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)

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)

For over half a century Davidson's Principles and Practice of Medicine has informed and educated students, doctors and other health (read more)

For over half a century Davidson's Principles and Practice of Medicine has informed and educated students, doctors and other health professionals all over the world, providing a comprehensive account of the practice of medicine. Davidson's Essentials of Medicine provides the core content of the main textbook in a condensed format which will be invaluable whenever you are on the move - whether commuting, travelling between training sites, or on electives. This book provides a distillation of the core information required for clinical studies in medicine.

While retaining the acclaimed readability of the main textbook it presents the key information in a format more appropriate for practical clinical work. The scope of the contents was carefully selected by a team of junior doctors, emphasising only the topics that will be essential for clinical studies. The text draws directly on the depth and breadth of experience of the Davidson's authors and its International Advisory Board. (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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This high-yield, rapid-fire Q&A book simulates flashcards in a book to help medical students review microbiology and immunology for (read more)

This high-yield, rapid-fire Q&A book simulates flashcards in a book to help medical students review microbiology and immunology for their course exams as well as prepare for the USMLE Step 1. It is also a great review for students in basic courses in other health-related programs. The book features an at-a-glance, two-column "flashcard" Q&A format, which reinforces familiar material, while accelerating mastery of commonly tested topics.

Published:18 Oct 2019 (hide)

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.

Published: 25 Jun 2019 (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)

Dutton's Orthopaedic: Examination, Evaluation and Intervention provides readers with a systematic logical approach to the examination (read more)

Dutton's Orthopaedic: Examination, Evaluation and Intervention provides readers with a systematic logical approach to the examination and intervention of the orthopedic patient. This comprehensive and up-to-date fifth edition strikes the perfect balance in its coverage of the continuum of care of an orthopaedic patient.

The content emphasizes the appropriate use of manual techniques and therapeutic exercise while outlining the correct applications of multiple adjuncts to the rehabilitative process. The content reflects the consistent unified voice of a single author-a prominent practicing therapist who delivers step-by-step guidance on the anatomy, biomechanics, examination, and treatment of each joint and region. This in-depth coverage leads you logically through the systems review and differential diagnosis aided by decision-making algorithms and features new coverage on balance, pain assessment, and concussions.

Published:18 Oct 2019 (hide)

Get a quick, expert overview of best practices for diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders in children and adolescents. This (read more)

Get a quick, expert overview of best practices for diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders in children and adolescents. This concise resource by Drs. Johannes Hebebrand and Beate Herpertz-Dahlmann provides psychiatrists and pediatricians with current information in this increasingly important field, including practical sections on developmental aspects of eating disorders, symptomology, epidemiology, etiology and pathyphysiology, treatment and outcomes, and prevention. (hide)