Medicine

The major advances in the field of biotechnology and molecular biology in the 21st century have led to a better understanding of (read more)

The major advances in the field of biotechnology and molecular biology in the 21st century have led to a better understanding of the pathophysiology of several diseases. A new generation of biopharmaceuticals has emerged including a wide and heterogeneous range of innovative cell and gene therapies. These therapies aim to prevent or treat chronic or serious life-threatening diseases, previously considered incurable.

This book describes the evolution and adaptation of the regulatory environment to assess these therapies in contrast with the resistance of HTA agencies and payers to acknowledge the specificity of cell and gene therapies and the need of adaptation of existing decision-making frameworks. This book provides insights on the learnings from current cell and gene therapies experience (regulatory approval, HTA and market access), policy changes required to enhance patient access to these therapies and future trends. Key Features:Describes the potential change of treatment paradigm and the specificity of cell and gene therapies including the gradual move from repeated treatment administration to one single administration with potential for a definite cure.

Published:22 May 2020 (hide)

General Practice Today� explores the GP consultation in the context of external 'stressors' and 'helpers' that doctors use to (read more)

General Practice Today� explores the GP consultation in the context of external 'stressors' and 'helpers' that doctors use to make best clinical decisions. Over the last 30 years there has been a move towards mandatory training on legal aspects, risk scores and guidance. Additionally, with widespread access to IT there has been a huge growth in the information doctors need to know and manage.

Yet today's GP has never been more time-poor or under so much pressure. All these outside considerations can seem challenging and remote for the doctor sat with their patient; yet in today's reality they have never been more important. This book offers insight into the practical impact and importance of these external factors. (hide)

Written primarily for students embarking on an undergraduate bioscience degree, this primer will review the essential biological (read more)

Written primarily for students embarking on an undergraduate bioscience degree, this primer will review the essential biological concepts that underpin any programme of more advanced study and give early-stage undergraduates the opportunity to review topics about which they may feel under-prepared or less confident. Genetic medicine has entered an era of rapid expansion. It is no longer just relevant to families affected by rare congenital disorders, but has the potential to affect the diagnosis and treatment of most common complex diseases.
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Written with the MRCOG examination requirements at its core, this book offers an extensive and up-to-date review of the full range (read more)

Written with the MRCOG examination requirements at its core, this book offers an extensive and up-to-date review of the full range of gynaecological cancers. The principles of epidemiology, imaging and treatment modalities are presented in a succinct and clinically focused manner. Each gynaecological cancer features in a stand-alone chapter, incorporating information on clinical issues, staging and principles of management.

Genetic conditions and surgical principles are analysed, as well as topics such as palliative care, holistic approaches and communication. RCOG guidelines and Scientific Advisory Committee advice feature throughout the book. While authoritative and factual, the text is concise and clear. (hide)

This practical guide covers all aspects of gynaecological ultrasound, focusing on good technique, the ultrasound machine and reporting. (read more)

This practical guide covers all aspects of gynaecological ultrasound, focusing on good technique, the ultrasound machine and reporting. Written by experts with a strong reputation for training in the field, this book takes a 'tips and tricks' approach. Chapters cover topics such as equipment familiarization, principles of transvaginal ultrasound, the awkward uterus, the difficult ovary, and ART-related procedures.

The authors discuss the use of both basic ultrasound and 3D machines, and provide tips on how to optimize the image and gain useful clinical information even in the most challenging of assessments. (hide)

Prepare your graduate students for their careers in audiology with Katz's Handbook of Clinical Audiology, Seventh Edition. This go-to (read more)

Prepare your graduate students for their careers in audiology with Katz's Handbook of Clinical Audiology, Seventh Edition. This go-to resource was developed by an unsurpassed team of editors and authors, whose expertise in research and clinical practice spans all core areas of clinical audiology. Packed with new research, relevant case studies, and today's best practices, the Seventh Edition has been extensively revised and updated throughout and features six all-new chapters, updated research, a streamlined table of contents, and new online teaching and learning resources to save you time and help your students succeed.

Instructor Resources: new! A Test Bank with 460 questions to make creating exams faster and easier; new! Chapter by chapter image bank containing over 340 images great for creating personalized course material. Student Resources: new! On-line case studies that bring audiology concepts to life. Expanded References and Additional Readings that facilitate further exploration of topics of interest. (hide)

Handbook of Sleep Disorders in Medical Conditions reviews the current knowledge on the nature and manifestations of sleep disorders (read more)

Handbook of Sleep Disorders in Medical Conditions reviews the current knowledge on the nature and manifestations of sleep disorders associated with a variety of common medical conditions, including epilepsy, traumatic brain injury and dementia. It also provides clinical guidelines on how to assess and treat them with pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. Although the general principles of sleep medicine may be applied to some extent to patients with comorbid medical conditions, this book makes the case that an adaptive approach is warranted when considering the particularities of each condition. (hide)

Highly valued across the world by genetic counsellors, medical geneticists and other health care professionals, Harper's Practical (read more)

Highly valued across the world by genetic counsellors, medical geneticists and other health care professionals, Harper's Practical Genetic Counselling has established itself over previous editions as the essential guide to counselling those at risk from inherited disorders. Fully revised by its new author Angus Clarke, and with additional input from colleagues, this eighth edition provides indispensable and up-to-date guidance, helping readers to navigate the profusion of new information in this area and the associated psychosocial and ethical considerations and concerns. Maintaining the trusted framework of earlier editions, the update presents the latest information on the use and interpretation of genetic test results, including new genome-based investigations and their application in the genetic counselling process.

Published:18 Oct 2019 (hide)

Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, Twentieth Edition (Vol.1 & Vol.2): The definitive guide to internal medicine is more (read more)

Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, Twentieth Edition (Vol.1 & Vol.2): The definitive guide to internal medicine is more essential than ever with the latest in disease mechanisms, updated clinical trial results and recommended guidelines, state-of-the art radiographic images, therapeutic approaches and specific treatments, hundreds of demonstrative full-color drawings, and practical clinical decision trees and algorithmsRecognized by healthcare professionals worldwide as the leading authority on applied pathophysiology and clinical medicine, Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine gives you the informational foundation you need to provide the best patient care possible. Essential for practice and education, the landmark 20th Edition features:Thoroughly revised content-covering the many new breakthroughs and advances in clinical medicine that have occurred since the last edition of Harrison's. Chapters on acute and chronic hepatitis, management of diabetes, immune-based therapies in cancer, multiple sclerosis, cardiovascular disease, HIV, and many more, deliver the very latest information on disease mechanisms, diagnostic options, and the specific treatment guidance you need to provide optimal patient care. (hide)

Prepare for certification, MOC/recertification, and in-service exams with the most trusted name in medicine: Harrison's. Harrison's (read more)

Prepare for certification, MOC/recertification, and in-service exams with the most trusted name in medicine: Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine Self-Assessment and Board Review, 19th edition, is a completely revised and updated guide to help you prepare for your primary board certification, maintenance of certification/re-certification, and for in-service exams. With an important component of the Harrison's set, this review reflects all of the most up-to-date material featured in the 19th edition of Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine.

This ultimate study partner contains more than 1000 revised and updated questions (and answers), simulating those on the primary certification exam. Integral to interactive self-assessment and in line with the core Harrison's text, the high-yield content reflects the weighting of subject matter included on the internal medicine board exam blueprint and spans the field of internal medicine.
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