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"The core of information that the clinician should possess" -- From the PrefaceDoody's Core Titles for 2021!Like its highly acclaimed predecessors, the Fifth Edition of this classic effectively integrates the essentials of renal and electrolyte physiology with the common clinical disorders of acid-base and electrolyte balance.FEATURES:*An easy-to-read writing style that demystifies this difficult subject*Basic science coverage of water and electrolyte physiology, renal physiology, and regulation of water and electrolyte balance*Clinical chapters that quickly guide you through key points of etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of common disorders*Crystal clear figures and handy tables that summarize key information*End-of-chapter problems that test mastery of the materialNEW IN THIS EDITION:*New sections on endothelin and nitric oxide*State-of-the-art information on the properties of the calcium-sensing receptor*Revised and expanded coverage of the neurologic sequelae of hyponatremia*In-depth discussion of the edematous states, including heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, and cirrhosis*Hundreds of new references

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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality,  authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Bridge the gap between basic and clinical science with this authoritative guide to neuroscienceCreated by an expert team of neuroscience educators, this comprehensive guide delivers the knowledge and insight you need to build your understanding of neuroscience—quickly and easily. Divided into two parts, the guide offers a thorough treatment of the basic science of the anatomy and function of the nervous system, as well an extended treatment of nervous system disorders and therapeutics. Packed with 500 color illustrations, Essentials of Modern Neuroscience provides both clinical content and numerous cases in an engaging, simple-to-understand style. It includes the strong pedagogy that makes LANGE basic science titles so popular and provides chapter-opening Learning Objectives, bulleted chapter summaries, and application boxes. Covers both basic science and clinical cases for full mastery of the topicOrganized to mirror the way medical schools teach neuroscience Presents information in a way that fosters maximum retentionUnique chapters cover addiction, affective disorders, and neurologic diseases  

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Clinical Atlas of Small Animal Cytology provides an essential guide for interpreting cytologic samples to diagnose small animal patients. Features photographs of diseases with a diagnosis confirmed by pathognomonic cytologic features, histopathology, special stains, microbial culture, or other confirmatory testsEmphasizes characteristic features of each disease and distinguishing featuresProvides multiple images to differentiate cells from lesions that could look similarPresents more than 500 representative high-quality images

Get a deeper understanding of respiratory disease with Clinical Manifestations and Assessment of Respiratory Disease, 7th Edition. This popular, full-color text provides all the necessary tools you need to learn how to gather clinical data, formulate assessments, make objective evaluations, identify desired outcomes, design a safe and effective treatment plan, and document all the steps involved. Using easy-to-follow language and relevant clinical scenarios, this text gives readers a firm understanding of why certain treatment modalities are applied. And with a new chapter on respiratory failure and mechanical ventilation protocol, new information on electronic charting, and numerous updates in treatment and assessment added to nearly all the chapters, this new edition ensures you will be well-versed in all of the new issues affecting respiratory therapy.

"This book is very different from any medical textbook you've ever read...its greatest merit is to have single-handedly transformed the perception of psychiatry from that of Cinderella speciality to that of hottest speciality on offer." Following in the footsteps of the groundbreaking first edition, this second edition of Psychiatry is a comprehensive textbook of mental health that brings its subject alive with numerous case studies, images and photographs, and short references from the arts, history, and philosophy. These not only facilitate learning and memorisation, but also highlight the subjective experience of mental illness, and stimulate thought into the nature of the human experience. Based on extensive feedback from students and lecturers, this second edition places greater emphasis on psychological treatments, clinical skills, and exam success, and integrates more than 350 self-assessment questions. Other important features include: A clear and attractive layout with colour coding and colour images and photographs Learning objectives, boxed summaries, and self-assessment questions in every chapter Step-by-step coverage of the psychiatric history, mental state examination, and formulation, with an integrated account of the signs and symptoms of mental disorders and a model case history Clinical skills/OSCE boxes on competencies such as enquiring about delusions and hallucinations, assessing suicidal risk, and assessing capacity Greater coverage of psychiatric subspecialties An expanded chapter on the history of psychiatry with introductions to Freud and Jung Psychiatry is the perfect textbook for medical students, junior doctors, GPs, and all healthcare professionals needing a thorough account of mental disorders.

Roitt's Essential Immunology - the textbook of choice for students and instructors of immunology worldwide Roitt s Essential Immunology clearly explains the key principles needed by medical and health sciences students, from the basis of immunity to clinical applications. A brand new introduction sets the scene to section 1, Fundamentals of Immunology, introducing the microbial world and the strategies the body employs to defend itself. Each chapter then guides the reader through a different part of the immune system, and explains the role of each cell or molecule individually, and then as a whole. Section 2, Applied Immunology, discusses what happens when things go wrong, and the role the immune system plays alongside the damaging effects of a disease, including cancer, immunodeficiency, allergies and transplantation and the beneficial effects of vaccines. The 13th edition continues to be a user-friendly and engaging introduction to the workings of the immune system, whilst supporting those who require a slightly more detailed understanding of the key developments in immunology. The content has been fully updated throughout and includes: * An expansion on key clinical topics, including: innate immunity, autoimmune conditions, asthma, primary immunodeficiency, and HIV/AIDS * Beautifully presented with improved artwork and new illustrations * A range of learning features, including introduction re-cap boxes, end of chapter and section summaries to aid revision, as well as further reading suggestions, and a glossary to explain the most important immunology terms. Roitt's Essential Immunology is also supported by a companion website at www.roitt.com including: * An additional online only chapter on immunological methods and applications * Further interactive multiple choice and single best answer questions for each chapter * Animations and videos showing key concepts * Fully downloadable figures and illustrations, further reading and useful links * Updated extracts from the Encyclopaedia of Life Sciences * Podcasts to reinforce the key principles explained in the text

Fornitrice della Marina Italiana e specializzata nei meccanismi ad alta precisione, Panerai ha perfezionato negli anni Trenta i primi orologi subacquei al mondo, impermeabili fino a 650 piedi e luminescenti. Giovanni Panerai, fondatore dell'azienda, scelse per i suoi orologi una grande cassa di 47 mm, un quadrante nero (per rendere più leggibile possibile le lancette e i numeri luminosi sottacqua) e un movimento fornito da Rolex, il migliore e il più resistente dell'epoca, destinato a essere utilizzato in un orologio militare da polso. Impermeabile grazie ad una cassa in acciaio inossidabile spessa 15 mm, l'orologio era dotato di un lungo cinturino in pelle oliata e perforata che consentiva di portarlo sul polso di una muta da immersione. Le fotografie originali commissionate per il volume mettono in risalto gli esclusivi aspetti tecnici dei modelli Panerai, con sezioni speciali dedicate agli strumenti di precisione inventati per la marina italiana e ai collezionisti internazionali.

Introducing the first definitive guide to pain management in the cancer patient A Doody's Core Title for 2011! "This book is comprehensive in scope and multidisciplinary in its approach. It is an excellent resource for oncologists, fellows, residents, medical students, oncology nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals who provide care for people with cancer. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service This pioneering book is the first to provide in-depth coverage of all the interventional and medical strategies needed for effective cancer pain management. Logically organized, this immensely practical guide starts with general principles in cancer pain management, followed by management of specific cancer pain syndromes, unique issues, interventional techniques, and other specialized approaches. Reflecting an approach to pain management developed at the prestigious M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Cancer Pain Management addresses the full spectrum of cancer pain syndromes and reviews the selection and administration of various treatment options. FEATURES Discussions of the psychosocial aspects of pain and how to resume and retain function for specific pain -- or disease-affected areas, such as in muscle tissue and bowels An incisive examination of all cancer pain syndromes Evidence-based pain management algorithms for each pain syndrome (included in each chapter) and synoptic tips for ensuring optimal patient care and pain relief Special issues in cancer pain management, such as ethical issues; dealing with regulatory concerns related to the prescription of opioids; chronic pain in the cured cancer patient; complementary and alternative approaches to cancer pain; intervention, spiritual, family and cultural issues; wound care; and procedural pain management Coverage of advanced technical protocols involved in interventional pain management Chapter-ending summary bullets and references that provide important opportunities for further study Helpful, practical appendices And more

This is a visual presentation of Gynaecology aimed at undergraduate medical students. The highly effective format is ideal for examination preparation. Each page covers one topic with concise text and associated diagrams. Previously under the authorship of Hart and Norman, the new author has comprehensively revised the sixth edition of this very popular student text. The titles in the illustrated series are valued by students because of their visual presentation of information and are particularly effective for examination preparations. For the more traditional courses this book will fulfil the role of a course text; for problem-based courses it will be an excellent resource for problem-solving exercises.

Now in its Sixth Edition, this volume remains the definitive reference for all clinicians caring for adult ambulatory patients. This edition has four new associate editors from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and provides expanded coverage of evidence-based medicine, preventive care, infectious diseases, urologic disorders, and women's health. The new chapters cover complementary and alternative medicine; genetic screening; nutrition; exercise; eating disorders; urinary tract infections; sexually transmitted diseases; Lyme disease; care of international travelers and immigrant patients; incontinence; intrascrotal problems; approach to the female patient; and infertility.

Drawing on the real-world experience of leading experts in oncological medicine, this reference serves as an invaluable source of guidance for anyone specializing in the care of acutely ill cancer patients-providing quick reference to effective techniques, therapies, and approaches for surgical, medical, pediatric, pain, and general oncology issues.

Il testo "Organizational design", pubblicato dalla Cambridge University Press è giunto nel 2020 alla sua IV edizione e propone