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Statistical Methods for Anaesthesia and Intensive Care

1st Edition
September 27, 2000
Paul Myles + 1 more
English
Paperback
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Written in a user-friendly style, each chapter begins with a summary of key points, basic definitions and principles. This is an essential guide for all anaesthetists interested in reading journal articles and conducting research, and it also provides a basic grounding for those preparing for specialist examinations.

Fundamental Techniques of Plastic Surgery

10th Edition
September 5, 2000
Alan D. McGregor + 1 more
English
Paperback
9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 0 6 3 7 2 - 5

The 10th edition of Fundamental Techniques of Plastic Surgery provides a straightforward account of the principles and practice of the basic techniques of plastic and reconstructive surgery that every surgeon should know. The management, repair and reconstruction of defects and wounds using skin and other tissues are discussed in detail, and potential problems and complications are also reviewed.

Medical Immunology Made Memorable

2nd Edition
August 9, 2000
John H. L. Playfair + 1 more
English
Paperback
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With easy-to-understand text and clear diagrams, the new 2nd Edition of Medical Immunology Made Memorable covers the core concepts of both basic science and clinical immunology. Unlike other titles that include unnecessary complex scientific detail, this book contains basic information students need to know to understand the clinical importance of the immune system and disease caused by its malfunction.Corresponding to students undergraduate courses, this book divides immunology into 3 sections. The first section, basic immunology looks at the normal workings of the immune system. Next, pathology examines the links between immunology and histopathology, chemical pathology, and microbiology. Finally, clinical conditions are listed by system, allowing readers to refer to the relevant section while proceeding through the medical and surgical firms.

Pediatric Surgery Secrets

1st Edition
July 31, 2000
Philip L. Glick + 3 more
English
Paperback
9 7 8 - 1 - 5 6 0 5 3 - 3 1 7 - 7

A concise, yet complete clinical reference on pediatric surgery in the engaging and highly practical question-and-answer format of The Secrets Series. In 80 chapters, the authors present authoritative, practical coverage that will appeal to pediatric and general surgeons as well as pediatricians and primary care physicians.

Community Health Promotion

1st Edition
June 2, 2000
Joanne Kerr
English
Paperback
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The book is a core textbook for branch students and qualified staff on the practical issues of health promotion for a range of clients. It explores the central challenge of community health promotion, empowermentand, through examples from practice, addresses how professionals can be more responsive to patients needs. Extensive cases studies and practice-related questions are used throughout the text.

Carotid Artery Surgery

1st Edition
May 25, 2000
A. Ross Naylor + 1 more
English
Hardback
9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 2 4 3 2 - 0

A highly clinical, practical book on carotid diseases, which focuses on management options. For each management question an expert from Europe and from the US offer their views, and for particularly controversial topics more than one author has been invited to comment. Conclusions or management options are summarised in a box at the conclusion of each topic, which allows easy referral.The book is divided up into three main parts, covering pre-operative work-up, operative aspects and post-operative care. Chapters include evidence-based recommendations and experts personal opinions and reflect on-going clinical debate.

MCQ's for the Companion to Psychiatric Studies

1st Edition
May 10, 2000
Stephen M Lawrie
English
Paperback
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A book of MCQs for candidates revising for the MRCPsych and similar exams, designed to accompany the Companion to Psychiatric Studies.

How to Write Health Sciences Papers, Dissertations and Theses

1st Edition
May 4, 2000
Shane A. Thomas
English
Paperback
9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 0 6 2 8 3 - 4

Clearly written and well-presented results are more readily accepted by examiners and fellow clinicians, however achieving this can be very difficult. This comprehensive text takes thefears and tears out of writing up research results. It provides a practical guide to the process of preparing a written research report, ensuring the information can be easily followed and understood. It details the sequence of events which must be followed if the written account is to be accessible to the reader and acceptable to the examiners. This practical guide provides help and reassurance for all those taking up the challenge of writing up their results.

Cell, Tissue and Disease

3rd Edition
April 27, 2000
Katherine Woolf
English
Paperback
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The new edition of this well-known text is an introduction to general pathology: a subject that bridges the divide between the basic biological sciences and the practice of clinical medicine. The functional and structural changes that occur in cells and tissues as a result of direct damage by, or reactions to, a wide variety of unfavourable circumstances are described. Full account is taken of the rapidly increasing understanding of the underlying molecular mechanisms.