Immunology at a Glance provides a user-friendly overview of the body’s defence mechanisms. Ideal from day one of a medical, biomedical or life science course, the text begins with a basic overview of both adaptive and innate immunity, before progressing to applied immunological concepts, which look at what happens when things go wrong, and how, in clinical medicine, each body system can be affected by immunity.Each double-page spread corresponds to a typical lecture and di...

Drug fundamentals, plus the most frequently prescribed drug classifications - including indications, reactions, examples & more. This guide includes: definitions, drug names, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, schedule drugs, pharmaceutical classifications, adrenergics, adrenocorticoids, alpha-adrenergic blockers, aminoglycosides, androgens, angiotensin - converting enzymes inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor antagonists, anticholinergics, anticoagulants, antihistamines, anxiolytic skeletal ...

The leading text on human physiology for more than four decades—enhanced by all new video tutorialsA Doody’s Core Title for 2022!For more than four decades, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology has been helping those in the medical field understand human and mammalian physiology. Applauded for its interesting and engagingly written style, Ganong’s concisely covers every important topic without sacrificing depth or readabi...

Havard’s Nursing Guide to Drugs 8e is an essential resource for all nursing students and practitioners. The information presented in this user-friendly guide can be accessed either by therapeutic class or by system. Each section is introduced by a clear description, followed by the A–Z of drugs within the given therapeutic class. It includes the action, use and dosage of each drug as well as important nursing points and nursing cautions. This comprehensive guide includes both trade and gen...

The renowned one-stop guide to the entire field of clinical endocrinology and its scientific underpinnings – now in full color270+ full-color photographs and illustrations!A Doody's Core Title for 2011!4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW!"This is an excellent overview of the basic physiology and clinical aspects of endocrinology for trainees. The size of the book and the well-written text, support...

" Written by two oncologists . . . this authoritative but readable reference stands out . . . as a uniquely comprehensive, thorough source of up-to-date information" ( Library Journal).For more than thirty years, Everyone's Guide to Cancer Therapy has been the definitive resource for anyone confronting a cancer diagnosis. The revised and updated fifth edition draws on the latest research, information, and advice from more than 100 ...

REAL LIFE CLINICAL CASES FOR THE COURSE EXAMS AND USMLE STEP 1"This extremely useful book reinforces the relationship between basic science and clinical medicine for students. It will help them either review or learn basic physiology as it applies to medicine, which should strengthen their diagnostic and therapeutic skills. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review ServiceYou need exposure to clinical cases to pass course exams and ace the USMLE Step 1. Case F...

This brand new Lecture Notes title provides the core biomedical science study and revision material that medical students need to know.Matching the common systems-based approach taken by the majority of medical schools, it provides concise, student-led content that is rooted in clinical relevance. The book is filled with learning features such as key definitions and key conditions, and is cross-referenced to develop interdisciplinary awareness. Al...

COMPREHENSIVE PHARMACOLOGY for Clinical Dentistry is a unique collection of therapeutic drugs relevant to Dentistry. Salient features include: An Introduction to pharmacology that contains necessary information regarding General Pharmacology important for Dental students. A Therapeutic Drugs Classification that contains Classes of Drugs, which are important for Dental Students and Dental Practitioners. Special feature of Dental consideration has been added at the end of most chapters so, t...

This revised edition of Charles Brook's Handbook of Clinical Pediatric Endocrinology provides endocrinologists and pediatricians in training with a fully up-to-date clinical guide presenting evidence-based practice in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of pediatric endocrine disorders. New chapters include “Endocrine complications of chronic disease” and “Endocrine neoplasia.” In addition, the chapter structure has been revamped for easier access and now includes: a key poin...

Fibroids are benign growths of the uterus. They are the most common tumours found in women (20-30% of women), usually in later reproductive years. This book covers evidence-based indications for treatment of uterine fibroids in gynecology, the management of fibroids in pregnancy, surgical treatments and outcomes, rare fibroid syndromes, and more.

The perfect study tool for preparing for your courses or examinations - Physiology - An Illustrated Review's focused presentation and full-color illustrations makes learning the complex information essential to success easier. Sidebars make connections to underlying concepts in other basic sciences or apply the concepts presented in the clinical setting .Features:Succinct bullet-point text streamlines studyingHundreds of full-color illustrations re...