histopathologic features for specific diagnosis, and will include short comments about the treatment for each entity.
| Tags: Dermatology |

The New Art And Science Of Pregnancy And Childbirth

2008-10-31T13:54:00.001+00:00

* Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
* Number Of Pages: 348
* Publication Date: 2008-01-29
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 9812779396
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9789812779397
* Binding: Hardcover

Product Description:
Edited by prominent obstetricians in KK Women's and Children's Hospital, the largest maternity hospital in Singapore with about 12,000 babies delivered each year, this book provides a comprehensive and informative look at pregnancy and childcare. It covers topics ranging from pre-pregnancy care, pregnancy care, and actual delivery to baby care. It also addresses common questions like, What are the pre-pregnancy vaccinations that I need?
| Tags: Gynecology |

Principles And Advanced Methods In Medical Imaging And Image Analysis

2008-10-31T13:53:00.002+00:00

* Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
* Number Of Pages: 868
* Publication Date: 2008-03-17
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 9812705341
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9789812705341
* Binding: Hardcover

Product Description:
Computerized medical imaging and image analysis have been the central focus in diagnostic radiology. They provide revolutionalizing tools for the visualization of physiology as well as the understanding and quantitative measurement of physiological parameters. This book offers in-depth knowledge of medical imaging instrumentation and techniques as well as multidimensional image analysis and classification methods for research, education, and applications in computer-aided diagnostic radiology.
| Tags: Radiology |

Hepatitis C: The Silent Epidemic

2008-10-31T13:53:00.001+00:00

* Publisher: McGraw-Hill
* Number Of Pages: 208
* Publication Date: 1999-05-11
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0809229579
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780809229574
* Binding: Paperback

Product Description:
Four times more prevalent than the AIDS virus and just as deadly, hepatitis C affects 3.5 million Americans--with 30,000 new cases reported each year. Yet, most Americans have never even heard of this disease. This book provides the general reader, those infected with the disease, and their loved ones with the latest information about prevention, transmission, and treatment.
| Tags: Epidemiology |

Paediatric Drug Handling (ULLA Postgraduate Pharmacy Series)

2008-10-29T12:31:00.002+00:00

* Publisher: Pharmaceutical Press
* Number Of Pages: 130
* Publication Date: 2007-01
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0853696861
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780853696865
* Binding: Paperback

Product Description:
This volume in the "ULLA Series" is an introductory textbook on paediatric drug handling. Written for new pharmaceutical scientists, this book aims to give a background of paediatric pharmacy. Its scope is to give a comprehensive introduction to children's medication in terms of dosing in practice and paediatric pharmaceutics, physiological and drug disposition differences, clinical pharmacology and pharmacogenomics. Paediatric regulations around the world as well as drug licensing and clinical trials, compliance, safety and pharmacovigilance issues will also be developed.
| Tags: Pharmacology, Pediatric |

Further MCQs in Pharmacy Practice

2008-10-29T12:31:00.001+00:00

* Publisher: Pharmaceutical Press
* Number Of Pages: 388
* Publication Date: 2006-09-07
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0853696659
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780853696650
* Binding: Paperback

Product Description:
This title offers multiple choice questions in pharmacy; a second of "MCQs in Pharmacy Practice". Papers including MCQs are a key component of undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy exams. There are many MCQ publications in medicine but fewer in pharmacy despite the fact that pharmacy students encounter many MCQ exams during training. This book will be excellent preparation for these exams and can also be used for self-study.
| Tags: Pharmacology |

MCQs in Clinical Pharmacy

2008-10-29T12:30:00.001+00:00

* Publisher: Pharmaceutical Press
* Number Of Pages: 276
* Publication Date: 2007-05-30
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0853696667
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780853696667
* Binding: Paperback

Product Description:
This is an invaluable revision aid for those preparing for multiple choice questions in clinical pharmacy. Questions in this textbook are practice-oriented and are intended to assess students' knowledge of clinical issues, evaluative and analytical skills, and ability to apply their knowledge in clinical practice. The MCQs will be presented as four practice tests and each test should take c3 hours. Each test will consist of 80 MCQs presented in a variety of formats.
| Tags: Pharmacology |

Endometrial Adenocarcinoma: Prevention and Early Diagnosis

2008-10-29T12:29:00.000+00:00

* Publisher: S. Karger AG (Switzerland)
* Number Of Pages: 91
* Publication Date: 2008-03-31
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 3805584806
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9783805584807
* Binding: Hardcover
| Tags: Patology, Oncology, Gynecology |

Pathology and Therapeutics for Pharmacists, 3rd Edition

2008-10-29T12:28:00.000+00:00

* Publisher: Pharmaceutical Press
* Number Of Pages: 982
* Publication Date: 2008-02-28
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 085369690X
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780853696902
* Binding: Paperback

Product Description:
This is the textbook for undergraduate pharmacists which takes an integrated approach to the pathophysiological and pharmacotherapeutic principles underlying the treatment of disease. This new edition of "Pathology and Therapeutics for Pharmacists" has been completely revised and updated to reflect advances in therapeutic practice and in the understanding of many disease states. Taking an integrated approach to the pathophysiological and pharmacotherapeutic principles underlying the treatment of disease, it is based on many years' experience of teaching one of the pioneering undergraduate clinical pharmacy courses in the UK.
| Tags: Pharmacology |

Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2009: 5 Books in 1: Expert Consult: Online and Print (Clinical Advisor)

2008-10-28T13:09:00.002+00:00

* Publisher: Mosby
* Number Of Pages: 1680
* Publication Date: 2008-07-07
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0323041345
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780323041348
* Binding: Hardcover

Product Description:
The 2009 volume of Ferri's Clinical Advisor is simply the fastest, most effective way to access current diagnostic and therapeutic information on over 700 conditions. Its popular "5 books in 1" format provides quick reference to actionable guidance on diseases and disorders . differential diagnosis . clinical algorithms . laboratory evaluations . and clinical preventive services. Consult the user-friendly text or effortlessly search the thoroughly updated 2009 volume online, where you'll also have unlimited access to downloadable illustrations, revised patient teaching guides in English and Spanish, downloadable content for your PDA, links to PubMed, and so much more.
| Tags: Atlases, Cardiology, CDs & Softwares, Dermatology, Differential Diagnosis, Family Medicine, Gastroenterology, Haematology, Laboratory, Nephrology, Neurology, Pharmacology, Physical Therapy, Pulmonology |

Netter's Clinical Anatomy (Netter Basic Science)

2008-10-28T13:09:00.001+00:00

* Publisher: Saunders
* Number Of Pages: 672
* Publication Date: 2005-05-01
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 192900771X
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781929007714
* Binding: Paperback

Product Description:
This handbook makes it easy to acquire a rich understanding of complex clinical anatomical concepts. Essential depictions of normal anatomy and embryology are paired with focused descriptions of a broad spectrum of corresponding clinical conditions commonly encountered across multiple medical specialties.
Clinical and anatomical tables, bulleted points, and short-answer questions facilitate quick review and ready reference.
| Tags: Anatomy, Atlas |

Textbook of Arthroscopy

2008-10-28T13:08:00.004+00:00

* Publisher: Saunders
* Number Of Pages: 896
* Publication Date: 2004-05-27
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0721600131
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780721600130
* Binding: Hardcover

Product Description:
More than 100 experts provide a comprehensive, well-designed single reference focused on all aspects of arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, ankle, and spine. They explore diagnostic and therapeutic arthroscopy for each specific site followed by surgical techniques presented in a step-by-step fashion. Remarkably thorough and user-friendly, over 2,000 illustrations (930 in full color), demonstrate nuances of technique. A bonus CD-ROM/DVD bound into the book features video clips of many of the individual procedures.
| Tags: Orthopaedics |

Baxter's The Foot and Ankle in Sport

2008-10-28T13:08:00.003+00:00

* Publisher: Mosby
* Number Of Pages: 656
* Publication Date: 2007-11-27
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0323023584
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780323023580
* Binding: Hardcover

Product Description:
An injury to the foot and ankle can be devastating to an athlete's performance. Get your patients back to their peak physical condition using authoritative guidance from the only reference book focusing solely on sports-related injuries of the foot and ankle!
* Authoritative guidance on athletic evaluation, sports syndromes, anatomic disorders, athletic shoes, orthoses and rehabilitation, and more, provides you with the know-how you need to overcome virtually any challenge you face.
| Tags: Orthopaedics |

Netter's Concise Atlas of Orthopaedic Anatomy (Netter Basic Science)

2008-10-28T13:08:00.001+00:00

* Publisher: Saunders
* Number Of Pages: 320
* Publication Date: 2001-09-01
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0914168940
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780914168942
* Binding: Paperback

Product Description:
Introducing the new and definitive orthopedic anatomy atlas for students and clinicians! This concise, easy-to-use atlas of orthopedic anatomy uses Dr. Frank Netter images from both the Atlas of Human Anatomy and the 13-volume Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations.
| Tags: Orthopaedics, Anatomy |

Clinical Sports Medicine

2008-10-28T13:07:00.001+00:00

* Publisher: Saunders
* Number Of Pages: 512
* Publication Date: 2006-09-27
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1416024433
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781416024439
* Binding: Hardcover

Product Description:
Only a fraction of sports medicine injuries require surgery, but most sports references emphasize surgical management over medical management and rehabilitation. This is only comprehensive Sports Medicine
resource to focus on the medical management and rehabilitation of patients. Written by some of the most prominent names in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, this volume fills a void by providing you with a top-notch sports medicine reference aimed at non-surgeons. The international contributors to this book present you with global "best practices" from world leaders in the field.
| Tags: Orthopaedics |

Netter's Orthopaedics (Netter Clinical Science)

2008-10-28T10:06:00.001+00:00

* Publisher: Saunders
* Number Of Pages: 512
* Publication Date: 2005-12-01
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1929007027
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781929007028
* Binding: Hardcover

Product Description:
This new compilation of Dr. Netter's famous drawings includes the work of his talented successors, who faithfully uphold the Netter tradition in their skillful depiction of the latest techniques and procedures. This new atlas-quality reference provides an essential overview of pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Clear and straightforward accompanying text describes the anatomy, basic science, and fundamental principles of evaluation and treatment that guide every clinical intervention.
| Tags: Orthopaedics |

Surgical Techniques of the Shoulder, Elbow, and Knee in Sports Medicine: Book and DVD

2008-10-28T10:05:00.000+00:00

* Publisher: Saunders
* Number Of Pages: 816
* Publication Date: 2008-02-04
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1416034471
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781416034476
* Binding: Hardcover

Product Description:
This reference offers a step-by-step, "how-to" approach on performing both open and arthroscopic surgeries for sports-related injuries of the knee, elbow, and shoulder. Leaders in sports medicine offer guidance on everything from patient positioning and the latest surgical techniques through pearls and pitfalls and post-operative care. A concise and consistent chapter format makes it easy to find the answers you need; and abundant illustrations, as well as operative videos on DVD, help you to master even the most technically challenging procedures.
| Tags: Orthopaedics, Surgery |

Atlas of Differential Diagnosis in Neoplastic Hematopathology, Second Edition

2008-10-26T06:56:00.001+00:00

* Publisher: Informa HealthCare
* Number Of Pages: 680
* Publication Date: 2008-09-24
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0415461855
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780415461856
* Binding: Hardcover

Product Description:
Atlas of Differential Diagnosis in Neoplastic Hematopathology, Second Edition is an essential guide to both the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of neoplastic hematopathologies based on specific parameters. It is an invaluable reference for all practicing hematologists, oncologists, and pathologists.
Including over 600 color illustrations, the second edition is extensively referenced and updated.
Hematology

Educating Your Patient with Diabetes (Contemporary Diabetes)

2008-10-26T06:55:00.002+00:00

* Publisher: Humana Press
* Number Of Pages: 334
* Publication Date: 2008-11-28
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1603272070
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781603272070
* Binding: Hardcover

Product Description:
Diabetes affects an estimated 20 million people in the United States, with many people remaining unaware that they suffer from the disease. While the number of diabetics continues to rise, the number of caregivers who specialize in diabetes treatment does not. In Educating Your Patient with Diabetes, Katie Weinger and Catherine Carver assemble commentary from a panel of leading diabetes practitioners and researchers and put together a highly readable guide to supplying patients with diabetes with the information and ability to successfully cope with their disease.
Endocrinology

Problem Based Obstetric Ultrasound (Series in Maternal Fetal Medicine)

2008-10-26T06:55:00.001+00:00

* Publisher: Informa HealthCare
* Number Of Pages: 132
* Publication Date: 2007-05-03
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0415407281
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780415407281
* Binding: Hardcover

Product Description:
This book contains a series of clinical cases that address and illustrate difficult problems in obstetric ultrasound. The approach is strongly didactic and will aid trainees in maternal-fetal medicine and obstetrics to appreciate potential pitfalls and recognize rare presentations. Each case occupies one page, presents samples ultrasound scans, poses questions to test the reader's knowledge and then gives model answers. Learning objectives are given for each case, together with a short list of references and background reading.
| Tags: Radiology, Gynecology |