Monday, December 14, 2009

An Atlas of Depression by David Baldwin


An Atlas of Depression by David Baldwin & Jon Birtwistle 
Informa Healthcare (February 22, 2002) | ISBN-10: 1850709424 | PDF | 6 Mb | 124 pages

This handsomely illustrated color atlas and clinical text presents a thorough and exhaustive graphical review of the diagnosis, management and treatment of the affective or "mood" disorders. It is an invaluable graphical aid to assist in the diagnosis of unipolar, bipolar (manic), seasonal affective disorder, generalized affective disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorders and all the other classes of anxiety. As the first work to bring together all the relevant illustrative resources in depression in one volume, it is a landmark title in its field




 

Atlas of Clinical Diagnosis, 2nd edition


Marc, "Atlas of Clinical Diagnosis"
Saunders Ltd.; 2 ed | 2003 | ISBN: 0702026689 | 336 pages | PDF |
 
The ATLAS OF CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS presents a sign-orientated approach to the diagnosis of both common and rare medical disorders that physicians may encounter in hospital or in the community. The comprehensive collection of clinical pictures, organised by anatomical region from scalp to sole, reflects actual clinical practice where a diagnosis has to be constructed from a single sign or a collection of signs. Fundamental, pathognomonic, and commonly seen non-specific clinical signs are presented with clinical features highlighted for rapid recognition and interpretation. In addition, the book provides guidance on appropriate bedside clinical tests for establishing diagnoses.



Anatomy of the Human Body - Henry Gray


Anatomy of the Human Body - Henry Gray
 
his completely new addition to the Gray's Anatomy family is specifically tailored to meet the needs of today's anatomy students. A team of authors with a wealth of diverse teaching and clinical experience have carefully crafted the book to efficiently cover the information taught in contemporary anatomy courses. A user-friendly format, a regional organization, and outstanding artwork make mastering anatomy remarkably easy. Unique coverage of surface anatomy, correlative diagnostic images, and clinical case studies demonstrate practical applications of anatomical concepts. STUDENT CONSULT offers convenient and versatile online access to the book's content plus interactive exercises and more. And, an international advisory board, comprised of more than 100 anatomy instructors, ensures that the material is accurate, up to date, and easy to use. The smart way to study!



Anaesthesia at the district hospital


Anaesthesia at the district hospital
Author: M.B. Dobson | Publisher: World Health OrganizationPublication | Pages: 153 |

A practical manual designed to help medical officers in small hospitals acquire competence in the use of essential techniques for inducing anaesthesia.
Procedures for both elective surgery and emergency care of the critically ill are considered. This second edition has been substantially revised to reflect changes in clinical practice, equipment and drugs, since the publication of the first edition.
The manual opens with a description of the fundamental principles and techniques underlying the practice of anaesthesia.
Guidelines cover the immediate and continuing care of the critically ill, unconscious, or anaesthetized patient and the principles of fluid and electrolyte therapy. Against this background, chapters explain the methods, equipment and drugs used to induce general and regional anaesthesia.
Particular attention is given to the use of draw-over anaesthesia as the technique of first choice for general anaesthesia in small hospitals.
Other chapters discuss the special needs of paediatric and obstetric anaesthesia and outline a number of medical conditions important for the anaesthetist.
 
 

An Illustrated Chinese Materia Medica


Jing-Nuan Wu -An Illustrated Chinese Materia Medica
Oxford University Press | ISBN 0195140176 | 1st edition (June 15, 2002) | PDF | 45.92 Mb | 720 Pages |

Herbal medicine, one of the cornerstones of traditional Chinese medicine, has evolved over centuries of clinical practice and empirical results into a vast body of knowledge encompassing more than 6,000 substances, most of whose effects and uses have been documented and researched. This illustrated Chinese Materia offers contemporary medicinal, pharmaeutical, and natural product chemists as well as practitioners of homeopathic and alternative medicines authentic, concise monographs on the 320 herbs used in 80% of medicinal formulations in traditional Chinese medical practice. It also provides an overview of traditional Chinese medicine as a framework for understanding how herbal medicines fit within an integrated approach to health and well-being.



Allergic Diseases Diagnosis and Treatment


Allergic Diseases: Diagnosis and Treatment (Current Clinical Practice)
Humana Press| ISBN: 1588296032 | Edition - 2007-07-31 | PDF | 484 pages |

In this updated third edition of the critically-acclaimed volume, expert physicians assemble user-friendly, clinically-oriented guides to aid in the day-to-day management of the allergic patient. With an emphasis on common allergic diseases and the pharmacological tools to control them, Allergic Diseases: Diagnosis and Treatment, Third Edition disseminates the practical knowledge that practitioners have accumulated through practice and teaching in the field of allergy and immunology.

This entirely revised third edition updates topics from the second edition and now covers in detail the use of antihistamines and antileukotrienes. Another new chapter will help physicians treat children who experience recurrent respiratory tract infections. Other topics include diagnostic tests, insect stings, sinusitis and otitis media, ocular allergy, atopic dermatitis, and food allergy.

Allergic Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment, Third Edition, is intended for the front-line physician who cares for allergic patients and will help any physician improve the care offered to those patients.



Alcohol (DRUGS The Straight Facts)


Alcohol (DRUGS The Straight Facts)

Drugs are everywhere--on our streets, in our homes, and in our schools--but straight facts about drugs are not. Drugs: The Straight Facts fills this void with candid discussions that emphasize a historical and scientific approach to learning about drugs, their use, and their effect on the user's health. Learn about alcohol's effects on the brain and body--from consumption to absorption and intoxication.