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Postgraduate Textbook of Pediatrics is a comprehensive guide to paediatrics. The textbook is comprised of three volumes, split into ten parts with over 600 chapters, and contributions from over 50 section editors and 725 authors, covering all paediatric disorders, descriptions of diseases and their management. Includes nearly 1500 images and illustrations in full colour, incorporating information on modern imaging techniques for neurological disorders in children. This is an ideal resource for postgraduate students to gain a firm grounding in, and retain and improve their knowledge of all areas of paediatric medicine.
Titles in the Pocket Tutor series give practical guidance on subjects that medical students and foundation doctors need help with ‘on the go’, at a highly-affordable price that puts them within reach of those rotating through modular courses or working on attachment. Topics reflect information needs stemming from today’s integrated undergraduate and foundation courses: Common presentations Investigation options (e.g. ECG, imaging) Clinical and patient-orientated skills (e.g. examinations, history-taking) The highly-structured, bite-size content helps novices combat the ‘fear factor’ associated with day-to-day clinical training and provides a detailed resource that students and junior doctors can carry in their pocket. Key points Logical, building-block approach to content: initial chapter on the anatomy and physiology of pregnancy, followed by focus on obstetric examination and managing normal pregnancy. Subsequent chapters describe specific disorders and complications Disorders are accompanied by medical images, examination photos and practical artworks Focuses on the conditions medical students and junior doctors are most likely to see
This manual emphasizes the practical features of clinical diagnosis and patient management.
The new edition of this comprehensive two volume set has been fully revised to provide undergraduate students with the most recent information and developments in medicine. Volume One begins with an introduction to general topics, covering genetics, immunology, drug administration, imaging and more. The second part of Volume One, and Volume Two cover diseases and disorders found in different body systems, guiding students step by step through epidemiology, signs and symptoms, investigation and diagnosis, and management and complications. The book covers both theoretical and clinical aspects of medicine, and includes study aids such as chapter summaries and key points boxes to assist learning. This sixth edition is highly illustrated and features sections on new scientific equipment, biological, genetic and molecular studies, and molecular tools used in both research and in clinical practice. Key points Fully revised, new edition of comprehensive two volume set Covers diseases and disorders in all body systems Includes chapter summaries and key points boxes to assist learning Previous edition (9788184483888) published in 2008
The second edition of Essentials of Haematology brings students fully up to date with common haematologic disorders and blood transfusion, with an emphasis on pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment. Divided into five sections, topics include blood physiology, red and white blood cell disorders, haemostasis disorders and blood transfusion. Each chapter discusses the diagnosis and treatment of a different disorder and the final section describes transfusion techniques. This comprehensive new edition includes more than 400 full colour figures, tables and illustrations with descriptions to assist learning. Key points New edition bringing students up to date with common haematologic disorders and blood transfusion Emphasis on pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment Includes more than 400 full colour figures, tables and illustrations Previous edition published in 2006
This text looks ahead to the next decade to examine the types of dwelling and residential developments likely to be needed, and to consider the key housing issues, including quality and standards in design, management of urban growth and the renewal of public housing. It provides a review of theory and research findings for students and practitioners in the fields of housing management, town planning, urban studies and architecture.
Medical mycology refers to the study of fungi that produce disease in humans and other animals, and of the diseases they produce, their ecology, and their epidemiology. This new edition has been fully revised to provide microbiologists with the latest information on fungal infections, covering the entire spectrum of different types of infection, and therapeutic modalities. Beginning with a general overview explaining morphology, taxonomy, and diagnosis, the following sections cover the different categories of fungal infection including superficial cutaneous mycoses, subcutaneous mycoses, systemic mycoses and opportunistic mycoses. A complete section is dedicated to pseudofungal infections. The highly illustrated text concludes with a detailed appendices section and each chapter features key references for further reading. Key points Fully revised, fourth edition providing latest information on the diagnosis and management of fungal infections Covers the entire spectrum of mycoses Highly illustrated with clinical photographs and figures Previous edition (9788188039780) published in 2009
Hypertension is another name for high blood pressure. It can lead to severe complications and increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and death. Blood pressure is the force exerted by the blood against the walls of the blood vessels. This book presents a selection of clinical case scenarios illustrating diagnostic and management techniques for hypertension. Divided into ten sections, the text begins with discussion on hypertension and associated risk factors, and different types of hypertension. The following sections cover ECGs, diagnosis, and cases of hypertension with comorbidities including pregnancy, renal disorders and vascular conditions. The final section examines secondary hypertension. Each chapter features a clinical case with detailed discussion on diagnosis and management strategies, followed by a selection of questions for self assessment and further learning. Key points Selection of clinical case scenarios for diagnosis and management of hypertension Covers different types of hypertension, including with comorbidities Includes discussion on secondary hypertension Each case features questions for self assessment and further learning
SECTION 1: CLINICAL MEDICINE SECTION 2: CARDIOLOGY SECTION 3: DIABETOLOGY SECTION 4: NEUROLOGY SECTION 5: GASTROENTEROLOGY SECTION 6: PULMONOLOGY SECTION 7: NEPHROLOGY SECTION 8: EMERGENCY MEDICINE SECTION 9: INFECTIOUS DISEASES SECTION 10: ENDOCRINOLOGY SECTION 11: RHEUMATOLOGY SECTION 12: LIFESTYLE MEDICINE SECTION 13: GERIATRIC MEDICINE SECTION 14: NUCLEAR MEDICINE SECTION 15: OBSTETRIC MEDICINE SECTION 16: ONCOLOGY SECTION 17: POISONING AND TOXICOLOGY SECTION 18: PSYCHIATRIC MEDICINE SECTION 19: VASCULAR MEDICINE SECTION 20: SOCIAL MEDICINE SECTION 21: HEMATOLOGY SECTION 22: FUTURISTIC MEDICINE SECTION 23: RADIOLOGY SECTION 24: MISCELLANEOUS