Medicine

In the 6th edition of this Colour Atlas of Ophthalmology, all the chapters have been comprehensively updated to incorporate the latest (read more)

In the 6th edition of this Colour Atlas of Ophthalmology, all the chapters have been comprehensively updated to incorporate the latest advances in the understanding, diagnosis, investigations and treatment of ocular diseases. This edition has new chapters on glaucoma, trauma, global blindness with major revisions of chapters particularly cornea, cataract and retina. Photographs and images have been updated to reflect the progress in imaging systems and new diagnostic modalities. (hide)

Each year the competition ratio for UK Core Surgical Training jobs is high.. For every 3.3 applicants, only one will be successfully (read more)

Each year the competition ratio for UK Core Surgical Training jobs is high.. For every 3.3 applicants, only one will be successfully appointed to a CST post. This revision guide maximises the chances of interview success, by providing comprehensive application and interview advice. Chapters include Clinical, Portfolio and Management stations and include both advice and real clinical scenarios, enabling trainee surgeons to save time and gain interview confidence. (hide)

Current Diagnosis & Treatment Surgery delivers to-the-point information on more than 1,000 diseases anddisorders that surgeons are (read more)

Current Diagnosis & Treatment Surgery delivers to-the-point information on more than 1,000 diseases anddisorders that surgeons are most often required to treat. Concise yet thorough,the book covers both general surgery and the surgical subspecialties, including neurosurgery, otolaryngology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, gynecology, orthopedic surgery, urology, and pediatric surgery.

This Fifteenth Edition has been updated throughout to reflect the latest research and discoveries. The consistent presentation, headings, and accessible text makes it easy to find answers quickly. (hide)

More than two million medical students, doctors and other health professionals around the globe have owned a copy of Davidson's Principles (read more)

More than two million medical students, doctors and other health professionals around the globe have owned a copy of Davidson's Principles and Practice of Medicine since it was first published. Now in its 23rd Edition - published 2018, this textbook describes the pathophysiology and clinical features of the most frequently encountered conditions in the major specialties of adult medicine and explains how to recognise, investigate, diagnose and manage them. Taking its origins from Sir Stanley Davidson's much-admired lecture notes, Davidson's has endured because it keeps pace with how modern medicine is taught and provides a wealth of information in an easy-to-read, concise and beautifully illustrated format.

This book will serve readers everywhere as a core text that integrates medical science with clinical medicine, conveying key knowledge and practical advice in a highly accessible and readable format. The opening section describes the fundamentals of genetics, immunology, infectious diseases and population health, and discusses the core principles of clinical decision-making and good prescribing. A new second section on emergency and critical care medicine encompasses poisoning, envenomation and environmental medicine, and introduces a new chapter on acute medicine and critical illness.
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DeLisa's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Principles and Practice presents the most comprehensive review of the state of the (read more)

DeLisa's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Principles and Practice presents the most comprehensive review of the state of the art, evidence-based clinical recommendations for physiatric management of disorders affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. Written by the most recognized names in PM&R research and education, the Sixth Edition of DeLisa's pioneering textbook presents both the scientific fundamentals as well as the latest clinical treatments and rehabilitation techniques for a broad array of conditions, disabilities, and diseases. Now in a 1-volume and four-color format, for more precise, accurate, and easier reading.

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Dermatology: An Illustrated Colour Text is an ideal resource for today's medical student, hospital resident, specialty registrar (read more)

Dermatology: An Illustrated Colour Text is an ideal resource for today's medical student, hospital resident, specialty registrar in dermatology or internal medicine, specialist nurse or family doctor. It presents the subject as a series of two page 'learning units', each covering important aspects of clinical dermatology. These units use an unsurpassed collection of colour clinical photographs of all major dermatological conditions, concise yet comprehensive text and Key Point boxes to aid quick access to information and examination preparation.

They incorporate summaries of the essential skin biology and associated basic sciences that underpin clinical practice, as well as advice on established and emerging dermatological treatments. Guidance is also given to dermatological emergencies, and to the most useful online resources for updates and further reference. Building on previous success, this seventh edition has been fully revised throughout.
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The ethos of this bestselling text is that however much or little you know about skin disease you can always arrive at the right (read more)

The ethos of this bestselling text is that however much or little you know about skin disease you can always arrive at the right diagnosis. The secret is to examine the surface of the rash or skin lesion which will help you classify the clinical features correctly - colour, surface features, type of lesion, border and how long it has been present. Algorithms throughout each chapter give the differential diagnosis for the features you have elicited. (hide)

This book covers the management of surgical diseases "through the eyes" of a clinician by providing an evidence-based approach to (read more)

This book covers the management of surgical diseases "through the eyes" of a clinician by providing an evidence-based approach to specific clinical dilemmas. The chapters take the reader through a step-by-step "decision-making" approach to commonly encountered, but difficult to manage, situations where the editors share their rationale behind the process. Emphasis is placed on the use of tables and algorithms to simplify understanding. (hide)

As a nurse responsible for providing person-centred care it is vital that you understand how culture and diversity affect patients' (read more)

As a nurse responsible for providing person-centred care it is vital that you understand how culture and diversity affect patients' experience of health care. This book provides you with the knowledge, awareness and skills needed to successfully support, communicate and work with, individuals and families from a diverse range of backgrounds, religions, cultures, ethnicities and disabilities as well as from the LGBTQ community. Ensuring that you are able to work effectively as a nurse with people from across the social spectrum and tailor your nursing practice to the needs of the individual. (hide)

The Duke Elder Exam of Ophthalmology - A Comprehensive Guide for Success is an indispensable resource for any student wishing to (read more)

The Duke Elder Exam of Ophthalmology - A Comprehensive Guide for Success is an indispensable resource for any student wishing to achieve the highest mark on the Duke Elder Exam and receive a prize. With expert knowledge of students and doctors that have scored high on the exam, along with the supervision of well-regarded ophthalmologists and trainees, we believe this is the only resource you will need to achieve a high score on the exam. (hide)