Mesothelioma

Publisher: Informa HealthCare Number Of Pages: 380 Publication Date: 2002-01-17 ISBN-10 / ASIN: 9058231801 ISBN-13 / EAN: 9789058231802 Binding: Hardcover Product Description: Mesothelioma used to be a rare disease, but because of the widespread use of asbestos it has now been described as an epidemic around the world. The disease has proven exceptionally resistant to common forms of treatment (chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery). Mesothelioma has a very aggressive natural history with a median survival of around 9 months. There has been an explosion in knowledge about mesothelioma in the past few years, partly stimulated by the formation of the International Mesothelioma Interest Group network. Download Mesothelioma

Manual of Temporomandibular Disorders

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell Number Of Pages: 338 Publication Date: 2005-02-01 ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0813807522 ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780813807522 Binding: Paperback Product Description: Manual of Temporomandibular Disorders is a four-color, softcover handbook of information on temporomandibular disorders, an array of medical and dental conditions that affect the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), masticatory muscles, and contiguous structures. The book will provide evidence-based, clinically practical information that allows dentists to diagnose TMD accurately, rule out disorders that mimic TMD (that is, make a differential diagnosis), and provide effective therapy for most patients. Downloads Manual of Temporomandibular Disorders

Atlas of Functional Shoulder Anatomy

Publisher: Springer Number Of Pages: 232 Publication Date: 2008-08-27 ISBN-10 / ASIN: 8847007585 ISBN-13 / EAN: 9788847007581 Binding: Hardcover Product Description: The anatomy of the shoulder is based on complex joint biomechanics, which guarantee the coexistence of both maximum mobility and stability within the same joint. In recent years, diagnostic techniques such as magnetic resonance and arthroscopy have made it possible to study and better interpret those fine anatomical structures which were formerly very difficult to appreciate through "open surgery" dissection techniques that would compromise their integrity. Download Atlas of Functional Shoulder Anatomy

Principles and Practice of Clinical Trial Medicine

Publisher: Academic Press Number Of Pages: 560 Publication Date: 2008-06-16 ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0123736951 ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780123736956 Binding: Hardcover Product Description: Clinical trials are an important part of medicine and healthcare today, deciding which treatments we use to treat patients. Anyone involved in healthcare today must know the basics of running and interpreting clinical trial data. Written in an easy-to-understand style by authors who have considerable expertise and experience in both academia and industry, this book covers all of the basics of clinical trials, from legal and ethical issues to statistics, to patient recruitment and reporting results. Downloads Principles and Practice of Clinical Trial Medicine

Manual of Stroke Models in Rats

Publisher: CRC Number Of Pages: 352 Publication Date: 2008-08-06 ISBN-10 / ASIN: 084939578X ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780849395789 Binding: Paperback Product Description: While new insights into the mechanisms and the treatment of stroke have been obtained from animal experiments over the past several years, this is the first book in more than two decades to compile research in this essential area. Calling on a group of cutting-edge researchers, it offers detailed explanations of the methods and techniques for accomplishing different stroke models in rats. As of now, no specific neuroprotective treatment for ischemic stroke is available. This book provides a starting point for those researchers employing stroke models to develop new drugs to counteract this problem. Download Manual of Stroke Models in Rats

Tendinopathy in Athletes: Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine an IOC Medical Commission Publication

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell Number Of Pages: 248 Publication Date: 2007-05-18 ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1405156708 ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781405156707 Binding: Hardcover Product Description: This concise volume in the Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine series, published under the auspices of the International Olympic Committee, provides a dependable source of current knowledge available on tendinopathy and covers both the basic science and clinical aspects of the subject. Despite its high incidence, the precise etiopathogenesis and effective treatment of tendinopathy remain elusive. Tendinopathy in Athletes draws on the expertise of an international and prolific collection of contributors, both clinicians and scientists, who provide new insights into this specialized area. Download Tendinopathy in Athletes

Nurse to Nurse: Evidence-Based Practice

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Number Of Pages: 242 Publication Date: 2008-08-26 ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0071493727 ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780071493727 Binding: Paperback Product Description: A unique "mentor in a pocket" handbook covering one of the most important trends in nursing today From the co-creator of the Model for Change to Evidence-Based Practice comes the first portable guide to evidence-based practice for direct care nurses in any healthcare setting. Download Nurse to Nurse: Evidence-Based Practice

Molecular Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases

Publisher: Humana Press Number Of Pages: 648 Publication Date: 1997-12-18 ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0896034852 ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780896034853 Binding: Hardcover Product Description: A comprehensive and up-to-date set of basic and advanced methods that illuminates the principles of molecular diagnostics and allows researchers to establish assay systems tailored to their specific needs. This unique collection has been thoroughly updated and expanded and covers the latest strategies for identifying novel diagnostic markers, epitope mapping, and the production and purification of recombinant antigens and their use as diagnostic reagents in immunological assays. Download Molecular Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases

Cardiac Development

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA Number Of Pages: 288 Publication Date: 2007-03-22 ISBN-10 / ASIN: 019517819X ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780195178197 Binding: Hardcover Product Description: This is the only in-depth, single author survey of heart development. It will provide a more systematic, up-to-date synthesis of the subject than any other volume, spanning the range from classical anatomical studies to recent findings in molecular biology. It also covers topics that are often omitted from discussions of heart development, such as myocardial function, cardiac innervation, and conduction development and clinical correlates will be discussed throughout. The book is beautifully illustrated by Karen Waldo, an artist who has collaborated with Dr. Kirby for many years. Downloads Cardiac Development

Kaplan Medical USMLE Medical Ethics: The 100 Cases You are Most Likely to See on the Test

Publisher: Kaplan Education Number Of Pages: 208 Publication Date: 2006-09-01 ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1419542095 ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781419542091 Binding: Paperback Product Description: USMLE Medical Ethics: The 100 Cases You are Most Likely to See on the Exam is designed to help guide readers through this challenging, standardized patient exam. It includes advice and information about the ethical issues relating to topics including: * End of life issues * Euthanasia and physician assisted suicide * Competence * Medical malpractice * Abortion related issues * HIV related issues Downloads Kaplan Medical USMLE Medical Ethics

Bone Grafts and Bone Substitutes: Basic Science and Clinical Applications

Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company Number Of Pages: 612 Publication Date: 2005-09-01 ISBN-10 / ASIN: 9812560890 ISBN-13 / EAN: 9789812560896 Binding: Hardcover Product Description: This book provides the latest updates on the major challenges of bridging large bone defects, where options range from autografts, “tissue engineered bone”, biomaterials (hydroxyapatite, polycaprolactone and third generation biomaterials) to prostheses. Emphasis has been made on bone tissue engineering, the current state-of-the-art in this field, problems encountered with cell culture technology, scaffolds and bone growth factors (including genomics) and the use of gene therapy for the application of bone growth factors. Downloads Bone Grafts and Bone Substitutes Password: passfans.com/forum

Clinical Applications of Bones: Allografts and Substitutes

Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company Number Of Pages: 196 Publication Date: 2005-07-30 ISBN-10 / ASIN: 9812563431 ISBN-13 / EAN: 9789812563439 Binding: Hardcover Product Description: Although bone allografts were first utilized by McEwen in orthopaedic surgery in 1881, progress since then has been sporadic. With the growth of tissue banks and the greater availability of safe and sterile bone grafts, the pace has now quickened; in 2004, more than one million such grafts were used in the USA alone. Downloads Clinical_Applications_of_Bone_Allografts_and_Substitutes.rar Password: passfans.com/forum

Upper Motor Neurone Syndrome and Spasticity: Clinical Management and Neurophysiology

Publisher: Cambridge University Press Number Of Pages: 264 Publication Date: 2008-06-02 ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0521689783 ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780521689786 Binding: Paperback Product Description: Spasticity is a disabling problem for many adults and children with a variety of neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis, stroke, cerebral palsy and traumatic brain injury. A practical guide for clinicians involved in the management of spasticity, this book covers all aspects of upper motor neurone syndrome from basic neurophysiology and measurement techniques to practical therapy and the use of orthoses. Surgical techniques are also covered, as well as the particular problems of management of spasticity in childhood. Download Upper Motor Neurone Syndrome and Spasticity

Pain Management: Evidence-Based Tools and Techniques for Nursing Professionals

Publisher: HCPro, Inc. Number Of Pages: 164 Publication Date: 2007-02-20 ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1578399645 ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781578399642 Binding: Paperback Product Description: Pain Management: Evidence-Based Tools and Techniques for Nursing Professionals is the new resource for your staff to treat and control pain using evidence-based tools and techniques. This easy-to-read book by pain management expert Yvonne M. D Arcy, MS, CRNP, CNS, covers all aspects of pain assessment and reassessment, including pain scales for a variety of patient populations. Download pain_management.pdf

Sports Medicine (Cambridge Pocket Clinicians)

Publisher: Cambridge University Press Number Of Pages: 480 Publication Date: 2008-08-04 ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0521735262 ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780521735261 Binding: Paperback Product Description: Cambridge Pocket Clinician Sports Medicine covers a wide variety of topics examining sports-related injuries, as well as clinical questions on history, conditions, symptoms, and treatment that will challenge providers. The topics are organized under headings on physical examination, differential diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis so that the user will find the desired information quickly and easily. Download Sports Medicine

The SAGE Dictionary of Health and Society

Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd Number Of Pages: 256 Publication Date: 2006-01-26 ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0761941169 ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780761941163 Binding: Paperback Product Description: `The inter-relationships of health, illness and society are matters of intense and growing research and debate. Kevin White has performed an extraordinary service to anyone who would wish to understand or contribute to such debates. His dictionary is authoritative and comprehensive. It provides clear, confident and succinct summaries of key terms, concepts,debates and influential figures in the field of social aspects of health' - Ray Fitzpatrick, Professor of Public Health, University of Oxford. Download The SAGE Dictionary of Health and Society

Cardiovascular Hemodynamics for the Clinician

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell Number Of Pages: 304 Publication Date: 2007-12-04 ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1405169176 ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781405169172 Binding: Paperback Product Description: Now you have a dependable guide to the practical application of hemodynamics. This concise handbook will help both practicing and prospective clinicians better understand and interpret the hemodynamic data used to make specific diagnoses and monitor ongoing therapy. Written from the perspective of a clinician, this convenient paperback opens with an overview of the basics of hemodynamics, then devotes chapters to specific disease states. Download Cardiovascular Hemodynamics for the Clinician