Best of
Medical

2006

The Biology of Cancer


Robert A. Weinberg - 2006
    Book by Weinberg, Robert A.

Born in the USA: How a Broken Maternity System Must Be Fixed to Put Women and Children First


Marsden Wagner - 2006
    Written for mothers and fathers, obstetricians, nurses, midwives, scientists, insurance professionals, and anyone contemplating having a child, this passionate exposé documents how, in the most expensive maternity care system in the world, women have lost control over childbirth and what the disturbing results of this phenomenon have been. Born in the USA examines issues including midwifery and the safety of out-of-hospital birth, how the process of becoming a doctor can adversely affect both practitioners and their patients, and why there has been a rise in the use of risky but doctor-friendly interventions, including the use of Cytotec, a drug that has not been approved by the FDA for pregnant women. Most importantly, this gripping investigation, supported by many troubling personal stories, explores how women can reclaim the childbirth experience for the betterment of themselves and their children.Born in the USA tells:* Why women are 70% more likely to die in childbirth in America than in Europe* What motivates obstetricians to use dangerous and unnecessary drugs and procedures* How the present malpractice crisis has been aggravated by the fear of accountability* Why procedures such as cesarean section and birth inductions are so readily used

Ross and Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness


Anne Waugh - 2006
    The text is written in straightforward language and is complemented by extensive clear, full-colour illustrations. Each chapter provides an explanation of the normal structure and functions of the human body and what occurs when disease or illness disrupts the normal processes.Carefully refined, clear and unambiguous textExcellent layout ensures the text and relevant illustrations are close togetherHighly illustrated with clear line diagrams, mostly in colourText uses regular sequences of headings, lists, and bullet points to help with learning and revisionOmits the unnecessary detail which can confuse the student new to the subjectA glossary of common prefixes, suffixes and roots commonly used in anatomy and physiologyAn Appendix containing useful biological values for easy referenceLearning outcomes related to the sections within each chapterAccompanying Colouring and workbook that facilitates structured learning and revision of the material in this bookAccess to an Evolve companion website offering animations, MCQs, a full image bank, an audio pronunciation guide as well as useful web links.- text revised and updated, including one chapter integrating the musculoskeletal system and a new chapter on genetics to reflect the increasing importance of this topic - new and revised artwork/illustrations - enhanced features on the Evolve website for students: -High quality animations -Multiple-choice questions -Web links to supplementary websites -An audio pronunciation guideand for Lecturers: -Image bank: the complete collection of images from the book.

China Syndrome: The True Story of the 21st Century's First Great Epidemic


Karl Taro Greenfeld - 2006
    After vague, initial reports of terrified Chinese boiling vinegar to "purify" the air, Greenfeld and his staff soon found themselves immersed in the story of a lifetime.Deftly tracking a mysterious viral killer from the bedside of one of the first victims to China's overwhelmed hospital wards—from cutting-edge labs where researchers struggle to identify the virus to the war rooms at the World Health Organization headquarters in Geneva—China Syndrome takes readers on a gripping ride that blows through the Chinese government's effort to cover up the disease . . . and sounds a clarion call warning of a catastrophe to come: a great viral storm potentially more deadly than any respiratory disease since the influenza of 1918.

When Invisible Children Sing


Chi Cheng Huang - 2006
    As he comes to know the children, and sees how they live, Chi Huang is drawn deeper and deeper into their complex and desperate lives. The doctor soon realizes that to truly help these children, he will have to follow the example of Jesus: live among them, love them in spite of their brokenness, and cling to his faith in God's goodness, even when it appears it is nowhere to be found. A true story that will inspire and challenge readers to greater faith and action. The book includes a Foreword by Harvard professor and world-renowned expert on the moral and spiritual development of children, Dr. Robert Coles.

The Heart Speaks: A Cardiologist Reveals the Secret Language of Healing


Mimi Guarneri - 2006
    Mimi Guarneri reveals groundbreaking new research that the heart is a multilayered, complex organ, possessing intelligence, memory, and decision-making abilities independent from the mind—and that healing the heart can have more to do with healing the mind and soul than we ever knew. From childhood in a family riddled with heart disease to a medical career facing the pounding heartbeats of cardiac emergencies, Dr. Guarneri draws us into the intimate moments of life and death, and leads us on a riveting exploration of the heart's many mysteries. Through her compelling memoir we see that it is only by knowing the whole heart—its mental, emotional, spiritual, and universal aspects—that we can truly heal.

Human Anatomy: A Visual History from the Renaissance to the Digital Age


Benjamin A. Rifkin - 2006
    Before the invention of photography, artists played an essential role in medical science, recording human anatomy in startlingly direct and often moving images. Over 400 years, beginning with Vesalius, they charted the main systems of the body, made precise studies of living organs, documented embryonic development, and described pathologies. Human Anatomy includes portfolios of the work of 19 great anatomical artists, with concise biographies, and culminates with the Visible Human Project, which uses digital tools to visualize the human body.Praise for Human Anatomy:"From Leonardo da Vinci's exquisite pen-and-ink drawings of the human skeleton to the digital Visible Human Project in its three-dimensional glory, this fascinating book . . . documents more than 500 years of anatomical illustration in living color." -Scientific American

NOLS Wilderness Medicine


Tod Schimelpfenig - 2006
    Designed as a field textbook for the NOLS wilderness first aid curriculum, it helps train outdoor leaders to prevent, recognize, and treat common medical problems and to stabilize a severely ill or injured patient for evacuation. A vital resource for outdoor enthusiasts, this book covers fundamental topics in first aid--patient assessment, shock, soft tissue injury, burns, fractures and dislocations, and chest, head, and abdominal injury. It explains how to handle environmental problems posed by heat, cold, water, altitude, and poisonous plants and animals. Also discussed are issues related to expedition medicine as well as leadership, teamwork, and communication for rescue groups. While risk can be minimized through good judgment, skills, and experience, being prepared for emergencies in the wild is an essential component of good outdoor leadership.

The Demon Under the Microscope: From Battlefield Hospitals to Nazi Labs, One Doctor's Heroic Search for the World's First Miracle Drug


Thomas Hager - 2006
    The Allies won the war with it. It conquered diseases, changed laws, and single-handedly launched the era of antibiotics. This incredible discovery was sulfa, the first antibiotic. In The Demon Under the Microscope, Thomas Hager chronicles the dramatic history of the drug that shaped modern medicine.Sulfa saved millions of lives—among them those of Winston Churchill and Franklin Delano Roosevelt Jr.—but its real effects are even more far reaching. Sulfa changed the way new drugs were developed, approved, and sold; transformed the way doctors treated patients; and ushered in the era of modern medicine. The very concept that chemicals created in a lab could cure disease revolutionized medicine, taking it from the treatment of symptoms and discomfort to the eradication of the root cause of illness. A strange and colorful story, The Demon Under the Microscope illuminates the vivid characters, corporate strategy, individual idealism, careful planning, lucky breaks, cynicism, heroism, greed, hard work, and the central (though mistaken) idea that brought sulfa to the world. This is a fascinating scientific tale with all the excitement and intrigue of a great suspense novel. For thousands of years, humans had sought medicines with which they could defeat contagion, and they had slowly, painstakingly, won a few battles: some vaccines to ward off disease, a handful of antitoxins. A drug or two was available that could stop parasitic diseases once they hit, tropical maladies like malaria and sleeping sickness. But the great killers of Europe, North America, and most of Asia—pneumonia, plague, tuberculosis, diphtheria, cholera, meningitis—were caused not by parasites but by bacteria, much smaller, far different microorganisms. By 1931, nothing on earth could stop a bacterial infection once it started. . . .But all that was about to change. . . . —from The Demon Under the Microscope

The Wisdom of Menopause: Creating Physical and Emotional Health and Healing During the Change


Christiane Northrup - 2006
    Christiane Northrup has earned a place as one of America’s most trusted medical advisors.In The Wisdom of Menopause, she once again challenges convention with this inspiring look at one of the most commonly misunderstood female health issues. The “change” is not simply a collection of physical symptoms to be “fixed,” Dr. Northrup claims, but a mind/body revolution that brings the greatest opportunity for growth since adolescence. The choices a woman makes now–from the quality of her relationships to the quality of her diet–have the power to secure her health and well-being for the rest of her life. Through her personal story and many fascinating case histories, Dr. Northrup shows:• How menopause jump-starts changes in the brain, issuing a dramatic wake-up call to body, mind, and emotions• How to ensure the long-term health of breasts, bones, and heart• How the body adjusts naturally to changing hormones• Why bestselling drugs like Premarin may not be the best choice• How to deal with metabolism shifts, weight gain, sexual problems, and appearance issues• How to negotiate the challenges of “the empty nest” and midlife marriageAnd much more. In a book destined to be a classic, Dr. Northrup shows women how they can make menopause a time of personal empowerment and positive energy–emerging wiser, healthier, and stronger in both mind and body than ever before.

Every Second Counts: The Race to Transplant the First Human Heart


Donald McRae - 2006
     Many people remember the beaming face of Christiaan Barnard, the South African surgeon, after he performed the first human heart transplant, and captured the world's imagination. It was a stunning achievement, but he was not alone. In truth it was a four-way race, a fierce struggle fraught with passionate rivalry. The other three surgeons-Adrian Kantrowitz, Norman Shumway, and Richard Lower-were giants in the field, and by early December 1967 they and Barnard were each poised to snatch the victor's laurels. Each had spent years perfecting techniques that would lead to a successful heart transplant; each had monitored his chosen patient's condition, watching the clock, hoping a donor would be found in time. Some of these men were friends; others were enemies. Only one of them would be the first. From a dank, underequipped hospital in Cape Town to a cramped lab in San Francisco, the surgeons worked their own individual miracles to prolong their patients' lives, testing the limits of science, and nature itself. Like the classics of medical adventure-from James Watson's The Double Helix to John Barry's The Great Influenza-Every Second Counts is an unforgettable story of not only competition and fame, but of life and death.

Last Rights: Rescuing the End of Life from the Medical System


Stephen P. Kiernan - 2006
    But in the past three decades, medical advances have extended our lives and changed the way we die. In "Last Rights," Stephen Kiernan reveals the disconnect between how patients want to live the end of life--pain free, functioning mentally and physically, surrounded by family and friends--and how the medical system continues to treat the dying--with extreme interventions, at immense cost, and with little regard to pain, human comforts, or even the stated wishes of patients and families. Backed with surveys, interviews, and intimate portraits of people from all walks of life, from the dying and their families to the doctors and nurses who care for them, this book will be for our time what Elizabeth Kubler-Ross's books were for a previous generation.

Bird Flu: A Virus of Our Own Hatching


Michael Greger - 2006
    An expose on the role intensive poultry farming has played in incubating and spreading the bird flu virus which is expected to become a worldwide pandemic.

Vision for God: The Story of Dr. Margaret Brand


Margaret Brand - 2006
    Her work in medicine and rehabilitation has literally touched the lives of millions, and her quiet, humble leanings upon her Lord and Savior has touched perhaps even more lives. Through this unique biography/autobiography, we have, for the first time, a look at the personal life and world-renown work of this great medical pioneer.

Bouncebacks! Emergency Department Cases: ED Returns


Michael B. Weinstock - 2006
    The format is the actual documentation of 30 ED patients who were sent home and then ?bounced back? to receive a different diagnosis. Although patients in these cases were not entirely mismanaged, often important ?red flags? were missed or ignored. Bouncebacks! helps emergency medicine physician learn to organize their thoughts and analyze cases in a logical manner. The cases are structured to help the reader simulate the process of analysis used in actual practice. After reviewing the initial visit, Gregory L. Henry provides commentary on patient evaluation. The final visit(s) is presented, and each case ends with a referenced discussion of the initial complaint and eventual diagnosis by leaders in the field of Emergency Medicine.

Birth: The Surprising History of How We Are Born


Tina Cassidy - 2006
    Women have been giving birth for millennia, so why is it that every culture—and every generation—seems to have its own ideas about the best way to get a baby born? Among the topics that Tina Cassidy looks at are: why birth can be so difficult (blame our ability to walk on two legs, for instance), where women deliver, how the perception of midwives has changed (they were once burned as witches), the lives of some famous obstetricians, and the many ways childbirth has been deadly (lots of blame to go around). Birth is full of quirky details, startling facts, and tales both humorous and disturbing—from men disguised as women to get into delivery rooms to a news flash about a woman giving herself a C-section. From Jessica Mitford’s seminal The American Way of Death to Mary Roach’s Stiff, we’ve witnessed how millions of readers are fascinated by what happens at the end of life. Here is the riveting true story of how it begins.

The 5-Minute Clinical Consult 2013


Frank J. Domino - 2006
    Organized alphabetically by diagnosis, this best-selling clinical reference continues to present brief, bulleted points on disease topics in a consistent 3-column format.FREE 30 Day Access to 5minuteconsult.com online/mobile accompanies this textbook purchase. This trusted, evidence-based content is written by physicians to bring you the information you need fast at the point of care. Features include… More than 900 topics in print and online including over 95 new topics: Asherman Syndrome, Acute Diarrhea, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Gastric Polyp, Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease, IgA Nephropathy, Q Fever, Thymus Cancer and many more Additional 30 algorithms in print and online including Dizziness, Migraine Treatment, Rectal Pain and Vitamin D Deficiency 30 Day FREE Online Access to 5minuteconsult.com Includes… Diseases & Conditions - Thousands of bulleted topics from across our 5-Minute Series to support your patient care decisions12-in-1 - Access to content from 12 titles (5 Minute: Pain Management, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Pediatrics, Women's Health, Orthopedic, Urology, Cardiology, Emergency Medicine and Clinical as well as Essential Guide to Primary Care Procedures, A Practical Guide to Soft Tissue & Joint Injections and Wallach's Interpretation of Diagnostic TestsInternet Point-of-Care CME - Earn CME credits as you treat your patients at no additional costCustomizable Patient Handouts - Over 1,000 handouts in English/Spanish from AAFP to help educate your patientsProcedure Video - Build your skills with procedure videos and also have access to physical therapy videosDrugs - A to Z drug monographs from Facts and Comparison with patient education and interactionsAlgorithms - Diagnostic and Treatment algorithms linked to associated topic for quick referenceImages - Provide visual guidance in areas such as dermatology, radiology etcUpdates - Topics, videos, handouts, drugs and more updated on a regular basisMobile - Web-enabled mobile access to diseases/conditions, drugs, images, algorithms and lab tests as well as updates

All That Matters


Susan X. Meagher - 2006
    She's a very successful real estate agent, happily married to a man who encourages her to live the independent life she loves; and they're actively working to have a baby.The wrench in the works is that Blair favors adoption, while her husband David desperately wants to have a biological child. The fates are against them, and they finally seek the help of a group of reproductive specialists. One of the doctors, a surgeon named Kylie Mackenzie, eventually becomes a good friend to Blair. And she needs all of the friends she can get when things start to go horribly wrong at home. As her marriage teeters on the brink of collapse, she relies more and more on Kylie's friendship.Kylie's happily gay; Blair's happily straight. But the way they structure their relationship leads friends and family to privately question whether the pair is setting themselves up for heartache. They eventually come to a crossroads, which could either destroy their friendship or turn it into what each of them has been seeking. The question is whether each woman can change her view of herself and her needs. The answer is all that matters.

You Can't Take It With You


Jane Tomlinson - 2006
    In this book, they explain how they achieved that goal, and why Jane, who has a terminal cancer diagnosis, chose to put her long-suffering body through such difficult experiences."

Dance Anatomy and Kinesiology


Karen Sue Clippenger - 2006
    It focuses on optimal dance movement and the related principles for understanding the function of body joints. And by applying those principles, dancers can help reduce their risk of injury and enhance their performance longevity.In addition, Dance Anatomy and Kinesiology includes special practical applications: -Concept Demonstrations provide hands-on exercises to try.-Tests and Measurements are specific to selected regions of the body.-Dance Cues help analyze cue effectiveness and promote optimal movement execution.-Study Questions and Applications help apply chapter concepts.-Attachments provide the pronunciations, attachments, and key actions of the primary muscles covered in this text.The first two chapters cover the skeletal and muscular systems as they apply to dance and provide basic anatomical terminology and concepts. Chapters 3 through 7 delve into specific areas of the body--the spine, the pelvic girdle and hip joint, the knee and patellofemoral joints, the ankle and foot, and the upper extremity.These chapters encompass primary bones, muscles, joints, alignment deviations, mechanics, and injuries for the given region, with special considerations for dance. They present strength and flexibility exercises to help dancers improve technique and prevent injuries. And they contain many practical exercises and examples that are specific to dance technique to help dancers apply the material. The material is augmented by more than 250 illustrations and nearly 350 photographs, which will appeal to the visual learning abilities of many dancers and reinforce the connection between technique and art.The final chapter presents a schema to help analyze full-body dance movements to determine optimal execution.Dance Anatomy and Kinesiology offers valuable scientific knowledge and understanding for dancers, helping them to blend anatomical and kinesiological principles with artistic expression. Such a blend of science and art will empower dancers to realize their potential and expand their artistic vision.

Bipolar Disorder: A Guide for Patients and Families


Francis Mark Mondimore - 2006
    It can disrupt relationships and careers, it can wreak havoc on family life, and, when not properly treated, it can be fatal. Since 1999 this compassionate and comprehensive guide has helped tens of thousands of people cope with this complex disease. This, the second edition of Bipolar Disorder, is thoroughly updated and discusses promising new options for diagnosis and treatment along with new information on the disease's genetic components.Bipolar disorder is difficult to diagnose. Dr. Mondimore explains how symptoms fluctuate in persons with seasonal affective disorder, how they can lead to a mistaken diagnosis of attention deficit–hyperactivity disorder in children, and how they may be made worse by alcohol or drug addiction.The disease can also be difficult to treat. Dr. Mondimore gives advice about how to pick a psychiatrist and cope with the stigma of psychiatric diagnosis. He provides extensive information on treatment options, including the advantages, disadvantages, and side effects of various drug therapies.He also describes what it is like to live with bipolar disorder and discusses how lifestyle changes can improve quality of life. Throughout, he focuses on the importance of building a support system, planning for emergencies, and giving yourself permission to seek help.

The Strange Case of the Broad Street Pump: John Snow and the Mystery of Cholera


Sandra Hempel - 2006
    A killer with little respect for class or wealth, cholera ravaged the squalid streets of Soho and rocked the great centers of Victorian power. In this gripping book, Sandra Hempel tells the story of John Snow, a reclusive doctor without money or social position, who—alone and unrecognized—had the genius to look beyond the conventional wisdom of his day and uncover the truth behind the pandemic. She describes how Snow discovered that cholera was spread through drinking water and how this subsequently laid the foundations for the modern, scientific investigation of today's fatal plagues. A dramatic account with a colorful cast of characters, The Strange Case of the Broad Street Pump features diversions into fascinating facets of medical and social history, such as Snow's tending of Queen Victoria in childbirth, Dutch microbiologist Leeuwenhoek's deliberate breeding of lice in his socks, Dickensian children's farms, and riotous nineteenth-century anesthesia parties. An afterword discusses the new threat of infectious diseases—including malaria, yellow fever, and cholera—with today's global warming. Copub: Granta

Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods


Richard A. McPherson - 2006
    A new full-color layout makes reference much easier. What's more, new chapters on laboratory regulations, nutrition, point-of-care testing, bioterrorism, proteomics, microarray analysis, and the human genome project - as well as a completely new section on cancer testing and meticulous updates from cover to cover - put all the latest, most essential knowledge at your fingertips.Describes the scientific foundation, and clinical application of today's complete range of laboratory tests.Delivers quick and easy access to information with a superb organization that lends itself to continuous reading as well as specific, on-the-spot referencing of a particular problem or condition.Presents a new full-color layout, many new color illustrations and visual aids, and a new organ-system organization to make reference easier and faster.Provides new chapters on Proteomics, Microarray Analysis, and Human Genome Project in Laboratory-Based Diagnostics - authored by pioneering experts who helped originate these techniques.Delivers a new chapter on Laboratory Regulations that details stringent new guidelines in the U.S. and abroad (such as CLIA88 and HIPAA), inspection, accreditation, and proficiency testing.Includes a completely new section on Cancer Testing that covers all aspects of molecular cancer testing, oncoproteins and early tumor detection, and tumor markers.Incorporates sweeping updates on instrumentation and clinical laboratory automation - medicolegal aspects of environmental toxicology, occupational exposures, and workplace/employment drug testing - molecular microbiology testing - bioterrorism - nutritional status testing - point-of-care testing - and many other evolving topics.Offers an increased emphasis on error detection, correction, and prevention as well as cost-effective test selection.With 117 additional contributing experts.

British National Formulary


Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain - 2006
    

Oxford Handbook of Clinical Diagnosis


Huw Llewelyn - 2006
    It shows how to justify intuitive diagnoses clearly and logically in an evidence-based way. It provides the differential diagnosis of every symptom, physical sign and initial test result. This handbook uses 'pattern recognition tables' which enable the reader to scan the page to see which diagnostic explanation would apply best to a patient or case history.The book is aimed at medical students and others who wish to improve their diagnostic skills and interactions with patients. It describes how to justify diagnoses and management decisions verbally or in writing and clarifies what evidence is needed from research, and its statistical features. It provides senior doctors with a clear framework and examples help to teach trainees and students to approach diagnostic problems in a logical way and to effectively justify their opinions. It provides all doctors with practical help when dealing with problems outside their immediate field of expertise, especially general practitioners and those who are faced with unforeseen situations and emergencies.

Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment


Stephen J. McPhee - 2006
    Written by leading experts in the field, this title is an authoritative and comprehensive annually updated text covering treatment and diagnosis of adult inpatient and outpatient medicine.

Head Games: Football's Concussion Crisis from the NFL to Youth Leagues


Christopher Nowinski - 2006
    Many of the NFL's top players--including Troy Aikman, Steve Young, Merril Hoge, Ted Johnson, Al Toon, and Wayne Chrebet--have had their careers ended by head injuries. But few realize that most NFL players a

Pushing up the Sky: A Mother's Story


Terra Trevor - 2006
    They adopted from South Korea twice: an infant and an older child. There are two stories in Trevor s memoir. The first is about her daughter's difficulty adjusting to adoption. The second story is about her son, diagnosed with a brain tumor, an event that changed all of their lives forever, and how this family or any family must endure crises and tragedy and still find a way to go on. The title 'Pushing up the Sky', comes from a Native American story about the power of people working together for a common good. This is the theme in Terra Trevor s memoir. This is the story of a remarkable family facing incredible challenges. It is a story of compromises and insights, profound joy, deep suffering, and terrific rewards. Parenting birth and adopted children is one theme of this book. Most of all, it is a story on the meaning of family, and learning to let go of expectations and to forge a new identity. Hope is offered as a path, with the resolve to celebrate each new day and to cherish every second of it.

After This... An Inspirational Journey for All the Wrong Reasons


Marcus Engel - 2006
    Immediate and total blindness. An innocent young life shattered at the hands of a drunk driver. This is an unforgettable account of turning tragedy into triumph. With heart wrenching honesty, humor and insight, Marcus Engel guides us on a path to self-discovery. This coming-of-age story will cause you to view obstacles as opportunities and discover that choices, not circumstances, determine ultimate happiness.

Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies


Lewis S. Nelson - 2006
    The text provides clear information on every aspect of toxicologic emergencies, from pharmacology to clinical presentation to management.Fully referenced and featuring a consistent organization, "Goldfrank's" begins with an in-depth examination of general principles of medical toxicology. It then progresses to the biochemical principles and molecular basis of toxicology, and provides detailed insight into how xenobiotics affect vital signs, organs, and systems throughout the body. Next, a wide spectrum of clinically important exposures -- including drugs, plants, metals, household products, occupational and environmental xenobiotics are covered within logical categories for easy access to information. Finally, the book concludes with sections on principles of practicing clinical toxicology in today's challenging healthcare environment.NEW TO THIS EDITION Full-color design and uniformly drawn figures clarify key concepts Special Considerations focus on decision-making in unique toxicologic circumstances, that influence clinical practice and have the potential to improve patient care Antidotes in Depth, following pertinent chapters, place each antidote in its proper context to ensure immediate availability of essential information relevant for clinical use More clinically-relevant figures and quick-reference tables Online learning center, available at www.goldfrankstoxicology.com, includes case studies, and a database of multiple choice questions that allow you to create a custom test for review and study. Every chapter is thoroughly rewritten and new chapters are added to reflect the very latest thinking in the field

Fundamentals of Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!


Lippincott Williams & Wilkins - 2006
    The book provides comprehensive coverage of the theoretical foundations of nursing, the nursing process, basic nursing skills, physiologic patient care (oxygenation, self-care and hygiene, mobility and exercise, comfort from pain, rest and sleep, skin integrity, nutrition, and urinary and bowel elimination), and the latest nursing concepts, including evidence-based practice and critical thinking.The book includes abundant illustrations, cartoons, memory joggers, and end-of-chapter quizzes. Logos highlight age-related considerations, risks and complications, documentation tips, and patient-teaching hints.

The Other End of the Stethoscope - 33 Insights for Excellent Patient Care


Marcus Engel - 2006
    Constantly changing policies. Increasing bureaucratic regulations. These are just a few of the challenges health care providers face every day; challenges that limit the ability to provide excellent patient care. Marcus' insights will give health care providers new and essential strategies to rediscover the magic and compassion between caregiver and patient.

Reclaiming the Body: Christians and the Faithful Use of Modern Medicine


Joel Shuman - 2006
    We fully entrust the care of our bodies to the medical profession, often taking its solutions and judgments as gospel. But what role, if any, should our Christian faith play in all this? In Reclaiming the Body, a physician and a theologian take a critical look at some of the assumptions we draw from the medical profession and explore what theology has to say about medicine, our bodies, our health, and the Body of Christ. The authors deal with such issues as suffering, caring for the sick, children and reproductive technologies, medicine and the poor, our obsession with physical perfection, and death and dying.

Trail Guide to the Body Flashcards Volume 2: Muscles of the Human Body


Andrew R. Biel - 2006
    

ACLS Study Guide


Barbara J. Aehlert - 2006
    Full-color throughout, it offers a complete, concise overview of advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS), acute coronary syndromes, and acute stroke. It also features easy-to-access information with Stop and Review quizzes in each chapter and a comprehensive pretest and posttest. New to this edition are a handy ACLS quick-reference fold-out card, a heart rate ruler, and more! In addition to being an outstanding study tool, the ACLS Study Guide, 3rd Edition is the official text for the American Safety and Health Institute ACLS certification course. For more information on ASHI courses, call 800-246-5101 or visit www.ashinstitute.com.A pretest and posttest, each containing 50 questions with answers and rationales, provide readers with opportunities to check comprehension prior to and after study.Chapter Objectives allow readers to preview the main points in each chapter.Quick Review boxes throughout the chapters and Stop and Review sections at the end of the chapters test reader comprehension of the material.Chapters 1-8 comprise a Preparatory section to provide the foundation for the case presentations in the second section. Ten case studies present real-life clinical situations enabling the reader to make decisions based on information in the Preparatory section.Consistent organization of case studies include Objective, Skills to Master, Rhythms to Master, Medications to Master, Related Text Chapters, Questions, Answers, Essential Actions, and Unacceptable Actions to aide in the study and mastery of material.Unique treatment algorithms - totally revised to reflect the 2005 emergency cardiac care guidelines - simplify the new treatment guidelines, making them easier to use and remember.Chapter on Stroke has now been expanded to include Special Resuscitation Situations.ACLS Pearl boxes contain key points and useful tips for clinical practice.Keeping it Simple boxes contain essential information in a clear and concise manner.A heart rate ruler is included to help determine heart rate while practicing ECG recognition.A 4 x 6 pocket-size quick-reference card with key ACLS algorithms is included for field-use.Vascular Access and Medications combined into one chapter to present venous circulation information with all relevant common medications used during a cardiac-related emergency.

Facing the Cognitive Challenges of Multiple Sclerosis


Jeffrey N. Gingold - 2006
    When Jeffrey Gingold “misplaced his wife on the living room couch” and became lost while driving just blocks from his home, little did he know it was an effect of MS. Here, he documents his struggle, bringing a too-often hidden disability into the open. Written for the silent majority of MS patients who are privately dealing with the disease’s cognitive symptoms and potential disabilities, the book is also an essential resource for families and caregivers, as well as for physicians and other medical professionals who lack awareness of the issue. "Call-Outs" and "Perspectives" in each chapter help the reader recognize their own thinking difficulties, offering specific tools for coping and maintaining their vitality.

First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CS


Tao Le - 2006
    The top-selling CS review book written by students and IMGs who recently passed 100+ high-yield minicases by chief complaint 30 complete cases simulate the exam experience Contains new Patient Encounters, including telephone interviews Perfect for group or solo study YOUR COMPLETE CS SURVIVAL GUIDE FROM THE AUTHORS OF FIRST AID FOR THE USMLE STEP 1 INSIDER ADVICE FOR STEP 2 CS SUCCESS New miniguide shows US students and IMGs how best to use this book Revised by test veterans to reflect the 2005--2006 exam experience Each complete case features standardized patient checklists and a recommended clinical approach Minicases represent the major chief complaints and diagnoses seen on the Step 2 CS Proven strategies for the patient encounter and patient note High-yield, must-know facts on patient diagnosis and workup.

Understanding and Managing Your Child's Food Allergies


Scott H. Sicherer - 2006
    Children who suffer or become dangerously ill after eating peanuts, seafood, milk, eggs, wheat, or a host of other foods require constant vigilance from caring, concerned parents, teachers, and friends.In this empathetic and comprehensive guide, Dr. Scott H. Sicherer, a specialist in pediatric food allergies, gives parents the information they need to manage their children’s health and quality of life. He describes why children develop food allergy, the symptoms of food allergy (affecting the skin, the gastrointestinal tract, and the respiratory system), and the role of food allergy in behavioral problems and developmental disabilities. Parents will learn how to recognize emergency situations, how to get the most out of a visit with an allergist, what allergy test results mean, and how to protect their children—at home, at school, at summer camp, and in restaurants.Informative, compassionate, and practical, this guide will be indispensable for parents, physicians, school nurses, teachers, and everyone else who cares for children with food allergies.

Renal Pathophysiology: The Essentials


Helmut G. Rennke - 2006
    Each chapter covers a disease and begins with a patient case, followed by discussion of the pathophysiology of the disease. Issues of differential diagnosis and therapy are linked to pathophysiologic mechanisms. Short questions interspersed in the text require students to apply their knowledge, and detailed answers to the questions are given.The Second Edition incorporates the latest findings regarding mechanisms of renal disease. This edition also has a two-color art program and a fresh new design that features cases, questions, and other pedagogical elements prominently.

Rainbow HAND Reflexology/ Acupressure Massage Chart


NOT A BOOK - 2006
    LARGE TYPE, special bright color-coding by CHAKRAS makes easy learning for novices. Includes points massaged for frequently used and valuable purposes, including: Tension/Stress relief, Health, Colds & Sinuses, Arthritis, Addictions, Headaches, Hiccups, Nausea, CHAKRAS, etc. Also illustrates the specific 7 endocrine glands and correlating chakra points in the Hand. This is the only chart specially COLOR CODED BY THE CHAKRAS and 7 endocrine glands for easiest learning. Used by many professional massage and reflexology schools. The special detailed color-coded illustrations make it also easy learning for first-timers. 8.5 x 11 in. 2-sided, Laminated, full color illustrations. See all 12 Charts in the Inner Light Resources Rainbow Charts Series: Search by publisher: Inner Light Resources

The Guide to Healthy Eating


David Brownstein - 2006
    Furthermore, this book will help you make the best food choices for you and your family. Food is our best medicine. Relying on the media, diet associations, and food corporations will lead you astray when it comes to providing information on how to achieve your optimal health. This book answers your questions about making healthy food choices and shopping for nutritional food. It will serve as a helpful tool to guide you toward wholesome meal ideas for you and your family. Enhance Your Immune System Avoid Chronic Illness Choose Foods With Confidence Improve Your Family’s NutritionThis book will give you numerous resources to help you find healthier, organic food. Over 50 easy-to-prepare recipes will get you started on your way to making better food choices.Table of Contents1. Carbohydrates2. Sweeteners3. Fats and Oils4. Protein5. Nuts and Seeds6. Salt7. Making Children’s Favorite Foods Healthier8. Shopping and Organic Buying Tips9. Food Preparation Tips10. RecipesAppendix A: Glycemic Index

Core Curriculum for Pediatric Critical Care Nursing


Margaret C. Slota - 2006
    The 2nd edition has been updated to reflect the current state of pediatric critical care nursing practice and explores the anatomic, physiologic, and cognitive/psychosocial changes that occur across the lifespan of a child and identifies the ways in which these changes are affected by specific health problems. Using a systems-based approach for quick and easy reference, this authoritative resource covers developmental anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology and defining characteristics of common pediatric disorders, clinical assessment, relevant pharmacology, monitoring and diagnostic testing, and therapeutic procedures. Disease coverage includes essential pathophysiology, etiology and risk factors, signs and symptoms, nursing and collaborative management, and complications. Also serves as an effective study guide for the pediatric CCRN certification examination.This is the only certification review resource for pediatric critical care. Endorsed by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), the largest nursing specialty association in the world.Case studies provide further review of selected patient problems.Provides thorough coverage of multisystem problems, such as multiple trauma, toxicology, septic shock, and burns.Disease discussions include essential pathophysiology, etiology and risk factors, signs and symptoms, nursing and collaborative management, and complications.Content is divided by body systems for quick reference and investigates developmental anatomy and physiology, clinical assessment, pharmacology, diagnostic tests, and therapeutic procedures.Includes information on the evolution of the AACN's synergy model. A new section on Bioterrorism and other terror threats.A new section on Stabilization of the Critically Ill Neonate and Child for Transport.A new section on infectious diseases and appropriate antibiotic treatment provides content on resistant infections such as MRSA and VRE, as well as their potential for sepsis and prevalence in the PICU.A new section on monitoring equipment and principles includes information on proper setup and use of monitoring equipment, and limitations of equipment.Incorporates the latest pediatric drug information.Covers conscious/deep IV sedation in the PICU.Includes HIPPA regulations for bedside nursing care.Updated case studies in the Appendix section feature accompanying questions and answers for review.

Postmortem: Establishing the Cause of Death


Steven A. Koehler - 2006
    The authors draw on 20 real-life case studies to describe the postmortem team of experts, the procedures they perform and the ways in which evidence is collected and interpreted. There are profiles of all the experts involved, including the scene photographer, the ballistics expert and the forensic toxicologist.The entire postmortem process is described in step-by-step detail, from photographing the body to weighing the organs and testing body fluids and tissue samples. Postmortem takes the reader on a fascinating journey to the truth that covers:The death scene investigation Determination of identity Autopsy room protocol Determination of the cause and manner of death The external examination The internal examination The case studies cited highlight extraordinary real-life situations, including death scenes that challenged investigators, botched autopsies, and initial examinations that puzzled pathologists and led them down the wrong path.Postmortem is a gripping story, perfect for true crime and forensics buffs.

The World Eve Left Us


Boston Teran - 2006
    Eve, his deaf and dumb daughter, is threatened with the same fate. A German refugee, Fran, taught the child how to communicate through sign and photography. This woman, marked by the unspeakable violence of Nazi barbarism, protects Eve, channels her rebellion, and encourages her to exploit her talent. But can she protect the girl against her violent criminal father? It is no accident that Eve flourishes as a woman and as an artist when the Vietnam War threatened to divide the country, where the music takes a radical turn, where violence is necessary in film: the reign of ambiguity and paradoxes began. Advocacy against the injustice that plagues the weak-women, the disabled, African Americans-it is also a cry of alarm about how the world keeps turning while evil thrives with impunity.

Her Miracle Baby


Fiona Lowe - 2006
    Will Cameron and nurse Meg Watson. A connection they delight in strengthening when Will finds himself helping Meg in her understaffed outback nursing center.But Meg knows that she has no chance of a future with Will. He wants what she is unable to give him--children. Then after one passionate night together...a miracle happens....

A-Z Guide to Drug-Herb-Vitamin Interactions : Improve Your Health and Avoid Side Effects When Using Common Medications and Natural Supplements Together


Healthnotes Inc. - 2006
    The A–Z Guide to Drug-Herb-Vitamin Interactions is an essential resource to understanding the interactions that may affect your health.From the experts at Healthnotes, this revised and updated edition contains the newest information on thousands of drugs and supplements, based on studies published in the leading medical journals. Reliable and easy to use, this book is sure to become a trusted reference in your home.MORE THAN 18,000 DRUG-HERB-VITAMIN INTERACTIONSFind out about:• Drugs that can deplete your body’s nutrients• Supplements that can interfere with drug absorption • Side effects of common drug-herb-vitamin combinations• Supplements that can help your prescriptions work better • Combinations that should never be taken together• With a foreword by Dr. Bob Arnot

Dying Was the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me: Stories of Healing And Wisdom Along Life's Journey


William E. Hablitzel - 2006
    Based on the stories of some of the patients Dr. Hablitzel has encountered in his medical career, this collection focuses on a common theme: the timelessness of the moment. Each story turns your thoughts inward and speaks to the part of existence that we all share deep within.

The Handbook of Jungian Psychology: Theory, Practice and Applications


Renos K. Papadopoulos - 2006
    Jung appeals not only to professionals who are looking for a more humane and creative way of working with their clients, but also to academics in an increasingly wide range of disciplines.This Handbook is unique in presenting a clear, comprehensive and systematic exposition of the central tenets of Jung's work which has something to offer to both specialists and those seeking an introduction to the subject. Internationally recognised experts in Jungian Psychology cover the central themes in three sections: Theory, Psychotherapy & Applications. Each chapter begins with an introduction locating the topic in the context of Jung's work as a whole, before moving on to an investigation of contemporary developments and concluding by demonstrating how Jung's theories continue to evolve and develop through their practical therapeutic applications.The Handbook of Jungian Psychology is the definitive source of authoritative information on Jungian psychology for Jungian analysts, psychotherapists, counsellors and related professionals. It will be an invaluable aid to those involved in Jungian academic studies and related disciplines.

Robbins and Cotran Atlas of Pathology


Edward N. Hanley Jr. - 2006
    A quick visual reference or review of material for students and professionals alike.Includes gross, microscopic, and radiologic images correlated with examples of normal organs and tissues for comparison. Extensive legends summarize the key information you need to know. Correlates pathology with clinical history, physical exam findings, and clinical laboratory tests. A perfect study complement to Robbins and Cotran Review of Pathology.Includes many new and improved images.

Awakening Hippocrates: A Primer on Health, Poverty, and Global Service


Edward O'Neil Jr. - 2006
    The primer outlines the reasons why health professionals are essential to affecting change in current global affairs and how they can participate in serving those who are in need. Beginning with an in-depth examination of the state of global health, the author draws on his personal experience to illustrate the enormous impact that health professionals can have in changing the future of health care. Awakening Hippocrates also profiles seven exemplary health professionals who have dedicated their lives to service and are a source of inspiration to those interested in medical volunteering.

The Man With the Iron Tattoo And Other True Tales of Uncommon Wisdom: What Our Patients Have Taught Us About Love, Faith And Healing


John E. Castaldo - 2006
    Viewing 15 medical cases through the eyes of two physicians during their internships and their first years of practice, this examination of Western medicine argues that doctors need to learn to deal more effectively and sensitively with medical and non-medical patient needs.

Tiny Titan - One Small Gift


Ann Yurcek - 2006
    Becca surprised everyone with a rare genetic disorder called Noonan's syndrome. As Becca struggled to survive her family plunged into poverty. Their remarkable journey out of poverty is a story of it's own, but within the pages lie secrets much more important we all should know.Tiny Titan by Ann Yurcek launches a new kind of Mother’s Day story for all the countless mothers in America who dedicate their lives to exceptional children with special medical and mental health care needs. The story and the children are real. BOOK ONE - BECCA'S STORYIn 1989, the Yurceks sixth child, Becca was born with a rare genetic disorder, and while she struggled to survive, her family tumbled into poverty. This is the true and inspirational story of their journey out of poverty and the many miracles they received along the way. BOOK 2 - GIVING BACK In the spirit of giving back, they adopted and reunited five siblings separated in foster care. And for their new children they fought for resources in mental health and child welfare with the same tenacity they had fought for Becca in the medical world. Others' said their journey was impossible, but they proved them wrong.Winner Gold Mom's Choice - Best Adult Non-Fiction5 Star Dove AwardBooks & Authors - Best InspirationalTINY TITAN SAMPLE CHAPTERBy Ann Yurcek -9- Christmas I sunk into despair. The holiday was fast approaching and Christmas was the last thing on our minds with Becca critically ill in the PICU and everyone else sick too. There was no money for gifts, and there was no time to buy or make anything. I was sick, tired and depressed over the circumstances we found ourselves in. If the phone rang, I was afraid to answer it because it might carry the news that Becca was worsening or no longer here. The phone was a constant reminder of trouble. It rang with bill collectors waiting for money. It rang when medical personnel had more dreaded news or another crisis for Becca. My emotions rose and fell like tidal waves, up, up, up and down, down, down. I tried not to think; not thinking was how I coped. It was like the stairs I ran at the hospital, up and down, and then I’d stop and sit, empty and mindless. I could not think about my children going without gifts at Christmas, but our lives were impossibly out of control. We had fallen into a dark hole due to no fault of my innocent children. At any moment they were going to lose their new baby sister. They were caught in the tidal wave of catastrophic illness when they needed a Santa most to give them hope. How would I explain to my children that Santa forgot them?I was used to planning ahead and beginning in July bought two presents each month to cover birthdays and Christmas. Over the years my frugal plan had worked flawlessly. I squirreled away the hottest toys for Christmas gifts with early season purchases. While other families were school shopping I was making wishes come true. It was a challenge to make my kids birthdays and Christmas memorable. I love the holidays and I began to bargain shop for Marissa’s September birthday gift. I budgeted a little each month until Christmas, finding sale and clearance treasures, completing my shopping race under budget. In November we celebrated Jim, Nathan and Ian’s birthdays followed in December by Matt’s birthday, and then Kristy’s birthday in early January. The gifts I bought with Jim’s carpet points guaranteed the boys November birthday gifts. Matt at age three was easy; all I needed was something big. Big for my little kids were exciting and ten dollars went a long way. Other than that I had nothing.

Serious Adverse Events: An Uncensored History of AIDS


Celia Farber - 2006
    Many scientists, including two Nobel winners, said it wasn't possible. But they were quickly drowned out by the ecstatic response from activists, government-funded researchers, a relieved public and, especially, the pharmaceutical industry, which quickly offered a treatment for HIV--a drug called called AZT. Within four years, the entire first group of AZT test subjects was dead. But the idea that HIV caused AIDS became so entrenched that international policy was being based on it, while big pharma raked in billions. Scientists who disagreed found themselves ostracized, their funding cut off. Journalist who raised questions were subject to vicious attacks from politicians and activists. Celia Farber has covered the tumultuous story in all its facets for over 20 years, including: disastrous National Institutes of Health drug tests on mothers and children in Africa, Tennessee and New York City; extensive interviews with blacklisted researchers and scientific dissidents such as Berkeley's Peter Duseberg and NIH renegade Jonathan Fishbein; and reporting from South Africa on the influence of pharmaceutical companies on foreign aid and policy. It is an astonishing and largely unknown story, and in Serious Adverse Events, Farber chronicles the entire history of AIDS, its triumphs and its failures, with astonishing research and mind-opening candor.

Coroner's Journal: Stalking Death in Louisiana


Louis Cataldie - 2006
     Baton Rouge is a little town with big-city problems. Rich with Creole history, colorful locals, and a strong sense of community, it's also the home of Napoleonic codes, stubborn cops, and a sometimes-troubled leadership. Baton Rouge-which literally means "Red Stick"-lives up to its bloody namesake. And after more than ten years as a deputy coroner and then as its chief coroner, Louis Cataldie has seen his fair share of unusual and disturbing cases. They range from the bizarre to the heartbreaking: an LSU professor killed by a barn door; the bones of a young woman found scattered in a churchyard; and as many as three serial killers loose at one time under Cataldie's watch. He has worked the scene of one of the Malvo/ Muhammad Beltway Sniper shootings and had a hand in bringing to justice serial killer Derrick Todd Lee in a controversial investigation that was featured in an ABC Prime Time special with Diane Sawyer and Patricia Cornwell. Coroner's Journal is an unflinching look at a world that television dramas such as CSI can only begin to show us.

Toxicology Handbook


Lindsay Murray - 2006
    The new edition of this all-encompassing toxicology reference describes the risk assessment-based approach pioneered by its principal authors. "The Toxicology Handbook" is written for hospital-based doctors at all levels and is divided into six sections, including an approach to the poisoned patient, specific toxins, antidotes, toxinology and antivenom. It also deals with specific toxicology considerations like alcohol abuse, dependence and withdrawal, and poisoning in children and the elderly. Important locally relevant information on bites, stings and envenoming is also included. The concise layout of this didactic medical guide enables readers to quickly locate required information - essential in a poisoning emergency. Established as a primary reference in Australian Poisons Information Centres, the "Toxicology Handbook" is useful for doctors, nurses, ambulance service paramedics and pharmacists alike.

The Hollow Tree: Fighting Addiction with Traditional Native Healing


Herb Nabigon - 2006
    His powerful autobiography, The Hollow Tree, tells the story of his struggle to overcome addiction with the help of the spiritual teachings and brotherly love of his elders. Nabigon had spent much of his life wrestling with self-destructive impulses, feelings of inferiority and resentment, and alcohol abuse when Eddie Bellerose, an Elder, introduced him to the ancient Cree teachings. With the help of healing methods drawn from the Four Sacred Directions, the refuge and revitalization offered by the sweat lodge, and native cultural practices such as the use of the pipe Nabigon was able to find sobriety.

Harrison's Rheumatology


Anthony S. Fauci - 2006
    The full content of the Rheumatology section of Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 16e --supplemented with exam/board review questions, brand new pathophysiological drawings, and clinical photographs -- and edited by one of the most respected immunologists in the world as well as the entire Harrison's team of world renowned authorities.

Textbook of Diagnostic Ultrasonography: 2-Volume Set


Sandra L. Hagen-Ansert - 2006
    It also provides coverage of vascular ultrasound and an introduction to echocardiography. While the abdominal and vascular sections are organized by body systems, OB/GYN uses a chronologic approach to development during pregnancy and an anatomic approach to gynecologic pathology. Each chapter covers patient history; normal anatomy, including cross-sectional anatomy; ultrasound techniques; pathology; and related laboratory findings.Ultrasound Tips offer practical, easy-to-find information on scanning techniques. Full-color presentation includes line art, design, and color scans, enhancing the visual appeal and teaching value of the text.Pathology tables present clinical findings, lab findings, sonography findings, and differential considerations.Key Terms and Definitions at beginning of each chapter highlight the most important information.Chapter Objectives and Review Questions open each chapter, and short-answer and essay questions are provided at the end.New chapters cover the following: - Introduction to Physical Findings includes assessment, lab values, and disease principles as they relate to sonography - Contrast Applications in the Abdomen - Invasive/Intraoperative Procedures in the Abdomen - Emergent Ultrasound Procedures - Musculoskeletal System - Neonatal Hips - Neonatal Spine - Sonographic Evaluation for Infertility - Sonographic 3D/4D Evaluation of Fetal Anomalies Basic and Professional Competencies in Sonography and Standards of PracticeHemodynamicsPortal HypertensionHIPAA coverage provides information on how these new regulations affect the clinical environment.Ergonomics coverage emphasizes proper scanning technique, helping to avoid injuries from poor ergonomics and repetitive motion.Updated sonograms include hundreds of new images from state-of-the-art ultrasound equipment.

A Curious Kind of Widow


Ann Davidson - 2006
    Here in a temperate rain forest lies a land of incredible biodiversity and beauty. The author walks softly through her woods and meadows noting the wildflowers, the animals, and her mountain neighbors that keep her company. The Purchase Knob property is due t be donated to the National Park Service and become part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in the year 2000.

The Denial of Aging: Perpetual Youth, Eternal Life, and Other Dangerous Fantasies


Muriel R. Gillick - 2006
    How do you prepare? What will you need? Skilfully incorporating insights from medicine, health policy and economics, she lays out action plans for individuals and for communities.

Best Choices From the People's Pharmacy


Joe Graedon - 2006
    From the bestselling authors of The Peoples Pharmacy comes a groundbreaking resource that identifies treatments for scores of common medical conditions, including home remedies, lifestyle changes, herbal and nutritional supplements, and over-the-counter or prescription drugs.

Introduction to E.N.T


MOSAAD ABD EL AZIZ - 2006
    A book especially simple for medical studentsContains illustrations and illustrations to facilitate the understanding of this interesting material to suit the needs of medical students and graduates in the practical life by Prof Dr Mosaad Abdel-azizProfessor of OtorhinolaryngologyKasr El-Aini school of Medicine, Cairo University

Oxford Handbook of Gastroenterology and Hepatology


Stuart Bloom - 2006
    Further enhanced sections include emergencies, and commonly used drugs used in gastroenterology and hepatology, with emphasis on practice tips and common complications. Reflecting current approaches in training and curricula, the handbook has been arranged to reflect a clinical problems-based approach. Navigability has been enhanced, with a comprehensive index as well as an anatomical index being added to the existing A-Z format to ensure the right information will always be at your fingertips. The result of this new approach is a handbook which is practical, easy-to-use, and informative. It is an essential guide to the management of common conditions and is invaluable to all those involved in the care of patients with gastrointestinal disease.

Cardiothoracic Surgery


Joanna Chikwe - 2006
    It provides rapid on-the-spot access to practical management advice, and succinct overviews of most cardiothoracic procedures. Every chapter is divided into topics presented across two pages to enable easy reference. The advice is based on current evidence and guidelines, with references given where appropriate. The book is practically oriented to provide reliable guidance on the intensive care and in theatre. There is an excellent intensive care section with pages edged in red for immediate access. The book has a full index, and a contents list tabled on the back-cover with page tabs to aid navigation. The book is pocket-sized, with a durable, wipe-proof cover to ensure portability.

Baby at Risk: The Uncertain Legacies of Medical Miracles for Babies, Families and Society


Ruth Levy Guyer - 2006
    The book examines the new assisted-reproduction technologies that are producing their share of miracle babies---but also a burgeoning population of imperiled newborns. Then there are the neonatal intensive care rescues that keep extremely premature and critically ill babies alive---some to live healthy lives, but others to face a bleak lifetime during which their families must care for them. Baby at Risk asks some very hard questions: whether some high-tech rescues serve the best interests of babies, their families, and the wider social good---or are they just satisfying the contemporary and ever-increasing Western passion for using expensive technologies? And, who are the key people who should be making decisions about imperiled newborns? Like the Terry Schiavo debate, these issues affect not only the patients, their families, and health workers, but also the government, media, and society at large. Through extensive interviews with parents and medical and nursing staff, and an exploration of ethical principles that guide deliberations about medical decisions, Baby at Risk examines the dilemmas that at-risk babies raise, considers the responses of those who care for and about babies, and proposes strategies for more effective and balanced decision-making in the uncertain world of imperiled newborns.

Endometriosis And Other Pelvic Pain


Susan Evans - 2006
    This book fully explains the medical and surgical aspects of endometriosis in lay people's terms and provides a better understanding of how to get the most from the health services available.

Birgivi's Manual Interpreted: Complete Fiqh of Menstruation & Related Issues


İmam Birgivi - 2006
    

The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program: Pre-Transport/Post-Resuscitation Stabilization Care of Sick Infants: Guidelines for Neonatal Healthcare Providers


Kristine A. Karlsen - 2006
    This learner manual serves as a student handbook for either self-study or instructor-led presentations. It includes more than 220 pages, illustrated in full color.

First Aid/CPR/AED for Schools and the Community


American National Red Cross - 2006
    

Thorax, Abdomen, Pelvis, Lower Limb (Atlas of Human Anatomy)


Sobotta - 2006
    This is the new 14th edition of the classic atlas in English with Latin labels.

What Doctors Don't Get to Study at Medical School


B.M. Hegde - 2006
    Here, laid out clearly and concisely, are all the well-established potholes and pitfalls in current medical thinking and practice. It is a thought provoking challenge to modern medical practice and research and is intended to encourage us to consider the way medicine is taught. Modern medical practices are driven by science, technology and consumerism, with the cost of treatment weighted in favour of the doctor rather than to the benefit of the patient. Dr. Hegde confronts the issue, and proposes an alternative humanistic attitude to education and treatment. Drawing on a huge range of resources from Sanskrit texts, Green and European philosophers, ancient and modern healers, to the most up to date Western research and publications - he has written a book that is both scholarly yet easy to read, a polemic against and an appreciate of the art and practice of medicine, and which will appeal to everyone involved in medicine whether students, practitioners or patients.

PHTLS Prehospital Trauma Life Support (Phtls: Basic & Advanced Prehospital Trauma Life Support)


NAEMT - 2006
    Now revised and expanded to cover all aspects of prehospital trauma - with new chapters on burns, wilderness trauma, tactical considerations, weapons of mass destruction, triage and disaster management, and environmental trauma - the 6th edition is the ultimate trauma text for any prehospital care provider The 6th edition is also ideal for use as the trauma component of an EMT or paramedic course or as a general reference tool on trauma assessment and management. The Instructor's Resource Manual with CD-ROM is available for certified PHTLS instructors ONLY. It can be ordered through MosbyJems, but customers must first obtain an access code from the National PHTLS office at 1-800-94-PHTLS or 1-601-924-7744. Individuals may also call the above numbers for information on How to Become a PHTLS Instructor.

The Great Starvation Experiment: The Heroic Men Who Starved so That Millions Could Live


Todd Tucker - 2006
    As conscientious objectors during World War II, these men were eager to help in the war effort but restricted from combat by their pacifist beliefs. So, instead, they volunteered to become guinea pigs in one of the most unusual experiments in medical history -- one that required a year of systematic starvation. Dr. Ancel Keys was already famous for inventing the K ration when the War Department asked for his help with feeding the starving citizens of Europe and the Far East at the war's end. Fascists and Communists, it was feared, could gain a foothold in war-ravaged areas. "Starved people," Keys liked to say, "can't be taught Democracy." The government needed to know the best way to rehabilitate those people who had been severely underfed during the long war. To study rehabilitation, Keys first needed to create a pool of starving test subjects. Gathered in a cutting-edge lab underneath the football stadium at the University of Minnesota, Dr. Keys' test subjects forsook most food and were monitored constantly so that Dr. Keys and his scientists could study the effects of starvation on otherwise healthy people. While the weight loss of the men followed a neat mathematical curve, the psychological deterioration was less predictable. Some men drank quarts and quarts of water to fill their empty stomachs. One man chewed as many as forty packs of gum a day. One man mutilated himself to escape the experiment. Ultimately only four of the men were expelled from the experiment for cheating -- a testament to the volunteers' determination and toughness. To prevent atrocities of the kind committed by the Nazi doctors, international law now prevents this kind of experimentation on healthy people. But in this remarkable book, Todd Tucker captures a lost sliver of American history -- a time when cold scientific principles collided with living, breathing human beings. Tucker depicts the agony and endurance of a group of extraordinary men whose lives were altered not only for the year they participated in the experiment, but forever.

Kaplan Medical USMLE Medical Ethics: The 100 Cases You Are Most Likely to See on the Exam


Conrad Fischer - 2006
    Features:Coverage of ethics and legalities surrounding the major issues most likely to be covered on the Ethics section of Steps 2 and 3 of USMLE and the American Board of Internal Medicine ExaminationSample questions and cases likely to be tested on the medical ethics examEnd of life issuesEuthanasia and physician assisted suicideCompetenceMedical malpracticeAbortion related issuesHIV related issuesCheck inside this book for a chance to win $5000 to use for school and other prizes!

Body Language: Poems of the Medical Training Experience


Stephanie Brown Clark - 2006
    The anthology is broken into six sections: Medical Student, First Year; Second Year; Clinical Years; Intern; Resident; and Attending. Other anthologies have featured poems about medicine and healthcare, but the approach of this collection—poems written by doctors-in-training proceeding step-by-step through the medical training experience—is unique in medical literature. By presenting physicians who are also skilled poets addressing a diverse range of medical situations, Body Language offers fascinating insights into the inner world of people who regularly face life-and-death decisions.

Sex, Lies and Cosmetic Surgery: Things You'll Never Learn from Your Plastic Surgeon


Lois W. Stern - 2006
    Sex, Lies and Cosmetic Surgery blends refreshingly candid stories from over 100 women with cutting edge research to deliver powerful, provocative insights into the ways cosmetic surgery impacts women's lives.

Medical Language [With CDROM]


Susan M. Turley - 2006
    As opposed to fostering rote memorization, this book engages students in an interactive learning experience that will give them a vital tool and inspire them to become true consumers of medical language. The goal is to connect with readers, to engage their visual auditory and kinesthetic senses, to stimulate them, and fuel their complete understanding of the topic. As students engage in this multi-sensory experience within these pages, they should remember that we are not encouraging them to merely "discover," "learn," "know," or even "understand," the information. Instead we want readers to "live it" We want them to dig in, dive in, and become immersed

Forgiveness and Reconciliation: Theory and Application


Everett L. Worthington Jr. - 2006
    The inability to come to terms with one's anger or strife often can lead to stress disorders, mental health disorders, and relationship problems. Forgiveness is a personal decision. Forgiveness and Reconciliation focuses on individual experiences with forgiveness, aiming to create a theory of what forgiveness is and connect it to a clinical theory of how to promote forgiveness. Dr. Worthington creates an evidence-based approach that is applicable for individuals and relationships, and even for society. He also describes an evidence-based method of reconciliation - restoring trust in damaged relationships.Dr. Worthington hopes that this theory will inform scientific research and improve intervention strategies. Showing that forgiveness transforms personality, Worthington describes ways a clinician can promote (but not force) forgiveness of others and self. He provides research-based theory and applications and discusses the role of emotion and specific personality traits as related to forgiveness. Forgiveness and reconciliation might not be cures, but, as Worthington shows, they are tools for transforming both the self and the world.

Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness: The Patient's Guide to Health and Healing


Jonathan V. Wright - 2006
    With Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness, you do. For each condition, you'll sit in on a consultation between Dr. Jonathan Wright and a patient seeking advice. By the conclusion of each visit, you'll have a complete understanding of why Dr. Wright prescribes particular natural treatments. Then, in a separate commentary, Dr. Alan Gaby follows up with an analysis of the scientific evidence behind the treatments discussed, enabling you to make informed decisions about your health.If you wish to receive the best of care from the best of physicians, Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness is the natural choice for your personal library of health and wellness books.

Medical Law:: Text, Cases, and Materials


Emily Jackson - 2006
    Key case extracts provide the legal context, facts, and background; extracts from materials provide differing ethical perspectives and outline current debates; and the author's insightful commentary ensures that readers understand the facts of the cases and can navigate the ethical landscape to form their own understanding of medical law. Online resource centre Online updates to the law are provided alongside a searchable glossary of medical and legal terms.

Multiple Sclerosis: Understanding the Cognitive Challenges


Nicholas LaRocca - 2006
    Although symptoms and severity can vary, the emotional and social impact can be devastating. This invaluable resource, written for patients and their families, offers an in-depth discussion of cognitive difficulties, including changes that can occur; helpful strategies for dealing with their impact in daily life; and a detailed overview of treatment options.

Pals Provider Manual and Course Guide Bundle


American Heart Association - 2006
    "American Academy of Pediatrics, American Heart Association"--Cover.

The Hippocampus Book


Per Andersen - 2006
    Long known to be important for memory, it has been a prime focus of neuroscience research for many years. The Hippocampus Book promises to facilitate developments in the field in amajor way by bringing together, for the first time, contributions by leading international scientists knowledgeable about hippocampal anatomy, physiology, and function. This authoritative volume offers the most comprehensive, up-to-date account of what the hippocampus does, how it does it, and whathappens when things go wrong. At the same time, it illustrates how research focusing on this single brain structure has revealed principles of wider generality for the whole brain in relation to anatomical connectivity, synaptic plasticity, cognition and behavior, and computational algorithms.Well-organized in its presentation of both theory and experimental data, this peerless work vividly illustrates the astonishing progress that has been made in unraveling the workings of the brain. The Hippocampus Book is destined to take a central place on every neuroscientist's bookshelf.

Stop America's #1 Killer!: Proof that the origin of all coronary heart disease is a clearly reversible arterial scurvy.


Thomas E. Levy - 2006
    In the next 24 hours, over 2,500 Americans will die from Coronary Heart Disease (CHD). The financial impact of CHD during that same 24 hours will approach $5,500,000. Based on government health statistics, over 25 million Americans are currently diagnosed with CHD and during the next 12 months over 600,000 of us will die from this disease. STOP AMERICA'S #1 KILLER! provides overwhelming evidence — including over 650 scientific references — that some conditions which we now consider as risk factors for CHD: all start with the depletion of arterial vitamin C levels (arterial scurvy) and are often just the body's way of compensating for the weakness in arterial walls caused by arterial scurvy. This book also offers a protocol for preventing and reversing the arterial blockages that cause heart attacks. You'll also get answers to these and other questions: How can cholesterol levels that are too low actually increase your risk for other debilitating and life-threatening diseases? How can traditional dental procedures start a continuing process that destroys your heart and coronary arteries? What's the important link between vitamin C, triglycerides and HDL? What should high levels of lipoprotein(a) tell your heart doctor? Which amino acid, coupled with vitamin C, stops anginal pain? Which hormone transports vitamin C into arterial cells and what factors impede the hormone's production? How are histamine and anti-histamine levels in the blood related to arterial plaque? What is the surprising relationship of vitamin C and calcium that impacts heart health and osteoporosis? How is periodontal health directly related to heart health? What minerals (found in many supplements) can dramatically increase your chance of heart attack and risk of cancer? Which season of the year produces the highest number of heart attacks, why, and how can you counteract the affect? How can the way you eat your food have as much of an impact on heart health as what you eat? What foods should you avoid and why? (Hint: It's a very short list and not like any you have ever seen — you will probably be shocked by the foods that aren't on the list). and many more.

Obstetrics and Gynecology: PreTest Self-Assessment and Review


Karen M. Schneider - 2006
    . . the answers are so detailed. All of the high-yield subjects for the OB/GYN shelf were covered . . . this book was right on the money." -- Sarah Harper, Medical Student, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine"This is an excellent book with realistic questions for both the clinical shelf exam . . . as well as USMLE Step 2 CK. I highly recommend it to all medical students during both their clerkship and preparation for their board examinations." -- Deepika Nemani, Medical Student, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine"Obstetrics & Gynecology: PreTest(TM) Self-Assessment & Review" is the perfect way to assess your knowledge of obstetrics and gynecology for the USMLE Step 2 CK and shelf exams. You'll find 500 USMLE-style questions and answers that address the clerkship's core competencies along with detailed explanations of both correct and incorrect answers. All questions have been reviewed by students who recently passed the boards and completed their clerkship to ensure they match the style and difficulty level of the exam. 500 USMLE-style questions and answers Detailed explanations for right and wrong answers Targets what you really need to know for exam success Student tested and reviewed"Obstetrics & Gynecology: PreTest(TM) Self-Assessment & Review" is the closest you can get to seeing the test before you take it. Great for clerkship and the USMLE Step 2 CK! Obstetrics & Gynecology: PreTest asks the right questions so you'll know the right answers. Open it and start learning what's on the test.

Guillain-Barre Syndrome: From Diagnosis to Recovery


Gareth John Parry - 2006
    Claiming thousands of new victims each year, GBS can strike anyone at any age, regardless of gender or ethnicity. Fortunately, most patients have a good recovery, but the pathway to this goal can be slow and frightening. Written by two experts in the field — one a GBS survivor himself — Guillain-Barré Syndrome addresses all aspects of the condition, including initial symptoms, diagnostic evaluation and criteria, general and illness-specific treatments, and typical outcomes. The book covers a wide range of issues, including pain without injury and other abnormal sensations unique to GBS; the rehabilitation process; workplace adjustment with incomplete recovery; sexual dysfunction; guidelines for caregivers; and much more. Written in laymen’s terms, this practical, reassuring book helps patients manage this puzzling illness.

Blind Man's Marathon


Steven Hatch - 2006
    What does it feel like to be a medical student during the third year -- the first "true" year of medical school, when eager-eyed but utterly ignorant apprentice physicians are released from the library and unleashed on unsuspecting patients? How does one manage to appear even remotely competent after dropping a ten-pound ovarian tumor on the floor? Steven Hatch seeks to explain these questions, providing readers with the texture of this crucial period for a nascent physician.