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The Queen Alexandra Hospital Home
The Queen Alexandra Hospital Home is a remarkable institution with an inspiring history. Casualties in the First World War reached appalling numbers and the Home cared for those who were permanently disabled. The vision of Gladys, Marchioness of Ripon, the Home was founded in 1919 in Roehampton through the generosity of the Charrington family. An outstanding story of voluntary effort, as people from all walks of life rallied round, including the royal family, and, in particular, Mrs. Verena Hay, who devoted over 30 years to bringing her friend Lady Riponâe(tm)s vision to reality.
Alexandra Hospital: A Legacy Of Care
Alexandra Hospital: A Legacy Of Care, published in May 2024, is the 2nd heritage book published by Alexandra Hospital, under the National University Health System (NUHS). This book showcases stories from the years leading up to the hospital's inception and inauguration, to the early British administration era, the Japanese Occupation, subsequent liberation, and its transition into civilian hands, as well as the journey towards becoming Singapore's first integrated general hospital. Set against the backdrop of major geopolitical and nationwide healthcare events, hear stories from people of various vocations and backgrounds who have played pivotal roles in shaping the history of this institution over the course of more than 8 decades.
Sports Injuries and Prevention
This book presents the incidence of sports-related injuries, the types of injuries specific to particular sports, and the importance of factors such as age and gender. Possible injury mechanisms and risk factors are presented based on an analysis involving recent scientific findings. A variety of sports are included to allow the reader to better generalize the results as well as to apply appropriate procedures to specific sports. The authors have emphasized basic scientific findings to help the reader gain a broad knowledge of sports injuries. The potential audience includes medical doctors, physical therapists, athletic trainers, coaches and interested parents. This book is expected to play...
A Bleeding Slaughterhouse
In the hours before the Fall of Singapore in February 1942, the British Military Hospital Alexandra found itself isolated in a no-man's-land between the Japanese and Allied frontlines.This is the definitive account of what happened next, resulting in up to 300 Allied soldier-patients, nurses, orderlies and doctors being killed. Many by bayonet in their beds where they lay prone. Others by bayonet and machine gun after they were removed and held captive overnight in the Sisters' Quarters outhouse. One even on the operating theatre table awaiting surgery.A Bleeding Slaughterhouse tells the full story for the first time, examining the characters, causes and culpability of this two-day tsunami of terror.The story-driven narrative is based on first-hand interviews with survivors, and never-seen unpublished memoir notes. We enjoy pre-war colonial eccentricity, uncover a $3,000,000 corruption scandal, and get to know the main characters intimately. We also track what happened in the aftermath to the victors and the vanquished, meet some amazingly eminent medicos, and encounter some mind-blowing conspiracies in the War Crimes Trials. And name the guilty.
Trauma for the FRCS (Tr+Orth) Examination
Trauma for the FRCS (Tr+Orth) Examination is specifically designed to provide a thorough explanation of trauma topics trainees will encounter during the exam.
Oxford Textbook of Interventional Cardiology
Cardiac catheterization and coronary angiography remain key tools in the management of patients with coronary heart disease. Although this is the most frequently used method of coronary revascularization, general training in cardiology rarely offers more than the opportunity to assist a more senior operator to perform angioplasty procedures. This textbook, covering key procedures and fully revised and updated to include the latest trials, technology, and new techniques, is essential reading. The Oxford Textbook of Interventional Cardiology, 2nd edition spans the whole spectrum of interventional cardiology procedures, including a novel section on the future of interventional cardiology, and multiple new chapters covering special devices in percutaneous coronary intervention. Written by an expert team of international authors, this book offers guidance on all aspects of interventional cardiology according the European curriculum, and covers the evidence-based guidelines for a comprehensive view of the field.
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Intensive Care Medicine
Exams are an essential component of one's training pathway in the quest to become a Consultant. For trainees undertaking a career in Intensive Care Medicine (ICM), sadly this is no exception, however, herewith is a suitable text to aid you upon that arduous journey towards the completion of your training – hurrah! Written in an accessible style, chapters follow a consistent layout throughout, including numerous images and tables, key learning points, and further reading. Experts in all of the main specialties provide specific and detailed knowledge of individual subject areas considered to be fundamental to one's ICM knowledge base. The authors cover a broad spectrum of topics including therapeutic interventions and organ support, paediatric care, comfort and recovery, psychiatric disorders, and end of life care. An essential preparation textbook and revision aid for exam candidates in Intensive Care Medicine, the book is a useful guide for mentors and trainees too.
Diabetes
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Major complications include nephropathy, neuropathy, retinopathy and heart disease, which affect thousands of diabetics every year. The prevention and treatment of such complications encompass pharmacological, surgical and educational approaches, all of which need to be coordinated for optimal management of people with diabetes. This user-friendly new edition of Diabetes - Chronic Complications (previously called Diabetic Complications) has been completely revised and updated to reflect the rapid developments currently taking place in the field. Each chapter describes the epidemiology, aetiology and management of a particular complication and discusses the organisation and delivery of care. Includes all the major chronic complications of diabetes Presents a practical approach to the treatment of diabetes complications Written by world’s leading experts in the field Features algorithms for screening and treatment of diabetes complications
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