Medicine

The struggle to perform well is universal, but nowhere is this drive to do better more important than in medicine. In his new book, (read more)

The struggle to perform well is universal, but nowhere is this drive to do better more important than in medicine. In his new book, Atul Gawande explores how doctors strive to close the gap between best intentions and best performance in the face of obstacles that sometimes seem insurmountable. His vivid stories take us to battlefield surgical tents in Iraq, to a polio outbreak in India and to malpractice courtrooms around the country.

He discusses the ethical dilemmas of doctors' participation in lethal injections, examines the influence of money on modern medicine and recounts the astoundingly contentious history of hand-washing. Finally, he gives a brutally honest insight into life as a practising surgeon. Unflinching but compassionate, Gawande's investigation into medical professionals and their progression from good to great provides a detailed blueprint for success that can be used by everyone. (hide)

Black's Medical Dictionary has been the best-selling medical dictionary for over 100 years. It is invaluable as a home reference (read more)

Black's Medical Dictionary has been the best-selling medical dictionary for over 100 years. It is invaluable as a home reference and for all who need clear explanation of medical terms: nurses, health care professionals, students, health service management, actuaries, lawyers and journalists. It contains over 5000 definitions and descriptions of medical terms and concepts with over 1000 diagrams, drawings and colour illustrations. (hide)

All surgeons want to be better surgeons...They work hard to be respected by their peers, appreciated by their patients, and valued (read more)

All surgeons want to be better surgeons...They work hard to be respected by their peers, appreciated by their patients, and valued by their communities. Most of the estimated 200 million surgeries performed worldwide every year go as anticipated, with positive patient outcomes. However, the number of surgical complications and preventable medical errors still remains unacceptably high.

Why are experienced surgeons still creating so many adverse events? More importantly, what can surgeons do to better address the situation? This book seeks to answer these questions. The book provides pragmatic examples on how good surgeons can grow from being technically brilliant to becoming empathetic and capable of providing safe, compassionate, and more effective patient care. The book follows trauma surgeon Philip Stahel's 20-year journey from his 'rookie years' in internship and residency, to his development as a global patient safety advocate, renowned academician and teacher, and compassionate surgeon.
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With more than 700 review questions derived from and keyed to the newly revised 11th Edition of Braunwald's Heart Disease, Braunwald's (read more)

With more than 700 review questions derived from and keyed to the newly revised 11th Edition of Braunwald's Heart Disease, Braunwald's Heart Disease Review and Assessment, 11th Edition, is the perfect review tool for fellows, residents, and practitioners to prepare for board exams in cardiovascular medicine. Noted Harvard educator Dr. Leonard S.

Lilly, with assistance from faculty and fellows at Brigham & Women's Hospital, provides a thorough, clear, and concise overview of the entire field, helping ensure your mastery of all key aspects of today's cardiology. This title is a one-stop resource for complete, authoritative coverage of the most important concepts in cardiovascular medicine - ideal for self-assessment, individualized study, and clinical practice. Uses a completely reorganized format throughout, matching the reorganization of Braunwald's Heart Disease, 11th Edition.ook is the perfect review tool to prepare for subspecialty board exams in cardiovascular medicine. (hide)

Trust this market leading ratio and proportion text! Drug Calculations: Ratio and Proportion Problems for Clinical Practice, 11th (read more)

Trust this market leading ratio and proportion text! Drug Calculations: Ratio and Proportion Problems for Clinical Practice, 11th Edition is known for its realistic practice problems and unique "proof" step in the answer key that lets you double-check your answers to avoid medication errors. Two new authors, Ann Tritak, EdD, RN and Margaret Daingerfield, bring a fresh perspective and years of expertise to the 11th edition of this text. The book continues to promote critical and logical thinking, and patient safety with respect to accurate drug dosages through the inclusion of QSEN competencies recommendations.
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Unrivalled in scope and depth, Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics continues to be the most widely used resource in orthopaedic surgery, (read more)

Unrivalled in scope and depth, Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics continues to be the most widely used resource in orthopaedic surgery, relied on for years by surgeons across the globe. It provides trusted guidance on when and how to perform every state-of-the-art procedure that's worth using, with updates to the new edition including hundreds of new techniques, illustrations, and digital diagnostic images to keep you abreast of the latest innovations. Each chapter follows a standard template, with highlighted procedural steps that lead with art and are followed by bulleted text.
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There has been major growth in understanding immune suppression mechanisms and their relationships to cancer progression and therapy. (read more)

There has been major growth in understanding immune suppression mechanisms and their relationships to cancer progression and therapy. Following work that firmly establishes immune escape as an essential trait of cancer, recent studies have now defined specific mechanisms of tumoral immune suppression. The second edition of Cancer Immunotherapy highlights emerging principles of immune suppression that drive cancer and offers new ideas about how therapy can be improved by attacking these principles.

Beginning by reviewing current understanding of cancer immunobiology and therapeutics, the book moves into a deep examination of cancer immunosuppression and how it might be defeated. These chapters cover topics such as dendritic cells and co-inhibitory molecules, regulatory T-cells, tumor-associated macrophages, myeloid-derived suppressor cells, and factors in immune escape. Authored by two internationally recognized leaders in cancer biology and immunology, this book provides basic, translational, and clinical cancer researchers an indispensable overview of immune escape as a critical trait in cancer, and how applying specific combinations of immunotherapy and chemotherapy to attack this trait may radically improve the treatment of advanced disease. (hide)

The top required and recommended immunology text worldwide, Cellular and Molecular Immunology by Drs. Abul K. Abbas, Andrew H.H. (read more)

The top required and recommended immunology text worldwide, Cellular and Molecular Immunology by Drs. Abul K. Abbas, Andrew H.H. Lichtman, and Shiv Pillai, is a clear, well-written, and superbly illustrated introduction to the field. The 9th Edition retains a practical, clinical focus while updating and revising all content to ensure clarity and comprehension, bringing readers fully up to date with new and emerging information in this challenging area.

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Offering a well-rounded overview of CNS cancers and best practices for rehabilitation of the cancer patient, Central Nervous System (read more)

Offering a well-rounded overview of CNS cancers and best practices for rehabilitation of the cancer patient, Central Nervous System Cancer Rehabilitation provides succinct, easy-to-digest coverage for practicing and trainee physiatrists, as well as physical and occupational therapists. This concise resource by Dr. Adrian Cristian begins with an introduction to CNS cancers and progresses to rehabilitation practice, associated symptom management, and palliative care.

Published:12 Sep 2018
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This concise and practical book provides an overview of neuromuscular disorders in clinical practice. Diagnostic approaches are covered (read more)

This concise and practical book provides an overview of neuromuscular disorders in clinical practice. Diagnostic approaches are covered along with patient management strategies in an easy-to-understand and introductory framework. Filling a significant gap in the literature, this resource delivers essential information for neurology trainees and practitioners, as well as anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of this important medical subspecialty.
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