Böcker utgivna av Elsevier Health Sciences

Reviews migraine and other primary headaches. This book covers such topics as the epidemiology, burden and co morbidities of migraine; pathophysiology of migraine; transient neurologic dysfunction in migraine; and, diagnostic testing for migraine and other primary headaches. It is suitable for neurologists and primary care physicians.

The needs of critically ill children are unique. This title provides an account of intensive care procedures. It gives hints on managing children with various conditions. It contains information about equipment needed in a paediatric emergency.

Gives a combination of insights into the legal, medical and patients' points of view regarding how X-rays are taken, regulated, interpreted and misinterpreted in the context of accident and emergency departments. This textbook emphasises the importance of knowing about normal anatomy and normal variations, and of the enormous scope for error.

Based on the contents of: Davidson's principles and practice of medicine / edited by Brian R. Walker, Nicki R. Colledge, Stuart H. Ralston, Ian D. Penman; illustrations by Robert Britton. 22nd edition. 2014.

Presents a short illustrated textbook of neuroanatomy that throughout makes clear the relevance of the anatomy to clinical neurology. This book avoids overburdening the reader with topographical detail that is unnecessary for the medical student.

Provides an overview of health research as an integrated, and problem-solving process. This book intends to bridge the gap between health research methods and evidence-based clinical practice, making it an essential tool for students embarking on research.

Provides a 'skills analysis' of all the clinical procedures likely to be performed by a veterinary nurse in practice. Using its systematic approach, this book explains practical procedures used daily in veterinary practice, covering all aspects of a veterinary nurse's tasks, concentrating on small animal procedures.

Drug prescribing is one of the most important parts of clinical practice. Yet it remains one of the commonly failed components of undergraduate assessments. To remedy this, the Prescribing Skills Assessment (PSA) exam has been introduced in the UK. This book is written specifically for the exam, with one chapter dedicated to each PSA section.

Covers the optimization and integration of energy systems, with a particular focus on fuel cell technology. This book applies thermodynamics, kinetics and economics to study the effect of equipment size, environmental parameters, and economic factors on optimal power production and heat integration.

Offers a practical reference tool to undergraduates and a practical reference tool for clinicians in the application of models and theories to practice. This title provides introduction to the theoretical basis of occupational therapy.

A companion to the best-selling "Myles: Textbook for Midwives", this workbook can be used in combination with Myles or any other Midwifery textbook, to extend and consolidate knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of childbearing.

Includes cases in Clinical Medicine that covers in handbook form with a range of acute medical conditions and problems that junior doctors are likely to encounter during the first years of training. This title is divided into chapters reflecting core medical specialties - including infectious diseases; STD; gastroenterology; and more.

Incorporates all the advances that have taken place in the field over the last decade. This title features full colour, high resolution images throughout, including digital video.

Covering a range of topics, from helping understand what tutors and mentors expect, how to plan work, and coping with stress, this title helps to support undergraduates across all aspects of student life.

The proliferation of special tests used in musculoskeletal examination has left the clinician with a vast array of physical tests at their disposal. This title includes over 150 peripheral tests.

An illustrated guide to neurology and neurosurgery that is suitable for medical students and junior doctors.

Offering an introduction to ophthalmology, this book looks at the anatomy of the eye and its examination. It describes the major diseases of the eye and their management. It also offers an introduction to clinical decision making.

Suitable for clinicians in their practice and students on core clinical placements - musculoskeletal, neurology, respiratory, this book is designed to be an aide memoir in assessment and treatment planning with an access to key facts and figures.

A guide to the principles and practice of urodynamics as applied to the routine management of patients.

Includes reference to surgical techniques in Europe, Australia and the USA. This book emphasises on the use of fixation techniques. It is suitable for medical students, junior doctors, orthopaedic trainees, A&E staff, physiotherapists and the rehabilitation team.

Part of the "Midwifery Essentials" series, this title offers a look at the provision of safe and effective antenatal care, exploring the role of the midwife in the context of professional and national guidance. It prepares the reader to provide safe, evidence-based, woman-centred maternity care.