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Neurosurgery: The Essential Guide to the Oral and Clinical Neurosurgical Examination is the first book of its kind to cover the International and Intercollegiate FRCS Specialty Examination in Neurosurgery. It will also help you prepare for the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS) examination and other neurosurgical examinations around the world. Written by neurosurgeons, this book is a hands-on guide that translates basic science and theories of neurosurgery into clinical practice. This comprehensive resource takes a standardized and logical approach to the clinical neurosurgical examination. Based on the authors’ own clinical practice, teaching and examination experiences, this b...
This up-to-date revision guide for the MRCP SCE (Membership of the Royal College of Physicians—Specialty Certificate Examination) in neurology covers the core areas essential for exam success. The chapters are structured to align with the exam syllabus and help exam candidates learn and recall core concepts. The chapter format and style provide a structured and focused approach to studying essential neurology topics, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. Carefully curated content encompasses all areas tested in the MRCP (SCE) Neurology examination. The use of bullet points, tables and colour illustrations aids in easy assimilation of information. The inclusion of neuroradiology and neuropathology, which account for a significant section of exam questions, is a particular strength of this text. Whether you are a resident or trainee preparing for your first SCE examination or a seasoned neurologist seeking to enhance your knowledge and skills, this book will provide you with the necessary tools for success.
This innovative resource serves as a fusion of an MCQ guide and a textbook, providing essential content for postgraduate trainees gearing up for the FFICM Final exam, a vital part of the CCT in Intensive Care Medicine. Crafted to meet the unique requirements of the MCQ while also addressing the necessity for concise, well-structured responses in the OSCE, this book prioritises quick topic transitions, delivering focused, streamlined learning across a range of ICM topics. Its uniqueness lies in its unorthodox structure; rather than having a conventional table of contents, it gives you the freedom to start your learning adventure from any page. Each of the 1,400 facts is structured as a questi...
Tarim is where one can detach from everything to recharge spiritually and to seek knowledge from the descendants of the Prophet Muhammad. The land offers an intensive course, rejuvenating the soul for a better understanding of Islamic teachings. In My Journey to the Land of Love, author Umm Soffah Nourellyssa shares the story of her experiences in Tarim, a beautiful place surrounded by looming mountains, a place that carries the early significance of Islamic history. She tells how she embarked on a spiritual traveling journey as a seeker on the path, going beyond an ordinary mind where extraordinary works of God manifest simultaneously with trials and tribulations. Motivational and inspirational, My Journey to the Land of Love describes Nourellyssas daily experiences in Tarim as she transitioned from a secular education and years of employment to the gates of this spiritual center of original Islamic teaching. It shares how she came to know a personal relationship with God beyond the practical routines.
A solid grounding in and understanding of haematology is crucial for any doctor. The pathophysiology is fascinating, and the pharmacology is rapidly advancing, improving prognosis across many haematological conditions. Getting to grips with its fundamentals will stand any medical student in good stead during undergraduate studies and on into clinical practice. This book utilises single best answer-style questions in the popular MasterPass series of revision aids, covering the haematology presentations and conditions listed in the Medical Licensing Assessment content map, making it ideal for MLA preparation and a useful case-based learning resource for any medical student working towards qualifying examinations. Key Features: Clinical based questions are followed by answers explaining the key physiological principles, allowing the reader to both develop their knowledge throughout their studies and as a useful aide memoire during exam preparation Concluding section of single best answer questions for readers to further test the knowledge gained Popular case-based format reflects the 'real life' situations that medical students will encounter in future clinical practice
This up-to-date study guide for the Final FRCA CRQ comprises questions based on every topic examined in the Royal College of Anaesthetists' (RCoA) Final written exam from the past 12 years. It therefore covers the areas of the syllabus that are key to exam success, offering factual learning and the opportunity to practise CRQ-style questions, with chapters that reflect the RCoA syllabus format to help organise learning. The inclusion of diagrams and additional commentary ensure that that this book will help candidates to learn rather than just providing a list of suggested model answers. Advice is offered about revision approaches, best sources of learning for the examination and guidance on structuring answers, which will support exam success in all parts of the Final FRCA. This resource will save hours of work for anaesthetists preparing for the Final FRCA.
This book follows the revised format of the Practical Assessment Clinical Examination Skills (PACES) exam conducted by the Royal College of Physicians in the UK, where ‘clinical consultation skills’ will be tested twice in two separate stations. Thus, coming closest to what doctors do in real life: obtain a structured history, perform a focussed examination and explain the problem to the patient in lay terms. This book takes readers through a rational approach to 63 common presenting symptoms or laboratory abnormalities in medicine. It is aimed at improving the clinical consultation skills of young doctors and preparing them for the new format of MRCP PACES. Readers will learn: 1. The ap...
The current political events surrounding the Iranian nuclear crisis, the precarious situation in Lebanon, as well as the still unsettled fate of Iraq have resulted in a renewed interest in the Shi'ite dimension of Islam among political observers. This volume covers the phenomenon of political assertiveness among contemporary Shi'ite Muslims in the Middle East, as well as among converts in Southeast Asia. It argues that Shi'ite identities are often based on local cultural heritage and history and are - contrary to what is usually assumed by the wider public - not to be considered monolithic. Christoph Marcinkowski, award-winning Professor of Islamic Studies and Interreligious Relations at Germany's Catholic University of Eichstatt-Ingolstadt and the author of "Religion and Politics in Iraq," is currently working for Germany's Federal Interior Ministry and CIBEDO (the Christian-Muslim dialogue forum of the German Catholic Bishops' Conference) on a survey of Shi'ite organisations in Germa
The complete guide for all candidates studying and working in the field of sport and exercise medicine, including higher specialist training and post graduate examinations. This revision guide covers all key elements of the UK National Curriculum in Sport and Exercise Medicine. Key features to facilitate learning include: A pictorial summary at the start of each chapter ‘Clinical consideration’ sections that show how knowledge can be applied to working clinical practice MCQ questions for each chapter, including answers MFSEM examination candidates, MSc students in sport and exercise medicine, sport and exercise medicine specialist trainee doctors, physiotherapists and general practitioners with an extended role in musculoskeletal or sport and exercise medicine will all benefit from this new text.
Refraction and retinoscopy are essential skills in progression through ophthalmology specialty training and require consistent practice. This second edition is a comprehensive introduction and revision guide specifically tailored for candidates sitting the Refraction Certificate, as assessed by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. Key Features: Presents concise explanations of the theory and application of refraction and retinoscopy techniques, with excellent guided illustrations throughout Provides a step-by-step framework for how best to prepare for the recently updated format of the Refraction Certificate