Each bite-sized chapter is covered in a double-page spread with colour summary diagrams on the left page and explanatory text on the right. Covering a wide range of topics, books in the at a Glance series are ideal as introductory subject texts or for revision purposes, and are useful throughout medical school and beyond.
Everything you need to know about Paediatrics…at a Glance!
This popular title in the at a Glance series is structured into seven sections that reflect the full range of paediatrics and the real-life presentation of children. With new material on childhood obesity, allergy and living with chronic illness, Paediatrics at a Glance reflects the changing face of modern paediatrics and now features:
Organisation by presenting symptom or problem, making the text highly relevant to clinical practice and problem-based learning
Key points on history, examination and investigations listed with each presentation for rapid revision
Expanded material on investigations, congenital abnormalities, newborn screening and immunisations
Highly visual colour presentation and self-assessment case studies to make revision more rewarding
Paediatrics at a Glance is an ideal companion for anyone about to start a paediatric attachment or module and will appeal to medical students, junior doctors and GP trainees. In addition, the text will provide valuable insight for nursing students, physiotherapists and other health professionals.
[IMG]This is the new edition of the established guide to medical care for babies “The first year of life”. Taking on board an additional editor the book has been fully updated with new illustrations and a new chapter on “Non-accidental injury and selected drugs”.[/IMG]
Preterm birth is a major challenge in perinatal health care. Most perinatal deaths occur in preterm infants, and preterm birth is an important risk factor for neurological damage, including cerebral palsy. This ABC covers all the latest information on this complex and multidisciplinary area from obstetric issues to immediate care of preterm infants, respiratory complications, and how to provide support to the parents and relatives of the preterm infant.
With its clear explanation and many illustrations, general practitioners, medical students, paediatricians starting their postgraduate training, nurses, and midwives will find ABC of Preterm Birth an excellent reference
Allergy and Allergic Diseases, 2 Volume Set
By A. Barry Kay, Allen P. Kaplan, Jean Bousquet, Patrick G. Holt
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Number Of Pages: 2184
Publication Date: 2008-10-15
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1405157208
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781405157209
Product Description:
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This two volume book is an outstanding reference source on all aspects of allergy and allergic diseases. Covering virtually every allergic condition, from the immunological and molecular basis of the allergic response to future trends in allergic disease prevention, this new international editorial team (A.B.Kay, Jean Bousquet, Pat Holt and Allen Kaplan) have completely revised and updated the text, from both a scientific and clinical perspective. References will continue to be added to the text until it goes to press making this the most up-to-date book available in the field.
This second edition consists of more than 1,800 pages contained within 98 chapters.
Hoffman: Hematology: Basic Principles and Practice, 5th ed 2008
This leading text reflects both the new direction and explosive growth of the field of hematology. Edited and written by practitioners who are the leaders in the field, the book covers basic scientific foundations of hematology while focusing on its clinical aspects. This edition has been thoroughly updated and includes ten new chapters on cellular biology, haploidentical transplantation, hematologic manifestations of parasitic diseases, and more. The table of contents itself has been thoroughly revised to reflect the rapidly changing nature of the molecular and cellular areas of the specialty. Over 1,000 vivid images, now all presented in full color for the first time, include a collection of detailed photomicrographs in every chapter, selected by a hematopathology image consultant. What’s more, this Expert Consult Premium Edition includes access to the complete contents of the book online, fully searchable and updated quarterly by Dr. Hoffman himself.
A multidisciplinary approach from a unique team of specialists delivers well-rounded guidance on every topic.
“Red boxes” present the authors’ unique personal strategies for diagnosis and treatment.
An intuitively re-designed table of contents makes information easier than ever to find.
Online access allows you to rapidly search the entire contents of the book.
Regular online updates personally overseen by Dr. Hoffman keep you apprised of important new developments.
Ten cutting-edge new chapters – on cellular biology, haploidentical transplantation, hematologic manifestations of parasitic diseases, and more – keep you completely current.
More than 1,000 vibrant images, all presented in full color for the first time, include a collection of detailed photomicrographs in several chapters selected by a hematopathology image consultant.
An enhanced clinical focus makes actionable information easier to find and apply.
Enhanced coverage of pediatric hematology reflects the supervision of new section editor Helen Heslop, MD, FRCPA, FRACP.
Thoroughly revised and updated, this volume is the most comprehensive, current, and practical reference on transfusion science and medicine. The book is now divided into six major sections with subsections organized around the biology and clinical use of blood components and derivatives; the transfusion needs of specific patient groups; and disease transmission and transfusion reactions. The blending of transfusion sciences with clinical concerns has been strengthened in this edition, and includes 26 case studies based on actual patients. Other Third Edition highlights include new chapters on specialized therapeutic hemapheresis procedures, transfusion-transmitted infection risk, prion transmission, and pathogen reduction
Nelson Self Assessments is a review of nelson pediatrics textbook 17th edition.the goal of this review is to help the reader continue to learn form the comprehensive,larger text, but in active fashion.each question has been written to continue the education of the reader . case-based Q and MCQ and matching Q and corresponding explanations help to reinforce the knowledge of a broad sepectrum of general pediatric facts.
The subject of this book is to improve the treatment of children with anorectal malformations. Since the last edition was published in 1988, the treatment of this frequent disease has changed very much. A new surgical treatment was introduced by Alberto Pena and edited in Atlas of Surgical Management of Anorectal Malformations by Springer in 1965. Many genetic and embryological studies have been performed, which improve our recent knowledge about the etiology and pathogenesis of this malformation. The diagnostic techniques too changed very much. A number of syndroms combined with anorectal atresia were detected. In the present book for the first time rules concerning the postoperative follow up and management will be discussed.
This Spiral(R) Manual provides a practical approach to the diagnosis and medical management of newborns. Chapters cover maternal, fetal, and neonatal problems and common neonatal procedures. An outline format provides quick access to a large amount of information, and the outline headings are standardized in this edition. The updated coverage includes new information on fetal assessment, survival of premature infants, and perinatal asphyxia and new guidelines on neonatal jaundice. The popular appendices include effects of maternal drugs on the fetus, maternal medications during lactation, and NICU medication guidelines. A neonatal dosing chart and intubation/sedation guidelines appear on the inside covers
More than 1,000 board-style questions build confidence, knowledge, and test-taking skills for the USMLE Step 2 CK and the pediatrics shelf exam
“I really like the format of the questions. I believe they are quite an accurate representation of the questions that appear on the boards” — Joshua Lynch, DO Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Class of 2008
“I thought the questions were well worded. The conciseness [of the answer explanations] is one of the benefits of this book.” — Lisa A. Nowell, MD, Pediatric Resident, PGY-2, Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of New York Presbyterian, Columbia University
There’s no better way to prepare for the USMLE Step 2 CK and the pediatrics clerkship exam than LANGE: Q&A: Pediatrics. This board-format review offers outstanding coverage of high-yield topics in pediatrics and provides detailed explanations of both correct and incorrect answer choices.
Everything you need to excel on the exam:
Questions are presented in board-style to prepare you for what you’ll see on the actual exam
Answers include detailed discussion and references to key textbooks and American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines
Student reviewed for the most relevant content possible
A complete practice test prepares you for the real thing
Valuable test-taking tips give you the edge on exam day
Clinical Manual for the Psychiatric Interview of Children and Adolescents 2010
This book offers a comprehensive and practical guide to the child and adolescent psychiatric interview, providing an outline of how first to elicit data from younger patients and their families, then how to organize and integrate this information to form a definitive program of care. Clinical Manual for the Psychiatric Interview of Children and Adolescents shows how to focus the exploration of common psychiatric syndromes while offering guidance in such matters as general principles of interviewing, use of the AMSIT in mental status examinations, and evaluation of both internalizing and externalizing symptoms. The manual is exceptionally practical, illustrated with clinical vignettes and enhanced with quick-reference tables that summarize key points. In addition to covering the psychiatric evaluation, it also brings users up to speed on such topics as neuropsychiatric assessment, psychiatric formulation, comorbidities, resistances, and countertransference. It expands greatly on the coverage in the author s previous book Concise Guide to the Psychiatric Interview of Children and Adolescents, and features new chapters on engagement, special techniques, assessment of the family, providing feedback to families, and special populations.
Neonatal Emergencies : Red & White Emergency Medicine 2010
A complete clinical reference on the management of neonates in emergency and acute care settings!
Neonatal Emergencies details the diagnostic procedures and clinical management strategies for the full spectrum of acute illness and emergencies seen in the neonatal period. The book is logically organized by anatomic region and enhanced by 100 full-color illustrations.
Features:
*An intense clincal focus–explores all the issues pertinent to formulating a successful strategy for effective clinical management in these challenging patients
*Specifically designed to meet the daily clinical needs of the emergency physician–features a convenient anatomically-based organization and content included for its hands-on value
100 full-color illustrations
*Expert authorship–written by twenty emergency physicians who manage these disorders on a daily basis
Authoritative, system-based coverage of the neonatal problems most often encountered in the emergency department, including:
Disorders of Hemoglobin: Genetics, Pathophysiology, and Clinical Management 2009
This book is a completely revised new edition of the definitive reference on disorders of hemoglobin. Authored by world-renowned experts, the book focuses on basic science aspects and clinical features of hemoglobinopathies, covering diagnosis, treatment, and future applications of current research. While the second edition continues to address the important molecular, cellular, and genetic components, coverage of clinical issues has been significantly expanded, and there is more practical emphasis on diagnosis and management throughout. The book opens with a review of the scientific underpinnings. Pathophysiology of common hemoglobin disorders is discussed next in an entirely new section devoted to vascular biology, the erythrocyte membrane, nitric oxide biology, and hemolysis. Four sections deal with ? and ? thalassemia, sickle cell disease, and related conditions, followed by special topics. The second edition concludes with current and developing approaches to treatment, incorporating new agents for iron chelation, methods to induce fetal hemoglobin production, novel treatment approaches, stem cell transplantation, and progress in gene therapy.
The Washington Manual of Pediatrics
Spiral Manual Series
2009
By Susan M Dusenbery, Andrew White
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Number Of Pages: 544
Publication Date: 2009-05-01
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0781785766
ISBN-13 / EAN: 978078178576
Product Description
Ideal for residents, interns, and medical students, The Washington Manual of Pediatrics provides concise rapid-access information to be used while on call, in a critical care setting, in the emergency unit, and in subspecialty outpatient clinics. Organized by organ system, the book outlines established approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of common inpatient pediatric problems. It includes ample tables, algorithms, and evidence-based references, plus full-color dermatology and infectious disease sections, a formulary, and pocket cards for quick reference. A companion Website will offer the fully searchable text, quarterly drug updates, and an image bank of dermatology and infectious disease photos. The Washington Manual(R) is a registered mark belonging to Washington University in St. Louis to which international legal protection applies. The mark is used in this publication by LWW under license from Washington University
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