Medical Books
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A Clinical Handbook on Child Development Paediatrics **
Pages: 320,
Specialty: Pediatrics,
Publisher: Elsevier,
Publication Year: 2013,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 142.24x213.36x20.32mm
This handbook offers a succinct study of Childhood Development Paediatrics with practical applications for helping the child and family through all areas of the developmental process. The book covers diverse topics like developmental delay, learning difficulties, attention deficit disorders, autism, Asperger syndrome, behaviour difficulties, language disorders, school refusal, bullying, emotional difficulties, neurological impairments that affect development (examples being cerebral palsy and brain injury) and motor coordination problems. It also offers online case scenarios on autism, ADHD, school refusal and truancy, cerebral palsy and child abuse and neglect. The cases are followed by questions to test the acquired knowledge of the student on these topics. This practical guide to child development is?ideal?for trainee paediatricians, registrars, ?paediatricians and general practitioners.
Weight: 0.54 KG
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A Comprehensive Approach to Congenital Heart Diseases
Pages: 1080,
Specialty: Cardiology,
Publisher: Jaypee,
Publication Year: 2013,
Cover: Hardback,
Dimensions: 218x282x46mm
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a problem with the structure and function of the heart that is present at birth and is the most common type of birth defect (PubMed Health). This comprehensive guide offers a step by step approach to the diagnosis and management of different types of CHD, at different stages of life. Beginning with an introduction to the development of the foetal cardiovascular system and genetic, the following section discusses the basics of heart examination, radiography and terminology. Each section progresses through different conditions and examines the transition of care into adulthood and long term issues facing adults with CHD. Key points *Comprehensive, step by step guide to congenital heart disease (CHD) *Covers diagnosis and management of CHD disorders at all stages of life *Internationally recognised author and editor team *Includes more than 1000 full colour images and illustrationsshow more
Weight: 3.16 KG
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A Dictionary of Biology 7/e
Pages: 608,
Specialty: Biology,
Publisher: Oxford UP,
Publication Year: 2015,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 137x196x36mm
Fully revised and updated, the seventh edition of this popular dictionary is the ideal reference resource for students of chemistry, either at school or at university. With over 5000 entries-over 175 new to this edition-it covers all aspects of chemistry, from physical chemistry to biochemistry. The seventh edition boasts broader coverage in areas such as nuclear magnetic resonance, polymer chemistry, nanotechnology and graphene, and absolute configuration, increasing the dictionary's appeal to students in these fields. New diagrams have been added and existing diagrams updated to illustrate topics that would benefit from a visual aid. There are also biographical entries on key figures, featured entries on major topics such as polymers and crystal defects, and a chronology charting the main discoveries in atomic theory, biochemistry, explosives, and plastics.
Weight: 0.44 KG
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A Dictionary of Biology 8/e
Pages: 736,
Specialty: Biology,
Publisher: Oxford UP,
Publication Year: 2019,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 144x196x33mm
This new eighth edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect recent progress in the fields of biology, biophysics, and biochemistry, with particular expansion to the areas of research design and plant and animal development. Over 120 new entries include de-extinction, ecological footprint, rewilding, and Zika virus, now totalling over 5,600 authoritative and up-to-date entries. Numerous appendices include classifications of the animal and plant kingdoms, SI units, Nobel prizewinners, and a new appendix on anatomical terms. With new diagrams and updated web links, this remains the market-leading dictionary for students of biology, both at sixth form college and university level. show more
Weight: 0.5 KG
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A Dictionary of Forensic Science
Pages: 320,
Specialty: Forensic Medicine,
Publisher: Oxford UP,
Publication Year: 2012,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 128x196x28mm
Forensic scientists apply scientific analysis in a legal context and play a vital role in solving crimes. Sometimes the collection of forensic evidence is the only way to establish or exclude an association between suspect and victim or crime scene, or to establish a likely order of events. Profiting from recent scientific developments and the advancement of technological equipment, forensic science is a rapidly evolving discipline that encompasses many sciences and the law. This dictionary covers in over 1300 entries the key concepts within forensic science, including a wide array of relevant specialist terms from areas such as chemistry, biology, anthropology, art, engineering, firearms, toolmarks, trace evidence, crime scene investigation, case history, biographies of investigators and criminals, as well as forensic computing. Ranging from crime scene to fibers and fluorescence to RAM, this new dictionary is the most up-to-date of its kind and is international in scope. Entry-level web links to online resources are listed and regularly updated on a companion website, expanding the scope of the dictionary and pointing to more in-depth supplementary material. Many entries are complemented by case examples (Dr Crippen, Mary Ann Cotton, etc.), figures, and photographs, which makes this A to Z an ideal reference for students of forensic science, as well as professionals and those with an interest in forensics.
Weight: 0.34 KG
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A Dictionary of Nursing
Pages: 608,
Specialty: Nursing,
Publisher: Oxford UP,
Publication Year: 2008,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 126x194x38mm
The fifth edition of this best-selling and trusted dictionary has been fully updated and revised to take account of recent developments in nursing practice and related fields. Updates cover general nursing, statistics, common scales and indexes, religion and spirituality, and commonly used abbreviations. Fully revised, this dictionary provides comprehensive coverage of the ever-expanding vocabulary of the nursing professions. In addition to specifically nursing terms, there are many entries in the fields of medicine, anatomy, physiology, psychiatry, nutrition, and pharmacology (including new drugs recently introduced into medical practice). Over 10,000 clear and concise entries, all written by medical and nursing specialists, cover the theory and practice of nursing. 100 helpful illustrations and 15 appendices covering nutritional requirements, reference values for biochemical and haematological data, interpretation of body mass index, and much more, make this an invaluable reference tool for all nursing students and professionals.show more
Weight: 0.46 KG
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A Dictionary of Nursing
Pages: 672,
Specialty: Nursing,
Publisher: Oxford UP,
Publication Year: 2017,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 130x196x41mm
The new edition of this bestselling and trusted dictionary has been fully updated and revised to take account of recent developments in nursing practice and related fields. Updates to this edition cover many areas, with a particular focus on areas such as nutrition, medical research, lymphology, and critical care nursing. Written by medical and nursing specialists, and offering more than 10,300 clear and concise entries on the theory and practice of nursing, the dictionary provides comprehensive coverage of the ever-expanding vocabulary of the nursing professions. As well as nursing-specific terms, there are also many entries in the fields of medicine, anatomy, physiology, ethics, psychiatry, nutrition, statistics, and pharmacology. Almost 100 helpful illustrations and tables, and 17 appendices covering the Code of Conduct 2015, the calculation of drug dosages, essential skill clusters, religion and nursing practice, recommended alcohol intake, and much more, make this an essential reference tool for all nursing students and professionals. show more
Weight: 0.49 KG
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A Guide to the MRCP Part 2 Written Paper, 2e
Pages: 320,
Specialties: Medicine, UK - MRCP,
Publisher: Taylor & Francis,
Publication Year: 2004,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 190x242x20mm
Trainees in preparation for the MRCP examination will welcome the much-anticipated new edition of this 'gold standard' revision book. Revised and updated throughout to encompass new developments in medical diagnostics and therapeutics, and restructured to reflect the recent changes in the format of the Part 2 written examination, the book continues to offer a more detailed and examination-orientated approach than other revision guides on the market. The appeal of the book lies not only in the careful adherence to the examination format, but also in the invaluable hints it provides on exam technique, with suggestions of information that will be helpful when tackling the exam presented in a 'revision-friendly' boxed format.
Weight: 0.84 KG
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A Guide to the Primary Care of Neurological Disorders
Pages: 456,
Specialty: Neurosurgery,
Publisher: Thieme,
Publication Year: 2007,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 216x278x16mm
Synthesizing the expert clinical advice of specialists who treat disorders of the nervous system, this book is an accessible, single-volume resource for primary care physicians requiring practical information on a range of neurological disorders. A Guide to the Primary Care of Neurological Disorders provides readers with a firm foundation in neuroscience concepts that will enable them to make timely diagnostic, treatment, and referral decisions about common symptoms, including chronic pain, headache, seizures, numbness, and dizziness. Additional chapters cover specific categories of neurological disease, providing the reader with concise descriptions of the clinical manifestations, examination techniques, and treatment options for each. Features: --An outline at the start of each chapter aids rapid location of topics of interest --Thorough coverage of history-taking and the physical examination --"Pearls" and "Pitfalls" at the end of each chapter review fundamental concepts and provide helpful guideposts for managing each clinical situation Packed with essential information on clinical neurosciences, this comprehensive book is ideal for primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physicians' assistants, residents in primary care specialties, and medical students.
Weight: 1.24 KG
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A Handbook of Men's Health **
Pages: 216,
Specialty: Nursing,
Publisher: Elsevier,
Publication Year: 2006,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 142x214x14mm
"A Handbook of Men's Health" is more than a ready reference for anyone working in public health, health promotion and general clinical practice. The chapters follow through each stage of life, from youth to maturity, so that readers can quickly find the information they need. Detailed information on procedures and investigations encourages the development of competencies such as: assessing men's physical and mental health; identifying men's information needs; directing men to supportive organisations and resources; and a chapter on the law and ethics covering the rights of same-sex couples, men's access to children, anti-discrimination legislation, sexual abuse of males, and infertility treatment.show more
Weight: 0.32 KG
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