Guyton & Hall's Textbook of Medical Physiology covers all of the major systems in the human body, while emphasizing system interaction, homeostasis, and pathophysiology. This very readable, easy-to-follow, and thoroughly updated, 11th Edition features a new full-color layout, short chapters, clinical vignettes, and shaded summary tables that allow for easy comprehension of the material.The smart way to study!Elsevier titles with STUDENT CONSULT will help you master difficult concepts and study more efficiently in print and online! Perform rapid searches. Integrate bonus content from other disciplines. Download text to your handheld device. And a lot more. Each STUDENT CONSULT title comes with full text online, a unique image library, case studies, USMLE style questions, and online note-taking to enhance your learning experience.Presents short, easy-to-read chapters in keeping with the Guyton and Hall tradition.Provides shaded summary tables for easy reference.Includes clinical vignettes, which allow readers to see core concepts applied to real-life situations.Offers specific discussions of pathophysiology in most clinical areas of medicine.Ensures a strong grasp of physiology concepts through well-illustrated discussions of the most essential principles.Now in full color! Offers access to the full text and other valuable features online via the STUDENT CONSULT website.Uses full-color illustrations throughout, including 486 figures, 277 charts and graphs, 100 brand-new line drawings, and 36 ECGs.Features a new full-color design that makes information more engaging and even easier to read.Updated throughout to reflect the latest knowledge in the field.

    Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's famous interdisciplinary seminar on death, life, and transition. In this remarkable book, Dr. Kübler-Ross first explored the now-famous five stages of death: denial and isolation, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Through sample interviews and conversations, she gives the reader a better understanding of how imminent death affects the patient, the professionals who serve that patient, and the patient's family, bringing hope to all who are involved.

    Frank H. Netter's works, this fully illustrated single book from the 8-volume/13-book reference collection includes: hundreds of world-renowned illustrations by Frank H. Netter, MD; informative text by recognized medical experts; anatomy, physiology, and pathology; and diagnostic and surgical procedures.

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    The book is organized by body system and incorporates an integrated, multi-modality approach to radiological diagnosis. The emphasis in on the clinical effectiveness of contemporary imaging practice. The text is supported with abundant high-quality illustrations.Comprehensive overview of contemporary radiological practiceEmphasises a multi-modality approach to diagnosisHighly selective and current list of references for further investigationAbundant illustrations (almost 5,000 radiological images as well as many graphs and tables) clarify and enhance the text whenever appropriateIncreased coverage of mammography, radiology imaging of trauma, transplantation and oncologyAll chapters thoroughly revised, deleting obsolete techniquesApproximately 30% of the illustrations are brand newHighlights the latest technical advances in CT, MR, Ultrasound and radionuclide agents

    This book will show you with pictures and charts, in a simple way, how to massage these areas to bring relief from pain and diseases." Outline of the 28 Chapters: 1) How reflexology works, 2) Guide to reflexology charts for the body, 3) The benefits of reflex massage, 4) Effective reflex and massage techniques, 5) Reflex massage of the toes, 6) Reflex techniques to the spine, 7) Massage of thyroid gland reflexes, 8) Reflexes to lungs and bronchial tubes, 9) How to handle stomach reflexes, 10) Reflexes to adrenal glands and kidneys, 11) Reflexes to pancreas and spleen, 12) How to handle reflexes for the liver, 13) Conditioning reflexes for the heart, 14) Solar plexus reflexes, 15) How to reflex the appendix and Ileocecal valve, 16) Reflexes on the small intestine, 17) Reflexes to the colon, 18) Reflex for the bladder, 19) Reflexes affecting sex glands and organs, 20) Reflexes to prostate gland, 21) Reflex relief for hemorrhoids, 22) Reflex to the sciatic nerve, 23) Reflexes to condition lymph glands, 24) How to condition reflexes for general rejuvenation, 25) How reflexology helps health of all glands, 26) Reflex tonics for overcoming fatigue, 27) How to have more "go-power" with reflexology, 28) How mental health can be improved with reflexology.